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PREPARATION FOR USE
& LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT
COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR
HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Professional Stainless Steel
Charcoal Grill, follow the
instructions below carefully to cure your grill. Curing your grill will
minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the grill of paint odor
that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your
Brinkmann Professional Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill.
IMPORTANT:
To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be
properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A
cover for your Professional Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill
may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 800-
468-5252.
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the Professional Stainless Steel
Charcoal Grill including cooking grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil
spray. Do not coat charcoal grate or charcoal tray.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use
charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Professional Stainless Steel
Charcoal Grill (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of
this manual).
WARNING:
Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter
fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood
mixture.
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 8 to 10
pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with,
once the curing process has been completed. When charcoal is
burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of charcoal grate.
WARNING:
DO NOT use grill without charcoal ash tray in place. DO NOT
attempt to remove charcoal ash tray while tray contains hot
coals.
NOTE:
To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and
wood do not touch the walls of grill.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting
fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene,
alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Start with 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough
charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed.
Place the charcoal in center of charcoal grate.
Curing Your Grill
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