Grilling tips and hints, Cooking methods care, maintenance and cleaning, Caution – Coleman 9956 User Manual
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Safe Grill Operation
• NEVER leave cooking food unattended. Continually
observing the food will help in maintaining an even 
temperature, conserve flame, improve the food’s flavor 
and lessen flare-ups.
• To open the grill lid, slowly lift the handle to avoid burning
in case of a grease fire flare-up.
• DO NOT expose any part of your body directly above the
cooking area.
Food Preparation Hints
Your grill can cook a variety of foods. For best results, follow 
these instructions:
•	 Trim excess fat from meat and poultry. Slash any remaining 
fat to stop curling, but take care not to cut the meat.
•	 Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed prior to cooking. 
•	 Frozen fish and vegetables will cook without thawing.
•	 Salt food after cooking to help prevent drying out the food. 
•	 Brush naturally lean meats with cooking oil or margarine.
•	 Cook small pieces of tender foods in foil or on special 
delicate-food cooking grate (see the section titled 
“Cooking Methods”).
• Apply barbecue, tomato or sugar-based sauces no sooner
than the last 10 m inutes of cooking.
• Turn food with tongs or a spatula; piercing food
(especially meat), tends to dry it out.
Grilling Tips and Hints
•	 The heat source is directly below the food.
•	 Use for browning meat or cooking hot dogs and 
hamburgers, but check food frequently.
• Use for skillet and stir-fry cooking, but limit the amount of
oil and heat to be used.
• Cook roasts, turkey or duck on low heat. Place meat with
water in a foil pan with a corrugated bottom. Replenish 
water as needed.
Cooking Methods
Care, Maintenance and Cleaning
All cleaning and maintenance should be done only when 
the grill is cool.
CAUTION
Suggested Cleaning Materials:
•		Mild	dishwashing	liquid	detergent		•		Hot	water		 
•		Wire	brush		•		Paper	clip		•		Nylon	cleaning	pad		 
•		Soft	bra`ss-bristled	brush		•		Putty	knife		•		Scraper
Component Cleaning:
• COOKING GRATE: Clean cooking grate with mild soap
and hot water. Remove stubborn residue with a mild 
cleanser or scrub brush. DO NOT use a commercial 
oven cleaner.
• GRILL INTERIOR: Remove grate. Scrape side with tools
and remove excess grease and cooking residue.
Moving the grill:
• DO NOT move the grill while it is lit or hot, or with objects
on the cooking surface.
• Collapse the grill before moving.
Steps to follow before storing grill:
•	 Clean the grill.
•	 Cover the grill for protection from dust & cobwebs. 
Grill covers may be purchased from a grill dealer or 
manufacturer.
Moving and Storage
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Slant grill toward one 
side to empty ashes. 
(Fig. 23) 
NOTE: Dispose of cold 
ashes properly.
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Remove cooking grate and charcoal grate. 
(Fig. 21 and Fig. 22) 
NOTE: It is advisable to wear a glove to prevent injury 
or burns.
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23