Fire & Flavor HERO Manual

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The HERO™ Grill is a four season, multi-adventure tool designed
for the outdoor enthusiast. Perfect for weekend camping trips to
the mountains or y shing for trout on cool mountain streams.
Compact enough for shermen chasing reds in the Lowcountry or
trolling for billsh in blue water. And for the sports fan, HERO™ is
the perfect tailgate grill.
Where will you go next with your HERO™ Grill?
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
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CONTENTS
HERO™ Story ............................................. 5
System & Capacity ....................................... 6-7
Features ..................................................... 8-9
How to HERO™ ........................................... 10-11
Recipes ....................................................... 12-15
Care & Maintenance ..................................... 16
Warranty ...................................................... 17
Tips & Trouble Shooting ................................ 18-19
Accessories .................................................. 20
Safety & Warnings ....................................... 21-23

THE HERO™STORY
More than 15 years ago, my wife and I created Fire & Flavor to sell all-natural grilling
products for traditional barbeque grills. Our tagline, Grill Simple, says it all. Fire &
Flavor’s goal was, and is today, to provide great products that make food taste better,
giving the griller a new take on outdoor cooking. Then, in late 2018, I had an epiphany of
sorts - grills aren’t well designed for outdoor adventures. There had
to be a solution that provided easier on-the-go grilling.
My vision of the HERO™ grill was driven by the fact that my life has
been lled with outdoor adventures. Some of my favorite trips have
involved multi-night oats on expansive trout rivers of the American West or bow hunting
whitetail deer in South Georgia. I’ve always found that the greater the adventure, the more
I relax. In fact, trips like this have always recharged my soul.
We hope the HERO™ Grill inspires you to plan your next great outdoor adventure or to
simply nd an escape to nature. Being outdoors and enjoying freshly grilled food is a
combination I nd hard to beat. You’ll nd it’s a combination made much easier with the
HERO™ Grill.
“GETTING OUTSIDE
IS MY PASSION.”
FOUNDER AND OWNER OF FIRE & FLAVOR
~PROUD TO BE FAMILY OWNED~
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HERO™SYSTEM INCLUDES
HERO™ GRILL
+ THERMOMETER
1 DISPOSABLE
CHARCOAL POD
GRATEMATCH™
SPATULA
FOOD-SAFE
BAMBOO CUTTING
BOARD
RUGGED
LIGHTWEIGHT
CARRY CASE
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HERO™GRILL CAPACITY
6 KABOBS 12 HOT DOGS 6 BURGERS 8 WINGS
13.1”
8.97”
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INCOMPARABLE
GRILLING SURFACE
MOST HEAT EFFICIENT
MATERIAL POSSIBLE
DESIGNED FOR
GRATEMATCH™ SPATULA
SEARTEMP™ NESTED
THERMOMETER
RUST RESISTANT NON-STICK CERAMIC
COATING
DISHWASHER
SAFE
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NEXT GENERATION
CHARCOAL POD
INSTANT LIGHT
& READY TO COOK IN
10 MINUTES
LOW VOC &
ECO-FRIENDLY
EASY TO EXTINGUISH
WITH WATER
CLEAN & PORTABLE
COMPARED TO BAGGED
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HOW TO HERO™
1. UNPACK GRILL
4. LIGHT CORNER CHARCOALS 5. WAIT UNTIL TEMP OF 400º F
2. FULLY UNFOLD LEGS
6. ADD FOOD AND REMOVE
THERMOMETER
3. PARTIALLY INSERT CHARCOAL POD
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7. FLIP WITH GRATEMATCH™
SPATULA AS NEEDED
9. EXTINGUISH WITH WATER.
(CAUTION: STEAM WILL BURN!)
12. PLACE GRILL AND BAMBOO IN ZIP
BAG BEFORE STORING
10. ONCE COOL, WIPE EXCESS
GREASE AWAY
8. GRILL TO DESIRED TEMP
11. DISPOSE OF POD OR REPLACE
LID FOR PACK OUT
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FIRST In a large, zip-top plastic bag combine oil, rub and salt. Toss wings in bag until
coated then place in cooler.
