Charcoal Barrel Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all hangings or plastic straps, if present.

It is important to "season" your grill, prior to cooking food. Seasoning seals the paint and interior of

your smoker to enhance avoring, durability and overall performance. To season your grill, simply use

it as you normally would without adding food. You will need to follow all of the lighting and operating

procedures in the next few sections of this manual.

Seasoning the Grill

Using the recommended amount of charcoal (listed below), burn the grill for at least 30-45 minutes.

Lighting Instructions

Start with at least 4 lbs. (1.8 kgs.) of charcoal (75 standard briquettes).

Make adjustments as needed when cooking in colder climates or during high winds, and/or when fair

amounts of precipitation are present.

Step 1

Note: Please refer to the manufacturer's recommended amount of charcoal lighter uid before

applying uid to the briquettes. Charcoal can be added to the grill by removing the cooking grates.

Pile the charcoal towards the middle of the charcoal grate. Briquettes should be packed closely

together for maximum burn efciency. Saturate charcoal with the amount of charcoal lighter uid as

recommended by the charcoal lighter uid manufacturer. After soaking the charcoal, place the char-

coal lighter uid at a safe distance away from the grill. Allow the charcoal lighter uid to soak into the

charcoal for 3 minutes before lighting.

Step 2

With lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash

(approximately 20 minutes). Charcoal lighter uid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to clos-

ing the lid. (Fumes will tend to collect in both reboxes, when both lids are closed).

Step 3

After 20-25 minutes, charcoal should be ready for grilling. Use heat-resistant gloves or oven mitts

when placing the cooking grates back into the grill. Refer to the next section before adding wood

chips to pre-lit charcoal.

WARNING: Use caution since ames can are-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact

with re. When opening the lid, keep hands, face and body a safe distance from hot steam and

ame are-ups.

WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting uid to hot or even warm coals as ashback may

occur causing severe burns.

Allow the ashes to completely cool before reusing or cleaning the grill or smoker.