Operating Guide

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GRILL PREPARATION & CHARCOAL GRILL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: NO RETURNS ON USED GRILLS
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before assembling and operat-
ing your grill.
1. Note: The interior of the grills are not painted, they are coated with vegetable oil.
DO NOT remove this coating. Gas and Charcoal Grill: Cure grills prior to cooking to
protect the interior and exterior finishes and prevent adding unnatural flavors to your
food. (A) Lightly coat ALL INTERIOR SURFACES (including INSIDE OF BARREL, AND
COOKING GRATES) with additional vegetable oil (spray vegetable oil is easiest but
KEEP AWAY FROM HOT COALS, FIRE OR FLAME). (B) Charcoal Grill: Build a medium
sized fire on the fire grate. (C) Charcoal Grill: After coals turn grey, spread out coals
and replace cooking grates. (D) Gas Grill: Light burners and set on Medium-Low heat.
(E) Gas and Charcoal Grills: Close lid and maintain heat at approximately 250°F
(120°C) for two hours. You can lightly coat the exterior of both GRILL bodies (while
warm) with vegetable oil and wipe off excess with a rag. This will extend the life of the
finish, much like waxing a car. Your GRILLS will then be ready for use. Note: Oil will
drip from the GRILL for several uses, but will slow over time.
NEVER EXCEED 450°F (230°C) BECAUSE THIS WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH AND
CONTRIBUTE TO RUST. PAINT IS NOT WARRANTED AND WILL REQUIRE TOUCH-UP.
THIS UNIT IS NOT WARRANTED AGAINST RUST. EXCEEDING 450°F WILL ALSO
DAMAGE THE PORCELAIN FINISH ON THE COOKING GRATES.
2. Charcoal Grill: To START FIRE –stack 50-60 briquettes in pyramid and saturate with
lighter fluid (DON’T USE GASOLINE). Light coals in several places, close lid after bri-
quettes ash over or gray, spread them out and start cooking. If one end burns faster,
use tongs to move coals from one end to the other for even heat. ALWAYS FOLLOW
CHARCOAL AND LIGHTER FLUID MANUFACTURERS’ INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
USE OUTDOORS ONLY ON NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE – 15’ AWAY FROM WOOD
AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
3. Charcoal Grill: Control heat with amount and type of FUEL, DUAL DAMPERS and
ADJUSTABLE FIRE GRATE. Adjust GRATE one end at a time. Wood burns hotter than
coals. More airflow is more heat.
4. For less flare-ups, cook with lid in the down position.
5. Charcoal Grill: Add water soaked hardwood chips for a smoked flavor.
6. Charcoal Grill: Burn out may be rust out. Ashes left in bottom too long hold mois-
ture and rust through any thickness of steel.
7. This grill is made of steel and cast iron, which WILL RUST, ESPECIALLY IF NOT
PROPERLY CARED FOR.
8. Charcoal Grill: Do not use self-starting charcoal as it will give unnatural flavor.
Burn lighter fluid completely before closing lid.
9. After using, coat vegetable oil on bare metal while warm to reduce rust. On the
EXTERIOR, remove rust with wire brush and touch up with a high heat paint, available
at most hardware/auto stores.
10. Make sure to empty Grease Tray after every use only after it has completely
cooled.
11. HEAT GAUGES may obtain moisture, which will steam out during cooking. Gauge
may be calibrated in oven.
12. You may fill unwanted holes with Nuts & Bolts (Not Provided).
NOTE: Smoke will escape from areas other than the smokestacks. This will not affect
your cooking