OCI PRO-Performance Series -26BQN, Use And Care Manual

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USING THE GRIDDLE
SYSTEM
The PRO- PERFORMANCE grill includes a Griddle that can replace two grills on the bbq. Make sure that
you wash this griddle for the first time as well as ONLY USE FIREPROOF GLOVES to pick the griddle
up due to the extreme heat of the metal and you will burn your hands. The Griddle is 304 Stainless Steel
and is rust resistant but surface rust may occur that is easily cleaned. Please store the Griddle inside the
house for better protection. The griddle can be used for food that will fall through the grill such as fish,
vegetables and breakfast bacon.
To minimize burn potential do not remove the griddle while HOT.
TO PRE-HEAT THE GRIDDLE:
Place the griddle in place or on top of the two cooking grills and remove the two briquette trays from
above the burners. Place the unused grills and briquette system in a safe place. Preheat Griddle and
clean down before use using a wet rag. Make sure that you do not use bare hands on the griddle for you
will burn your hands or body. Make sure that you do not leave the grill unattended with minors for the
griddle stays hot for a long time. To clean griddle use a wet rag and scraper and use caution for the
material will stay hot.
WOOD CHIPS & OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SMOKER BOX:
There are many wood chips available for purchase and selection is based on personal taste. The most
common wood chips used are mesquite or hickory. Mesquite has a sweeter taste and is commonly used with
poultry and seafood. Hickory is best suited for red meats. Use of oak, cherry, maple, aspen or apple is also
common while aromatic herbs like sage, bay leaves, thyme or basil may also be used. A accessory Smoker Box
is available to place underneath the grills and enhance the flavor of your food. When smoking, the lid should
remain closed as much as possible to maximize the
effect. During extended roasting periods it is normal to add
fresh wood chips to the tray several times.
ZONE GRILLING:
OCI Pro Performance Series grills are designed with the executive chef in mind. We consulted a number of
restaurant chefs
who make their living providing their discerning customers with 5 star grilled entrées. Their
conclusion is that our OCI Pro Performance Grills provide exceptional searing power from the 14,000 BTU
stainless steel main burners and
The Optional Sear Burner on all grills makes for a perfect grilling combination. We have also incorporated
"zone grilling" into our line of OCI Grills. Each of our burner areas is sectioned off by a “heat separator” to
provide the most efficient heat use of any grill on the market today. These removable stainless steel heat shields
direct the
heat upwards to the cooking surface and not outwards across the grill. The result is our OCI Pro-
Performance grills are built to perform.