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505-00100 Rev A
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Warning
Never drop the cooking grate from its upright position. Lower
it slowly. The grate is heavy. If you drop it on your fingers
you can hurt yourself.
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Warning
Remember to lower the cooking grate into position before
you try to close the grill cover. It makes a terrible noise if
you do it the other way.
3.3.
Coal basket
The coal basket holds the live charcoal fire and can be raised and lowered. It also insulates the coals
from direct contact with the firebox. The chamber formed at the left side of the ash pan is engineered to
light the charcoal quickly by funneling all of the heat energy from the burning paper in the starter
chimney directly through the charcoal. Push the lift arm all the way down when you light the charcoal.
It will light most efficiently if the coal basket is solidly down on the bottom of the firebox.
The two coal grates are replaceable parts and are not painted or finished because there is no finish that
will stand up to the heat. The grates are made of thick steel and will last for many years. If yours should
rust through, just contact us and we’ll send you a new one at no charge.
Figure 3-3: Coal basket with removable grates
3.4.
Front access door
You can open the front access door at any time—even while you are barbecuing. The door has a friction
fit latch that does not require any adjustment.
TIP: You can look up through the access door to see the bottom of the food on the grill to check that it’s
ready to turn.
