CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or moving
the grill is recommended.
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Step 14: Install the Internal Components
Parts Required:
(3) Sear Heat Plates
(1) Warming Rack
(2) Cooking Grates
(1) Smoker Box Assembly (optional)
Figure 14
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Carefully place each of the three (3) sear heat plates directly over each burner inside the barbecue by
making sure the semicircular finger grooves are facing toward the rear of the grill. The sear heat plates
rest on the lower position in the grill tub, just above the burners.
NOTE:
Place the smoker box assembly on any sear plate by laying the bracket over the sear plate so the
‘z’ ends of the bracket fit into the ‘z’ slots of the sear plate. Slide the smoker box assembly back into the
locked position. (Fig. 14b) Continue placing the remaining sear plates. The smoker box may be left in
place when not being used.
CAUTION:
Only add wood chips to the smoker box when grill is cool.
Cooking Tips - Smoker Box (Optional)
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To produce more smoke and prevent fast burning, pre-soak the wood chips in a separate
bowl of water for at least 20 minutes.
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To add wood chips before cooking, fill the smoker box with your choice of flavored chips
(remove wood chips from water first). The amount and type of wood you use is entirely up
to you. Once the box is filled with the desired amount, close the lid and place the cooking
grids in the proper position on the grill.
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Tips: Small wood chips work best inside the wood chip box.
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Allow grill to heat up before placing your food on the grill. This will allow time for the wood
chips to begin to smoke.
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Do not use resinous woods such as pine or plywood. These will produce an unpleasant
flavor.
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Do not try to add more wood chips while cooking. It is recommended that you allow grill to
cool before replacing wood chips or handling the cooking grates which may still be hot.
Warming
Rack
Sear Heat Plates
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Figure 14a
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‘Z’ End
Smoker
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Sear Heat Plate
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Figure 14b
