Great Outdoors SMOKY MOUNTAIN Series User manual

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WARNING: FUELS USED IN WOOD OR
CHARCOAL BURNING APPLIANCES, AND
THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION OF SUCH
FUELS, CAN EXPOSE YOU TO CHEMICALS
INCLUDING CARBON BLACK, WHICH IS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER, AND CARBON MONOXIDE,
WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR
OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
For more information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
PLEASE READ ALL
RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATION AND
FOOD SAFETY
BEFORE USING.
Smoky Mountain Series®
Vista Charcoal Grill
Assembly and Operating
Instructions for Model:
560212
VER. 1, 11/29/2019

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• THE GRILL IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
• KEEP THE GRILL A MINIMUM OF 10 FT. AWAY FROM BUILDINGS
STRUCTURES, ANY FLAMMABLE ITEMS AND VEHICLES DURING USE.
• NEVER USE THE GRILL UNDER COVERED PORCHES, AWNINGS, LOW
HANGING TREE BRANCHES, TRELLIS, OR OVERHANGS OF ANY KIND.
• NEVER USE INSIDE ENCLOSED AREAS SUCH PATIOS, GARAGES,
ENCLOSED ROOMS, BUILDINGS OR TENTS.
• ALWAYS USE THE GRILL ON A HARD, STABLE AND LEVEL SURFACE.
• THE GRILL IS FOR ADULT USE ONLY.
• WARNING! NEVER USE GASOLINE, ALCOHOL OR VOLATILE FLUIDS
TO START OR RESTART FIRES. USE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID ONLY
TO START CHARCOAL. READ AND FOLLOW CHARCOAL LIGHTER
FLUID MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY.
• WARNING! DO NOT OPERATE GRILL WITHOUT ASH TRAY IN PLACE,
DO NOT OPEN ASH TRAY DURING USE.
• DO NOT STORE LIGHTER FLUID OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR
MATERIALS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY WHILE THE GRILL IS BEING USED.
• MITTENS OR GLOVES WILL BE NEEDED TO OPEN THE LID AND
DOORS AS SURFACES WILL BE HOT.
• MOST SURFACES OF THIS GRILL BECOME HOT, USE CAUTION.
• DO NOT MOVE THE GRILL WHILE IT IS BEING USED.
• DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME WHILE IN USE.
• DO NOT USE IN WINDY CONDITIONS.
• USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING THE LID AS HOT STEAM OR A FLARE
UP COULD CAUSE BURNS.
• BEFORE EACH USE, MAKE SURE THE GRILL IS IN GOOD WORKING
CONDITION.
• FOR LONGER PRODUCT LIFE, KEEP THE CHARCOAL FIRES TO A
RESPECTABLE SIZE, DO NOT OVERLOAD.
• DO NOT ALLOW CHARCOAL TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE GRILL
SIDES, KEEP CHARCOAL INSIDE CHARCOAL PANS.
• ALLOWING THE CHARCOAL TO CONTACT THE GRILL SIDES WILL
GREATLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE METAL AND THE FINISH.
• DO NOT ALTER THE GRILL IN ANY WAY.
• DO NOT USE THE GRILL UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED WITH
ALL PARTS SECURELY TIGHTENED.
• THE SIDE SHELVES CAN HOLD 10 LBS. SAFELY, DO NOT PUT MORE
THAN 10 LBS. ON THE SIDE SHELVES.
• USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE CAST IRON COOKING GRATES,
CAST IRON CAN CHIP, CRACK OR BREAK IF HIT OR STRUCK WITH
A SHARP OBJECT. DO NOT DROP THE CAST IRON GRATES ON THE
GROUND!
• DO NOT LEAN OR PUSH DOWN ON THE SIDE SHELVES.
• USE CAUTION AFTER THE FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED- SURFACES
WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SOME TIME.
• BE SURE ALL COALS ARE COLD BEFORE DISPOSING.
• DISPOSE OF COALS PROPERLY.
• THE GRILL MUST BE COMPLETELY COOLED OFF AND ALL EMBERS
MUST BE EXTINGUISHED BEFORE ANY COVER CAN BE USED.
READ FIRST!
RULES FOR VISTA CHARCOAL
GRILL SAFE OPERATION.
!FOOD SAFETY
• RAW MEAT AND POULTRY HAS TO BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM
READY TO EAT FOOD.
• USE CLEAN PLATTERS AND UTENSILS FOR HANDLING COOKED
FOODS.
• COOK POULTRY AND MEATS THOROUGHLY TO KILL BACTERIA.
• USE INSTANT-READ THERMOMETER TO ENSURE PROPER
INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
• KEEP PREPARED FOOD AND LEFTOVERS REFRIGERATED.
• WASH HANDS, UTENSILS AND SURFACES WITH SOAP AND
HOT WATER PRIOR TO AND AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT AND
POULTRY.
PARTS LIST
When unpacking the grill from the carton, make sure you find and
become familiar with all the parts listed below. Use caution as some
parts may have sharp edges.
GRILL PARTS QTY
