Operating Guide

STARTING A CHARCOAL FIRE IN YOUR Aussie Walk-A-Bout 2.0
STEP 1. Use a high quality charcoal.
STEP 2. Open the hood and the front vent.
STEP 3. Remove the Cooking Grid and place the Ashpan in the bowl of the grill with the bumps facing up.
STEP 4. Place about three pounds of charcoal (45 to 60 briquettes depending on brand) in the ashpan.
STEP 5. Make a pyramid shaped stack near the front of the Bowl. When using charcoal that IS NOT instant light, soak with
charcoal lighter fl uid following the instructions on the lighter fl uid container.
Warning: Do not use lighter fl uid if you are using instant light briquettes an electric fi re starter or solid or metal
chimney starters.
STEP 6. Let the lighter fl uid soak in for approximately one minute.
STEP 7. With the hood OPEN, carefully light the charcoal and let it burn for 20 to 30 minutes or until it is covered with a light
gray ash.
STEP 8. Use long-handled tongs to arrange the charcoal in a checkerboard pattern. Leave about one-half inch of space
between each piece of charcoal. This will reduce the risk of fl are-up from the meat drippings and should provide you more
even heat for grilling.
NOTE! The specially designed bumps formed into the ashpan help you to arrange the briquettes and provide air circulation for
a longer, more even cooking session. It is normal for the pan’s steel to be discolored after being exposed to fi re. This does
not eff ect performance.
COOKING ON YOUR Aussie Walk-A-Bout 2.0
1. TILT-AWAY HOOD...Leave the hood open for “Texas Style” open-air barbecuing. Close the hood for “Smoker” cooking or
when you want to hold in all the heat.
2. ADJUSTABLE DRAFT...Leave the hood and front bowl vent open for the most heat, close them to lower the heat. It takes a
few minutes for the charcoal to react to the vent adjustment. The open rear vent holes will allow enough air fl ow to prevent the
charcoal from going out.
3. COOKING ON THE GRID... Use barbecue mitts for handling the Cooking Grid. For SLOWER cooking, shift the Cooking
Grid toward the rear and into the upper Grid Bracket slots. For FASTER cooking, shift the Cooking Grid toward the front and
into the lower Grid Bracket slots. THE GRID WIRES RUN FRONT TO BACK.
4. FLARE-UPS...Close the hood and front vent for at least one minute to stop fl are-ups. Never use water.
5. SMOKING...For true smoke fl avor, use chips or chunks of wood from nut or fruit trees such as hickory, walnut, cherry or
apple. Soak the chips in water overnight (or at least 2 hours before cooking) so they will not burn so quickly when you put them
on the charcoal. After you get the fi re started and charcoal spread to one side of the bowl, scatter the soaked chips on top
of the hot charcoal using tongs. Spray the Cooking Grid with cooking spray before placing on the grill so food does not stick,
then place the Cooking Grid in the highest position. WARNING: Use long barbecue mitts to place the grid. Place the meat on
the grid on the side away from the coals, close the hood, and adjust the vents for the desired heat. For the lowest heat, close
the hood and front vent. The open rear vent holes will allow enough air fl ow to prevent the charcoal from going out. Continue
adding chips while the meat cooks to maintain the appropriate amount of smoke. Smoking is a very slow process. Therefore,
allow plenty of cooking time.
CARE OF YOUR Aussie Walk-A-Bout 2.0 (AFTER the grill is completely cool)
Ash Pan...Remove the ashes after each time you cook as soon as the charcoal has cooled fully. Pour out the ashes or wrap
them in aluminum foil. Never put hot ashes in a garbage container. You can save any leftover charcoal for use next time you
cook. Use a garden hose to wash out grease and ashes. Let the Ash Pan dry before storing. Discoloration of the Ash Pan
from the fi re is normal.
Cooking Grid...Use a detergent and hot water solution. A stiff brush may be helpful in removing heavy grease deposits.
Hood and Bowl...Dampen a cloth in hot water and a detergent solution. Wipe both the inside and outside of the hood
and bowl. WARNING: Be careful around sharp edges of the grill and vent openings. Wipe all areas dry before storing.
NOTICE: Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive cleaner on your grill. This may cause damage to the paint fi nish.
Storage...After you have cleaned your grill, store it in a clean, dry area. Leave all the vents open so moisture does not collect
inside causing rust. If you store your grill outside, cover it and close the top vent to help keep moisture out. DO NOT HANG
GRILL BY THE HOOD HANDLE.
If rust appears on your grill, clean and buff the aff ected area with steel wool. Touch up bare metal with a high heat paint
specifi ed for barbeque grills. Follow paint manufacturer’s instructions for use.