Grilling
•For best results, cook with lid on the grill to hold in heat and provide thorough cooking.
•Temperature gauge on the lid indicates approximate cooking temperature inside the grill.
•During initial cooking phase it is common for the gauge to show the temperature falling below original preheat value. As time continues temperature will rise somewhat, indicating food is being properly heated and cooked.
•Controller settings for various foods are dependant upon conditions and personal cooking preferences. Refer to page 15 for guidelines.
Controlling Grease Fires
Although some
•Keep grill free from grease; chance of fire is greatly increased by grease buildup.
•Use 10 ceramic briquets maximum. Replace or remove greasy briquets to avoid grease fires.
•Removing briquets and grate, or reducing number of briquets to 5 will decrease chances of
•Trim excess fat off meat and use less fatty cuts of meat to reduce chance of grease fires.
•If
•If
Turning Grill Off
•Turn controller knob fully counterclockwise to OFF position.
•Unplug cord from outlet.
•Remove controller from grill and store indoors.
Cleaning Electrical Controller and Heating Element Bracket
•DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER
•Clean controller case by wiping with a damp cloth using a mild detergent or hot soapy water.
•It is not necessary to clean the heating element. However, the element bracket may be cleaned with a damp cloth using a mild detergent or hot soapy water.
•Dry electrical controller and heating element before use.
Cleaning Your Grill
Excess build up of burned grease and food particles will reduce the grill's cooking performance. To obtain optimum performance:
•Clean the lower insulation bowl at least once a season, more often with heavy use.
Note: Insulation bowl will darken as it becomes seasoned. Do not attempt to restore a shiny or aluminum appearance when cleaning.
•Best results are obtained by brushing particle buildup downward and through drain hole in bottom of grill.
•Using a mild detergent or hot soapy water, moderately scrub surface of the lower insulation bowl with a plastic or brass bristle brush.
•Clean porcelain grates regularly with warm soapy water or a baking soda and water solution. Use nonabrasive scouring powder for stubborn stains.
•Clean porcelain lid and body with a nonabrasive cleaner. Use Creme of Tartar for stubborn stains.
•Replace ceramic briquets as frequently as necessary to avoid grease buildup and
•Replacement of flavorized ceramic briquets will restore hickory smoke and charcoal flavor.
Storing Your Grill
•Clean cooking grates and discard old briquets.
•Remove electric controller from grill. Store controller indoors.
•Store grill in weather protected area or under grill cover when not in use.
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 and poultry. Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from
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.
•For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at
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