A. LID ............................................................................................... 1
B. BACK PANEL................................................................................. 1
C1. LEFT PANEL ................................................................................ 1
D. RIGHT PANEL ............................................................................... 1
E. FRONT PANEL............................................................................... 1
F. CHARCOAL PAN ASSEMBLY.......................................................... 1
F1. LEFT CHARCOAL PAN BRACKET .................................................. 1
F2. RIGHT CHARCOAL PAN BRACKET ............................................... 1
G. ASH TRAY .................................................................................... 1
H. BOTTOM SHELF............................................................................ 1
J. SIDE SHELF .................................................................................... 1
K. LEG, FRONT RIGHT ....................................................................... 1
L. LEG, BACK RIGHT.......................................................................... 1
M. LEG, FRONT LEFT......................................................................... 1
N. LEG, BACK LEFT ........................................................................... 1
P. COOKING GRATES........................................................................ 2
Q.WARMING GRATE......................................................................... 1
R. WHEELS........................................................................................ 2
S. WHEEL AXLE................................................................................. 1
T. CHIMNEY...................................................................................... 1
V. VENTS .......................................................................................... 1
W. LEG FEET ..................................................................................... 2
X. CHARCOAL PAN ADJUSTMENT HANDLE ASSEMBLY..................... 1
Y. CHARCOAL DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY ........................................ 1
AC. CHARCOAL DOOR HANDLE KEY................................................. 1
AA. LID HANDLE............................................................................... 1
AB. SMALL HANDLES........................................................................ 1
AJ. BOTTLE OPENER.......................................................................... 1
AE. LID UPPER HINGES...................................................................... 4
AK. THERMOMETER.......................................................................... 1
AF. LID LOWER HINGES .................................................................... 4
BA. HANDLE FINISHING WASHER ..................................................... 4
AD. CHARCOAL DOOR FINISHING WASHER...................................... 1
BK. HINGE PIN.................................................................................. 4
AM. OFFSET FIREBOX ASSEMBLY...................................................... 1
AN. OFFSET FIREBOX LID .................................................................. 1
AP. OFFSET FIREBOX CHARCOAL PAN /GRATE ASSEMBLY ................ 1
AQ OFFSET FIREBOX COOKING GRATE ............................................. 1
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WARNING!
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD!
BURNING WOOD OR CHARCOAL PRODUCES
CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH HAS NO ODOR
AND CAN CAUSE DEATH IF BURNED IN
ENCLOSED AREAS . NEVER BURN WOOD OR
CHARCOAL INSIDE HOMES, VEHICLES, TENTS
OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREAS.
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HARDWARE AND SMALL PART LISTING
BF
BC
BS
BD BE
BH
BJ BM
BN
BG BQ
BR
x 9
x 2 x17
x 1
x 3
x 39 x 8 x 8
x 3
x 4
x 4
BL
x 4
x17
(39) M6 x 12MM BOLT
(4) M6 x 14MM STUD BOLT
(17) LOCKING WASHER
(8) M6 x 35MM BOLT
(3) M4 x 10MM BOLT
(3) M4 HEXNUT(2) M8 LOCKING HEXNUT
(8) M6 x 45MM BOLT
(4) COTTER PIN
(1) M6 LOCKING HEXNUT
(4) M5 x 16MM BOLT
(9) M6 HEXNUT
(17) FLAT WASHER

