Charcoal Companion OP3307 User manual

CHARCOAL GRILL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL:OP3307
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information …………………………………………………………………………………….... 3
Hardware List ………………………………………………………………………………………….... 4
Parts List………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 6
Exploted view………………………………………………………………………………………….....5
Assembly or Installation Instructions...........................................................................................10
Operation Instructions……………………………………………………………………………….....19
Care and Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………23
The barbecue shall be heated up and the fuel kept red hot for at least 30 min prior to the first
cooking
The charcoal used shall conform to EN1860-2
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Outdoor use only. DO NOT use grill indoors or in an enclosed or non-ventilated area.
Keep a fire extinguisher near this product at all times.
Household use only. DO NOT operate this grill for other than its intended use.
The barbecue has to be installed on a secure level base prior to use
Do not wear loose clothing when using grill or allow hair to come in contact with grill.
Never use grill on a wooden surface or other flammable surfaces. Use grill only on a hard,
stable surface that can support the grill’s weight.
Keep 10 feet of clearance between grill and any combustible materials when grill is in use
(including, but not limited to bushes, shrubs, trees, leaves, grass, wooden decks or fences,
buildings, etc.).
Keep grill away from gasoline and/or other flammable liquids, flammable gases, flammable
vapors, or areas where these may be present. Do not store or use grill in these areas.
In windy conditions, place in an outdoor area that is sheltered from wind.
Keep out of reach of children and pets, store out of reach of children when not in use.
When moving or lifting grill, use caution to avoid back strains or injuries.
Do not try to move or reposition grill while it is in use.
Don’t place goods over 10kgs/22lbs on each side shelf.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol to light charcoal. Using any of these products (or
similar products) could cause a flare up, flash fire, or explosion. Severe bodily injury could
be result.
If using lighter fluid to start fire, leave the roll top hood open until briquettes are ashed over
and lighter fluid has burned off. Closing hood too soon could cause fumes from the lighter
fluid to accumulate inside the grill. This could cause a flare up or explosion when the hood
is opened.
Do not add lighter fluid to warm or hot coals. A flash fire may result that could cause bodily
injury.
Do not add instant light charcoal briquettes to an existing fire. A flash fire may result that
could cause bodily injury.
Do not light and operate grill without the slide out ash pan in place.
Do not leave hot grill or hot coals and ashes unattended.
Do not remove or empty slide out ash pan until coals and ashes have completely cooled.
Allow the unit to cool completely before conducting any routine cleaning or maintenance.
“WARNING!This barbecue will become very hot, do not move it during operation""Do not use
indoors!"
“WARNING!Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only firelighters complying to EN
1860-3!"
"WARNING! Keep children and pets away"
SAFETY INFORMATION
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AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
II
JJ
KK
LL
M6 nut
M6x12 screw
M6x35 screw
M6x40 screw
Washer
Pin
Cotter pin
M6 half screw
M6x65 screw
M10 nut
M6 lock screw
M6x25 screw
9pcs
36pcs
4pcs
4pcs
4pcs
2pcs
2pcs
4pcs
2pcs
2pcs
1pc
2pcs
Part number Description Photo Quantity
Hardware List
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Exploted view
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Part number Description Photo Quantity
PART LIST
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Part number Description Photo Quantity
PART LIST
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Part number Description Photo Quantity
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22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Bottom shelf
Axle
Wheels
Wheel cover
Right front leg(RF)
Right back leg(RB)
Side table
Charcoal handle
Charcoal handle base
1pc
1pc
2pcs
2pcs
1pc
1pc
1pc
1pc
1pc
PART LIST
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Part number Description Photo Quantity
PART LIST
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Connect all parts of the fire box together (9,10,13,35) with screws (8x BB).
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Attach the handle bar grip(32) onto the fire box front panle with screws (2x BB)

Place the leg end caps (2x 16) onto left legs (14,15).
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Attach the air vents (2x 34) with screws (2x BB), washers (2x EE),and nuts (2xAA) onto side
panels of the fire box.

Attach the bottom shelf (21) with screws (4X BB) onto the legs.
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Attach all legs (14,15,25,26) with screws (8x BB) onto the fire box.Pay attention to the right position
of all legs.

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Insert the axle (22) through the right legs (25,26).Now ,plug the wheels (2x 23) onto the ends of the
axle. Use nuts (2x JJ) for locking the wheels. Now, attach the wheel covers (2x 24) onto the wheels.
Attach the handle (7) and the handle base (2x 11) with screws (2x II) onto the left legs.Now ,
attach the charcoal door handle (28) with charcoal door handle base (29) and the charcoal door locking
level (30) onto the fire box shutter.Then, fix it with a nut (AA).

