5
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.
Note:
To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill.
IIF
F U
US
SIIN
NG
G C
CH
HA
AR
RC
CO
OA
AL
L L
LIIG
GH
HT
TE
ER
R F
FL
LU
UIID
D,, P
PR
RO
OC
CE
EE
ED
D T
TO
O S
ST
TE
EP
P 7
7
If using pre-treated charcoal, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Start with 2 - 2
2
pounds (0.9 kg. - 1.13 kg.) of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook
with once the curing process has been completed.
6.
With grill lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes). When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of
charcoal grate.
7.
With coals burning strong, close the lid. Maintain this temperature for 2 hours.
8.
Increase the temperature. This can be achieved by opening the air shutters and adding more charcoal
and/or wood (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” on page 6 of this manual). Maintain this
temperature for 1 hour then allow unit to cool completely.
Note:
To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill.
Note:
It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process.
IMPORTANT:
To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly covered at all times
when not in use.
YOUR BRINKMANN PORTABLE CHARCOAL GRILL IS NOW CURED AND READY FOR USE.
1.
Follow the instructions above to build a fire in the grill.
2.
With coals burning well, carefully add 1/2 lb. of wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “Flavoring
Wood” and “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” on page 6 of this manual.)
3.
Place cooking grills on grill support lips in cooking chamber.
WARNING:
Wear protective oven mitts/gloves when adjusting cooking grills or touching hot grill surfaces to
protect your hands from burns.
4.
Place food in cooking chamber and close lid.
5.
For large cuts of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time per pound of meat. Always use a
meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from grill.
6.
Allow grill to cool, then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care &
Maintenance” on page 15 of this manual.
SMOKING
Char-Broil Exhibit 1009
Char-Broil v. A&J
IPR2018-00902