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PART LISTING
A
C1 D
F
F1
G
H
F2
E
B
(1) LID
(1) LEFT PANEL (1) RIGHT PANEL
(1) CHARCOAL
PAN ASSEMBLY
(1) LEFT
CHARCOAL
PAN BRACKET
(1) ASH TRAY
(1) BOTTOM SHELF
(1) RIGHT
CHARCOAL
PAN BRACKET
(1) FRONT PANEL
(1) BACK PANEL

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PART LISTING
R
K L M
P
JR
S
N
Q
(1) LEG, FRONT
RIGHT
(1) LEG, BACK
RIGHT
(1) LEG, FRONT
LEFT
(2) COOKING
GRATES
(1) SIDE SHELF (2) WHEELS
(1) WHEEL AXLE
(1) LEG, BACK
LEFT
(1) WARMING GRATE
AK
(1) THERMOMETER
BK
AD
BA
(4) HINGE PIN
(1) CHARCOAL DOOR
FINISHING WASHER
(4) HANDLE
FINISHING WASHER

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PART LISTING
T
V
W
AC
Y
X
AA AB
AJ
AM
AQ
AN AP
AE AF
(1) CHIMNEY
(1) VENT
(2) LEG FEET
(1) CHARCOAL
DOOR HANDLE KEY
(1) CHARCOAL DOOR
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
(1) CHARCOAL PAN
ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
(1) LID HANDLE (1) SMALL HANDLES
(1) BOTTLE OPENER
(1) OFFSET FIREBOX
ASSEMBLY
(1) OFFSET FIREBOX
COOKING GRATE
(1) OFFSET FIREBOX
LID (1) OFFSET FIREBOX
CHARCOAL PAN /
GRATE ASSEMBLY
(4) LID UPPER
HINGES
(4) LID LOWER
HINGES

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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: ASSEMBLE THE BACK PANEL
TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT PANELS
STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE FRONT PANEL
STEP 3: ASSEMBLE THE LEGS
A Phillips or plain screwdriver,
adjustable wrench and needle
nose pliers are needed for
assembly.
Assembly time: 60 minutes
Arrange the back panel [ B ], left [ C1 ] and
right [ D ] panels as shown. (Make sure the
left and right panels are on the correct side.)
Align threaded inserts with the holes and
assemble using (4) M6 x 12MM bolts [ BC ].
Tighten bolts securely.
Align front panel [ E ] with the left and right
panel threaded inserts. Assemble using
(4) M6 x 12MM bolts [ BC ]. Tighten bolts
securely.
Assemble the (4) legs [ K,L,M,N ] to the
cooking chamber threaded inserts as shown
using (2) M6 x 12MM bolts [ BC ] per leg.
Add the leg feet [ W ] to right side legs as
shown by sliding onto leg end.
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE
STORE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR HAVE
TROUBLE WITH ASSEMBLY, PLEASE CALL
1-877-347-4557 FOR ASSISTANCE.
B
C1
D
W
K
L
N
M
E
STEP
1
STEP
2
STEP
3
TIP THE HOLE FOR
THE WARMING
GRATE IS TO
THE BACK.

