Megamaster 570 Elite, Assembly & Operating Instructions

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Tips and tricks for grilling success
Wear Gloves
Always wear a barbecue mitt or mitts when using your charcoal grill. Vents, dampers,
handles, and the bowl will all get hot during the grilling process, so be sure to keep your
hands and forearms protected.
Keep the air flowing
A charcoal fire needs air. The lid should be closed as much as possible, but keep the lid
damper and bowl vent open. Remove the ashes on the bottom of the grill regularly to prevent
them from blocking the vents.
Put a lid on it
For four important reasons the lid should be closed as much as possible.
1.Keeps the grate hot enough to sear the food.
2.Speeds up the cooking time and prevents the food from drying out.
3.Traps the smokiness that develops when fat and juices vaporize in the charcoal kettle.
4.Prevents flare-ups by limiting oxygen.
Tame the flame
Flare-ups happen, which is good because they sear the surface of what you are grilling,
however too many flare-ups can burn your food. Keep the lid on as much as possible. This
limits the amount of oxygen inside the grill, which will help extinguish any
flare-ups. If the flames are getting out of control, move the food over indirect heat temporarily
until they die down.
Watch the time and temperature
If you are grilling in a colder climate or in a higher altitude, the cooking times will be longer. If
the wind is blowing hard it will raise a charcoal kettle’s temperature, so always keep
close to your charcoal kettle and remember to keep the lid on as much as possible so that
the heat does not escape.
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