Installation Sheet

35
CHARCOAL COOKING
When loading charcoal, it MUST not be loaded more than
3
/4"
higher than top edge of the basket frame walls (see Fig. 35-2).
DO NOT, under any circumstances, use quick-light charcoal.
DO NOT use smoker lid when cooking with charcoal.
1. Load charcoal onto grid (see Fig. 35-1 and Fig. 35-2).
2. Replace cooking grid back onto the grill.
Note: Do not re-install fl avor grid.
3. Light burner under the basket. Keep burner on the HI LIGHT
setting until the charcoal remains lit without flame from the
burners (7-10 minutes).
Note: Keep oven hood open until ready to cook.
4. Once the charcoal is generating even heat and is ready for
cooking, shut off gas burner.
5. Cook as desired. (Cooking can be done with hood open or closed.)
SMOKING
When loading wood chips/chunks, they MUST not be loaded
higher than top edge of basket frame walls (see Fig. 35-4).
1. Load wood chips/chunks onto grid (see Fig. 35-3 and Fig. 35-4).
Note: Wood can be pre-soaked if desired.
2. Using the grid/lid lifter, install smoker lid (see Fig. 35-5).
3. Replace cooking grid back onto the grill.
Note: Do not re-install fl avor grid.
4. Light burner under the basket. Keep burner on HI LIGHT setting
for approximately 10 minutes or until a steady amount of smoke
is rising from the smoke vents. Then turn to LOW setting and
cook as desired.
Note: A full basket can produce smoke for up to two hours.
CLEANING
When the coals/chips/chunks are completely extinguished and
the unit has cooled down, remove basket from the grill and empty
ash from ash catch into a fi reproof container.
Clean burners and igniters as needed. Inspect burners and igniters
every time you use charcoal/smoker basket.
Note: Some distortion to grid may occur during cooling (after use).
This is normal and will not affect effi ciency of basket during
use.
Fig. 35-3 Load wood chips/chunks
Fig. 35-5 Install lid for smoking
Fig. 35-1 Load charcoal into basket
Observe all warnings supplied with your charcoal or wood
chip/chunks.
Fig. 35-2 Charcoal loading detail
3
/4" max
(Charcoal)
(Basket
frame)
Side view
Fig. 35-4 Chips/chunks loading detail
DO NOT fi ll
beyond top
(Wood chips/chunks)
(Basket
frame)
Side view
DO NOT USE
LID WHEN
COOKING WITH
CHARCOAL
CHARCOAL/SMOKER BASKET (cont.)