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Grilling with Your New Grill
GRILLING WITH YOUR NEW GRILL
Welcome to the world of grilling. Whether you’re already an established griller, or just starting
out, your new grill should bring you much enjoyment and satisfaction, to say nothing of some
phenomenal meals. We encourage you to experiment to find your own favorite recipes.
The control panel is labeled “HI/LIGHT”, “LOW”, and “OFF” for each burner control knob. Simply
push in on the temperature control knobs and turn to the desired heat setting. A thermometer
is placed in the hood so that you can see the cooking temperature inside the grill.
The heat diffusers are designed to help evenly distribute heat throughout the grill. They are also
designed to catch and smoke the right amount of drippings, adding more flavors to your meal.
DIRECT VS. INDIRECT COOKING
Food cooked on the grill is either done using direct or indirect cooking. Direct cooking is when
the food is cooked directly over the heat. Food is placed in-between the burners for indirect
cooking.
DIRECT – used for preheating and searing.
Use direct cooking to sear meats. This helps to keep food moist by locking in juices. Some food,
such as steak, is first seared using Direct cooking, and then finished cooking using the Indirect
method. This is generally used for quicker cooking foods. Preheat the grill to 500°F (260°C). You
can shut off one or more burners if you do not need to use the entire grilling surface once you
reach over 500°F (260°C). You can also use a medium high heat of 400°F or more by turning
the burners down slightly. Place the food directly over the heat source. Remain vigilant when
grilling using this method, as it’s easy to overcook.
INDIRECT – how most food is cooked on a gas grill
Indirect cooking is used for foods that take longer to cook, including large cuts of meat such
as roasts. It’s also used for cooking more delicate food that can dry out quickly such as fish
and poultry, for fattier foods to reduce flare-ups, and when grilling using a roasting pan or
aluminum foil. Preheat the grill to 500°F (260°C). Then turn some burners off, and others to
medium to low depending on the temperature you want to maintain.
Generally, turn the center burner off for a 3-burner model and the 2 inside burners off on a
4-burner model.
Grills with more than 4 burners will vary depending on what you are cooking. Generally, you
want to keep the temperature around 350°F. Do not place the food directly over any burners
when using this grilling method.