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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 5: ASSEMBLE THE WHEELS AND
WHEEL AXLE
STEP 4: ASSEMBLE THE BOTTOM
SHELF
Align the bottom shelf [ H ] with the leg
threaded inserts and assemble using (4) M6 x
12MM bolts [ BC ]. Tighten bolts securely.
Place wheel axle [ S ] into the left side leg
holes. Slide the (2) wheels [ R ] onto the axle
and assemble using (2) M8 locking hexnuts
[ BJ ]. Tighten until the axle threads reach the
plastic on the locking hexnut.
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE
STORE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR HAVE
TROUBLE WITH ASSEMBLY, PLEASE CALL
1-877-347-4557 FOR ASSISTANCE.
H
R
R
S
H
R
R
S
STEP
4
STEP
5

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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 6B: INSERT THE CHARCOAL PAN
BRACKETS INTO THE GRILL
STEP 6A: ASSEMBLE THE CHARCOAL
PAN BRACKETS
Assemble the left and right charcoal pan
brackets [ F1,F2 ] to the BOTTOM of the
charcoal pan [ F ] as shown using (4) M6 x
12MM [ BC ] bolts.
Make sure bracket [ F2 ] is assembled on the
side with the push plate.
Arrange the charcoal pan assembly as shown
with the pan bottom up and the torque bar
hanging below.
Lower the charcoal pan assembly into the
firebox. Insert the tabs on the brackets into
the slots on the side of the firebox. See next
step quickly.
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE
STORE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR HAVE
TROUBLE WITH ASSEMBLY, PLEASE CALL
1-877-347-4557 FOR ASSISTANCE.
H
R
R
S
STEP
6A
STEP
6B
F2
F1
F
E
CHARCOAL PAN
BOTTOM
CHARCOAL PAN
BOTTOM
PUSH
PLATE
PUSH
PLATE
SLOT
SLOT
TAB
TAB
TORQUE BAR

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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 6D: PULL THE TORQUE BAR UP
TO THE BRACKET
STEP 6C: ATTACH THE BRACKETS TO
THE GRILL
Attach both brackets using (1) M6 x 12MM
bolt [ BC ] on each side. The bracket will pivot
in the slot and rest flush with the grill. Attach
using the bolt per bracket. Tighten bolt
securely.
Pull the torque bar up through the firebox
and flip the charcoal pan upright. The torque
bar will connect and lock into the bracket
channels.
STEP
6C
STEP
6D
CHARCOAL PAN
BOTTOM
TORQUE BAR
CHANNEL
TORQUE BAR

