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THE HEAT OF THE COALS

seconds you can 
hold the palm of 

your hand 4 inches 

above the coals

temperature range (Fº)

visual cues

HOT COALS

2

400 to 450

barely covered with 

gray ash; deep red glow

MODERATELY HOT

375 to 450

thin coating of gray

ash; deep red glow 

MODERATELY HOT COALS

4

325 to 375

significant coating of 

gray ash; red glow

MODERATELY COOL COALS

5

300 to 325

thick coating of gray 

ash; dull red glow

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Building Your Fire

1.)

Stack charcoal briquettes or wood into a pyramid-shaped pile on top of the charcoal grate 

or pan. We recommend using 2 pounds (approximately 30 briquettes) to start your fire, 
adding more as needed.

2.)

If using lighter fluid, saturate the charcoal briquettes with lighter fluid and let it soak in for 

approximately 5 minutes. If using a chimney starter, electric starter, or other type of fire 
starter, light your fire according to the manufacturer's instructions.

3.)

After allowing the lighter fluid to properly soak in, light the pile of briquettes in several 

locations to ensure an even burn.

 

Always light the fire with the grill lid open.

Leave lid open until briquettes are fully lit. Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal 

lighter fluid in grill and may result in a flash fire when lid is opened.

4.)

Never add charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm coals as flashbacks may occur causing 

injury.

5.)

You are ready to begin cooking when the pile of briquettes ashes over and produces a red 

glow (approximately 12 – 15 minutes). 

6.)

Depending on your cooking method, either leave the briquettes in a pile or spread evenly 

across the charcoal grate using a long-handled poker.

 *Always use caution when handling hot coals to prevent injury.

Know When Your Fire is Ready

Successful charcoal grilling depends on a good fire. The general rule for knowing when your coals 
are ready for grilling is to make sure that 80 percent or more of the coals are ashy gray. If you 
have less than that, the coals are not ready, and if all of them are glowing red hot, the fire is 
probably too hot. Here are a few steps you can take to adjust the temperature of your fire:
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If it is too hot, spread the coals out a bit more, which makes the fire less intense.

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Raise or lower the adjustable charcoal grate.

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Partially close the vents in the grill, which reduces the amount of oxygen that feeds the fire.

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Use the indirect grilling method, with coals to either side of a drip pan and the food over the 

pan rather than directly over the coals.

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In the event of a severe flare-up, spray the flames with water from a squirt bottle. Be 

careful, spraying with water tends to blow ashes around and make a mess. 

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Add briquettes 2 or 3 at a time to increase the burn time. Allow 10 minutes for coals to ash 

over before adding more. 

COOKING TIPS

TO HOT COALS

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Page 1: ...mber Date Purchased IMPORTANT Fill out the product record information below Char Broil Charcoal Grill The following are trademarks registered by W C Bradley Co in the U S Patent and Trademark Office Caldera Charcoal2Go Char Broil American Gourmet Bandera Brush Hawg CB 940 Char Diamonds Char Broil Charcoal Gas Everybody Grills Grill 2 Go Grill 2 Go Express Grill Lovers Infrared Grilling That s All ...

Page 2: ... products produced when using this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 2 This product contains chemicals including lead and lead compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash your hands after handling this product WARNING All surfaces can be hot during use Use...

Page 3: ...ended however wood or a combination of both may be used as the fuel source for grilling with the fuel source placed and ignited on the charcoal pan Do not build too large of a fire We recommend starting a fire with no more than 2 pounds of charcoal approximately 30 briquettes and adding more as needed during cooking After allowing the fire to burn down place the cooking grate on the unit Failure t...

Page 4: ... to hot or warm coals as flashbacks may occur causing injury 5 You are ready to begin cooking when the pile of briquettes ashes over and produces a red glow approximately 12 15 minutes 6 Depending on your cooking method either leave the briquettes in a pile or spread evenly across the charcoal grate using a long handled poker Always use caution when handling hot coals to prevent injury Know When Y...

Page 5: ...er the drip pan This injects a little extra moisture into the cooking environment and also catches dripping juices which makes clean up a little easier and reduces the possibility of flare ups Remember to keep a spray bottle filled with water on hand to extinguish any flare ups Once you get used to the indirect method you may prefer to use it for more grilling tasks Although it may take a little l...

Page 6: ...ailure or damage resulting from acts of God improper care and maintenance grease fire accident alteration replacement of parts by anyone other than Manufacturer misuse transportation commercial use abuse hostile environments inclement weather acts of nature animal tampering improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes or printed manufacturer instructions THIS LIMITED WA...

