10
Operation and Use
Lighting
When using the ceramic charcoal barbecue, push down on both of the locking wheels to stop the unit from
moving around during use.
Ensure the ceramic barbecue is positioned on a permanent, flat, level, heat-resistant non-flammable surface,
away from flammable items.
Position the ceramic charcoal barbecue with a minimum of 2 m overhead clearance and at least 2 m
clearance from other surrounding items.
1.To start a fire, place rolled-up newspaper and some lighter cubes or solid firelighters on the charcoal
plate (7), in the base of the ceramic charcoal barbecue. Then, place two or three handfuls of lump
charcoal over the top of the newspaper.
2.Do not use gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar chemicals for lighting or
relighting.
3.Open the bottom vent and light the newspaper using a long- nosed lighter or safety matches. Once it
has caught, leave the bottom vent and lid open for about 10 minutes to build a small bed of hot
embers.
4.Allow the charcoal to heat up and keep it red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to the first cooking on the
ceramic charcoal barbecue. Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
5.It is recommended that you do not stoke or turn the coals once they are alight. This allows the charcoals
to burn more uniformly and efficiently.
6.Once alight, only use heat-resistant gloves when handling hot ceramics or cooking surfaces.
Read through this manual for a complete detailed guide on cooking temperatures for grilling.
Refueling
With the top and bottom vent closed, the ceramic charcoal barbecue will stay at a high temperature for
several hours.
If you require a longer cooking time (e.g. when roasting a whole cut or slow-smoking), it may be necessary
to add more charcoal. Open the lid, add additional charcoal, and continue to cook as directed in this
manual.
Extinguishing
To extinguish unit: stop adding fuel and close all the vents and the lid to allow the fire to die naturally.
Do not use water to extinguish the charcoal as this could damage the ceramic charcoal barbecue.
Storage
When not in use, and if stored outside, cover the ceramic charcoal barbecue once completely cooled with a
suitable rain cover.
It is recommended the ceramic charcoal barbecue be stored under cover in a garage or shed over winter for
complete protection.
