ICON 400 SERIES KAMADO User manual

400 Series Kamado Grill
Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual
Cookingwith yourKamado
Your new Icon Kamado is the complete outdoor cooking
appliance that allows you to sear, grill, bake and smoke all types
of food. For best results, we recommend using natural lump
charcoal made from hardwoods. Compared to briquettes,
natural charcoals start faster, burn cleaner and longer, reach
higher temperatures and produce less ash. Leftover natural
charcoal also relights for re-use. Before restarting the grill, knock
off excess ash from remaining charcoal. Routinely empty ash,
but only do so when grill is cool.
Starting your Icon Kamado Grill is simple and fast: Open top and
bottom vents wide open, fill the inner fire bowl with enough
charcoal to cover the air holes, then light the charcoal using an
electric starter or approved grill starters. After several coals are
burning, spread evenly, adjust top and bottom vents, and wait
for the Kamado to reach your desired cooking temperature.
As needed, add more charcoal by using the flip grate feature,
being careful not to burn yourself with the hot food or cooking
grate.
Welcome to Kamado cooking! Our Icon Kamado is based on 3,000+
years of clay pot cooking from around the world. Over generations
our ancestors have continued to refine Kamado techniques for
grilling, smoking, baking and cooking all types of food, including
meats, poultry, fish and vegetables. Kamado cooking locks in moisture
and provides a variety of ways to infuse different tastes into your
foods, turning weekend grillers into neighborhood chefs.
Our Icon Kamado builds on this heritage with fresh aesthetics, safety
and convenience features, a user-friendly easy-lift lid with spring
assist and high-quality materials to define a new industry standard
for design and innovation. The thick ceramic construction of our grill
provides superior thermal insulation allowing you to grill, cook, bake
or smoke regardless of the season - from the hot summer days in our
home town of St. Louis to the cold snowy days in Bangor, Maine.
In this manual we provide the basics to get you cooking and invite you to our website, www.icongrills.com,
where we share recipes, detailed Use & Care information and contact information if you need more help.
From our entire team here at Icon Grills, thanks for your purchase. Here’s to becoming the destination eatery in
your neighborhood!
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STEP 4
SET-UP
WARNING PLEASE READTHE ENTIRE MANUALBEFORE OPERATINGYOUR ICON KAMADO.
PLEASE KEEPTHIS MANUALFOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ATTENTION! Use caution when cooking, as grill surfaces get hot. To avoid burns,
always use protective gloves to adjust top and bottom vents when grill is in use. Do
not wear loose clothing near the grill.
ATTENTION! This barbecue will become very hot, do not move it during operation.
For outdoor cooking use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an enclosed space.
Use grill only in well-ventilated areas. Keep immediate area around the grill free
from combustible materials. Allow for at least 3 feet/1 meter of clearance around
grill (house, other outdoor products, hanging tree limbs, shrubs, etc.)
WARNING! Keep children and pets away from the grill at all times.
Do not allow children to operate grill. Never leave grill unattended when in use.
Grill should be placed securely on a level base prior to use. Only operate grill on a
hard, stable, level surface (concrete patio, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the
weight of the grill when loaded with food. Never operate grill on wood support
surface, wood deck or like combustible support surfaces. Never attempt to move
grill when in operation or cooling down. Never operate this grill within 25 feet/7.5
meters of any flammable liquid. Never operate this grill within 10 feet/3 meters of
a gas cylinder. The grill should not be placed under combustible structures, like
garages, porchs, patios, or carports. Burning charcoal produces carbon monoxide,
an odorless gas, which can cause death.
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the operator’s
ability to properly assemble or safely operate the grill.
Do not use on boats or recreational vehicles.
CAUTION: Never use lighter fluid, gasoline, or other volatiles to start your charcoal,
as it is dangerous and will leave a residual taste in your food. Use only firelighters
complying to EN 1860-3. Use utmost care when adding charcoal to grill. Electric
start-up is recommended. Dispose of cooled ash by placing it in aluminum foil,
soaking with water and discarding in a non-combustible container. Always wait for
grill to completely cool before opening built-in ash drawer.
When cooking above 500ºF/260ºC, with both top and bottom vents closed, rapidly
opening the lid creates a sudden rush of oxygen into the grill, which can cause a
flare-up. When in this cooking mode, we recommend that, prior to opening the
lid, you open top and bottom vents to allow oxygen to stabilize inside the grill,
minimizing the possibility of a flare-up.
