Kalamazoo Shokunin Kamado KSHOK430, Use And Care Manual

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Loading the Charcoal
Load a generous amount of charcoal onto the fire grates positioned
in the middle (roasting) or upper (searing) position. Light the fire in
two or three points on the top of the charcoal.
During Startup
After lighting the charcoal, allow the fire to build by keeping all four
control vents wide open. Monitor the temperature closely, and be
prepared to close the exhaust vents down as you approach target
temperature.
For Grilling and Searing (500° to 750°F)
At 150°F Below Target Temperature
Close the exhaust control vents to 50%. Keep the supply vents wide
open, and continue to monitor closely.
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At 75°F Below Target Temperature
Close the exhaust control vents to 30% open. Close the supply
vents to 60% open. The temperature should continue to rise slowly
to target temperature. Adjust the upper vents as needed.
During Grilling
Because grilling and searing typically require the lid of the grill to be
open, temperature control while cooking will be more difficult. The
longer and more frequently the lid is opened, the more the fire will
grow. At the same time, you will be losing heat from inside the grill. For
most grilling situations, this does not matter. If you need to maintain
temperature control, keep the lid closed as much as possible.
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