Cuisinart CCG-100 User manual

Outdoor Grilling Products
PORTABLE CHARCOAL GRILL
MODEL: CCG-100
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
mDANGER
Do not use gasoline, alcohol or other
flammable liquids to light charcoal.
Use only charcoal lighter fluid following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
mDANGER
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire, explosion or burn hazard,
which could cause property damage,
personal injury or death.
mDANGER
1. Never operate this grill unattended.
2. Never operate this grill within 10 feet (3.05m) of any flammable material.
3. Never operate this grill with 25 feet (7.5m) of any flammable liquid.
4. lf a fire should occur, keep away from the grill and immediately call your fire
department . Do not attempt to extinguish an oil or grease fire with water.
mDANGER
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard,
which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.
mWARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
mThis instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper
assembly and safe use of the grill
mRead and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and
using the grill
mFollow all warnings and instructions when using the grill
mKeep this manual for future reference
Note to installer: Leave this Owner’s Manual with the consumer after delivery and/or installation.
Note to customer: Leave this Owner’s Manual in a convenient place for future reference.
mDANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Do Not Use Indoors! Burning charcoal releases carbon monoxide gas.
If used indoors or in a poorly ventilated area, the gas can accumulate
and cause serious injury or death.
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1. Warnings and Safety Instructionsy Instructions
If these instructions are ignored, there is a possibility of a hazardous fire or explosion which
could result in physical injury or property damage! It is your responsibility to assemble,
operate and maintain your grill properly.
READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING
AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL
Table of Contents
1. Warnings and Safety Instructions 2 – 3
2. Illustrated Parts List 4
3. Assembly Instructions 5
4. Operating Your Grill
4.1 Select a Proper Location 7
4.2 Gratelifter™ Feature Operation 8
4.3 Air Vent Operation 9
4.4 lighting Instructions 10
4.5 When Finished Cooking 11
5. Warranty 12
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WARNINGS:
m This grill is for outdoor use only. It should NOT be used in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area.
m The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair an individual’s
ability to properly assemble or safely operate this grill.
m Do not leave the grill unattended.
mKeep children and pets away from the grill all the times.
mDo not use the grill in high wind.
mDo not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting. Use only charcoal lighter fluid.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
mDo not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to
hot or warm charcoal.
mDo not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out or completely
extinguished.
mOpen the lid while lighting and getting charcoal started.
mAlways put charcoal on top of the charcoal tray and not directly into the bottom
of the firebox.
mUse grill mitts or hot pads to protect hands while adjusting grill air vents.
mTo extinguish coals do not use water. Close vents and lid and wait until grill cools
below 115℉(45℃).
mHandle and store hot electric starters carefully. Never use charcoal lighter fluid or
charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid with an electric starter. Follow electric
starter manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
mWhen using lighter fluid always check ash collection tray before lighting . fluid can
accumulate in the ash collection tray, resulting in a fire below the firebox. Remove any
fluid from ash collection tray prior to lighting.
mDo not attempt to move the grill when in use. Allow the grill to cool to 115℉(45℃) before
moving or storing.
mDo not use the grill unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are securely
fastened and tightened. If there are any missing or damaged parts, contact
customer service for a replacement.
mDo not alter the grill in any manner.
mThis grill is not intended to be installed in or on a boat or recreational vehicle.
mLocate the grill away from any combustible materials or construction by at least 10 feet
in all directions. Never use grill under any overhang or enclosure.
mThis grill is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
mThis grill will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for
protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
mThis grill is not intended for commercial use.
mCombustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

2. Illustrated Parts List
1. Lid & Firebox 1 pc
2. Grill Leg Assembly 1 pc
3. Cooking Grate 1 pc
4. Ash collection tray 1 pc
5. Charcoal tray 1 pc
A. Wing bolt 4 pcs
B. Wing nut 4 pcs
C. Washer M6 8 pcs
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North American Distributor: The Fulham Group, Newton, MA 02466