NEXT Using HERO™ Grill instructions, light charcoal pod and prepare grill for cooking.
Place wings on grill, thicker skin side down, and cook for 12-14 minutes or until
browned on bottom. Flip chicken and continue cooking an additional 10 minutes or until
meat thermometer registers 170°F.
LAST Transfer chicken to bamboo cutting board, cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Serve with sauce for dipping.
These killer wings are
perfect for tailgating.
Prepare the sauce ahead
of time and toss chicken
and seasonings in a
resealable plastic bag.
Load your cooler, grill
outside and enjoy.
Chicken Wings
With White
BBQ Sauce
Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Hot sauce to taste
Chicken:
1 pound chicken wings, wingtips discarded
(about 10 wings)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1½ tablespoons Fire & Flavor Chicken Rub
½ teaspoon salt
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 appetizer or 2 main course servings
Rubs available
at www.fireandflavor.com
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FIRST Combine beef, rub and salt in a large bowl. Form 4 patties, about
1 inch thick, making a small indention in top center of each burger to yield
perfectly shaped burgers.
NEXT Using HERO™ Grill instructions, light charcoal pod and prepare
grill for cooking. Cook burgers for about 4 minutes per side, ipping once,
for medium-rare or longer for well-done burgers. Remove from grill, top with
cheese if desired and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
LAST While burgers are resting, lightly toast buns on HERO™ Grill. Serve
with desired toppings.
Make it easy on yourself
and prepare burger
patties ahead of time.
We love making these
stream-side for lunch on
y shing oat trips.
The Ultimate
Burger With
Smoked Cheddar
1¼ pounds ground beef, 80% lean
½ tablespoons Fire & Flavor Burger Rub
½ teaspoon salt
4 hamburger buns
4 slices smoked cheddar cheese
Avocado slices, ketchup, mustard, lettuce
& tomato for serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Rubs available
at www.fireandflavor.com 13

FIRST Brush corn with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.
NEXT Using HERO™ Grill instructions, light charcoal pod and prepare grill for
cooking. Grill corn, turning often, until slightly charred all over or about 12 minutes.
While corn is grilling, combine remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil with Salmon Rub, lime
zest, sugar and salt.
LAST Brush grilled corn with oil mixture. On bamboo cutting board, toss cheese and
cilantro together and roll each ear in mixture until coated. Serve immediately with
lime wedges.
Super avorful and easy,
this recipe is one of our
favorites. To simplify,
prepare oil/seasoning
mixture ahead of time and
pack in cooler. The cheese
and cilantro also can be
combined ahead and stored
in a resealable plastic bag.
Grilled Mexican
Street Corn
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1½ tablespoons Fire & Flavor Salmon Rub
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 ears corn, husk and silk removed
1/3 cup nely crumbled feta or cotija cheese
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Lime wedges for serving
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Rubs available
at www.fireandflavor.com
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FIRST Combine shrimp, oil and Salmon Rub in a medium bowl; season with salt and
pepper and toss to coat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, if desired.
NEXT Using HERO™ Grill instructions, light charcoal pod and prepare grill for
cooking. Grill shrimp 3 minutes per side or until shrimp are cooked through. Heat
tortillas on grill, about 1 minute per side, if desired.
LAST Squeeze lime juice over shrimp, serve with tortillas, guacamole and hot sauce.
These are always a crowd
pleaser and can be prepared
just about anywhere.
Assemble the kabobs
ahead of time and pack in
your cooler along with your
favorite taco xings.
Grilled Shrimp
Tacos
1½ pounds shrimp, peeled
1½ tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Fire & Flavor Salmon Rub
8 (6-inch) bamboo skewers (optional)
Lime wedges, good quality guacamole
and hot sauce (for serving)
8 corn tortillas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Rubs available
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HERO™CARE &
MAINTENANCE
Your grill is made from the highest
quality materials and will last a lifetime
with proper care. Do not use wire brushes
or metal grilling tools as this can damage
the nano-ceramic non-stick coating. We
recommend that only the grill itself go
in your dishwasher and that you hand
wash the thermometer and any bamboo
accessories.
