EXPERT GRILL XG17-096-034-15, Owner'S Manual

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XG17-096-034-15
To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks or chips of flavor
producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood
may be used for smoke flavoring. Do not use resinous woods such as pine as it will produce
an unpleasant taste.
Wood chunks or sticks 3" to 4" long and 2" to 1" thick work best. Unless the wood is still
green, soak the wood in water for 20 minutes or wrap each piece in foil and tear several small
holes in the foil to produce more smoke and prevent the wood from burning too quickly. A lot
of wood is not required to obtain a good smoke flavor. A recommended amount is 3-4 wood
chunks or sticks. Experiment by using more wood for stronger smoke flavor or less wood for
milder smoke flavor.
Flavoring Wood
Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking
Additional flavoring wood should not have to be added during the cooking process, however,
it may be necessary when cooking very large pieces of meat. Follow the instructions and
cautions below to avoid injury while adding wood and/or charcoal.
Additional charcoal may be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature.
Dry wood burns hotter than charcoal so you may want to increase the ratio of wood to
charcoal to increase the cooking temperature. Hardwood such as oak, hickory, mesquite, fruit
and nut wood are an excellent fuel because of their burning rate. When using wood as fuel,
make sure the wood is seasoned and dry. DO NOT use resinous wood such as pine as it will
produce an unpleasant taste.
Remove dome lid by tilting it toward you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your
face. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with
fire.
Stand back a safe distance and carefully open door. When the smoker is in use, the door
will be very hot. Wear oven mitts and use caution when handling the door.
Use long cooking tongs to lightly brush off ashes on hot coals. Use tongs to add charcoal
and/or wood, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. Never add charcoal lighting
fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.
When charcoal is burning strong again, close the door and replace the dome lid.