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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 8: ASSEMBLE THE CHARCOAL
DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY
STEP 7: ASSEMBLE THE CHARCOAL
PAN ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
Thread the charcoal pan adjustment handle
[ X ] into the threaded sleeve. Turn the handle
and make sure the pan moves up and down
freely.
Assemble the charcoal door handle [ Y ] to
the door as shown. Place the finishing washer
[ AD ] between the door and the handle on
the outside. The handle key [ AC ] will lock
onto the straight sections on the handle.
Assemble using (1) flat washer [ BM ], (1)
locking washer [ BN ] and (1) M6 hexnut [ BH ].
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE
STORE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR HAVE
TROUBLE WITH ASSEMBLY, PLEASE CALL
1-877-347-4557 FOR ASSISTANCE.
X
AC
AD
Y
STEP
7
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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 10: ASSEMBLE THE OFFSET
FIREBOX
STEP 9: ASSEMBLE THE VENTS
Assemble (1) vent [ V ] to the right panels of
the cooking chamber. Use (1) M6 x 12MM
bolt [ BC ] and (1) M6 locking hexnut [ BS ]
per vent. Tighten but only enough to allow
the vent to move and stay in position.
Place the offset firebox assembly [ AM ] to the
left side of the grill and align with the holes.
Assemble using (4) M6 x 12MM bolts [ BC ].
Use (6) M6 x 12MM bolts [ BC ] to assemble
the offset firebox assembly to the legs.
Tighten all bolts securely.
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE
STORE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR HAVE
TROUBLE WITH ASSEMBLY, PLEASE CALL
1-877-347-4557 FOR ASSISTANCE.
V
AM
V
AM
STEP
9
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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 12: ASSEMBLE THE LID
STEP 11: ASSEMBLE THE OFFSET
FIREBOX LID
Assemble the (2) lid lower hinges [ AF ] to the
offset firebox. Align with the holes (threaded
inserts) and use (2) M6 x 45MM bolts [ BE ],
(2) flat washers [ BM ] and (2) locking washers
[ BN ] per side. Do not tighten, keep loose.
Next assemble the (2) lid upper hinges [ AE ]
to the back of the offset firebox lid [ AN ].
Align with the holes and use (2) M6 x 35MM
bolts [ BD ], (2) flat washers [ BM ], (2) locking
washers [ BN ] and (2) M6 hexnuts [ BH ] per
side. Do not tighten, keep loose.
Carefully place the offset lid [ AN ] on the
offset firebox and align the hinges. Insert
hinge pins [ BK ] into the hinges and push a
cotter pin [ BL ] into each hinge pin to secure.
Now tighten all bolts making sure the lid is in
alignment with the offset firebox.
Assemble the (2) lid lower hinges [ AF ] to the
back panel. Align with the holes (threaded
inserts) and use (2) M6 x 45MM bolts [ BE ],
(2) flat washers [ BM ] and (2) locking washers
[ BN ] per side. Do not tighten, keep loose.
Next assemble the (2) lid upper hinges
[ AE ] to the back of the lid [ A ]. Align with
the holes and use (2) M6 x 35MM bolts
[ BD ], (2) flat washers [ BM ], (2) locking
washers [ BN ] and (2) M6 hexnuts [ BH ] per
side. Do not tighten, keep loose .
Carefully place the lid [ A ] on the cooking
chamber and align the hinges. Insert hinge
pins [ BK ] into the hinges and push a cotter
pin [ BL ] into each hinge pin to secure.
Now tighten all bolts making sure the lid is in
alignment with the cooking chamber.
DO NOT OPERATE GRILL WITHOUT ASH
TRAY IN PLACE. DO NOT OPEN ASH TRAY
DURING USE. KEEP ASH TRAY CLOSED
UNTIL ALL ASHES HAVE COOLED.
WARNING!
!
STEP
11
STEP
12
AN
AE
BK
AF
A
AE
BK
AF
AN
AE
BK
AF
A
AE
BK
AF

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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 14: ASSEMBLE THE HANDLES,
ASH TRAY AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE
STEP 13: ASSEMBLE THE CHIMNEY
Remove the bolt, lock washer, flat washer
and chimney cap from the chimney [ T ].
Insert the chimney from inside the lid through
the hole. Assemble with (3) M4 X 10 MM
bolts [ BQ ] and (3) M4 hexnut [ BR ].Tighten
bolts securely. Place the chimney cap on the
chimney and assemble using bolt, flat washer
and lock washer. See STEP 14. Tighten enough
to allow the cap to move.
Assemble the bottle opener [ AJ ] to the leg
[ M ] using (2) M6 X 12 MM bolts [ BC ].
Assemble the lid handle [ AA ] to the lid [ A
] using (2) M5 x 16MM bolts [ BF ] and (2)
finishing washers [ BA ].
Assemble (1) small handle [ AB ] to the offset
firebox lid [ AN ] using (2) M5 x 16MM bolts
[ BF ] and (2) finishing washers [ BA ].
Insert ash tray into the bottom of the cooking
chamber.
Remove the washer and hexnut from the
temperature gauge [ AK ]. Insert the gauge
into the lid and assemble using the washer and
hexnut.
BA
AK
AA
G
BF
AN
BF
AN
BA
AB
T
AJ
STEP
13
STEP
14
DO NOT OPERATE GRILL WITHOUT ASH
TRAY IN PLACE. DO NOT OPEN ASH TRAY
DURING USE. KEEP ASH TRAY CLOSED
UNTIL ALL ASHES HAVE COOLED.
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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 16: INSERT THE OFFSET FIREBOX
CHARCOAL PAN
STEP 15: ASSEMBLE THE SIDE
SHELVES
Align side shelf in a vertical position as shown
and assemble using (2) M6 x 18MM stud bolts
[ BG ]. Make sure the shelf opening engages
on the stud so the shelf can rotate.
Assemble (2) M6 x 18MM stud bolts [ BG ] to
the legs for locking the shelf in the upright
position.
Slide the offset firebox charcoal pan [ AP ]
between the rails on the bottom of the offset
firebox. Keep the pan within the bottom rails.
The rails keep the pan from touching the
firebox sides.
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE
STORE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR HAVE
TROUBLE WITH ASSEMBLY, PLEASE CALL
1-877-347-4557 FOR ASSISTANCE.
STEP
15
STEP
16
AP
RAILS
BG
J

