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

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Model No
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XG17-096-034-15
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Adding Water During Cooking
Check the water level in water bowl if the complete cooking process takes longer than 2
hours. A low water level can be detected by listening for the sound of water sizzling. Water
can be added to the water bowl through the top of smoker or through the door. Use caution
and follow instructions carefully.
OPTION 1: Adding Water Through Top of Smoker
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. Inspect the water level in bowl.
If water level is low, add water to water bowl. If food is on top cooking grill only, water may
be added to the water bowl by moving food aside on cooking grate and pouring water down
through the cooking grate. Fill water bowl to 1" below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid
splashingor over-filling. If using both cooking grates, wear oven mitts to remove food and
the top cooking grate. Move food aside on lower cooking grate and pour water through the
lower cooking grate into water bowl. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over-filling.
Set the top cooking grate on the upper grate brackets and place food back on the cooking
grate.
Place dome lid on smoker body and allow food to continue cooking.
OPTION 2 : Adding Water Through the Door
Stand back and carefully open side door. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh
air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Inspect the water level in bowl.
If water level is low, add water to water bowl. Stand back and carefully add water using a
funnel or a container with a spout. Fill water bowl to 1" below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid
splashing or overfilling.
Close side door and allow food to continue cooking.
Cooking Tips
There is very little difference in temperature and cooking time between top and bottom grill
levels. When cooking different types or cuts of meat at the same time, place the meat that
requires the least cooking time on the top cooking grate so that it may be easily removed first.
If only one cooking grate is required, use the upper grate level for best results.
During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to lift dome lid to check food. Lifting the
dome lid allows heat to escape, making additional cooking time necessary.
We strongly recommend using a meat thermometer to determine the proper degree of
doneness. Many variables (outside cooking temperature, amount of charcoal, the number of
times the dome lid is removed, proximity of food to heat source, etc.) will affect actual
cooking times. When using a meat thermometer, place probe midway into the thickest part of
the meat, making sure that it does not touch any fat or bone. Allow five minutes for the
thermometer to properly register temperature.