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WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around grill during or following its use until it has cooled.
• Never use glass, plastic, or ceramic cookware in grill. Never place empty cookware in grill while in use.
• Never move grill when in use. Allow grill to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before moving or storing.
• Do not store grill with hot ashes or charcoal inside grill. Store only when fire is completely out and all
surfaces are cold.
• Never use grill as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• The grill is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling
process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Be careful when removing food from grill. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective
gloves/mitts or long, sturdy, cooking tools for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• DO NOT bump or impact the grill to prevent personal harm, damage to grill, or spillage/splashing of hot
cooking liquid.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces
• Grill is hot during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from door(s) and vents. Steam and hot air
are expelled during use.
• Air dampers are HOT while the grill is in use and during cooling; wear protective gloves when adjusting.
• Grill has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from flame and burning charcoal. Do NOT lean over
grill when lighting. Be careful of loose hair and clothing during operation as they could catch fire.
• DO NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation.
• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and may cause damage to the grill.
• Never leave HOT coals or ashes unattended.
• Fuel should be kept red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to use.
• Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• Do not remove ash can while ashes and charcoal are HOT.
• Use protective gloves when handling this grill or working with fire. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy
fireplace tools when adding charcoal.
• Use only charcoal as fuel. Do not use any other fuel source.
• Use only charcoal lighting fluid. Never use gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal.
These fluids can explode causing injury or death.
• Never overfill charcoal grate. This can cause serious injury as well as damage to the grill.
• Never add additional lighter fluid once charcoal has ignited. Follow directions on lighter fluid container.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water, and discarding in a non-
combustible container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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