Outdoor Charcoal Barbecue Grill Model No. CBT817L-C / Item No. 286285
Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.
9. After every use, allow grill to cool. Then protect clean cooking grids with a light coat of
cooking oil, clean out all ashes, wipe outside surfaces with a suitable kitchen cleaner and
protect surfaces with a quality cover that properly fits your grill.
10. Visit websites like www.bluerhino.com, watch barbecue themed TV shows or purchase
related barbecue cookbooks to learn more interesting tips.
Cleaning and Care
CAUTION: All cleaning and maintenance should be done when grill is
cool and with the fuel supply removed.
CAUTION: DO NOT clean any grill part in a self-cleaning oven. The
extreme heat will damage the finish.
Notices
1. Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.
2. Never use oven cleaner to clean any part of grill.
3. Do not clean any grill part in a self-cleaning oven. The extreme heat will damage the
finish.
Cleaning Surfaces
1. Wipe surfaces clean with mild dishwashing detergent or baking soda.
2. For stubborn surfaces use a citrus based degreaser and a nylon scrubbing brush.
3. Rinse clean with water.
Product Registration
For faster warranty service, please register your product immediately at www.bluerhino.com or
call 1.800.762.1142.
Limited Warranty
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc. (“Vendor”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this
product, and to no other person, that if this product is assembled and operated in accordance
with the printed instructions accompanying it, then for a period of one (1) year from the date
of purchase, all parts in such product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Vendor may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. Therefore, you should retain
your sales slip or invoice. This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of
parts, which prove defective under normal use and service and which Vendor shall determine
in its reasonable discretion upon examination to be defective. Before returning any parts, you
should contact Vendor’s Customer Service Department using the contact information listed
below. If Vendor confirms, after examination, a defect covered by this Limited Warranty in any
returned part, and if Vendor approves the claim, Vendor will replace such defective part without
charge. If you return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid by you. Vendor will
return replacement parts to the original retail purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident,
abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or
service by you or any third party, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance on
the product as set out in this owner’s manual. In addition, the Limited Warranty does not cover
damage to the finish, such as scratches, dents, discoloration, rust or other weather damage,
after purchase.
This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. Vendor disclaims all
warranties for products that are purchased from sellers other than authorized retailers or
distributors, including the warranty of merchantability or the warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose. VENDOR ALSO DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. VENDOR SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Vendor further
disclaims any implied or expressed warranty of, and assumes no responsibility for, defects in
workmanship caused by third parties.
This Limited Warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights; a purchaser may have other
rights depending upon where he or she lives. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long a warranty
lasts, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to everyone.
Vendor does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or
liability in connection with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its
equipment, and no such representations are binding on Vendor.
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina USA
(800) 762-1142
This appliance is designed for use with only quality charcoal briquets, lump charcoal and
cooking wood.
First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill.
2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this grill for the first time, by operating the
grill for at least 15 minutes with the lid closed. This will “heat clean” the internal parts and
dissipate odors.
CAUTION: Instant light charcoal can burn at very high temperatures
during initial startup. Make sure lid is open until charcoal turns to hot
coals.
Lighting
1. Open lid and vents.
2. Make sure ash receiver is empty and secure.
3. Remove cooking grid.
4. Arrange and light fuel per instructions on fuel package.
5. Allow fuel time to ash into glowing coals before cooking.
Direct Cooking
Cooking directly over hot coals. Ideal for searing in juices and grilling food requiring less than
25 minutes of grilling time, such as steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken parts, vegetables
and fruit.
1. Open lid and remove cooking grid.
2. Load and light charcoal per charcoal manufacturer’s instructions. Leave lid open.
3. While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals evenly across charcoal grid with a
long-handled tool.
4. While wearing protective gloves replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5. While wearing protective gloves open lid and place food onto cooking grids above the hot
coals with long-handle tongs.
6. With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
Note
: If additional briquettes are needed, remove food from cooking grid, and while wearing
protective gloves remove the cooking grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing the
hot coals. Carefully replace cooking grid and food.
7. Allow charcoal to burn out by closing lid and all vents. Except in the case of an emergency,
do NOT pour water on hot coals.
Indirect Cooking
Not cooking directly over hot coals. Ideal for slow cooking and grilling foods requiring more than
25 minutes such as most roasts, loins, chops, whole chickens, turkey, fish and baked goods.
1. Open lid and remove cooking grid.
2. Load and light charcoal per charcoal manufacturer’s instructions. Leave lid open.
3. While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals to the outsides of charcoal grid
with a long-handle tool.
4. While wearing protective gloves replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5. Wear protective gloves to open lid. Use long-handled tools to place food onto cooking grids
above the areas without hot coals.
6. With lid closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
Note
: If additional briquettes are needed, remove food from cooking grid and while wearing
protective gloves remove the cooking grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing the
hot coals. Carefully replace cooking grid and food.
7. Allow charcoal to burn out by closing lid and all vents. Except in the case of an emergency,
do NOT pour water on hot coals.
For more tips on indirect cooking please see “Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life”
Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life
1. To reduce flare-up keep grill clean, use lean cuts of meat (or trim fat) and avoid cooking on
very high temperatures.
2. Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in aluminum foil pouches and indirect cook or
place on upper cooking levels (warming rack).
3. To avoid losing natural juices, use long-handled tongs or spatulas instead of forks and turn
foods over just once during cooking.
4. When indirect cooking roasts and larger cuts of meat, place meat onto a roasting rack inside
a heavy gauge metal pan. Place pan over the unlit coals.
5. Try water pans to reduce flare-ups and cook juicer meats. Before starting coals remove
cooking grids, and place a heavy duty shallow pan directly on charcoal grid. Fill half way with
water, fruit juices or other flavored liquids. Place hot coals around grid, replace cooking grids
and position food over the loaded pan.
6. Enhance food flavors by using wood chips in smoker boxes or aluminum foil pouches. Follow
the wood manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Rotisseries, grill baskets, vertical poultry holders and other accessories can enhance your
experiences, reduce cooking times and aid in clean-up.
8. Clean cooking grids and racks after every use with a quality grill bush designed for your grid
material. Wear protective gloves and gently remove the build-up while grids are hot.
Operating Instructions
