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Open the hood and dual draft vents.
Excess grease build up should be removed from the top of
the heat deflector and the grease drain to prevent grease
fires.
Open the fire door. Slide the ash pan and fire box
approximately half way out. Load the charcoal (we
recommend hardwood charcoal) into the fire box. The
charcoal should be loaded in the right side of the fire box
only, level with the top of the fire box. If you are planning
to sear over the entire cooking surface, still load the
charcoal in the right side only and spread it evenly across
the fire box after the charcoal has reached desired intensity.
Slide the fire box back into the unit. Place Firelighter
match on the ash pan and slide the ash pan back into the
unit. Using the crank handle, lower the fire box until it is
positioned approximately 1 inch above the ash pan. This
will allow the flames from the Firelighters to leap up
through the charcoal until the charcoal is well ignited. If
using hardwood charcoal, the fire should be fully ignited
in 10 to 15 minutes.
Should you prefer something other than Firelighters to
start your grill, we suggest using Firestarter. This alcohol-
based gel does a wonderful job of lighting your grill
without the odor of petroleum-based lighter fluids. DO
NOT squirt gel on coals, but rather put an approximate 2”
diameter of gel on the ashpan, light the gel, and then
lower the firebox to allow the flame through the firegrate –
just as you would with the firelight matches. Hasty-Bake
does not recommend using any type of petroleum-based
lighter fluids – they only ruin the taste of your foods!
Once the thermometer indicates a temperature between
150 and 200ºF, excess grease build up on the cooking grills
should be removed (we recommend using a grill brush) to
clean the grills and help prevent grease fires.
NOTE: If a grease fire ever occurs, you should immediately close the
hood, dual draft vents and fire door (if it is open), to quickly suffocate
the fire.
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Hardwood Charcoal
Hasty-Bake Hardwood
Charcoal is 100% charred
hardwood made primarily
from oak and hickory. Easy to
light, this key ingredient for
Hasty-Bake cooking does not
contain any fillers or chemical
additives. Hardwood charcoal
burns hotter and gives food
great campfire flavor, and it
will have you cooking in 10 to
15 minutes without the use of
lighter fluid.
Firelighters
Firelighters are oversized
kitchen matches made of fine
wood particles coated with
paraffin which burn
completely in 6 to 8 minutes.
Firestarter
Firestarter is an odorless,
alcohol-based fire starting gel,
that helps achieve quicker
ignition times.
Grill Brush
Our grill brush has an 18”
wood handle, brass bristles
and a stainless steel scraper
tool.
Firelighter match
Firestarter
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