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Thank you for choosing The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition!  

Congratulations on your new Monolith BBQ Guru Edition 

ceramic grill. In this user’s handbook you will find the most 

important information relating to your grill. We wish you 

many hours of enjoyment with your new Monolith BBQ 

Guru Edition ceramic grill. For further information, please 

visit our web page: 

www.monolithgrills.com

ATTENTION:

 To ensure proper use of this product, please 

read this owner’s manual carefully, especially the safety 

recommendations, before using and retain for future ref-

erence!

The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition is the most advanced 

ceramic grill in the world

 that delivers on all it promises: 

grilling, smoking, baking, cooking, barbecuing or roasting. 

Enjoy all the options, enjoy surprising your guests, enjoy 

indulging your palate. Your backyard will become a realm of 

endless choices.

The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition combines aesthetics with 

functionality

 in delightful fashion. An object of art, pleasing 

to both the eye and the palate.

The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition is a tradition. 

The Kamado 

has traditionally been used by the Chinese and Japanese for 

over 3000 years. In the 70s, the modern ceramic grill started 

to evolve out of the Japanese Mushikamado and began to 

blaze its trail of success.

The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition is different. 

It’s unique, it’s 

extravagant, it will satisfy your hunger for the extraordinary.

The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition’s versatility

 allows you to 

invite the world’s cuisines into your home. Using your 

Monolith BBQ Guru Edition you will enjoy a delectable new 

way of life 365 days of the year in all weather. 

© 2017 Monolith BBQ Guru Edition™
All contents, texts, images, photos, as well as the layout and design are pro-

tected by copyright law and may not be changed, copied, reproduced, sup-

plemented or used in any other way without written permission.

Subject to modification.

1  INTRODUCTION   

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Introduction

All advantages at a glance 

Monolith BBQ Guru Edition overview 

4

 Unpacking 

5

 Contents / Monolith BBQ Guru Edition

Setup / Monolith BBQ Guru Edition

Accessories

12  

Assembling the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition 

including cart  

13  

Control mount bracket and fan setup

14 

Lighting the charcoal

15 

Wood chip feeder (smoking) 

16 

Care and maintenance 

17 

Safety tips 

18 

Warranty & contact 

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Страница 3: ... The Kamado has traditionally been used by the Chinese and Japanese for over 3000 years In the 70s the modern ceramic grill started to evolve out of the Japanese Mushikamado and began to blaze its trail of success The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition is different It sunique it s extravagant it will satisfy your hunger for the extraordinary The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition s versatility allows you to invite ...

Страница 4: ... is done simply seal the open and bottom vents and the charcoal embers will extin guish quickly This means you can reuse left over char coal which increases its overall efficiency Our unique system of supplying wood chips gives the meat that great smokey BBQ taste without having to raise the lid The wood chips are placed on a rack and are pushed through the opening directly into the fire area The ...

Страница 5: ...Bamboo Side Tables Control Mount Bracket Cast Iron Dual Disc Ventilation Cap for easy temperature and air flow control Stainless Steel Air Vent and Ash Collect Unique Wood Chip Feed System High Temperature Resistant Ceramic Thermometer 3 MONOLITH BBQ GURU EDITION OVERVIEW ...

Страница 6: ...urther components and accessories are found within the unit and can now be easily removed 5 Lift the ceramic unit out of the steel cart We recom mend carrying the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition by the brackets for the side tables 6 Please consider recycling the cardboard packaging CAUTION Due to the risk of breakage please exercise caution when handling the ceramic components Avoid carrying the grill b...

Страница 7: ... Stone halved Lift StainlessSteelGrillGrate Fire Ring Fire Box Heat Protector Stainless Steel Extension Grate Bamboo Handle Cart Pizza Stone 5 CONTENTS Second Level Stainless Steel Grate LeChefonly Ash Hook Grate Lifter Thermometer One Bag Metal Fittings Control Mount Bracket Two Bamboo Side Tables Wood Chip Feeder System ...

Страница 8: ...ood to the side of the heat source Since foods are cooked by reflected heat inside the surfaces of the grill foods slowly cook evenly on all sides and does not need to be turned You can provide indirect heat to your food by placing the deflector stone over the hot coals It is ideal for traditional barbecue meats that require long slow cooking at low heat such as ribs brisket whole tur key and pull...

