Char-Griller 1515 Patio Pro User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Charcoal Grill Model #1515 Patio Pro
Keep your receipt with this manual for Warranty.
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PROPOSITION 65:
This product and combustion by-products produced when using this
product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
 For Outdoor Use Only (outside any enclosure)
 Wash your hands after handling this product.
 Use caution when assembling and operating your grill to avoid
scrapes or cuts from sharp edges.
 Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use
of any of these or similar products could cause an explosion possi-
bly leading to severe bodily injury.
 Keep children & pets away from grill. Supervision is necessary and
do not leave grill unattended when in use. Use caution when mov-
ing grill to prevent strains. Keep grill at least 15 feet from any com-
bustible material (decks, buildings, fences, trees, bushes, etc).
 When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme caution.
 Never move grill when it is in use or when it contains hot coals or
ashes.
 Do not place grill near flammable liquids, gases or where flamma-
ble vapors may be present.
 Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly
comes in contact with fire. When opening the lid, keep hands, face
and body safe from hot steam and flame flare-ups.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL

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 Do not exceed a temperature of 400 F. Do not allow charcoal and/
or wood to rest on the walls of grill. Doing so will greatly reduce the
life of
 Always wear oven mitts to protect hands from burns. Avoid touching
hot surfaces.
 When opening lid, make sure it is pushed all the way back so it
rests against the lid support brackets. Use extreme caution as hood
could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily injury.
 Close lid and all dampers to help suffocate flame.
 Always hold an open lid from the wooden handle to prevent it from
closing unexpectedly.
 Never leave coals and ashes unattended. Before grill can be left
unattended, coals and ashes must be removed. Use caution to pro-
tect yourself and property. Carefully place remaining coals and ash-
es in a noncombustible metal container and saturate completely
with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24
hours prior to disposing.
 To protect against bacteria that could cause illness, keep all meats
and refrigerated and thaw in refrigerator or microwave; keep raw
meats separate from other foods; wash everything that contacts
raw meats; cook thoroughly; and refrigerate leftovers immediately.
Cook meats medium to well one.
THESE WARNINGS APPLY ALSO TO THE "SIDE FIRE BOX"
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL

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STOP! CALL FIRST! DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.
CALL [phone] This product has been built to the highest quality standards.
Call us should you have any questions not addressed in these instructions, or for
service information.
No Returns on Used Grills
PARTS LIST AND TOOLS REQUIRED
(Tools Not Included)
Pliers and 7/16" nut driver
Parts Bag Contains:
Have your grills serial number (located on the back of the grill body or on the leg)
when calling.
# QTY Part Name Part #
1 1 SIDE SHELF 20-0114
2 1 HOOD HANDLE 55-0017
3 1 GRILL BODY 20-0166
4 1 WIRE HANDLE 55-0016
5 1 FIRE GRATE 20-0028
6 1 U HANDLE 55-0004
7 2 DAMPER CIRCLE 10-0036
8 1 ASH DRAWER 20-0100
9 2 LEG BRACE 10-0175
10 1 WIRE RACK 20-0103
11 2 WHEEL 55-0026
12 2 HUB CAP 55-0007
13 2 SHORT LEG 20-0106
14 2 LONG LEG 10-0174
15 2 LEG CROSS BAR 10-0173
16 1 DRAWER LATCH 10-0172
17 2 COOKING GRATE 10-0086
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Push on
Wheel Caps Washer
1/4”
Damper Circle
“U” handle
Bolt
Carriage Bolt
6 pcs
1 3/4” Hex Bolt
4 pcs
2 pcs
1 pcs
Lock
Washer
8 pcs
2 pcs
4 pcs
Hex Nut
35 pcs
11 pcs
1/2” Hex
Bolt
2 pcs
Screw
Lock Bracket
1 pcs
Washer
2/5”
2 pcs
1 1/2”
Hex Bolt
12 Pcs

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–GRILL WITH FULL CART
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before
assembling and operating your grill.
IMPORTANT HINT: DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY NUTS AND BOLTS UNTIL
GRILL IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.
Remove and unwrap the Patio pro and all of its parts from the packaging. Also
remove the ash drawer from the Patio Pro. Place GRILL on its end with damper
opening facing up. Spread if open in order to reach inside to perform the follow-
ing.
Step 1: Insert SHORT LEGS and LONG LEGS into each end of LEG CROSS BARS,
then attached with 1 3/4” hex bolt and nut, See below. (CAUTION: The holes direction
on the LEG CROSS BARS are very critical for later assembly step so follow illustration
below carefully.)
(4) Hex Nut
(4) 1 3/4” Hex Bolts
FRONT SIDE
OF GRILL
Long Legs
Short Leg
Leg Cross Bar
Hex Bolt
BACK SIDE
OF GRILL
Leg Cross Bar
hole direction.
Leg Cross Bar
hole direction.
Short Leg

