Coleman 9949A manual Case of Grease Fire, Cooking Methods, Care, Maintenance and Cleaning

rTo open the grill lid, slowly lift the handle to avoid burning in case of a grease fire flare-up.

rDO NOT expose any part of your body directly above the cooking area.

Food Preparation Hints

Your grill can cook a variety of foods. For best results, follow these instructions:

rTrim excess fat from meat and poultry. Slash any remaining fat to stop curling, but take care not to cut the meat.

rFrozen meat and poultry should be thawed prior to cooking.

rFrozen fish and vegetables will cook without thawing.

rSalt food after cooking to help prevent drying out the food.

rBrush naturally lean meats with cooking oil or margarine.

rCook small pieces of tender foods in foil or on special delicate-food cooking grates (see the section titled “Cooking Methods”).

rApply barbecue, tomato or sugar-based sauces no sooner than the last 10 minutes of cooking.

rTurn food with tongs or a spatula; piercing food (especially meat), tends to dry it out..

In Case of Grease Fire

Follow These Steps

1.Shut off the gas at the burner valve(s) and stay away!

2.Allow the fire to burn itself out.

3.Once the fire is out and the appliance has cooled, remove the disposable cylinder.

4.Clean all parts and inspect for damage. Parts to check for damage are the L.P. cylinder, regulator, burner valve(s) and burner(s).

5.If any of the above mentioned components are damaged, seek replacement from Coleman before operating the grill again. Locate your nearest service center by calling 1-800-835-3278.

Note:

rSome flare-up adds a smoky flavor and sears food. Exces- sive grease fires can cause a potentially hazardous situa- tion and damage the grill.

rAvoid excessive flare-ups by preheating the grill with the lid closed for 5 minutes on the high setting to burn off grease from previous cooking.

rCook with the lid down and continually monitor cooking food to avoid grease fires and flare-ups.

rTrimming excess fat from meat will reduce grease fires and flare- ups. Cook fatty meat in smaller amounts over indirect heat on a low setting.

rBe sure to follow the instructions in the section titled “Care, Maintenance, and Cleaning”.

Cooking Methods

Direct method:

rThe heat source is directly below the food.

rUse for browning meat or cooking hot dogs and hamburg- ers, but check food frequently.

rUse for skillet and stir-fry cooking, but limit the amount of

oil and heat to be used.

rCook roasts, turkey or duck on low heat. Place meat with water in a foil pan with a corrugated bottom. Replenish water as needed.

Indirect method:

rLight only one side of the burner and place food on the opposite side for cooking.

rAllow food to cook at a lower temperature which increases tenderness and reduces grease flare-ups.

rIt is a good method for cooking foods that burn easily (vegetables, fish, etc.).

rCook casseroles in ovenware or foil pans much like cooking in a conventional oven.

rAlso try placing a pan of water above the lit burner side to help meat retain its juices. Replenish the water as needed.

Care, Maintenance and Cleaning

DRIP TRAY

The drip tray is located below the grill and should be cleaned periodically to prevent heavy buildup of debris. (Fig. 35)

Note: Allow the drip tray to cool before attempting to clean.

Important: Do not leave the grill outside during inclement weather unless it is covered (cover sold separately). Rain water can collect inside of the grill, or in the drip tray if left uncovered. If the drip tray is not cleaned after use and the grill is left uncovered, the drip tray will fill with water causing grease and water to spill. We recommend cleaning and storing the drip tray after every use.

Fig. 35

COOKING GRATES

The cooking grates can be cleaned immediately after cooking is completed and after turning off the grill. Wear a barbecue mitt and scrub the cooking grates with a damp cloth. If the grill is allowed to cool down, cleaning the grates will be easier if removed from the grill and cleaned with a mild detergent.

CAUTION

All cleaning and maintenance should be done only when the grill is cool & with the fuel supply turned off at the cylinder. Disposable propane cylinders should be detached from the grill during cleaning.

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