Страница 9: ... a wide array of foods at the same time To create a two zone fire use the charcoal basket and divider Position coals on one side of the grill for direct high heat cooking and searing and leave the other side empty Place a halved deflector stone on the other side without coals for lower temperature cooking and as a safe zone for flare ups Explore your culinary creativity and grill barbecue smoke ba...

Страница 10: ...Disc Ventilation Cap The dual disc ventilation cap allows for easy tempera ture and airflow control By adjusting the ventilation cap you can regulate the required temperatures Opening the ventilation cap will increase airflow and oxygen intake making the charcoal hotter and the temperature increase By closing the ventilation cap you reverse the process Pizza Stone The cordierite ceramic pizza ston...

Страница 11: ...teel tool will reach deep into the ceramic fire box to remove ashes for easy cleanup After cooling down simply lift up the charcoal basket out of the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition by the handles then use the ash hook to remove the ashes out of the bottom of the chamber without the need to disassemble any parts of the grill You can also use the ash hook to clean and scrape out the ashes in the ash comp...

Страница 12: ...hen in use grab and securely place the handle in your hand to protect yourself from the hot lid Easily open or close the lid by slowing moving it up or down Assembly not required Charcoal Basket with Divider The stainless steel charcoal basket significantly improves airflow within the grill and is ideal when using medium to high temperatures The extra airflow enables the charcoal to reach higher t...

Страница 13: ...authentic barbecue flavor The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition Classic has a steel grate diameter of 18in making it the perfect choice for all your outdoor cook ing needs With a steel grate diameter of 21 5in the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition Le Chef is great for cook ing large amounts of meat or simultaneously cooking many different dishes Stainless Steel Extension Grate Quickly expand your cooking area wit...

Страница 14: ...nd the unit be carried by two people Be sure to wear gloves to prevent injuries E LE CHEF ONLY Loosen the two capped nuts on the front of the metal bands and attach the handle to the bolt Screw the capped nuts back on the studs and tight en with a wrench F Place the cast iron cap on the top opening of the ceramic unit G Put the fire box inside the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition placing the cut away sec...

Страница 15: ...temperature control fan housing This fea ture allows the user to control the amount of air flow ing into the grill 1 Take the spiral fan cord that is included with the BBQ Guru temperature control unit Fully insert one end of the spiral fan cord into the fan port located on the control 2 Take the other end of the spiral fan cord and fully insert it into the side of the fan housing IMPORTANT NOTE W...

Страница 16: ...lation cap Due to the chimney effect the charcoal heats up extremely fast approx 15 minutes CAUTION Do not use chemical or liquid fire acceler ants Never light the grill with the lid closed C If cooking under 400 F you can use your DigiQ or CyberQ Cloud BBQ Guru Control to set your cooking temperature with oven like precision Set your Cook Temp to the desired temperature and the BBQ Guru control w...

Страница 17: ...llets The wood chips are placed onto the rack and are pushed through the intended opening directly over the hot charcoal without having to raise the lid Because you don t have to lift the lid you maintain more consistent low and slow cooking temperatures which are important for making great barbecue ...

Страница 18: ... still hot with a metal grill brush removing all larger organic materials The grill grates are made of stainless steel and are dishwasher safe Only use mild cleaning detergents The exposure to high tempera tures can cause discoloration of the steel Cleaning the Pizza and Deflector Stone The pizza stone and deflector stone are both made of open pored cordierite ceramic therefore liquids and fats ca...

Страница 19: ... cap Sparks and the hot exhaust air can cause injury Placing Removing Components The grill and its metal components can get very hot please wear gloves or use tongs when placing the metal grids pizza stone or deflector stone in the grill or when removing them Do not place hot components on flam mable or sensitive surfaces Please exercise caution when handling the hot components in order to avoid i...

Страница 20: ...he fire ring could crack The expansion joints in these components usually prevent such cracking Should any fine cracks appear these are merely a cosmetic defect and generally do not expand any further Further use of these components is safe the functionality of the grill is not affected Should however these components break please con tact our customer service Stainless steel components such as gr...

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Страница 24: ...The BBQ Guru 359 Ivyland Road Warminister PA www monolithgrills com Updated 09 2017 ...

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