LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
• Stack charcoal briquettes or wood into a pyramid-shaped pile on top of the charcoal grate.
We recommend using 2 pounds (approximately 30 briquettes) to start your fire, adding
more as needed.
• If using starter fluid, saturate the charcoal briquettes with starter fluid and let it soak in for
approximately 5 minutes. If using a chimney starter, electric starter, or other type of fire
starter, light your fire according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• After allowing the starter fluid to properly soak in, light the pile of briquettes in several
locations to ensure an even burn. Leave lid open until briquettes are fully lit. Failure to do
so could trap fumes from charcoal starter fluid in grill and may result in a flash fire when lid
is opened.
• Never add charcoal starter fluid to hot or warm coals as flashbacks may occur causing
injury.
• You are ready to begin cooking when the pile of briquettes ashes over and produces a red
glow (approximately 10-15 minutes).
• Depending on your cooking method, either leave the briquettes in a pile or spread evenly
across the charcoal grate using a long handle tool. ALWAYS use caution when handling hot
coals.
DIRECT GRILLING
Grilling directly over hot coals is ideal for searing in juices and grilling food requiring less
than 25 minutes of grilling time, such as steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken parts,
vegetables and fruit.
• Open the lid and remove cooking grid.
• Load and light charcoal per "Lighting Instructions" section.
• While wearing hand protection, carefully spread hot coals evenly across charcoal grid with
a long handle tool.
• While wearing hand protection replace the cooking grid, close the lid and allow the
charcoal grill to preheat.
• While wearing hand protection open the lid and place food onto cooking grids directly
above the hot coals with a long handle tool.
• With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
• When finished, allow charcoal to burn out by closing lid and all vents.
For more tips on Direct Grilling, please see "Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life"
section.
Operating instructions
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