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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL,
AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER
SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE
FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS
PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
Smoking
Step 1
Remove center divider first, then follow instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Professional Dual Zone Grill (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Carefully place 5 to 6 pounds (2.3 to 2.7 kg) of hot coals on left side charcoal grate.
WARNING: DO NOT use grill without charcoal ash tray in place. DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal ash tray while tray contains hot coals.
Note: | To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and |
| wood do not touch the walls of grill. |
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Place 5 to 6 pounds (2.3 to 2.7 kg) of charcoal on left side charcoal grate.
Step 2
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from the grill.
Step 3
With grill lid and doors open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately
20 minutes). Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing grill lid and doors.
WARNING: Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and may result in a
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