Owners Manual

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Basic Grilling
PRE-HEATING
Preheating your grill every time you use it is important. Preheat your grill by igniting all main
burners and setting them to the highest setting. Then close the hood and allow the grill to heat
for 5 to 8 minutes. The hood thermometer should reach approximately 450 degrees. Once you
have reached your desired pre-heat temperature, turn off the burners that you will not be using
to cook your food. Please note, the surface temperature can be up to 200 degrees higher.
TYPES OF COOKING
Your Crown Verity grill has the capabilities of creating a range of heat intensities. By varying the
heat output, the number of burners used and the position of the hood, you can create either
direct or indirect heat or a combination of both. There are two basic types of grilling in an
outdoor grill, Direct Heat, or Indirect Heat.
Direct Heat: Direct Heat cooking occurs when foods are placed directly over the heat source.
This form of heat is known as radiant heat because the heat radiates directly from the source to
the food. Direct heat is necessary when you want to sear the outside of your food to lock in the
flavor.
Indirect Heat: Indirect Heat cooking occurs when the food is not close to the heat source. Heat
reaches the food from air movement within the cooking area. This form of heat is known as
convection heat. This type of cooking is achieved by placing the food on one side of the grill and
running the burners on the other side. You leave the burners below the food in the OFF
position. You should keep the hood closed as much as possible during this type of cooking to
maintain even heat distribution around the food. You regulate the heat by adjusting the burner,
using the hood thermometer to monitor the temperature.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE THE GRILL UNATTENDED
Do not leave the grill unattended during the pre-heat cycle or at any time while
in use. Pre-heating for more than 10-15 minutes may overheat the grill, causing
damage to the grill.