3. Assembly Instructions
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Remove all the contents from packaging, and make sure all parts are present before
attempting to assemble!
Step 1:
Attach double sided tape
washers on the four corners
Step 2:
Remove cooking grate and charcoal tray

Step 3:
Attach the grill leg assembly to the bottom of the grill lid & firebox assembly by using washers and
screws in the front and nuts in the back. Be sure to place the front of the grill over the side of the leg
assembly stamped with the word “front” facing the front.
Step 4:
Replace the charcoal tray and the cooking grate. Insert ash collection tray
in to track as shown
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3. Assembly Instructions

4. Operating Your Grill
4.1 Select a Proper Location
Once you have assembled your new grill, find a suitable location for use.
m DANGER
• Neverusethisoutdoorgrillinsideanybuilding,garage,shedorbreezeway,underanoverhangorinside
any boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, to prevent possible fire and to prevent the possibility
of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation.
• Alwaysplaceyourgrillonahardandlevelsurfacefarawayfromcombustiblematerialsandstructures.
• Donotusethisgrillunderoverheadcombustiblesurfaceorcoveredarea(e.g.,awnings,umbrellas,
porches or gazeboes ). Keep all combustible surfaces at least 10 feet (3 meters) away.
• Locatethegrillawayfromanycombustibleandnon-combustible
material or construction by at least 10 feet (3m)
• Neverstoreorusegasolineorotherammableorvolatilesubstances
in the vicinity of this grill or in the vicinity of any other heat-generating
appliance, because of the danger of starting a fire.
• Donotobstructtheowofcombustionandventilationair.
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4.2 Gratelifter™ Feature Operation
Your grill is equipped with Cuisinart’s Gratelifter feature. This allows you to lift the cooking grate up to allow
you to access the charcoal tray area. The feature can be enabled or disabled by two levers on the grill lid.
m DANGER
•  NeverattempttooperatetheGrateLifterleverswiththegrilllidopen
For charcoal access, engage the Gratelifter feature:
1 Close the grill lid.
2 Push the two levers located on the sides of the grill lid away from you until they stop
3 BE SURE TO PUSH BOTH LEVERS, NOT JUST ONE
4 The Gratelifter feature is now engaged, and lifting the lid will raise the cooking grate
For normal cooking, or other time when you do not wish the cooking grate to be
raised, disengage the Gratelifter feature:
1 Close the grill lid
2 Pull the two levers located on the sides of the grill toward you until they stop.
3 BE SURE TO PULL BOTH LEVERS, NOT JUST ONE
4 The Gratelifter feature is now disengaged, and the cooking grate will not be raised.

