Grilling Tips and Hints
Burner Control Setting Tips
•The high flame setting is too hot for direct cooking. The high flame setting is good for quick searing of meat, then finish cooking on medium or low flame settings.
•Use the high flame setting with the lid closed to preheat the grill for 5 minutes before cooking and with the lid closed for a maxi- mum of 5 minutes after cooking to burn off grease drippings.
•Use a medium flame setting for direct cooking of steaks, pork chops, chicken and hamburgers.
•Use a low flame setting for roasts and rotisserie foods.
•Thick steaks will finish with a better texture and more juice if first seared on high flame setting and then cooked on a low flame setting.
Safe Grill Operation
•NEVER leave cooking food unattended. Continually observing the food will help in maintaining an even temperature, conserve fuel, improve the food’s flavor and lessen
•To open the grill lid, slowly lift the handle to avoid burning in case of a grease fire
•DO 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:
•Trim excess fat from meat and poultry. Slash any remaining fat to stop curling, but take care not to cut the meat.
•Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed prior to cooking.
•Frozen fish and vegetables will cook without thawing.
•Salt food after cooking to help prevent drying out the food.
•Brush naturally lean meats with cooking oil or margarine.
•Cook small pieces of tender foods in foil or on special delicate- food cooking grates (see the section titled “Cooking Methods”).
•Apply barbecue, tomato or
•Turn 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, shut off the L.P. cylinder valve.
4.Clean all parts and inspect for damage. Parts to check for damage are the L.P. cylinder, cylinder valve, regulator, gas supply hose, 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
Note:
•Some
•Avoid excessive
•Cook with the lid down and continually monitor cooking food to avoid grease fires and
•Trimming excess fat from meat will reduce grease fires and flare- ups. Cook fatty meat in smaller amounts over indirect heat on a low setting.
•Be sure to follow the instructions in the section titled “Care, Maintenance, and Cleaning”.
Cooking Methods
Direct Method:
•The heat source is directly below the food.
•Use for browning meat or cooking hot dogs and hamburgers, but check food frequently.
•Use for skillet and
•Cook 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:
•Light only one side of the burner and place food on the opposite side for cooking.
•Allow food to cook at a lower temperature which increases tenderness and reduces grease
•It is a good method for cooking foods that burn easily (vegetables, fish, etc.).
•Cook casseroles in ovenware or foil pans much like cooking in a conventional oven.
•Also 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.
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, the grill cart or 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 into the grill cart. We recommend cleaning and storing the drip tray after every use.
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.
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