Operation Instructions; Before First Use - Dyna-Glo SIGNATURE Serie Manuel D'instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all hangings or plastic straps, if present.
It is important to "season" your grill, prior to cooking food. Seasoning seals the
paint and interior of your grill to enhance flavoring, durability and overall performance.
To season your grill, simply use it as you normally would without adding food. You will
need to follow all of the lighting and operating procedures in the next few sections of this manual.
Lighting Instructions for Grilling
Start with at least 2 lbs. (.91 kgs.) of charcoal (35-40 standard briquettes).
Make adjustments as needed when cooking in colder climates or during high winds, and/or when fair
amounts of precipitation are present.
Step 1
Note: Please refer to the manufacturer's recommended amount of charcoal lighter fluid before
applying fluid to the briquettes. Charcoal can be added to the grill by removing the cooking grates or
pulling out the side access tray. Pile the charcoal towards the middle of the charcoal grate.
Briquettes should be packed closely together for maximum burn efficiency. Saturate charcoal with
the amount of charcoal lighter fluid as recommended by the charcoal lighter fluid manufacturer. After
soaking the charcoal, place the charcoal lighter fluid at a safe distance away from the smoker. Allow
the charcoal lighter fluid to soak into the charcoal for 3 minutes before lighting. Make sure the access
tray is pushed back into the firebox before lighting.
Step 2
With grill lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light
ash (approximately 20 minutes). Charcoal lighter fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to
closing the primary grill lid and offset lid. (Fumes will tend to collect in both fireboxes, when both lids
are closed). Open both side dampers to allow airflow during the lighting process.
Step 3
After 20-25 minutes, charcoal should be ready for grilling. Use heat-resistant gloves or oven mitts
when placing the cooking grates back into the grill. Refer to the next section before adding wood
chips to pre-lit charcoal.
Lighting Instructions for Cooking with Offset Smoker Box
DO NOT USE PRETREATED, MATCH-LIGHT CHARCOAL when using as a grill or smoker.
Seasoning the Grill
Using the recommended amount of charcoal (listed below), burn the grill for at least 30-45 minutes.
Only use standard, untreated briquettes or lump charcoal and ONLY use charcoal lighting fluid approved
for lighting charcoal. Do not use lighter fluid, paint thinners, gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other
flammable material for lighting charcoal. Damage to the unit may occur with the use of
match-light charcoal.
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