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Step 3: Insert all four corners of the BOTTOM WIRE SHELF into the four holes located
near the bottom inside of the four LEGS. See below Next, rotate the LEGS upward until
vertical. Important: Make sure the two Long Legs are on the same end.
Step 2: Attach LEG BRACES to the outside of one of the LONG and SHORT LEG and
LEG CROSS BAR assemblies from step 1. See below. Use two 1 1/2" hex bolts and nuts
for each LEG BRACE but only finger tight.
(4) 1 1/2” Hex Bolts
(4) Hex Nuts Hex Nuts
Leg Braces
Hex Bolts
Bottom Wire Shelf

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Step 4: Attach the other end of the LEG BRACES to the corresponding legs using 1 1/2”
Hex Bolts and Nuts but ONLY finger tight, see below.
(4) 1 1/2” Hex Bolts
(4)Hex Nuts
Hex Nuts
Hex Bolts
Hex Bolts
Step 5. Attach the WHEEL to the spindle coming out of the SHORT LEGS. Install
one WASHER, COTTER PIN and HUB CAP onto the spindle after the WHEEL.
Repeat this on the opposite SHORT LEG.
Axle
Wheel
Washer
Cotter Pin
Hub Cap
Short Leg
(2) Axle Cap
(2) Cotter Pin
(2) Flat Washer

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Step 6: Attach the GRILL BODY to the Cart/Leg Assembly (Make sure that the damper
is on the same side as the wheels) with four 1 1/2” Hex Bolts.
Hex Bolts
(4) 1 1/2” Hex Bolts
(4)Hex Nuts
Hex Nuts
Grill Body
Cart/Leg Assembly
Damper
Step 7: Attach WOOD HANDLE with two 1/2” HEX BOLTS, two LOCK WASHERS,
and two HEX NUTS.
(2) 1/2” Hex Bolts
(2)Hex Nuts
(2)Lock Washers
Wood Handle
Hex Bolts
Lock Washers
Hex Nuts

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Step 8: Attach WIRE HANDLE to the right side of GRILL BODY with two 1/2” HEX
BOLTS, two LOCK WASHERS, and two HEX NUTS.
(2) 1/2” Hex Bolts
(2)Hex Nuts
(2)Lock Washers
Hex Bolts
WIRE HANDLE
Lock Washers
Hex Nuts
Grill Body
Step 9: Attach DRAWER LATCH to GRILL BODY right side with 1/2” HEX BOLT and
HEX NUT.
(1) 1/2” Hex Bolts
(1)Hex Nuts
Grill Body
Hex Nut
Hex Bolt
Drawer Latch

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Step 10: Assemble Side Shelf using six CARRIAGE BOLTS and six HEX NUTS. Then
attach SIDE SHELF to left side of Grill BODY with four 1/2” HEX BOLTS and four
HEX NUTS.
Side Shelf Grill Body
Hex Bolts
Hex Nuts
(4) 1/2” Hex Bolts
(10)Hex Nuts
(6) Carriage Bolts
Hex Nuts
Left Support
Bracket
Wood Slat
Right Support
Bracket
Carriage Bolt

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Step 11: Attach DAMPER CIRCLE to the ASH DRAWER with 1/2” HEX BOLT, two
FLAT WASHER, LOCK WASHER, and HEX NUT, see below.
(1) 1/2” Hex Bolt
(1)Hex Nut (1)Lock Washer
(2)Flat Washer
Hex Bolt
Ash Drawer
Damper Circle
Flat Washer
Hex Nut
Lock Nut
Step 12: Attach U HANDLE to ASH DRAWER with two LOCK WASHERS and two
HEX NUTS.
(2)Lock Washers
(2)Hex Nuts
U Handle
Ash Drawer
Lock Washers
Hex Nuts
Flat Washer

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Step 13: Attach DAMPER CIRLE to GRILL BODY with HEX BOLT, two FLAT
WASHER, LOCK WASHER, and HEX NUT, see below.
(1) 1/2” Hex Bolt
(1)Hex Nut (1)Lock Washer
(2)Flat Washer
Grill Body
Hex Bolt
Damper Circle
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Hex Nut
Step 14: Tighten ALL BOLTS and NUTS. Insert a 1/2” BOLT and tighten with a NUT
for any open holes in Grill BODY after assembly.
Flat Washer

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Step 15: Place FIRE GRATE onto ASH DRAWER then slides it into GRILL BODY.
Ash Drawer
Grill Body
Fire Grate
Step 16: Place COOKING GRATE into GRILL BODY.
Cooking Grates
Grill Body
NO RETURNS ON USED GRILLS.

