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Operating Instructions
LATCH ADJUSTMENT
The hopper lid and door latches may require adjustment to ensure a proper seal and to prevent excessive
smoke leakage. Loosen the latches slightly if they require excessive pressure to close. Tighten the
latches slightly if there is excessive smoke leakage.
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PRE-SEASONING
Pre-seasoning will rid your grill of chemicals and oils left over by the manufacturing process, allowing
them to burn off. PRE-SEASON GRILL PRIOR TO FIRST USE.
1. Using a napkin or cloth, rub a light coat of cooking oil on cooking grates, charcoal grate and the inside
of the grill lid and body.
2. Fill the hopper with charcoal approximately 1/4–1/2 full.
3. Start grill following the START-UP instructions and set the temperature to 600°F (315°C).
4. Let the grill burn for approximately 20 minutes.
5. Shut down the grill following the SHUTDOWN instructions.
6. Allow grill to cool COMPLETELY.
7. Reapply a light coat of cooking oil on cooking grates, charcoal grate and the inside of the grill lid and
body.
8. Repeat steps 3–6.
Frequent seasoning prevents rusting. If rusting occurs, clean with a steel brush, apply vegetable
shortening and heat as indicated above.
SMOKE + SEAR GRATES
Your grill features Smoke + Sear cast-iron cooking grates for low and slow smoking or high-heat searing.
Simply fl ip the grates to the side that coincides with your method of cooking.