Versa Flame BY12-084-029-97, Assembly & Operating Instructions

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BY12-084-029-97 Eng P. 15 20111105-V0
Step 4
With grill lid and doors open, stand back and carefully light charcoal through the doors. Allow to
burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes).
WARNING
Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing grill lid (approximately 20
minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and may result in a flash-fire or
explosion when lid is opened.
Step 5
Place lump or briquette charcoal on top of grate in chimney starter until full. Underneath grate place
balled up paper and light with match or lighter thru holes in bottom of chimney sides. Once paper
lights, fire will spread up thru charcoal until entire column is glowing red in the bottom with ash
formation on top. Pick up by handle and pour lit charcoal into grill.
With coals burning strong, close the lid and doors. Allow the temperature to reach 225°F (107°C) on
both heat indicators. Maintain this temperature for 2 hours.
Step 6
Increase the temperature to 400°F (205°C) on charcoal chamber indicator. This can be achieved by
adding more charcoal and/or wood (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking“ section of this
manual). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then allow unit to cool completely.
IMPORTANT: to protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be cured periodically
and covered at all times when not in use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT use grill without charcoal ash tray in place. DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal ash tray while tray
contains hot coals.
CAUTION
Always wear oven mitts/gloves when adjusting cooking levels to protect your hands from burns.
Grilling/Searing
Step 1
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in
the charcoal side of the Hybrid Grill (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this
manual).
WARNING
Use only a high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.