Char-Griller Patio Pro 1616, Owner'S Manual

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Lighting Instructions
1. To start a charcoal fire, stack 15 or so briquettes in a pyramid and saturate with lighter fluid.
NOTE: Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar
products could cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
2. Light coals in several places
3. After briquettes ash over or turn gray, spread them out and start cooking
4. If one end burns faster, use tongs to move coals from one end to the other for even heat.
Grill Operation & Tips
• Control heat with amount and type of fuel, Dual dampers, and adjustable fire grate. Adjust grate one
end at a time. Wood burns hotter than coals. More airflow is more heat.
• To reduce flare-ups, cook with lid in the down position.
• Add water soaked hardwood chips for a smoked flavor.
• Ashes left in bottom too long hold moisture and will rust through any thickness of steel. This grill is
made of steel and cast iron, which WILL RUST, ESPECIALLY IF NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR.
• Do not use self-starting charcoal as it will give unnatural flavor. Burn lighter fluid completely before
closing lid.
• After each use, coat vegetable oil on the interior grates and bare metal while warm to reduce rust
• On the EXTERIOR, remove dust with wire brush and touch up with a high heat paint, available at
most hardware/auto stores.
• You may place a coffee can on bottom shelf under the hole in the grill to catch drippings.
• Heat guage may obtain moisture, which will steam out during cooking. Gauge can be removed and
calibrated in oven.
• You may fill unwanted holes with Nuts & Bolts (Not Provided).
NOTE: Smoke may escape from areas other than the smokestack. This should not affect
cooking.