OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
W CAUTION: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only a high
grade plain charcoal, charcoal/wood mixture, lump charcoal or cooking wood.
First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill.
2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this grill for the first time, by operating the grill for at least 15 minutes with
the lid closed. This will "heat clean" the internal parts and dissipate odors.
Lighting Instructions
W CAUTION: Keep outdoor cooking appliance area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
W CAUTION: Check to make sure the air vents are free of debris and ash before using the grill.
W CAUTION: Attempting to light the grill with the lid closed may cause an explosion.
W CAUTION: When using a liquid starter, always check bottom bowl and ash receiver before
lighting. Fluid can collect in the bottom bowl and/or ash receiver and could ignite, resulting in
a fire.
W CAUTION: Never add lighting fluid to hot or warm coals as flashback may occur, causing
serious injury or damage to property.
W CAUTION: Always open the legs completely and lock them in place before opening the lid or
lighting the grill.
1. Open lid and vents.
2. Make sure ash receiver is empty and secure.
3. Remove cooking grid.
4. Arrange charcoal briquettes or other fuel on the charcoal grid.
5. Light per instructions on fuel package.
6. Allow fuel to become glowing coals before cooking.
Direct Cooking
Cooking 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.
1. Open lid and remove cooking grid.
2.
Load and light charcoal per "Lighting" section. Leave lid open.
3.
While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals evenly across charcoal grid with a long-handled tool.
4.
While wearing protective gloves, replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5.
While wearing protective gloves, open lid and place food onto cooking grids above the hot coals with long handle tongs.
6. 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 protective gloves, remove the
cooking grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing the hot coals. Carefully replace cooking grid and food.
7. Allow charcoal to burn out by closing lid and all vents. Except in the case of an emergency, do NOT pour water on hot
coals.
Indirect Cooking
Not cooking directly over hot coals is ideal for slow cooking and grilling foods requiring more than 25 minutes, such as most
roasts,loins, chops, whole chickens, turkey, fish and baked goods.
1. Open lid and remove cooking grid.
2. Load and light charcoal per "Lighting" section. Leave lid open.
3. While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals to the outsides of charcoal grid with a long-handle tool.
4. While wearing protective gloves, replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5.
Wear protective gloves, to open lid. Use long-handled tools to place food onto cooking grids above the areas without hot
coals.
6. With lid closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
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