15
LIGHTING THE CHARCOAL
See Figures 15 - 17.
Your grill has a convenient charcoal starting system. Using
this system helps the briquettes heat faster and more evenly
than if they were spread out across the grate.
BEFORE FIRST USE
The first time you use your newly purchased grill, it is
recommended that you remove the hood and light some
charcoal, following the instructions below. Then replace the
hood and allow the charcoal to burn 30 minutes or longer
before cooking.
NOTE:
Never lean over the grill while lighting charcoal.
Remove ash canister from the grill.
Place scrunched paper between the paper rods.
Replace the ash canister. See
Installing the Ash Canister
in the
Assembly
section of this manual.
Remove the hood.
Rotate the firebox vent so that the vent holes are open.
Remove the grate insert.
Fill the charcoal basket with the desired quantity of charcoal
briquettes. Do not use lighter fluid or instant charcoal.
Using a lighted fireplace match or grill lighter, insert the
flame into one of the holes in the firebox vent.
When the paper ignites the charcoal, allow it to burn until
it reaches the desired stage for cooking. Leave the grill
uncovered.
Charcoal lighting results will vary, depending on the
number of briquettes and the brand and type of charcoal
used. For best results, follow the manufacturer’s directions
on the package of charcoal.
OPERATION
GRATE
INSERT
CHARCOAL
BASKET
Fig. 15
SCRUNCHED
PAPER
FIREPLACE
MATCH
FIREBOX
VENT
CLOSED
OPEN
ASH
CANISTER
INSERT FLAME
INTO VENT HOLE
Fig. 16
When the charcoal is ready for cooking, use the insert
removal tool to slowly remove the hot charcoal basket.
The coals will spread across the charcoal grate.
NOTE:
Gently shake the charcoal basket before lifting it
to make sure the coals will be evenly distributed onto the
grate.
When not in use, the charcoal basket can be stored on
the wire base.
WARNING:
The charcoal basket and grate insert will remain hot for
some time after they are removed from the grate. Set a
hot charcoal basket or grate insert on a non-flammable
surface. Do not place it on plastic or wood. Make sure
not to put the hot accessories where people or pets will
come in contact with it.
WARNING:
Use heat-resistant oven mitts to handle the insert removal
tool when the grill is hot. The use of the tool over a hot
grill can result in serious personal injury.
PAPER
RODS
