LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
• Stack charcoal briquettes or wood into a pyramid-shaped pile on top of the charcoal grate.
We recommend using 2 lb (1 kg) (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. ALWAYS light the fire with the grill lid open. 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 12 to 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 lid and remove cooking grid.
• Load and light charcoal per "Lighting Instructions" section. Leave lid open.
• 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 char-
coal grill to preheat.
• While wearing hand protection, open the lid and place food onto cooking grids above the hot
coals with a long handle tool.
• With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
• NOTE: If additional briquettes are needed, remove food from cooking grid and while wearing
hand protection remove the cooking grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing
the hot coals. Carefully replace the cooking grid and food.
• 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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