Vent-a-Hood 812-3450-0 (Hickory) - Manual (Page 9)

PREPARATION FOR USE
& LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT
COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR
HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Grill King, follow the instructions
below carefully to cure your grill. Curing your grill will minimize damage to
the exterior finish as well as rid the grill of paint odor that can impart
unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your Brinkmann Grill King.
IMPORTANT: To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be
properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A
cover for your Grill King may be ordered directly from
Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the Grill King including cooking grill
with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grate or
charcoal tray.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use
charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Grill King (see “Adding
Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
WARNING: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter
fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood
mixture.
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 8 to 10
pounds of charcoal for Grill King Deluxe (3 to 4 pounds for Grill King).
This should be enough charcoal to cook with, once the curing process
has been completed. Open the side air vents halfway. When charcoal is
burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of charcoal grate.
WARNING: Keep hot coals away from side air vent to prevent coals from
falling out.
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and
wood do not touch the walls of grill or lay inside of cooking
chamber under charcoal tray.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting
fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene,
alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Start with 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal for Grill King Deluxe
(3 to 4 pounds for Grill King). This should be enough charcoal to cook
with, once the curing process has been completed. Place the charcoal
in center of charcoal grate.
Curing Your Grill
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