Attach the adjustable charcoal pan (17) onto the fire box with screws (6x BB).Insert the charcoal pan
handle(31) into the bar grip,clockwise.Then,fix it with a lock screw (KK)
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Connect the ash pan (18) ,ash pan verlay (19) and the handle bases (2x 3) with screw (2x BB)
onto the handle (20)
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Insert the ash pan into the guides of the side panels of the fire box.
Attach the lower hinge (2x 8) with screws (4x DD) onto the back panel of the fire box.
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Attach the bottel opener (12) with screws (2x BB) onto the left front leg (15).Afterwards,attach the
side table (27) with screws (4x HH) onto the inner right legs (25,26).
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Connect the upper hinge (2x 33) with screws (4x CC) and nuts (4x AA) onto the Hood (1).Now,
attach the handle (4) and handle base (2x 3) with screws (2x LL) onto the hood (1).
LL
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Connect the air vents (2x
Attach the thermometer (2) onto the hood(1).
34) with screws (2x BB), washers (2x EE),and nuts (2x AA) onto the hood.
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Place the hood (1) onto the fire box. Make sure that the hinges fit to each other. Now,
attach the hinges with pins (2x FF) and cotter pins (2x GG)
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Your smoker is ready for barbecue.
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Place the cooking grates (2x 6) onto the fire box.Afterwards,insert the warming rack (5) into the
BBQ grill.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
This grill has an adjustable charcoal tray. By turning the crank handle, the charcoal tray can be
raised or lowered to desired height. This allows for different heat settings depending on the food
you are cooking and the temperature you want to cook at. It also allows easy cleaning of the
interior of the firebox after the unit has cooled down completely. It is not recommended to raise a
fully loaded charcoal tray higher than the middle height setting.
NOTE:
The grate is coated with porcelain which is a fragile coating. Handle with care to avoid damage.
Do not cool the grate in cold water while it is still hot or the coating may crack. Let the grate
cool off by itself.
The barbecue shall be heated up and the fuel kept red hot for at least 30 min prior to the first
cooking.
Lighting the Fire
Open the hood of your CHARCOAL GRILL, as well as all of the butterfly dampers. Remove the
cooking grates. Add charcoal. Do not put more than 2.6kgs of charcoal briquettes into the pan.
Lower the adjustable charcoal pan to its lowest setting – use charcoal lighter fluid to start the fire,
following directions supplied by the manufacturer of the lighter fluid.
Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash, Starting to cook too soon can leave your food
tasting like lighter fluid.
After ash-over is complete, use long-handled tongs to spread the charcoal into a single layer on
the pan.
Chimney starters, electric starters, or other types of fire starters may be used instead of lighter
fluid to light the fire – but only according to those manufacturers’ instructions. When using
charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with grill lid open until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. Failure to do this
could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and may result in a flash fire or explosion
when lid is opened.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Controlling the Fire
Allow enough time for properly building the fire and getting the grill up to desired temperature
before attempting to cook. You simply cannot cook properly in a cold grill, nor can you nurse a
fire to life while busy with the food. Both deserve your best! Once a fire is
burning happily, it is easy to keep it going with just a little attention. You will be pleased at how
long your CHARCOAL GRILL will burn on a little charcoal.
Rising heat will move up and out of the grill, pulling in cooler air behind it, which provides
oxygen for the fire. Your CHARCOAL GRILL has four butterfly dampers that control airflow,
which lets you fine tune the temperature.
NOTE: Dampers will become very hot after lighting the charcoal - be sure to wear insulated
grill mitt during adjustment.
After the fire is established and the grill reaches the desired cooking temperature, the butterfly
dampers can be left completely open, providing maximum airflow for a higher temperature or
closed as needed to decrease airflow for a lower temperature. Use the color-coded heat
indicator to monitor the grill temperature.
Fully opening the upper damper on one side and fully opening the opposite lower damper
(closing the remaining damper) will create a convection effect inside the grill when hood is
closed. This will allow for extended cooking times when barbecuing. The adjustable charcoal
grate can also be used to control the temperature. Raise it to its highest setting for quick
searing and lower it to its lowest setting for slow cooking.
Adding Additional Charcoal
To achieve the extended cooking times needed for barbecuing or slow smoking (or if you’re
using your CHARCOAL GRILL to make enough hot dogs and hamburgers to feed an army),
additional charcoal can be added through the charcoal pan access door. Lower the adjustable
charcoal pan to its lowest setting. Open the charcoal pan access door using an insulated grill
mitt – as the handle can be hot. Using long-handled tongs, stoke the coals enough to allow
excess ash to fall through the charcoal pan into the slide out ash pan below. Again using
insulated mitts and long-handled tongs, add charcoal to the pan as needed and close the
access door. Raise the adjustable charcoal pan to the desired level.
Do not use lighter fluid or instant light charcoal when adding additional charcoal to an existing
fire. This can be dangerous, and will leave a lighter fluid aftertaste on your food.
Do not attempt to empty the ash pan of burning charcoal pieces or hot ash. Wait until the
ashes and grill have completely cooled before emptying the grill.
See the “Cooking Methods” section for more information on barbecuing & slow smoking.
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