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BEFORE LIGHTING
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B
C
D
E
F
Choose a Proper Location to Barbecue
• Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well-
ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building,
breezeway, or any other enclosed area.
• Keep the barbecue on a secure, level surface at
all times.
• Do not use the barbecue within five feet (1.5 m) of
any combustible material. Combustible materials
include, but are not limited to, wood or treated
wood decks, patios, and porches.
Choose How Much Charcoal to Use
Choosing charcoal quantity depends on what
you are cooking and the size of your barbecue.
If you are barbecuing small, tender pieces of
food that take less than 20 minutes, refer to the
Measuring & Adding Charcoal for Direct Heat
chart.
If you are intending to barbecue or smoke larger
joints of meat that require 20 minutes or more
of barbecuing time, or delicate foods, refer to the
Measuring & Adding Charcoal for Indirect Heat
chart.
Use the charcoal cup supplied with your barbecue
to measure the appropriate amount of charcoal.
For more details about the difference between
direct and indirect/smoking cooking, refer to the
BARBECUING METHODS
sections.
The Very First Time You Barbecue
It is recommended that the barbecue be heated
up and the fuel kept red hot, with the lid on, for at
least 30 minutes prior to cooking for the first time
to burn off any manufacturing residue.
Preparing the Barbecue for Lighting
1. Slide the lid open into the TUCK-AWAY lid
holder
(A).
2. Remove the GOURMET BBQ SYSTEM cooking
grate by first, removing the detachable centre
area, and then the full cooking grate from the
barbecue
(B).
3. Remove the charcoal (bottom) grate and clear
ashes or chunks of old charcoal from the bottom
of the bowl using the ONE-TOUCH cleaning
system. Charcoal requires oxygen to burn, so
be sure that nothing clogs the vents. Move the
handle back and forth to move ash and debris
from the bottom of the barbecue into the ash
catcher
(C).
4. To remove the high capacity ash catcher and
dispose of the ashes, squeeze the ash catcher
handle to release it from the barbecue
(D).
5. Open the bowl vents by moving the ONE-TOUCH
damper blade handle to the fully open position
(E).
6. Replace charcoal (bottom) grate.
7. Open the lid vents by moving the lid damper to
the fully open position
(F).
Note: Instructions for using lighter fluid were purposely
left out of this owner’s guide. Lighter fluid is messy and
can transmit a chemical taste to your food, while lighter
cubes (sold separately) do not. If you choose to use lighter
fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and NEVER
add lighter fluid to a burning fire.
