16
LIGHTING THE CHARCOAL
See Figures 17 - 19.
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.
Completely fill the paper basket with scrunched paper.
You may also use a purchased firestarter on the pad
inside the paper basket. Place the paper basket into the
ash canister and install onto the firebox. See
Installing the
Ash Canister
in the
Assembly
section of this manual.
Remove the hood.
Rotate the ash canister to the right 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 firebox vent holes, around the top
of the ash canister.
When the paper or firestarter 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.
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.
GRATE
INSERT
SCRUNCHED
PAPER
CHARCOAL
BASKET
PAD
FIREPLACE
MATCH
PAPER BASKET
ASH
CANISTER
INSERT FLAME INTO VENT HOLE
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
CHARCOAL
BASKET
INSERT REMOVAL
TOOL
OPERATION
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:
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.
Use heat-resistant oven mitts when removing the hood
when grill is hot. Failure to use heat-resistant oven mitts
can result in serious personal injury.
