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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT YOUR CERAMIC CHARCOAL BARBECUE
Ceramic charcoal barbecues are extremely versatile. Not only can
they be used for grilling or smoking, but also pizzas, bread, pies and
cookies can be baked effortlessly inside them.
Due to their excellent heat retention properties, high temperatures
can be achieved and maintained by precise control of airflow via
the top and bottom vents. High temperatures are ideal for quickly
cooking burgers and sausages, while low heats can cook larger cuts
over a longer period of time.
Try adding some wood chips to the charcoal, or try combining different
flavour wood chips to make your meats even more flavourful.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This product is intended for outdoor use only. Do not use indoors.
Never leave a burning fire unattended. Always keep children and pets
at a safe distance from the oven when in use.
FIRE HAZARD:
May emit hot embers while in use.
DANGER OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
never light this
product, let it smolder or cool down in confined spaces.
Do not use this product in a tent, caravan, car, cellar, loft or boat. Do
not use this ceramic unit as a furnace.
CAUTION:
Do not use gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or
other similar chemicals for lighting or relighting. Use only firelighters
complying to EN1860-3.
It is highly recommended that you use lump charcoal in your ceramic
barbecue. It burns for longer and produces less ash, which can restrict
the airflow. Do not use coal in this product.
IMPORTANT:
When opening the lid at high temperatures it is
essential to lift the lid only slightly, which allows air to enter slowly
and safely, preventing any back-draft or flare-ups that may cause
injury. Do not use under any awnings, parasols or gazebos.
Always follow the cooking temperature guide stated in this
instruction manual.
Do not use the ceramic charcoal barbecue on decking or any other
combustible surfaces such as dry grass, wood chips, leaf mulch,
or decorative bark. Ensure that the ceramic charcoal barbecue is
positioned at least two meters away from flammable items.
CAUTION:
This product will become very hot. Always use heat
resistant gloves when handling hot ceramics or cooking surfaces.
Allow the unit to cool down completely before moving or storing. Do
not move it during operation.
Always inspect the unit prior to use for fatigue and damage, and
replace as and when necessary.
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OPERATION & USE
FIRST USE - CURING THE UNIT
Curing your ceramic charcoal barbecue is important for its long-term
operation and care. Avoiding the curing procedure could lead to
damage on the unit. If the first burns are too hot, they could damage
the felt gasket seal before it has had the chance to mature with use.
To start your first fire, place one lighter cube or solid firelighters and
one handful of lump charcoal on top of the charcoal plate (7). Open
the bottom vent and light the lighter cube using a long-nosed lighter
or safety matches.
Do not use gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar
chemicals for lighting or relighting.
Once the lump charcoal has caught, cure the unit by closing the lid,
and leaving both vents mostly closed.
See Cooking Temperature
Guide for Smoking (83ºC - 108ºC / 180ºF - 225ºF).
Burn until
all the fuel is used and the fire is extinguished. This should take
approximately two hours. Do not overload the unit with fuel.
After first use, inspect all fasteners. The metal band connecting your
lid to the base will expand from the heat and could become loose. It
is recommended you check and tighten the band, if necessary, with a
wrench. You can now use your ceramic charcoal barbecue as normal.
LIGHTING
When using the ceramic charcoal barbecue, push down on both of
the locking wheels to stop the unit from moving around during use.
Ensure the ceramic barbecue is positioned on a permanent, flat, level,
heat-resistant non-flammable surface, away from flammable items.
Position the ceramic charcoal barbecue with a minimum of 2 m
overhead clearance and at least 2 m clearance from other surrounding
items.
1. To start a fire, place rolled-up newspaper and some lighter cubes
or solid firelighters on the charcoal plate (7), in the base of the
ceramic charcoal barbecue. Then, place two or three handfuls of
lump charcoal over the top of the newspaper.
2. Do not use gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other
similar chemicals for lighting or relighting.
3. Open the bottom vent and light the newspaper using a long-
nosed lighter or safety matches. Once it has caught, leave the
bottom vent and lid open for about 10 minutes to build a small
bed of hot embers.
4. Allow the charcoal to heat up and keep it red hot for at least
30 minutes prior to the first cooking on the ceramic charcoal
barbecue. Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
5. It is recommended that you do not stoke or turn the coals once
they are alight. This allows the charcoals to burn more uniformly
