Coleman COOKOUT, Assembly Manual

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COOKING TIPS
• All vents must remain OPEN during lighting and cooking.
• Meat thermometers help you make sure that meats are cooked to the desired temperature.
• Prevent food from sticking and protect your grates from moisture by spreading vegetable oil or shortening
on a COLD, UNLIT cooking grate.
• Trimming fat from meat helps to avoid flare-ups and makes for healthier food.
• Apply sauces at the end of the cooking.
• Leave space around each food item on the grate to allow for even cooking and smoke penetration.
• Turn meat just once on the grill. For steaks, turn them when the juices start to bubble on the uncooked side.
The clearer the juice, the more well-done the meat.
• Avoid cross contamination. Use separate trays for uncooked and cooked food.
• Brush the grilling surface (once it’s cooled) with a wired brush to remove any stuck on food.
• If the charcoal is damp or wet, we recommend discarding it, as the performance will be drastically reduced.
NOTE:
Assume that it will take at least 1 hour for your charcoal to extinguish and your COOKOUT™ to cool down.
There is not an ON or OFF switch for a charcoal fire. Always be cautious about making any assumptions
about when the fire is completely out and completely cool.
WARNING
For your families safety, do not attempt to light the kettle until you have reviewed this manual.
WARNING
Lid, lid handle and fire bowl may be hot to the touch. Always wear protective, heat resistant grilling gloves
while using your COOKOUT™ kettle.