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Step 1: Cart Assembly
• Remove bolts, washers and locking washers
from the two “X” connectors.
• Remove paper washers and begin
assembling the “X” connectors and legs.
• Please Note: Top & Bottom “X” connectors
must be assembled simultaneously.
• Assemble cart by inserting the two “X”
connectors into leg ends and install bolts and washers in the same order they
were removed from “X” connectors.
• While assembling, only finger-tighten bolts to allow for adjustment in cart.
Otherwise it can be difficult to get all the bolts inserted.
• Screw in Standard Rubber Wheels to rear Cart Legs and the Locking Rubber
Wheels to the front Cart Legs.
• Tighten nuts using wrench provided.
• After cart is assembled, confirm all bolts are tightened.
Step 3: Grill Assembly
• Take all parts out of grill before lifting. The grill
is heavy and will require two people to lift and
guide the Kamado into cart.
• Be sure the Ash Drawer is centered between
the two front legs and the grill is resting
against the two back legs.
• Lower fire bowl into grill with the ash drawer
opening lined up with the opening in the
main ceramic body. Place cast iron charcoal
grate with attached starter pocket into fire
bowl (Step 3a). Align tabs of starter pocket
with electric starter port in fire bowl.
Step 2: Shelf Brackets
• Remove nuts and washers from bolts
welded on the bottom banding and
remove paper washers.
• Mount shelf brackets over studs with
bracket slots facing up. Brackets are
stamped on the back with letters
indicating their position (e.g., LF=Left Front and RB=Right Back).
• Mount flat washer then acorn nut on each stud and tighten with wrench
provided.
Step 5: Handle and Side Shelf
Mounting
• Remove nuts and washers from bolts welded
on the top banding opposite the hinge.
• Remove paper washers and attach handle
bracket over studs. On each stud place a flat
washer and an acorn nut, then tighten.
• Mount side shelves by inserting the shelf
rod into the shelf bracket. Tilting the shelf
up slightly and sliding in or out allows you to
deploy or store the shelves.
STEP 2
STEP 7a STEP 7b
Step 7: Ash Drawer Usage
• Once grill is cool, it is safe to remove ash from ash drawer.
• Using bottom knob on Ash Drawer, lift slightly (Step 7a) and pull drawer out
(Step 7b).
• Once ash is emptied, reinstall by pushing Ash Drawer back into grill body
until it drops down back into place.
WARNING: ALWAYS WAIT FOR ASH TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING ASH
DRAWER. NEVER PULL OUT ASH DRAWER WHILE GRILL IS HOT.
STEP 3b
STEP 5
Step 4: Lava Stone & Bracket
Assembly
• Open grill and take off grill grates to expose fire
bowl.
• Spread bracket so it makes an “X” shape and
lower onto fire bowl, allowing the bracket to rest
on edge of bowl.
• Lower Lava Stone onto the bracket.
Step 6: Using the Electric Starter
• Place required amount of charcoal inside fire
bowl and open all bottom and top vents to
maximize air flow.
• Flip open electric starter door and insert
electric starter as far in as possible. Plug in
electric starter.
• Wait until edges of charcoal turn white and
flames are licking the mound of charcoal. On
average it takes 8-12 minutes to start charcoal.
• Unplug starter and remove from Starter Door. Be careful when removing
electric starter, the element will be very hot. After use, let element rest on
support and cool completely away from children.
NOTE: Do not plug the electric starter in while it is raining unless you’re in a
safe and securely covered area.
STEP 1STEP 1 STEP 1
STEP 3a
• Place cooking grates onto grill with hinged
section facing towards front of grill.
• Close lid and press top vent onto grill with
calibrations facing the front (Step 3b).

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warrants to the original purchaser that the ceramic cooker manufactured or supplied by Icon
Grills will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the following
periods from the original date of purchase: limited lifetime for all ceramic parts, five (5) years for
all metal parts, one (1) year for temperature gauge, gaskets and cover, 90 days for side shelves,
electric starter and lava stone & bracket. This Limited Lifetime Warranty is contingent upon
purchaser registering the product at www.icongrills.com/register within 30 days from the date
of purchase along with a copy of the original dated sales receipt, which can be attached in an
electronic format (i.e. scan, photograph, etc.) to an email sent to [e-mail]. Failure to
do so will invalidate the warranty. Any chips or cracks in the finish of the ceramic cooker present
at the time of purchase must be noted on the original dated sales receipt. This Warranty is not
transferable to subsequent owners. If you cannot register online, contact Icon Grills customer
service at [phone] or email [e-mail].
