Kingsford CG2054002-KF, Owner'S Manual

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Step 5
With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “Flavoring Wood” and “Adding
Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” sections of this manual.)
Step 6
Place cooking grid on grill support lips. Use charcoal grate adjuster crank to position charcoal grate to lowest level.
WARNING
Always wear oven mitts/gloves when adjusting cooking levels to protect your hands from burns.
Step 7
Place food on right side cooking grill and close lid and doors.
Step 8
The ideal smoking temperature is between 175°F (79° C) and 250°F (121°C). For large cuts of meat, allow
approximately one hour of cooking time per pound of meat. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully
cooked before removing from grill.
Step 9
Allow grill to cool completely, and then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care &
Maintenance” sections of this manual.
Smoke Cooking Tips
During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lid to check food. Opening the lid allows heat and smoke
to escape, making additional cooking time necessary.
Food closest to the charcoal will cook and brown faster. Rotate food midway through the cooking cycle. If food is
excessively browned or flavored with smoke, wrap food in aluminum foil after the first few hours of smoking. This
will allow food to continue cooking without further browning or smoke flavoring.
When cooking fish or extra lean cuts of meat, you may want to try water smoking to keep the food moist. Before
starting a fire, place right side charcoal grate to lowest level. Use a flat bottom metal pan shallow enough to fit
between charcoal grate and cooking grill as a water pan. Set the metal pan on charcoal grate under food and
cooking grill. Fill with water or marinade until 2/3 full. Build your fire on the opposite side of water pan.
CAUTION
Always use oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands. Liquid in water pan will be extremely hot and can scald or
burn.
Always allow liquid to cool completely before handling. Do not allow liquid to completely evaporate from water
pan.
Charcoal grate must be set at lowest level. Never raise or lower charcoal grate when water is smoking as hot
water may splash onto coals creating a burst of hot steam and coals.
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