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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 17: PLACE THE COOKING
GRATES
STEP 18: ASSEMBLE THE WARMING
GRATE
Place the (2) cooking grates [ P ] on the grill
as shown.
Place the offset firebox cooking grate [ AQ ]
on the offset firebox.
Assemble the warming grate [ Q ] to the
cooking chamber by aligning the rods and
legs with holes. Assemble as shown.
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE
STORE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR HAVE
TROUBLE WITH ASSEMBLY, PLEASE CALL
1-877-347-4557 FOR ASSISTANCE.
STEP
17
STEP
18
AQ
P
Q

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VISTA CHARCOAL GRILL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
!This grill becomes very hot and possibly the handles. Use caution working around the grill.
Use mittens or oven gloves when opening the lid, access door, ash tray or adjusting the vents
during use .
1. Pour the desired amount (5 lbs. MAX.) of charcoal onto the
charcoal pan.
2. Keep all charcoal inside the pan . Do not allow charcoal to come
in contact with the sides. Pick up any loose charcoal that falls
onto the ash pan.
3. Adjust all vents to full open and keep the lid open.
4. Light charcoal according to the charcoal manufacturer
instructions.
5. After the flames have disappeared from the charcoal, close the
lid, keep all vents full open.
6. After about 10-15 minutes, check the charcoal to see if the coals
have turned gray and the initial starter odors are gone.
7. Adjust the charcoal or spread the charcoal evenly across the
charcoal pan if necessary.
8. The optimum cooking temperature is 300~350 degrees. The
vents may need to be adjusted more open or more closed for
the desired temperature. The type charcoal and the climate
conditions can affect the grill temperature.
9. Carefully wipe the cooking grate surfaces with vegetable oil to
keep the food from sticking .
10. Add meat and food as desired to the cooking grates. Cook food
to your personal preference.
11. Add charcoal as needed through the access door.
The adjustable charcoal pan can be moved to within a
few inches of the cooking grates allowing you to sear
the meat and lock in the juices . Searing takes only a
few minutes on each side. Don't allow the meat or food
to burn. After searing, crank the charcoal pans back
down from the top and cook the food to your personal
preference.
Tip
ADD 5 LBS. (MAX)
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VISTA OFFSET FIREBOX SMOKER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
!This grill becomes very hot and possibly the handles. Use caution working around the grill.
Use mittens or oven gloves when opening the lid, access door, ash tray or adjusting the vents
during use .
The fire is in the offset firebox and the food is cooked in the smoker
chamber (main grill). The smoke and indirect heat pass through the
opening between the offset firebox and the smoker chamber. Follow
these steps for cooking with smoke and indirect heat. Note that most
food needs several hours to cook with this method. These are the
basic instructions.
1. Pour the desired amount (2-2.5 lbs.) of charcoal onto the offset
firebox charcoal pan / grate assembly. Keep charcoal inside
thepan. DO NOT ALLOW ANY CHARCOAL TO TOUCH THE PANEL
SIDES.
2. Adjust all vents to full open and keep the offset firebox lid open.
3. Light charcoal according to the charcoal manufacturer
instructions.
4. After the flames have disappeared from the charcoal, close the
lid, but keep all vents open.
5. After about 10-15 minutes, check the charcoal to see that it has
ashed over (turned gray) and the intial starter odors are gone.
ADD 2-2.5 LBS.
OF CHARCOAL
+
1-2 LBS. WOOD
