Kamado Joe KJ23RHC, Owner'S Manual

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Quick Start Guide
STARTING IT UP
1
Add charcoal to firebox and light using one or two fire starters.
2 Leave dome open for 10 minutes with the bottom vent fully open.
3 Close the dome.
4 Begin closing the top vent and bottom vent when the dome
temperature is within 50°F (10°C) of your target.
MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE
To lower the temperature, decrease the airflow through the
grill by closing the vents. Conversely, raise the temperature by
opening the vents. Adjustments to the vents are not immediate—
allow 10–15 minutes for a vent change to take effect. Because
your ceramic Kamado Joe retains heat so well, it can take some
time to fully heat. Give your grill 20–40 minutes to an hour to
stabilize the temp before you start cooking.
COOLING IT DOWN
1
When finished cooking, close the bottom vent completely.
2 Once the temperature falls below 400°F (205°C), close the top
vent almost completely, but leave a small crack.
3 Do not cover the grill until the dome is cool to the touch.
TO LOWER THE TEMPERATURE, CLOSE THE VENTS.
TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE, OPEN THE VENTS.