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Page Intentionally Left Blank For Notes

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GRILL PREPARATION &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: NO RETURNS ON USED GRILLS
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully
Before assembling and operating your grill.
1. Cure GRILL prior to your initial use to protect the interior and exterior finish and
to prevent unnatural flavors to your first meals. (A) Lightly coat ALL INTERIOR
SURFACES (including GRILLS, GRATES, AND INSIDE OF BARREL.) with vegetable
oil (spray vegetable oil is easiest but do not use near hot coals or fire). (B) Build
a medium sized fire on the fire grate. (C) After coals ash over, spread out coals,
replace cooking grates, close lid and heat at approximately 250 F for two hours.
Re-coat GRATES and return to grill at approximately 200 F for two hours. You
can lightly coat the exterior of the grill body (while warm) with vegetable oil. This
will extend the life of the finish, much like waxing a car. Your GRILL will then be
ready for use. NOTE: Grill will drip a lot of oil during this process and for several
uses but will slow over time. NEVER EXCEED 400 BECAUSE THIS WILL DAM-
AGE THE FINISH AND CONTRIBUTE TO RUST. PAINT IS NOT WARRANTED AND
WILL REQUIRE TOUCH-UP. THIS UNIT IS NOT WARRANTED AGAINST RUST.
2. To START FIRE –stack 15 briquettes in pyramid and saturate with lighter fluid
(DON’T USE GASOLINE). Light coals in several places, close lid after briquettes
ash over or _ gray, spread them out and start cooking. If one end burns faster,
use tongs to move coals from one end to the other for even heat. ALWAYS FOL-
LOW CHARCOAL AND LIGHTER FLUID MANUFACTURERS’ INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS. USE OUTDOORS ONLY ON NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE –15’
AWAY FROM WOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
3. Control heat with amount and type of FUEL, DUAL DAMPERS and ADJUSTABLE
FIRE GRATE. Adjust GRATE one end at a time. Wood burns hotter than coals.
More airflow is more heat.
4. For no flare-ups, cook with lid in the down position. Add water soaked hardwood
chips for a smoked flavor.
5. Suggestion: Screw 3/4'" cup hooks (not furnished) on front of the wood shelf to
hang cooking utensils.
6. Burn out may be rust out. Ashes left in bottom too long hold moisture and rust
through any thickness of steel. This grill is made of steel and cast iron, which
WILL RUST, ESPECIALLY IF NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR.
7. Do not use self-starting charcoal as it will give unnatural flavor. Burn lighter flu-
id completely before closing lid.
8. After using, coat vegetable oil on interior grates and bare metal while warm to
reduce rust. On the EXTERIOR, remove dust with wire brush and touch up with a
high heat paint, available at most hardware/auto stores.
9. You may place a coffee can on bottom shelf under the hole in the grill to catch
drippings.
10. HEAT GAUGE may obtain moisture, which will steam out during cooking. Gauge
may be calibrated in oven.
11. You may fill unwanted holes with Nuts & Bolts (Not Provided). NOTE: Smoke will
escape from areas other than the smokestack. This should not affect your cook-
ing.

