Char-Broil 463666512 manual Direct Cooking, Indirect Cooking, Rotisserie Cooking, Food Safety

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GRILLING GUIDE – Grilling 101

Outdoor grilling is really quite simple. You'll succeed with burgers, dogs, or steaks usually on your very first try. With experience, you will learn how to work with your grill, creating more imaginative meals all the time. This knowledge makes up the art of grilling. Before you start grilling, organize your food according to cooking technique and required cooking time, and optimize the use of your grilling area.

Direct Cooking

Direct cooking involves grilling your meat directly over high heat. It is perfect for searing steaks, chops, and other smaller pieces of meat and vegetables that quickly make their way to the table.

Indirect Cooking

Indirect cooking utilizes select burners to circulate heat throughout the grill, without direct contact between the meat and the flame. The meat is placed over the burner that is 'off'. This method is generally used to slow cook large cuts of meat and poultry. A pan can be placed underneath the meat to catch grease and food drippings, and helps minimize clean-up.

Rotisserie Cooking

Rotisserie cooking is best for 'round' meat, such as large roasts, whole poultry, and pork. It generally requires an accessory motor and spit rod that allows the meat to be turned at a constant speed. Rotisserie cooking is best done in front of a special rotisserie burner, or utilizing an indirect cooking burner arrangement. A pan can be placed underneath the meat to catch grease and food drippings, and helps minimize clean-up.

Food Safety

Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:

Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat.

Separate: Separate raw meats from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and utensils when removing cooked foods.

Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures. Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

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Contents Date Purchased Product GuideThis Grill is for Outdoor USE only Table of ContentsCalifornia Proposition Installation Safety PrecautionsFirst Time Use Temperature Convective Grills onlyLava Rock / Briquettes Pre-Heating Your GrillDirect Cooking Food SafetyIndirect Cooking Rotisserie CookingUsda Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures General Cleaning Why Clean?Routine Care Storing Your GrillLP Liquefied Petroleum Gas USE and CareLP Cylinder Filling UL listed Overfill ProtectionLP Cylinder Leak Test For your safetyUseDo not household cleaning agents. Damage to gas Turn all grill control knobs to OFF Leak Testing Valves, Hose and RegulatorConnection, do not use this regulator For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious Injury General Grill Cleaning Turn controls and gas source or tank OFF when notIgnitor Lighting UseTurn gas OFF at control knobs and LP cylinder Cleaning the Burner AssemblyStoring Your Grill All Parts Year from date of purchase Limited WarrantyFirebox Parts ListParts Diagram Tank Exclusion Wire Assembly7x15 fiber washer WheelsWing Nut Lid assembly Grease Cup and Grease Cup Clip Not included Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/Solution TroubleshootingPiezo PUSH-BUTTON and Rotary Page Page