IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
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Do not exceed a temperature of 700˚ F.
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Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of grill. Doing so will greatly reduce the life of
the grill
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Always wear oven mitts to protect hands from burns, especially when adjusting dampers. Avoid
touching hot surfaces.
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When opening lid, make sure it is pushed all the way back so it rests against the lid support bracket.
Use extreme caution as hood could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily
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Close lid and all dampers to help suffocate fl ame.
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Always hold an open lid from the handle to prevent it from closing unexpectedly.
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Never leave coals and ashes unattended. Before grill can be left unattended, coals and ashes must
be removed. Use caution to protect yourself and property.
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Carefully place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and saturate
completely with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to
disposing.
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To protect against bacteria that could cause illness, keep all meats refrigerated and thaw in
refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meats separate from other foods, and wash everything that
comes in contact with raw meat.
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Cook meat thoroughly, and refrigerate leftovers immediately.
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Use a calibrated food thermometer and the USDA guidelines to ensure that meat, poultry, seafood,
and other cooked foods reach a safe minimum internal temperature.
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Grill is for use outdoors and in well-ventilated areas, only.
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Always have a fi re extinguisher near at all times. Maintain and check your fi re extinguisher regularly.
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