Assembly Instructions (continued)
9 Insert Charcoal Grid and Cooking Grid
10 Insert Warming Rack
Outdoor Charcoal Barbecue Grill
Model No. CBT802WB, CBT802WBL, CBT802WGR, CBT802WRE
Operating Instructions
This appliance is designed for use only with quality charcoal briquets, lump charcoal or cooking wood.
First Use
1.Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill.
2.Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this grill for the first time, by operating the grill for at least 15 minutes with the lid closed. This will “heat clean” the internal parts and dissipate odors.
CAUTION: Instant light charcoal can burn at very high temperatures during initial startup. Make sure lid is open until charcoal turns to hot coals.
Lighting
1.Open lid and vents.
2.Remove cooking grid.
3.Arrange charcoal briquettes or other fuel on the charcoal grid to the “Fill Line”.
4.Adjust the fuel and light per instructions on fuel package.
5.Allow fuel time to ash into glowing coals before cooking.
Direct Cooking
Cooking directly over hot coals. Ideal for searing in juices and grilling food requiring less than 25 minutes of grilling time, such as steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken parts, vegetables and fruit.
1.Open lid and remove cooking grid.
2.Load and light charcoal per charcoal manufacturer’s instructions. Leave lid open.
3.While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals evenly across charcoal grid with a long handle tool.
4.While wearing protective gloves replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5.While wearing protective gloves open lid and place food onto cooking grids above the hot coals with long handle tongs.
6.With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
Note: If additional briquettes are needed, remove food from cooking grid and while wearing protective gloves remove the cooking grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing the hot coals. Carefully replace cooking grid and food.
7.Allow charcoal to burn out by closing lid and all vents. Except in the case of an emergency, do NOT pour water on hot coals.
Indirect Cooking
Not cooking directly over hot coals. Ideal for slow cooking and grilling foods requiring more than 25 minutes such as most roasts, loins, chops, whole chickens, turkey, fish and baked goods.
1.Open lid and remove cooking grid.
2.Load and light charcoal per charcoal manufacturer’s instructions. Leave lid open.
3.While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals to the outsides of charcoal grid with a long handle tool.
4.While wearing protective gloves replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5.Wear protective gloves to open lid. Use long handled tools to place food onto cooking grids above the areas without hot coals.
6.With lid closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
Note: If additional briquettes are needed, remove food from cooking grid and while wearing protective gloves remove the cooking grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing the hot coals. Carefully replace cooking grid and food.
7.Allow charcoal to burn out by closing lid and all vents. Except in the case of an emergency, do NOT pour water on hot coals.
For more tips on indirect cooking please see “Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life”
Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life
1.For great recipes and tips, visit recipes.uniflame.com.
2.To reduce
3.Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in aluminum foil pouches and indirect cook or place on upper cooking levels (warming rack).
4.To avoid losing natural juices, use long handled tongs or spatulas instead of forks and turn foods over just once during cooking.
5.When
6.Try water pans to reduce
7.Enhance food flavors by using wood chips in smoker boxes or aluminum foil pouches. Follow the wood manufacturer’s instructions.
8.Rotisseries, grill baskets, vertical poultry holders and other accessories can enhance your experiences, reduce cooking times and aid in