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GRILLING RECIPES
DIRECT METHOD
STEAK (& ALL MEATS): Cook food directly above coals/heat. Generally speaking, to
grill meats, raise fire grate to high position (hot) and sear for one minute on each
side with the lid open to seal in flavor and juices. Then lower fire grate to medium
position with lid closed and cook to desire doneness. Control heat with dual damp-
ers and adjustable fire grate.
BETTER BARBECUE: Place grilled meat back in the marinade for several minutes
before serving –it will become tastier and juicier. CAUTION: Boil extra marinade
first to kill bacteria remaining from the raw meat.
Tip: Cooking with a MEAT THERMOMETER ensures food is fully cooked. In-
sert into thickest part not touching bone & allow five minutes to register.
Internal temperatures for BIRDS should be 170F to 180F and meat should
be 140F for rare, 160F medium and 170F for well done.
MARINATED FLANK STEAK: Mix marinade ingredients in nonmetal dish. Let steak
stand in marinade for no less than 4 hours in refrigerator. Brown each side for 5
minutes, but center should remain rare. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin
slices before serving. Grill with fire grate in high (hot) position with lid open or closed.
MARINADE: 1/2 cup vegetable or olive oil, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup red wine
vinegar, 2 tbs. Lemon juice, 1 tsp. Dry mustard, 1 minced clove garlic, 1 small
minced onion, 1/4 tsp pepper.
QUAIL OR DOVES: Cover birds in Italian dressing (Good Seasons or Kraft Zesty),
marinate overnight, pour off dressing and cover with Texas Pete Hot Sauce for 6
hours. Wrap birds in thick bacon secured by a toothpick. *Place on grill –keep
turning until bacon is black. Grill for 20 minutes. Sear with lid open and fire grate
in high (hot) position for 1 min each side before lowering grate and closing lid. *OR
SMOKE by placing birds in center of GRID with fire in both ends of FIRE BOX.

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KABOBS: Alternating on skewers any combination of meat, onions, tomatoes, green
peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, circular slice of corn-on-the-cob, or pineapple. Meat
could consist of chunks of shrimp, scallops, lobster, chicken, sausage, pork, beef,
etc. Marinate the meat in refrigerator for several hours. Grill each side approximately
7 minutes turning occasionally while basting with marinade. Leave a small amount of
room between pieces in order to cook faster. Grill with lid up and the fire grate in the
lowest position. See marinade recipe on last page.
KABOB MARINADE: Mix 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup vin-
egar, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
and bring to a boil. Marinate beef in mixture a minimum of 4 hours.
HOT DOGS: Grill with lid up and fire grate in high (hot) position for approximately 6
minutes, turn every few minutes.
HAMBURGERS: Mix in chopped onions, green peppers, salt, sear 3/4 inch patties
on each side with fire grate in high position for a few minutes. Lower fire grate to
medium position and grill with lid down to avoid flare-ups. Cook each side 3 to 7
minutes according to desired doneness. Cook ground meat to 150 internally or until
juice runs clear (free of blood) for prevention of E-coli. Burgers can be basted with
marinade when turning and/or other ingredients can be mixed in with the ground
beef such as chili sauce or powder; or you may marinate by allowing to stand in mari-
nade for 1 or 2 hours at room temperature before cooking; or let stand in covered
dish in refrigerator up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before cooking. See
meat marinade on page 9.
SHRIMP (Peeled) & Crayfish: Place on skewers, coat with melted butter and gar-
lic salt. Grill 4 minutes on each side or until pink. Cocktail sauce optional.
BAKED POTATOES: Rub with butter and wrap in foil and cook on grill with lid down
for 50 minutes. Turn after 25 minutes (no need to turn if smoked). Squeeze to
check for doneness.
SWEET CORN IN HUSKS: Trim excess silk from end and soak in cold salted water 1
hour before grilling. Grill 25 minutes –turning several times.

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Patio Pro Model# 1515
 Cover
Custom Fit, Weather Resistant
Protects grill finish
Grill cover #6060
 Apron
Machine Washable
Two Front Pockets
Adjustable Straps
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Sea Island, GA
31561
912-638-4724
www.CharGriller.com
Warranty Information —Charcoal Grill
Char-Griller® will repair or replace any defective part of its grillers/
smokers for a period of up to one year from the date of purchase. Char-
Griller® will also repair or replace the body (bottom half) of its grillers/
smokers if the metal is rusted through or burned through for a period up
to five years. Char-Griller will repair or replace any defective part of its
side fire boxes for a period up to one year from the date of purchase.
Proof of purchase, proof of purchase date, photo and prepaid return of
the item in question may be required. Misuse, abuse, or commercial use
nullifies all warranties. Paint/finish is not warranted. Products are not
warranted against rust.
The warranty is for replacement of defective parts only. Manufacture will
not be responsible for damage resulting from accident, alteration, mis-
use, abuse, hostile environments, improper installation, installation not in
accordance with local codes of service of unit.
This limited warranty does not cover any scratches, dents , corrosion or
discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners nor any components
used in the installation of the appliance.
Save your receipt for all warranty claims.

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P.O. Box 30864
Sea Island, GA
31561
912-638-4724
www.CharGriller.com