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Operating Instructions
This appliance is designed for use only with quality
charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal.
First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films
have been removed from the barbecue.
2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this
barbecue for the first time, by operating the barbecue
for at least 15 minutes with the lid closed. This will
“heat clean” the internal parts a nd dissipate odours.
CAUTION:
Instant light charcoal can burn at very high
temperatures during initial start up. Make sure lid is open
until charcoal turns to hot coals.
Lighting
1. Open lid and vent.
2. Make sure ash tray is empty and secure.
3. Remove cooking grid.
4. Arrange and light fuel per instructions on fuel package.
5. Allow fuel time to become glowing coals before cooking.
Cooking
Cooking directly over hot coals, ideal for searing in juices
and grilling food requiring less than 25 minutes of grilling
time, such as steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken parts,
vegetables and fruit.
1. Follow lighting instructions above.
2. While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot
coals evenly across charcoal grid with a long handle tool.
3. While wearing protective gloves replace cooking grid,
close lid and allow barbecue to preheat.
4. While wearing protective gloves open lid and place
food onto cooking grid above the hot coals with long
handle tongs.
5. With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food
temperatures are achieved.
Note:
If additional briquettes are needed, remove food
from cooking grid and while wearing protective gloves
remove the cooking grid and place additional briquettes
without disturbing the hot coals. Carefully replace
cooking grid and food.
7. Allow charcoal to burn out by closing lid and all vents.
Except in the case of an emergency, do NOT pour water
on hot coals.
Tips for Better Cooking and
Longer Barbecue Life
1. To reduce flare-up keep barbecue clean, use lean cuts
of meat (or trim fat) and avoid cooking on very high
temperatures.
2. Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in
aluminium foil pouches.
3. To avoid losing natural juices, use long handled tongs
or spatulas instead of forks and turn foods over just
once during cooking.
4. Enhance food flavours by using wood chips in smoker
boxes or aluminium foil pouches. Follow the wood
manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Clean cooking rack after every use with a quality grill
brush designed for your rack material. Wear protective
gloves and gently remove the build-up while rack is hot.
6. After every use, allow barbecue to cool. Then protect
clean cooking rack with a light coat of cooking oil,
clean out all ashes, wipe outside surfaces with a
suitable kitchen cleaner and protect sur faces with a
quality cover that properly fits your barbecue.
Cleaning and Care
CAUTION:
All cleaning and maintenance should be done
when barbecue is cool and with the fuel supply removed.
Note:
Abrasive cleaners will damage this product Never use
oven cleaner to clean any part of barbecue.
Cleaning Surfaces
1. Wipe surfaces clean with mild dishwashing detergent
or baking soda.
2. For stubborn surfaces use a citrus based degreaser and
a nylon scrubbing brush.
3. Rinse clean with water.
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