Kamado Joe CLASSIC II KJ15042621 User manual

KAMADO JOE CLASSIC II OWNER’S MANUAL
KJ23RHC, KJ23NRHC, KJ15042621
A GUIDE TO
KAMADO COOKING
9804200033 210802-GH

Table of Contents
Warnings
Parts List & Tools Required
Grill Set-Up Instructions
Assembly Instructions
Safety Information
Cleaning & Care
Quick Start Guide
Quick Temperature Guide
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Grill does not come with charcoal.

WARNING
• This manual contains important information necessary for the proper
assembly and safe use of the appliance.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using
the appliance.
• Keep this manual for future reference.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn
hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
• Burning charcoal or wood chips gives off carbon monoxide, which has no
odor and can cause death.
• Use only outdoors where it is well ventilated.
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• WARNING! This barbecue will become very hot. Do not move it
during operation.
• WARNING! Do not use indoors!
• WARNING! Do not use alcohol, gasoline or other similar liquids to light or
relight the barbecue.
• WARNING! Keep children and pets away from grill at all times. Do NOT
allow children to use grill. Close supervision is necessary when children or
pets are in the area where grill is being used.
• Do not use the barbecue in a confined and/or habitable space e.g.
houses, tents, caravans, motor homes, boats. Danger of carbon monoxide
poisoning fatality.
• Always use grill in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal
fire codes.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to make sure they are
tight and secure.
• Never operate grill under overhead construction such as roof coverings,
carports, awnings or overhangs.
• Grill is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 10 ft. (3m) from overhead construction,
walls, rails or other structures.
• Keep a minimum 10 ft. (3m) clearance of all combustible materials such as
wood, dry plants, grass, brush, paper or canvas.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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• Never use grill for anything other than its intended use. This grill is NOT
for commercial use.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Kamado Joe are NOT
recommended and may cause injury.
• Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair user’s
ability to assemble or safely operate grill.
• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible at all times while operating grill.
• When cooking with oil or grease, have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher
readily available.
• In the event of an oil or grease fire do not attempt to extinguish with water.
Immediately call the fire department. A type BC or ABC fire extinguisher
may, in some circumstances, contain the fire.
• Use grill on a level, non-combustible, stable surface such as dirt, concrete,
brick or rock. An asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be acceptable for
this purpose.
• Grill MUST be on the ground. Do not place grill on tables or counters. Do
NOT move grill across uneven surfaces.
• Do not use grill on wooden or flammable surfaces.
• Keep grill clear and free from combustible materials such as gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not leave grill unattended.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around grill during or following
its use until it has cooled.
• Never use glass, plastic or ceramic cookware in grill. Never place empty
cookware in grill while in use.
• Never move grill while in use. Allow grill to cool completely (below 115°F
(45°C)) before moving or storing.
• Do not store grill with hot ashes or charcoal inside grill. Store only when
fire is completely out and all surfaces are cold.
• Never use grill as a heater. READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD.
• The grill is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time
afterwards and during cooling process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective
gloves/mitts.
• DO NOT bump or impact the grill to prevent personal harm, damage to grill
or spillage/splashing of hot cooking liquid.
WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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• Be careful when removing food from grill. All surfaces are HOT and may
cause burns. Use protective gloves/mitts or long, sturdy cooking tools for
protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces.
• Grill is HOT during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from
vents and when opening lid. Steam and hot air are expelled during use.
• When cooking above 350°F (175°C), carefully open the grill (or burp the
grill) each time you lift the grill dome to prevent flashback – a surge of
white-hot heat caused by a rush of oxygen. Partially opening the lid 2-3
inches (5-8cm) and allowing heat to escape for about 5 seconds should
prevent this.
• Air dampers are HOT while the grill is in use and during cooling. Wear
protective gloves when adjusting.
• Grill has an open flame. Keep hands, hair and face away from flame. Do
NOT lean over grill when lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch fire.
• DO NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation.
• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and may
cause damage to the grill.
• Never leave HOT coals or ashes unattended.
• Fuel should be kept red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to use.
• Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• Do not remove ash drawer while ashes and charcoal are HOT.
• Use protective gloves when handling this grill or working with fire. Use
protective gloves or long, sturdy tools when adding wood or charcoal.
• Never use charcoal lighting fluid, gasoline, alcohol or other highly
volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. These fluids can explode and cause injury
or death.
• The maximum amount of charcoal for the Classic II is 6 lbs. (2.7 kg). Never
overfill charcoal grate. This can cause serious injury as well as damage to
the grill.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water
and discarding in a non-combustible container.
• Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• 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.
• Do not use the barbecue in a confined and/or habitable space e.g. houses,
tents, caravans, motor homes, boats. Danger of carbon monoxide
poisoning fatality.
WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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1. TOP VENT (1)
2. GRILL DOME (1)
3. HALF MOON COOKING GRATES (2)
4. ACCESSORY RACK (1)
5. CERAMIC HEAT DEFLECTORS (2)
6. DIVIDE & CONQUER®FLEXIBLE
COOKING RACK (1)
7. STAINLESS STEEL FIREBOX RING (1)
8. CAST IRON GRATE (1)
9. FIREBOX WALLS (5)
10. FIREBOX BASE (1)
11. SLIDE-OUT ASH DRAWER (1)
12. LEFT SIDE SHELF (1)
13. RIGHT SIDE SHELF (1)
14. GRATE TOOL (1)
15. GRILL GRIPPER (1)
16. GRILL BASE (1)
17. STEEL WIRE CART (1)
18. LOCKING SWIVEL CASTERS (2)
NON-LOCKING SWIVEL CASTERS (2)
19. HINGE DISENGAGEMENT TOOL KIT (1)
20. CERAMIC FEET (3)
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Grill Set-Up
UNBOXING YOUR GRILL
1Cut the plastic bands and remove the top and side panels of
the shipping container.
2Lift off the top piece of the grill cart and remove the plastic
from the top of the grill.
3Open the dome of the grill and remove the components from
the inside of the grill. Handle the internal ceramic parts with care .
KAMADO JOE GRILL WITH CART
1Once the internal components of the grill have been removed,
lift the grill out of the container and set it aside. Due to the weight
of this grill, we highly recommend two people perform this task.
Do NOT lift the grill by the side shelf tabs. Use the rear hinge
and the front lower vent opening as lifting points.
2Remove the plastic wrapping from the base of the grill cart.
3Lock the casters on the bottom portion of the grill cart.
Assemble the two pieces of the grill cart with the provided
stainless steel screws which are preassembled to the bottom
portion of the cart.
4With the same lifting technique used previously, lift the grill
into the cart. Adjust the grill in the cart so the lower grill vent is
facing the front of the cart. The front side of the cart is the side
with the two locking casters.
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STAND ALONE VERSION
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