OR CHARCOAL
EACH HOUR
OR AS NEEDED
OFFSET FIREBOX LID
SMOKER CHAMBER
6. Now carefully add about 1-2 lbs. of wood chunks to the fire.
Note! Keep all wood chunks away from the firebox side panels.
Keep firewood inside the pan. DO NOT ALLOW ANY WOOD TO
TOUCH THE PANEL SIDES. The best types of wood for flavor and
smoke are pecan, hickory and mesquite. The smoke will be heavy
at first and after a short while will burn with less smoke.
7. Carefully wipe the cooking grate surfaces with vegetable oil to
keep the food from sticking.
8. When the smoker chamber temperature reaches 200~250
degrees, add meat and food as desired to the cooking grates.
Cook food to your personal preference.
9. Adjust the vents as needed to control the temperature in the
smoker chamber.
10. As a general rule, you will need to add more wood when the
temperature drops below 200 degrees. 1-2 lbs of wood will burn
for about 1 hour. Each pound of meat will take 1 hour to cook.
These are general rules and will vary depending on your actual
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FOOD TEMPERATURES
If you are unsure about when food is done, use this chart as a guide for measuring properly cooked meat temperatures.
Use a high quality meat thermometer with probe to measure the meat temperature. Push probe into the thickest part of the meat to get
an accurate measurement. The temperature gauge on the grill measures the air temperature of the grill cooking chamber, not the food
temperature.
Steaks & Roasts
Medium rare.................145°F
Medium........................160°F
Well done.....................170°F
Bison
Medium rare.................145°F
Medium........................160°F
Well done.....................170°F
Lamb
Medium rare.................145°F
Medium........................160°F
Well done.....................170°F
Ground Meats
Beef, Pork.....................160°F
Turkey...........................165°F
Pork
Medium........................160°F
Well done.....................170°F
Poultry
Turkey...........................165°F
Chicken.........................165°F
Fish...........................145°F
Egg Dishes.........160°F
If you still have questions, please see the USDA contact info below.
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-674-6854
TTY: 1-800-256-7072
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WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
HOT!
NEVER USE GASOLINE,
ALCOHOL OR VOLATILE
FLUIDS TO START OR
RESTART FIRES.
SIDE SHELF
10 LBS. MAX.
HOT SURFACES
DURING USE!
HANDLES BECOME
WARM TO HOT WITH
EXTENDED USE.
DO NOT STORE LIGHTER
FLUID OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS OR MATERIALS ON
THE STORAGE SHELF.
HOT SURFACES DURING
USE! USE MITTENS OR
GLOVES ON THESE PARTS.
DO NOT OPERATE GRILL
WITHOUT ASH TRAY IN
PLACE . DO NOT OPEN
ASH TRAY DURING USE.
KEEP ASH TRAY CLOSED
UNTIL ALL ASHES HAVE
COOLED.
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Congratulations on your purchase of
the Vista Charcoal Grill! At Landmann
USA, we strive to provide you with an
easy to use, easy to assemble product
. However, in the unlikely event your
package should have a missing or
defective part, please contact us at:
[email protected]
-OR-
1-877-347-4557 M-F 8-5 ET. Proof of
purchase may be required.
Thank you!
Landmann® Limited
Distributed by Landmann® USA
Fairburn, GA 30213
www.landmann.com/us
Made in China
© 2019 Landmann® USA
SMOKY MOUNTAIN SERIES® and
Vista® are registered trademarks
of Landmann® USA.
ACCESSORIES
FOR VISTA
COVER
MODEL
150137
Please visit our website at:
www.landmann.com/us
-OR-
Call customer service toll free at:
1-800-321-3473
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This high quality cover keeps
out the elements.