Nexgrill OAKFORD 810-0072, Owner'S Manual

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Regulating Heat
To increase heat, more charcoal may be needed or
an adjustment to charcoal height.
To maintain the temperature, more charcoal may
need to be added or an adjustment may be
necessary during the cooking cycle to charcoal
height.
Add Charcoal/Wood During Cooking
Additional charcoal and/or wood may be required
to maintain or increase cooking temperature.
1. Stand back and carefully open grill lid. Use
caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air
suddenly comes in contact with fire.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves or oven mitts when
adjusting cooking grill or charcoal pan height.
2. Wearing oven mitts/gloves, use charcoal pan
handle to adjust the charcoal pan to the low
position. Remove the food from cooking grid, then
remove the cooking grid.
3. Stand back a safe distance and use long
cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot
coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or
wood to charcoal pan, being careful not to stir-up
ashes and sparks. If necessary, use your charcoal
chimney starter to light additional charcoal and/or
wood and add to existing fire.
WARNING:
Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even
warm coals as flashback may occur causing
severe burns.
4. When the charcoal is burning strong again, wear
oven mitts/gloves and carefully return charcoal pan
to desired cooking level.
5. Close the grill lid and door. Allow food to
continue cooking.
WARNING:
•
Always allow grill and all components to cool
completely before handling.
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Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended.
Make sure coals and ashes are completely
extinguished before removing.
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Before grill can be left unattended, remaining
coals and ashes must be removed from grill. Use
caution to protect yourself and property. Place
remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible
metal container and completely saturate with
water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal
container 24 hours prior to disposing.
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Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed
a safe distance from all structures and
combustible materials.
•
With a garden hose, completely wet surface
beneath and around the grill to extinguish any
ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen
during the cooking or cleaning process.
•
Cover and store grill in a protected area away
from children and pets.
After-Use Safety
Charcoal Grill Operating and Cooking Instructions
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