OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARCOAL GRILL
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Burning charcoal inside can kill you. It gives off carbon monoxide, which has no odor.
NEVER burn charcoal inside homes, garages, vehicles, or tents.
Warning: Do not lean over grill when lighting. Read instructions before lighting.
You can begin cooking when briquettes have a light coating of grey ash (approx. 25-30 minutes).
Adjusting Temperature
This grill has an adjustable charcoal tray. By turning the crank handle, the charcoal tray can be
raised or lowered to desired height. This allows for different heat settings depending on the food
you are cooking and the temperature you want to cook at. It also allows easy cleaning of the
interior of the firebox after the unit has cooled down completely. It is not recommended to raise
a fully loaded charcoal tray higher than the middle height setting.
NOTE: The grate is coated with porcelain which is a fragile coating. Handle with care to avoid
damage. Do not cool the grate in cold water while it is still hot or the coating may crack. Let the
grate cool off by itself.
For maximum heat/temperature, open both louvered air vents located on the grill lid as required.
To reduce the heat/temperature, close the air vents.
NOTE: The proper cooking temperature should not go above 500ºF. If the temperature goes above
500ºF, close the air vents until temperature drops to 500°F or lower and the next time you grill, reduce
the quantity of briquettes that you place in the charcoal tray.
Seasoning Unit
1. Before your first cooking you should season the unit to enhance the cooking and to provide better
overall durability. Failure to properly follow these steps may damage the finish and/or impart metallic
flavors to your foods.
2. Remove all retail hangtags that are on the unit, making sure NOT to remove safety markings from
the unit.
• SEASON UNIT: before first cooking, place about 40 briquettes in the charcoal pan. Do not place
any briquettes against walls of the pan.
• Coat interior surfaces of charcoal grill only with vegetable cooking oil.
• Light briquettes and set ash pan at medium height by cranking the crank handle.
Dual Fuel Grill
Lighting the Charcoal Grill
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