WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Grill should only be rolled on smooth surface.
• Grill should never be rolled up/down stairs or uneven surface.
• Never use grill as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• Never use grill for anything other than its intended use. This grill is NOT for commercial use.
• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible at all times while operating grill.
• When cooking with oil or grease, have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily available.
• In the event of an oil or grease fire do not attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call the fire
department. A type BC or ABC fire extinguisher may, in some circumstances, contain the fire.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws, and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.
• Use of alcohol, prescription, or non-prescription drugs may impair user's ability to properly assemble or safely
operate grill.
• Keep children and pets away from grill at all times. Do NOT allow children to use grill. Close supervision is
necessary when children or pets are in the area where grill is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around grill during or following its use until it has cooled.
• DO NOT bump or impact the grill to prevent personal harm, damage to grill, or spillage/splashing of hot cooking
liquid.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Never move grill when in use. Allow grill to cool completely (below 115°F or 45°C) before moving or storing.
• 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.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Never use glass, plastic, or ceramic cookware in grill. Never place empty cookware in grill while in use.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Kamado Joe® are not recommended and may cause injury.
• Do not store grill with hot ashes or charcoal inside grill. Store only when fire is completely out and all surfaces
are cold.
• 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.
• Grill is hot during use. Keep face and body away from door(s) and vents. Steam and hot air are expelled during
use.
• 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.
• Do not remove ash drawer while ashes and charcoal are HOT.
• Grill has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from flame. Do NOT lean over grill when lighting. Loose
hair and clothing may catch fire.
• Use protective gloves when handling this grill or working with fire. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy fireplace
tools when adding wood or charcoal.
• Air dampers are HOT while the grill is in use and during cooling; wear protective gloves when adjusting.
• Top vent and lower damper is HOT while grill is in use and during cooling; wear protective gloves when
adjusting.
• Cooking grate is HOT while the grill is in use and during cooling; use extreme caution, if you touch the cooking
grate, wear protective gloves or use a sturdy long handled tool.
• Do not cook before the charcoal has a coating of ash.
• The barbecue should be heated up and the fuel should be kept red hot for at least 30mins prior to the first cook.
• Never use charcoal lighting fluid, gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. These fluids
can explode and cause injury or death.
• Never overfill charcoal grate. This can cause serious injury as well as damage to the grill.
• Never use more than the recommended amount of charcoal (see below).
• WARNING! This barbecue will become very hot, do not move it during operation.
• WARNING! Keep children and pets away.
• WARNING! Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only firelighters complying to EN 1860-3!
• 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.
• Keep lid open during the lighting process.
• When cooking above 350°F (175°C), carefully and slowly open the grill lid 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) and "burp" the
grill for 5 seconds each time you lift the dome. This will prevent flashback – a surge of white-hot heat caused by
a rush of oxygen.
DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL OF 6 LBS / 2.7 KGS OF CHARCOAL FOR MAIN FIREBOX
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