If any product covered by this Warranty is defective due to a covered warranty condition, such
product will, at the option of Icon Grills, be repaired to its original condition or replaced with
a comparable new product or part. The repair and/or replacement of parts shall constitute the
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provide photographic evidence to assess the damage when submitting claims.
Scratches, cracks, chips, dents, crazing, or minor cosmetic blemishes of the exterior glaze not
affecting performance are not covered under warranty, as determined by Icon Grills.
This Warranty does not cover damages caused by improper assembly, improper care, failure to
follow directions of use, misuse, abuse, negligence, extreme environmental conditions, normal
wear and tear, accidents, acts of nature, or unauthorized repair, alteration or modification, as
determined by Icon Grills. This Warranty does not apply to chips or cracks in the ceramic cooker
which may occur after the ceramic cooker is purchased by the original purchaser. Icon Grills
is not liable for any default or delay in its performance under this Warranty that is caused by
any circumstances beyond its control. This Warranty will be invalidated if any liquids, including
starter lighter fluid, are poured on or in the ceramic cooker. The protective coating of the
ceramic cooker can be compromised by substances or conditions that are beyond the control
of Icon Grills. While Icon Grills uses rust-resistant materials, the Warranty as to metal parts does
not cover rust or oxidation unless the structural integrity of the ceramic cooker is compromised
as determined by Icon Grills.
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WARRANTY
PARTS
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* Part Material & Style may vary based on Model
** Not included in all Grill packages
Long-Term Maintenance
• Cover your grill when not in use to extend life and maintain appearance.
• When moving grill, always pull by the back hinge.
PART NAMES PART NUMBERS
1 Cast Iron Top Vent
1.1 Bakelite Tab with Stopper Pin
2 Ceramic Dome Lid
2.1 Thermometer
3 Top Ring Assembly
4 Ceramic Dome Bottom
5 Bottom Ring Assembly
5.1 Right Front Side Shelf Bracket (with
nuts & washers)
5.2 Right Back Side Shelf Bracket (with
nuts & washers)
5.3 Left Front Side Shelf Bracket (with
nuts & washers)
5.4 Left Back Side Shelf Bracket (with
nuts & washers)
6 Cast Iron Bottom Cooking Grate
7 Charcoal Grate
8 Electric Starter Pocket
9 Fire Bowl
10 Stainless Steel Top Cooking Grate
11 Shock Absorber Assembly
12 “X” Leg Connectors (with bolts,
washers & spring washers)
13 Wood Shelves, Slatted, Dark (x2)
14 Handle (with nuts & washers)
15 Ash Drawer Body, Powder Coat
15.1 Starter Port Flipper Door, Powder Coat
16 Cart Leg, Curved, Powder Coat (x4)
17 Felt Gasket
18 Rubber Wheels (x2) Standard
19 Rubber Wheels (x2) Locking
20 Grill Cover
21 Lava Stone
22 SS Stone Bracket
23 Electric Starter
VGC TV-CAS
VGC TV-CA-TSP
VGC CDLSS-1
ICN SSIT
VGC RA1-L
VGC SSDB-L
VGC RA2
VGC SB-RF
VGC SB-RB
VGC SB-LF-L
VGC SB-LB-L
ICN CGB-L
VGC CG-1
VGC ESP-1
VGC FB-1
VGC CGT-L
VGC AC-L
ICN XLC-L
VGC WS-SD-L
ICN HDLSS-L
ICN ADB-PC
ICN ADB-PCFD-L
VGC CLEG-PC
VGC FLT-L
VGC WHLS-L
VGC WHL-L-L
ICN GC-L
VGK-101R
VGK-BRACKET
VGK-ELEC
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Step 1: Measure Charcoal
Set bottom vents wide open and open lid.
Fill the fire bowl with enough charcoal to
cover the air holes. For smoking foods
at low temperatures for longer periods
of time (1.5 hours+) you will need to add a
little more charcoal, up to approximately 2 inches/5 centimeters
above the same air holes. Mound charcoal over perforated
stainless steel electric starter pocket. Use lump charcoal for best
results.
