Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking
Adding Water
During Cooking
1" (2.5 cm)
Additional charcoal and/or wood may be re quired to maintain or increase cooking
tem per a ture.
ADDING CHARCOAL/WOOD IN FIREBOX
Step 1
Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up
when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire.
Step 2
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs
to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or
wood, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. If nec es sary, use your Charcoal
Chimney Starter to light additional charcoal and/or wood and add to existing fire.
WARNING:
Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback
may occur causing severe burns.
Step 3
When charcoal is burning strong again, close the firebox lid.
Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer
than 2-3 hours. A low water level can be detected by listening for the sound of
water sizzling. Water can be added to the water pan through the back door. Use
caution and follow instructions carefully.
ADDING WA TER THROUGH THE BACK DOOR
1. Stand back and carefully open back door. Use caution since flames can flare up
when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Inspect the water level in pan.
2. If water level is low, add water to water pan. Stand back and carefully add water
using a funnel or a container with a spout. Fill water pan to 1" (2.5 cm) below the
rim. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over-filling.
3. Close back door and allow food to continue cooking.
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