4. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
4.1. SAFETY SYMBOLS
To draw your attention to important safety information.
• Words such as DANGER, ATTENTION, or WARNING will be used with the SAFETY
symbol
.
• DANGER identifies more serious situations.
4.2. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE:
DANGER
• Failure to comply with the “DANGER, ATTENTION, and WARNING” messages
contained in this Safety and Instruction Manual may result in serious bodily injury,
as well as in a fire or an explosion causing property damage.
• Only use the grill outdoors. Never use it in enclosed spaces such as garages,
hallways, or balconies. If it is used in enclosed spaces, toxic fumes will accumulate,
causing serious bodily injury or death.
• Keep the grill away from combustible materials, vapors, gases, and flammable
liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, etc.
• Incorrect assembly can be dangerous. Follow this manual’s assembly instructions
as well as the video available on Tramontina’s website. Only use the grill when all
parts are properly assembled according to the manual.
• If your grill model is TCP-560, do not store sharp, flammable, or combustible
materials on the lower rack. .
• Do not add charcoal lighter fluids, charcoal soaked in lighter fluid, or any other
highly volatile or flammable (petrol, alcohol, etc.) fluids.
• Always be careful when using the grill as surfaces will become very hot during
operation.
• Never leave children, pets, or people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities unsupervised near a hot grill.
• Keep small parts and plastic bags out of the reach of children.
• The grill should never be used by children or people with reduced capabilities.
• When using skewers with the grill, keep them away from children, pets, and people
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
• Only move the grill when it’s not in use and after all parts have cooled down.
• For models TCP-450, TCP-450L, and TCP-560L, be extra careful not to lift the
supporting feet excessively as it can put the grill out of balance.
• Only remove ashes after they have cooled down and the charcoal has finished
burning. Make sure the grill has cooled down.
• The charcoal must always be placed in the specified container, never directly at the
bottom of the grill.
• Be careful when handling and storing hot electric lighters.
• Keep wires and electric cables away from the grill’s hot surfaces and away from
areas with foot traffic.
• Do not use the grill in strong winds as they can hinder its performance, increase
charcoal consumption, and present risks caused by hot ashes.
4.3. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE: ATTENTION AND CAUTION
• During use, always keep the grill on a flat, stable and non-tilted surface, away
from combustible or flammable materials.
• Durante o uso, devido ao excesso de gordura proveniente dos alimentos, poderá
haver um escorrimento de resíduo no chão.
• If your grill is the TCP-560L, the front foot works as a locking device to ensure
the appliance is stable.
• If your grill has a lid, remove or lift it during the process of lighting the charcoal
until the embers are formed.
• When using the TCP-450L TCP-560L or without the lid, carefully hang it by
correctly attaching the internal lid support to the edge of the bowl.
• Before handling cooking grates, ashes, charcoal or the grill itself, make sure they
are not hot.
• If your grill has a lid, use the handles for safety.
• Do not leave the grill unattended while the fire/embers are lit or the ashes and
grill are hot.
• Never use water to control flames or to extinguish the fire as this can damage the
finish of the grill.
• We recommend using Tramontina protective mitts against the heat during use,
when handling the grill, preparing food, adjusting the air inlet/outlet, adding char-
coal, and opening/closing the lid.
• We recommend using Tramontina utensils with long handles as they provide a
safe distance from the appliance.
• Never place the hot lid on a surface that might burn easily such as, carpets,
fabrics, grass, wood, plastic, etc. If your model is either TCP-450 or TCP-560L, use
the side holder with the appropriate fit.
• Never discard embers in places where they can be stepped on or cause a fire.
Never discard ashes or charcoal before they have cooled down completely.
• Due to variations in temperature, your grill screws may come loose. Tighten
them regularly.
• Before you store your grill, remove the charcoal and ashes, and clean the cooking
grates (see cleaning instructions).
• Never assemble or handle the grill while under the influence or drugs, prescribed
or not, such as alcohol, medication, etc.
• This grill should not be used in or on vehicles and/or boats.
• This grill must never be used as a heater.
• Never line the bottom of the grill with any material as this will block the air flow.
• Do not wear loose clothing while igniting or using the grill.
• Models TCP-450L and TCP-560L are equipped with a thermometer. Be careful
not to hit or scratch the grill to ensure normal operation of the appliance.
• Never use the grill to support yourself and never let children climb on the
appliance.
• Do not move the grill while in use or still hot.
• For the TCP-320F grill, we recommend using Tramontina skewers 26499/011
(blade length: 40 cm).
• Keep your grill uncovered until the charcoal is ready to cook your recipe.
• To grill food that requires short cooking time (less than 30 minutes), it is ideal to
use the direct method where the food is placed on the grate and turned at half the
total time required so that even cooking is achieved on both sides.
• To grill food that requires long cooking time (longer than 30 minutes), it is ideal
to use the indirect method where the food is not placed directly above the charcoal.
NOTE: Make sure your model allows for the use of indirect grilling method.
Attention: when the grill is used with the lid on for longer periods of time, the
embers will generate less heat or may even be extinguished.
Reasons to use the lid on the grill:
•
To extinguish the flames:
Place the lid on the grill to extinguish the flames
and to burn fat. In order to keep the embers lit even when your grill is covered,
make sure there are empty spaces between the food so that the air outlets are not
blocked.
Attention: Never use water to extinguish flames.
•
To reduce heat:
If you need to reduce the heat or put out the embers, place
the lid on the grill and leave it for a long time. If your model comes with air inlets/
outlets, close them for as long as required.
•
For even cooking:
When the lid is used correctly on your grill, it will allow for
even cooking because the heat will be distributed evenly throughout the grill.
•
To steam:
For recipes that require steaming, start by grilling the food on both
sides without the lid. Then, wrap the food with aluminum foil, place it on the grate,
and cover the grill to finish cooking.
•
For long cooking time:
If your recipe requires longer cooking time, monitor
the embers to maintain optimum heat intensity by removing the lid from time
to time to increase the airflow in the grill. Repeat this procedure until you finish
preparing the food.
Attention when handling the cooking grates:
*For TCP-320, TCP -320L, TCP-320F, TCP-450, TCP-450Land TCP-560L, use the
utensil for the handling grates that come with the product.
5. USEFUL GUIDELINES
5.1. STARTING TO USE A CHARCOAL GRILL
Remove the lid and open all air inlets and outlets before lighting the fire. Please
disregard this information if your model does not have this feature.
For adequate air flow, the ashes accumulated in the lower part of the grate/tray must
be removed, but verify that the embers have been extinguished before doing so.
Charcoal needs oxygen to burn which is why the air inlets and outlets must remain
unobstructed.
Follow the supplier’s instructions on the charcoal package. Observe the charcoal
capacity indicated in this manual according to your grill model.
Make a pyramid with the charcoal and light according to this manual’s instructions.
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