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Operating Your Grill

Lighting Your Grill

1.Make sure lid and vents all are open.

2.Remove the cooking grid. Pile 2-3 pounds of charcoal in the center of the charcoal grid, and shape into a pyramid. (See figure 1.)

3.If you are using regular charcoal and intend to use lighter fluid, apply fluid according to the instructions on the container. Allow lighter fluid to soak in for approximately 1 minute before carefully lighting. If you are using an electric fire starter, do not add any lighter fluid, and light charcoal according to the instructions from the manufacturer of the fire starter. If you are using instant-light charcoal, do not use any extra lighting methods, carefully light charcoal.

4.Allow charcoal to burn for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until all coals are lightly coated in gray ash.

Figure 1:

Pile 2-3 pounds of charcoal in the center of the charcoal grid to light.

Cooking Styles

1.Direct Grilling: When the coals have ashed over, using a long-handled cooking utensil and wearing protective cooking mitts, spread the coals evenly over the charcoal grid. Place the cooking grid back onto the grill and arrange food on cooking grid. You can cook food with lid open or closed. (See figure 2.)

2.Indirect Grilling: When the coals have ashed over, using a long-handled cooking utensil and wearing protective cooking mitts, arrange charcoal in a donut shape, leaving an open space in the center. In the center opening, put a small drip pan (not included) to catch drippings. Place food on the cooking grid directly above the drip pan. Cook with lid open or closed. (See figure 3.)

3.Smoking: Soak any fragrant wood chips in water over night so they will not burn when you put them on the charcoal. After spreading the coals per the direct cooking method, above, place wood chips on charcoal.

Cook with lid closed and cooking grid, if adjustable, set to it’s highest setting (away from coals).

General Helpful Hints for Successful Charcoal Cooking

1.Store your charcoal in a dry place. If storing outside, seal charcoal in a waterproof container.

2.When removing lid during cooking, if your lid is not hinged, lift to one side instead of straight up. As lifting straight up will create a vacuum within the grill sucking up the ash into the food.

When cleaning your grill DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, for it will damage the parts of this product. Clean all grids and pans with mild detergent. Rinse clean with water. Remove all ash and dispose properly.

Figure 2:

To cook directly, spread the coals evenly over the charcoal grid after they ash over.

Figure 3:

To cook indirectly, put a small drip pan in the center of the grill, surrounded by charcoal, and place meat directly above the drip pan.

Owner’s manual: model 251736 outdoor charcoal grill

1/9/03

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