Blaze BLZ-KMDO-2-ROTIS, Use & Care Manual

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Never look into the top vent of the Kamado when it is in use. The escaping exhaust is very hot and
could cause injury.
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Keeping air flow through unit is critical for performance and safety.
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WARNING: Every part of the grill will be hot during and for a period of time after use. Use caution, keep
children away from the grill, and always use gloves and protective clothing during use. Never touch the
Kamado body while in use.
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TAKE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN OPENING THE GRILL LID AS HOT COALS CAN FLASH
SHOULD THEY RECEIVE A RUSH OF AIR. ALWAYS ENSURE BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM
VENTS ARE OPEN FULLY BEFORE OPENING THE GRILL LID. ALWAYS OPEN THE LID TO
ROUGHLY 1-2” AND HOLD IT THERE FOR 5-10 SECONDS TO LET OXYGEN SLOWLY ENTER
THE GRILL. THEN COMPLETELY LIFT THE LID OPEN SLOWLY. AT ALL TIMES THE USE OF
LONG HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES IS NECESSARY FOR SAFETY.
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The hinge mechanism should be checked regularly to ensure the fasteners are secure to the grill body.
Periodic lubrication of this mechanism will also smooth opening and closing of the grill over time.
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When moving or transporting your grill, NEVER do so by lifting on the hinge of the grill. The lower air
inlet can be used for lifting as long as gloves are used. Always use 2-3 people when moving the grill.
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Never extinguish a fire with water. Always close the lid and your air vents to control a fire inside the
unit.
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Due to the heavy nature of the Kamado, always use 2-3 people when moving the unit. Never move
the unit when hot.
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Inspect the hinge before each use. The fasteners could have come loose and might need to be
tightened.
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Take caution when removing/handling anything that has been inside the grill. The cooking accessories,
cooking grids and inner trays, optional rotis parts, ect will be extremely hot. Always use protective
gloves and never allow others in close proximity of the grill when handling the hot parts of the grill.
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Never cook with the lid open.
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Take caution to never spill liquids into the grill when the grill is hot.
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Never leave the grill lid open and unattended while open.
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Never extinguish a fire with water. Always close the lid and your air vents to control a fire inside the
unit.
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Extinguish the coals by closing both the top and bottom vents. The unit will take several hours to cool.
Never cover a hot grill.