4.3 Air Vent Operation
Your grill has two airflow control vents; an inlet vent on the bottom of the firebox above the ash collection tray, and an air
exhaust vent at the top of the lid. By adjusting the amount of vent opening, you can adjust the temperature of your grill.
mDANGER
• Theventsandventcontrolsandthemetalsurfacesaroundthemwillbecomeveryhotduringgrilluse.
Use grill mitts or hot pads to adjust vents when grill is in use.
Air Inlet Vent:
• Thisventiscontrolledbyrotatingtheventcontrolhandlefromsidetosideasshown.
• Movethecontrolhandletothelefttoclosetheinletvent,andtotherighttoopenit.
Air Exhaust Vent:
• Thisventiscontrolledbyslidingtheventcontrolhandleinandoutasshown.
• Movethecontrolhandletowardthecenterofthegrilltoclosethevent,andtowardtheedgeofthegrilltoopen.
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4.4 Lighting instructions
mDANGER
• Donotusegasoline,keroseneoralcoholforlighting.Useonlycharcoallighteruid.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
• Donotaddcharcoallighteruidorcharcoalimpregnatedwithcharcoallighteruidto
hot or warm charcoal.
• Donotoverllcharcoaltray.Excesscharcoalmaycauseare,ormaycausedamagetoyourgrill.
1. Read all instructions before lighting.
2. Leave lid open during charcoal lighting and heat up period
3. Carefully follow all instructions accompanying charcoal lighter fluid, electric charcoal starters, and or charcoal.
4. Fully open air vents on grill lid and above ash collection bin
5. Engage the Gratelifter feature as described in section 4.2
6. Ensure that the charcoal tray is in the grill, and positioned properly
7. Ensure that the ash collection tray is empty (NEVER remove hot ashes; follow ash removal
instructions in section 4.5)
8. Open both vents as described in section 4.3
9. Place desired amount of charcoal onto charcoal tray. Use no more than will cover the charcoal tray in a
single layer. Overfilling the charcoal tray with charcoal can cause injury and damage your grill.
ELECTRIC STARTER
• Followelectricstartermanufacturer’sinstructions
• Usecautionwhenremovinghotstarter
CHIMNEY STARTER
1 For best results with a chimney starter, remove cooking grate and set aside.
2 Put desired amount of charcoal in chimney starter
3 Place crumpled newspaper under the starter and light, being sure to follow the starter manufacturer’s instructions
4 Carefully pour ignited coals onto charcoal tray, using mitts, gloves, eye protection, and any other protective
equipment recommended by the starter manufacturer.
5 Replace cooking grate using a grilling mitt or grate lifting tool.
SELF STARTING CHARCOAL
mDANGER
• Donotaddcharcoallighteruidorcharcoalimpregnatedwithcharcoallighteruidtohotorwarmcharcoal.
• Arrangedesiredamountofcharcoalandignitefollowingmanufacturer’sinstructions
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LIGHTER FLUID
mDANGER
• Followallinstructionsonlighteruidcontainer.
• Whenusinglighteruidalwayscheckashcollectiontraybeforelighting.Fluidcanaccumulateinthe
ash collection tray, resulting in a fire below the firebox. Remove any fluid from ash collection
tray prior to lighting.
• Donotaddcharcoallighteruidorcharcoalimpregnatedwithcharcoallighteruidtohotorwarmcharcoal.
1 Place desired coals onto charcoal tray. Arrange as indicated by lighter fluid manufacturer
2 Following lighter fluid manufacturer instructions, apply lighter fluid to charcoal
3 Be sure to allow all lighter fluid to burn off prior to cooking, or noticeable flavors can be added to food
* Before cooking on this grill for the first time, allow the grill to stand for about 15 minutes with the lid closed and both
vents completely open. This will “heat clean” the internal parts and dissipate odor from the painted finish.
*Clean your grill after each use. DO NOT use abrasive or flammable cleaners,
As it will damage the parts of this product and may start a fire. Clean with warm soapy water.
4.5 When Finished Cooking
mDANGER
• Neverusewatertoextinguishcharcoal.
• Donotremoveashesuntilallcharcoaliscompletelyburnedoutorcompletelyextinguished.
1. Close grill lid, and close both vents as shown in section 4.2
2. The charcoal will slowly cool
3. Once charcoal is cool, slide out ash collection tray and dispose into a metal container.
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5. Warranty
This warranty covers defects in parts and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the original
purchase date. Any damage claim regarding the enameling must be submitted within 30 days of
purchase to be covered by the warranty.
The following conditions are NOT covered by this warranty:
 • Unevennessandcolorvariationsintheenamelcoating.
 • Damagecausedbyimproperassemblyordisregardofthemanual.
 • Useofsparepartsnotsuppliedbymanufacturer.
 • Damageresultingfrommodicationsorinappropriateuse.
 • Abuseofthegrill
 • Damagecausedbyimpropermaintenanceorrepairsbyanunauthorizedperson.
Limitations and exclusions:
1. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and may not be transferred.
2. If you can not verify the purchase date of the grill the warranty period will begin on the date the
grill was manufactured.
3. Replacement or repair parts are warranted for the remaining period of the original part warranty.
Your obligations:
This grill must be assembled, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable
codes and the instruction manual furnished with this grill. You must keep an invoice, cancelled
check or payment record to verify the purchase date of the grill.
For customer service please call or write:
1-866-994-6390
North American Distributor:
The Fulham Group
130 Rumford Ave.
Newton, MA 02466
www.cuisinart.com
Model # CCG-100
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