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Follow these safety guidelines at all times:
1. DO NOT move your Mi-Kamado while
cooking or if hot ashes are present in the
grill.
2. DO NOT use your Mi-Kamado indoors or in an
enclosed area. For outdoor use only, unless
for commercial use by a licensed restaurant
professional in a properly ventilated area
approved by building officials.
3. DO NOT use combustible liquids to light your
Mi-Kamado. Use only firelighters complying
to EN 1860-3.
SAFETY
4. Keep children and pets away while using
your Mi-Kamado grill.
5. DO NOT remove your Mi-Kamado from the
cart or approved grill table and place it on a
wooden deck, table or other surface. It can
damage the surface or cause a fire.
6. Wait until the ashes are completely cool
before removing them from your grill and
disposing of them.
If you operate your grill, then deprive the fire of
oxygen by closing the top and bottom air vents,
a sudden surge of flame called a “flashback” can
occur if you suddenly open the dome of the grill.
This occurs due to the sudden exposure to
IMPORTANT: HOW TO AVOID A “FLASHBACK” WHEN COOKING
oxygen, which causes a brief but intense amount
of white heat.
To prevent a flashback, open both vents and wait
5 seconds, then raise the dome about 1 inch for
2-3 seconds, then fully open the dome.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I adjust the Mi-Kamado to reach a given
temperature and then maintain it?
One important attribute of the Ceramic Mi-
Kamado is its ability to set and accurately maintain
a desired temperature. The Mi-Kamado has a two
damper system that facilitates easy heat control.
By adjusting both the top and bottom dampers,
the heat inside the Mi-Kamado can attain and hold
temperatures ranging from under 94°C to over
399°C
This range should accommodate any cooking
needs - from low-temperature smoking to high-
heat searing. The thermometer installed on the
ceramic lid will provide accurate internal readings
without opening the lid.
A dual function metal top is included with each
Mi-Kamado. The daisy wheel design contains
openings that can be adjusted to allow more or less
air to “fine tune” the desired cooking temperature.
Opening the entire sliding metal top will achieve
high temperatures more quickly.
Already installed on the base of each Mi-Kamado is
a stainless steel draft door, which now has a mesh
panel for extra safety. (If you have an older Mi-
Kamado without the mesh, you have the option
of purchasing a replacement draft door with the
mesh.)
It is best to keep the mesh panel fully closed to
prevent hot ash or coals from popping out. As
with the dual function metal top, you can adjust
the draft door opening slightly to “fine tune” the
cooking temperature or open the solid door fully
to reach higher temperatures faster.
How much charcoal do I need to achieve
maximum temperature?
To achieve maximum temperature, the Mi-
Kamado requires no more than a ¾ full fire
bowl. Less than a ¾ full fire bowl will reduce the
maximum temperature that can be achieved but
will not reduce the burn time.
To achieve the best results, it is recommended to
use Lump Charcoal which allows lighting ease,
longer/hotter burning and can be reused.
WARNING DO NOT USE LIGHTER FLUID TO
IGNITE CHARCOAL. Ceramic grills will absorb
lighter fluids retaining the smell and flavour.
Am I doing something wrong if I open my Mi-
Kamado and flames come out?
If you’ve been cooking at temperatures above
149°C, be very careful when opening the lid. First
raise the lid an inch or two and pause to “burp” it
before raising the lid completely. This will allow the
sudden rush of oxygen to burn safely inside the Mi-
Kamado and not as a flashback which could startle
you and possibly cause injury.
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