If you need our help, email us at
[email protected]. We guarantee
a response within 1 business day and
typically respond within a few hours.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
DISHWASHER SAFE
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When Does the Warranty Coverage Begin?
Warranty coverage commences on the original date of purchase and covers only the original purchaser. For the warranty to apply, you must register your grill. If a defect in material or workmanship
is discovered during the applicable warranty period under normal use and maintenance, Fire & Flavor will, at our sole option, replace or repair the defective components at no cost to you for the
component itself. This warranty does not apply to labor, or any other cost associated with the service, repair or operation of the grill. Fire & Flavor will pay all shipping charges on warranty parts.
What is Not Covered?
This warranty does not apply to damage caused by abuse or use of the product for purposes other than that for which it is designed, damage caused by lack of proper use, assembly, maintenance
or installation, damages caused by accidents or natural disasters, damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modications, or damage during transport. This warranty does not cover
damage from normal wear and tear from use of the product (for example, scratches, dents, dings and chipping) or changes in the appearance of the grill that do not affect its performance.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS
EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD FOR THE APPLICABLE COMPONENT.
*Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN TO REPLACEMENT. IN NO CASE SHALL
FIRE & FLAVOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. *Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
What Will Void the Warranty?
Purchasing any HERO™ Grill through an unauthorized dealer voids the warranty. An unauthorized dealer is dened as but not limited to any retailer who has not been expressly granted permission
by Fire & Flavor to sell HERO™ Grill products. Use of unauthorized fuel sources for grill voids the warranty. Attempt to reuse HERO™ charcoal pods voids the warranty. Use of wire brushes or
grilling utensils other than the GRATEMATCH™ bamboo spatula with the grill voids the warranty.
5YEAR 1YEAR
On Metal Parts
HERO™ Grill warrants that all metal parts used in
this HERO™ Grill are free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of ve (5) years.
On Thermometer and Gaskets
HERO™ Grill warrants that the thermometer, silicone
and gaskets used in this HERO™ Grill are free of defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
HERO™WARRANTY & REGISTRATION REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY AT
herogrills.com/register
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HERO™OPERATING TIPS
Use your HERO™ Grill on non-combustible surfaces. Some places to consider: picnic tables, hard
coolers, boat docks, boat decks, truck tailgates, RTV tailgates or a soft sand beach.
Use a butane or long-handle lighter to start your HERO™ charcoal pod.
Thicker steaks or dense vegetables take longer. Be patient and enjoy a cold drink!
Most foods cook in 10-15 minutes on a HERO™ Grill.
For best care, hand wash the GRATEMATCH™ Spatula, bamboo cutting board and
SEARTEAMP™ thermometer with mild soap and water.
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HERO™TROUBLE SHOOTING
How do I know if HERO™ charcoal is lit?
You only need to light the four corners of pod charcoal to start your HERO™ Grill. Charcoal will
sparkle or turn darker as it ignites and spreads across the charcoal pod.
Can I reuse the HERO™ Charcoal Pod?
No. Our pods are intended for single-use because they capture most of the grilling mess from your
food. They are designed to only have enough charcoal for one grill out, so as to limit the emissions
and thus reduce the impact on our environment.
How do I pack my used grill and charcoal pod back into the carry case?
The HERO™ PACKTIGHT™ Carry Case was designed to help you pack away the entire HERO™ Grill
System after each use. Once properly cooled, replace the lid on the charcoal pod and place the HERO™
grill back into the zippered bag. Then, simply load all components back into the PACKTIGHT™ carry
case, which can be easily wiped out with mild soap and water once you return home.
FIND MORE TIPS AT herogrills.com/faq
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HERO™ CHARCOAL
POD REFILL - 2 PACK
HERO™ PACKTIGHT™
CARRY CASE
HERO™ COMPACT
BUTANE LIGHTER
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