• Always allow grill and all components to cool completely before handling.
• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely
extinguished before removing.
• Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from grill. Use caution to
protect yourself and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and
completely saturate with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to
disposing.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible
materials.
• With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the grill to extinguish any ashes, coals
or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
• Allow contents to cool completely before removing. Dispose of contents properly.
• Cover and store grill in a protected area away from children and pets.
AFTER-USE SAFETY
WARNING
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Cure your grill periodically throughout the year to protect against excessive rust.
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To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when
not in use.
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Wash cooking grills and charcoal grates with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat grills
and grates with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
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Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to prevent rusting.
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If rust appears on the exterior surface of your grill, clean and buff the affected area with steel wool or
fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up with a good quality high-temperature resistant paint.
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Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior surface can be buffed, cleaned,
then lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting.
PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE
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Char-Broil Exhibit 1009
Char-Broil v. A&J
IPR2018-00902