Page 7: ...SSEMBLY K 1 SWING AWAY GRATE L 2 COOKING GRATE M 1 LEG RIGHT FRONT N 1 LEG RIGHT REAR Z Key Qty Description O 8 LEG CAP P 1 DOOR CLEAN OUT Q 1 BOTTOM SHELF R 2 UPPER HINGE F LID S 2 HANGER F CHARCOAL PAN T 2 BUTTERFLY DAMPER WHEEL U 1 SMOKE STACK ASSEMBLY V 1 LOGO PLATE KIT W 1 TEMPERATURE GAUGE X 2 WHEEL Y 1 HANDLE KIT F CLEAN OUT DOOR Z 1 WHEEL AXLE AA 2 LOWER HINGE F LID BB 2 LEG LEFT FRONT REA...

Page 8: ...es 1 4 Flange nuts 4 pieces 1 4 Flange nuts 1 4 20 x 3 4 screws 4 pieces 4 pieces Firebox front panel First get a helper this unit is heavy and will require a second person for lifting and moving Open the carton and lay it flat This will give you a protective surface during assembly Assemble firebox side panels to the outside of the firebox back panel using 20 x screws and flange nuts Make sure to...

Page 9: ...and eight 1 4 20 x 3 4 screws for firebox tighten screws as shown in the figure Note For easier assembly lay grill with its front panel to the floor attach the front legs and then flip over onto its back panel to attach the back legs Note When attaching legs make sure that the top 2 holes on right legs are facing each Set the grill upright insert the wheel axle into left legs holes and assemble th...

Page 10: ...lange nuts 1 4 20 x 3 4 screws 2 pieces 2 pieces Attach butterfly damper wheels on outside of grill using two 20 x 3 4 screw and two 1 4 flange nut do not fully tighten the flange nut this will allow for smooth rotation of the damper Attach the lower hinges to back panel by using four 20 x 1 1 2 screws ...

Page 11: ...al door handle Attach upper hinges to lid by using four 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 screw and four 1 4 flange nuts 1 4 flange nut Assemble charcoal door spacer to charcoal door handle with front door latch and washer by using flange nut as shown Note Check orientation of handle during assembly It should point down when door is latched 1 4 flange nut ...

Page 12: ...nto hole in hinge pins Attach lid handle to lid assembly using 2 handle bezels and two 1 4 20 x 3 4 screws and two washers as shown below Insert silicone lid bumper onto the two holes on sides of lid assembly Hinge pins Hitch pin 2 pieces 2 pieces Siilcone lid bumper 2 pieces Lid handle 26 mm dia washer 2 pieces Handle bezel 2 pieces 1 4 20 x 3 4 screw 2 pieces ...

Page 13: ...ng the side shelf Assemble shelf using the upper holes Raise and hold the shelf to the right position then attach the 2 bottom screws and tighten Smoke stack assembly 1 4 Flange nuts 1 4 20 x 3 4 screw 2 pieces 2 pieces Side shelf assembly 1 4 20 x 1 2 screw 4 pieces Iinsert smoke stack assembly into lid attach using two 1 4 20 x 3 4 screws and two 1 4 flange nuts ...

Page 14: ...13 14 Attach ash pan handle to ash pan using two 1 4 20 x screws Page 14 Ash pan Ash pan handle 1 4 20 x 3 4 screws 2 pieces Insert the completed ash pan into slot underneath the main body of the grill ...

Page 15: ... at the bottom of the lid and at the top of grill firebox Attach 2 charcoal pan hangers to charcoal pan and place charcoal pan into grill The charcoal pan hangers will hook onto the tabs on the inside of the grill Charcoal pan Charcoal pan hanger 2 pieces ...

Page 16: ...gauge Install temperature gauge into lid assembly and attach using nut Place 2 cast iron cooking grate into the firebox The cast iron cooking grates will rest on the front and rear edges of the firebox Cooking grates 2 pieces Temperature gauge ...

Page 17: ...4 pieces 1 4 20 x 1 Screw 4 pieces 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Screw 4 pieces 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw 24 pieces 1 4 20 x 1 2 Screw 4 pieces Hinge Pin 2 pieces Hitch Pin 2 pieces 1 4 Flange Nut 17 pieces Large Hitch Pin 2 pieces Lid Handle Washer 26 mm OD 2 pieces Door Washer 12 mm OD 1 piece Silicone Lid Bumper 2 pieces Wheel washer 23 5 mm OD 2 pieces ...

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