Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking
Additional charcoal and/or wood may be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature.
Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox
Step 1
Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flames can
Step 2
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or wood, being careful not to
WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.
Step 3
When charcoal is burning strong again, close the firebox lid.
Adding Charcoal/Wood in Cooking Chamber
Step 1
Stand back and carefully open cooking chamber lid. Use caution since flames can
Step 2
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, remove food and cooking grills.
Step 3
Stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or wood, being careful not to
WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.
Step 4
When charcoal is burning strong again, wear oven mitts/gloves and carefully replace cooking grill and food.
Step 5
Close the cooking chamber lid and allow food to continue cooking.
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