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OPEratiNG iNStruCtiONS
indirect Cooking
Not cooking directly over hot coals is ideal for slow cooking and grilling foods requiring more than 25
minutes, such as most roasts, loins, chops, whole chickens, turkey, fish and baked goods.
1. Open lid and remove cooking grid.
2. Load and light charcoal per “Lighting” section. Leave lid open.
3. While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals evenly across charcoal grid with a
long-handled tool.
4. While wearing protective gloves, replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5. Wear protective gloves, to open lid. Use long-handled tools to place food onto cooking grids above
the areas without hot coals.
6. With lid closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
Note:
If additional briquettes are needed, remove food from cooking grid and, while wearing
protective gloves, remove the cooking grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing the
hot coals. Carefully replace cooking grid and food.
7. Allow charcoal to burn out by closing lid and all vents. Except in the case of an emergency, do
NOT pour water on hot coals.
For more tips on indirect cooking, please see “Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life.”
Controlling Flare-ups
WarNiNG
• Do not use water on a grease fire. This can cause the grease to splatter and could result in serious
burns, bodily harm or other damage.
• When cooking, fire extinguishing materials should be readily accessible. In the event of an oil/
grease fire, do not attempt to extinguish with water. Use type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or
smother with dirt, sand or baking soda.
CautiON
• Do not leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue. If grill has not been
cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the product.
• Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a grill and add to the unique flavor of grilling.
• Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for you and your grill.
• Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease in the bottom of your grill.
• If excessive flare-ups occur, DO NOT pour water onto the flames.
• If a grease fire occurs, close the lid until the grease burns out. Use caution when opening the lid as
sudden flare-ups may occur.
Minimizing Flare-ups
1. Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking.
2. Cook high fat content meats indirectly.
3. Ensure that your grill is on a hard, level, non-combustible surface.