Step 3: Set Temperature
Once charcoal is lit, level it out for even heat distribution and close
the lid. Set top and bottom vents to the desired setting (refer to the
Setting Temperature section in this manual for specific calibrations to
use to attain desired cooking temperature).
Give your Kamado 8 - 12 minutes to settle into the cooking
temperature you want before putting food on the grill.
NOTE: If smoking, do not let temperature exceed 275ºF/135ºC.
A) Spread hot charcoal evenly over grate.
B) Set top and bottom vents for desired cooking temperature.
C) Let temperature stabilize.
A B C
Top Vent
Step 2: Start Charcoal
Keep lid open. Open the electric starter
flipper door and insert starter as far as
possible then plug in. Wait until edges of
charcoal turn white and flames are licking the
mound of charcoal. It takes approximately 8 -
12 minutes to start the charcoal. After coals are
started, unplug electric starter and let element
rest on support and cool completely away
from children.
Electric Starter sold separately on some models.
Step 4: Get Cooking
Use a wire grill brush to clean the cooking grate. That’s it - you are
ready for the best cooking experience of your life. Go to our website
for recipes.
Step 5: Ash Removal
Always let ash cool before removing ash drawer. Prior to each use, lift
and pull out Removable Ash Drawer and dispose of ash.
Bottom Vent
Control Knobs
54mm
STARTING
*Caution – If you’re going to smoke, do not let the grill get too
hot. Keep the temperature low, it takes hours to cool down.
*Caution – Continuous grilling at extreme high temperatures
may cause the felt to burn.
Prevent Flare-Ups:
If the lid is lifted too quickly, oxygen will rush inside the grill,
causing a flare-up. To prevent a flare-up, lift the lid 1 inch/2.5
centimeter and count to five before slowly opening the lid
wide open.
SETTINGTEMPERATURE
SMOKING
GRILLING (350 - 450°F)
COOKINGTEMPERATURE
Icon Grills Kamado cooking temperatures
are controlled by adjusting the calibrated
top and bottom vents.
Increasing air flow through top and bottom
air vents increases cooking temperature,
while decreasing air flow lowers the cooking
temperature. Closing both top and bottom vents
starves the charcoal of oxygen and stifles down
the fire.
All cooking times and temperatures are approximate.
Visit foodsafety.gov for additional information on safe minimum cooking temperatures.
Approximate
Cooking Time Smoker Temp (°F) Meat Temp. (°F)
BEEF
Brisket (8 - 12 lbs) 1.5 hours/lb 225 - 250 185 - 205
Short Ribs 5 hours 225 - 250 Pulls back from bones
Tenderloin (3 - 4 lbs) 1-4 hours 225 - 250 120 - 160
PORK
Baby Back Ribs
(1.5 - 2.5 lbs) 5 hours 225 - 250 Pulls back from bones
Shoulder / Butt (6 - 8 lbs) 1.5 hours/lb 225 - 250 170 - 205
Ham (Bone In) 1.5 hours/lb 225 - 250 160
Spare Ribs (2.5 - 3 lbs) 5 - 7 hours 225 - 250 Pulls back from bones
Tenderloin (1.5 - 2 lbs) 2.5 - 3 hours 225 - 250 160
POULTRY
Turkey
(Whole) 15 - 20 min./lb 240 - 275 170
Chicken
(Whole: 2.5 - 4.5 lbs) 2. 5 - 4 hours 250 - 275 170
Beef Temp (°F) Pork Temp (°F)
Rare 125 + 3 min. Rest ---------
Medium-Rare 130 - 135 145 + 3 min. Rest
Medium 135 - 140 150
Medium-Well 140 - 150 155
Well-Done 155+ 160+
Ground 160
Poultry Temp (°F)
Dark Meat 165 - 175
White Meat 165
Ground 170 - 175
SEARING
GRILLING
SMOKING
TOP VENT BOTTOM VENTS
500º + F
260º + C
300º – 450ºF
149º – 233ºC
225º – 250ºF
107º – 221ºC
*Temperature Settings are approximate. Many varying factors may give you different results with controls, such as lump charcoal quality, altitude, wind, outside temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, humidity, etc.