KLAUWE Premium User manual
the bbq & smoking drum
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User manual KLAUWE,
the bbq & smoking drum (part I).
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL BY KLAUWE:
This manual is divided into two parts. The rst part is the
part that you are reading at the moment. Here, you will nd
the instructions for installing, using and maintaining your
KLAUWE, the bbq & smoking drum (from now on just called:
KLAUWE). The second part of this user manual comes after
that and starts on page 15. In the second part, you will nd
pictures and photos.
This concerns pictures and photos of the KLAUWE as
described in the text of the user manual.
The most important instructions from the rst and
second part of this user manual are supported with
images, so you will know what to do to get the most out
of your KLAUWE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
A. Reading and following the instructions:
Read the instructions before using your new KLAUWE.
Always read the instructions with care. When the KLAUWE
is installed or used in a dierent way, this can cause re and
material damage.
Damage as a result of not following the instructions
(wrong assembly, installation, misuse, incorrect
maintenance, etc.) is unfortunately not covered by the
warranty.
B. Use common sense:
Use your common sense when using the device:
Never leave the KLAUWE alone and unattended when it
is in use.
Beware! The KLAUWE gets very hot. Do not move it
while using it.
Use suitable protection such as barbecue gloves when
you are holding hot parts or coming near hot parts.
Keep ammable materials, ammable uids, and soluble
objects at a safe distance from the KLAUWE when it is
in use.
Beware! Keep children and pets at a safe distance from
the KLAUWE when it is in use.
Keep a bucket with water or sand nearby when you are
using the KLAUWE, especially on very hot days and in
dry places.
Beware! Do not use the KLAUWE indoors.
First please carefully read the user manual before using the product. When in doubt,
please contact your supplier.
This user manual serves as reference source during the life cycle of your product.
Comments and suggestions relating to the contents of this user manual are appreciated.
Because of continuous research and development activities, technical specications
and/or design features of the product may be modied without prior notice.
The KLAUWE complies with Directive 2001/95/EG on general product safety.
KLAUWE B.V.
Het Eeftink 11-22
7541 WH ENSCHEDE
The Netherlands
www.klauwe.com
Date: 04-2018
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The use of alcohol or drugs that are available with or
without prescription can inuence the ability of the user
to correctly install or safely use the KLAUWE.
Do not use spirit, gas or other ammable uids to light or
relight charcoal! Only use lighters that comply with EN
1860-3!
Do not use the KLAUWE within 1 metre of ammable
materials. Flammable materials contain, but are not
limited to, wood or processed wooden oors, patios and
porches.
Do not use the KLAUWE when there are strong winds.
Do not wear clothes with loose sleeves when lighting or
using the KLAUWE.
Never touch the grill, the water ring and the re basket or
the ashes, charcoal or the drum to check if they are hot.
Always place the charcoal on top/in the re basket. Do
not place any charcoal directly in the bottom of the drum.
Do not hang the lid on the handle of the KLAUWE.
Never throw away hot coals in a place where people
could walk over them or where they could cause a re
hazard.
Never throw away the ashes or coals before they have
completely cooled down.
Do not remove the ashes until all the charcoal has
completely burned up and has cooled down completely
and the drum has cooled down.
Keep electrical wires and cables away from the hot
surfaces of the grill and away from places where people
are walking.
When you use your KLAUWE as replace, make sure
that there is NO wood touching the drum. This could
damage the drum.
Use heat resistant barbecue gloves while using the
KLAUWE, lifting with the KLAUWE lifting stick, adjusting
the airlock at the front and back of the KLAUWE,
adding charcoal (and charcoal briquettes), changing
the dierent cooking levels in the drum and using the
thermometer or the lid.
C. Finding the right location:
Only use the KLAUWE outdoors. When you use the
KLAUWE indoors, even in a garage or shed, there is a risk
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Pay attention to the following when choosing a location:
Do not place the device underneath an overhanging
structure (porch, lean-to, etc.) or leaves when using it.
Place the device on a rm and stable surface. Never
place the device on a moving vehicle (boat, trailer, etc.).
ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:
This part contains denitions of a number of things to which
you should always pay attention. These points of concern
must be remembered at all times and must always be
observed.
A. The drum of the KLAUWE:
The drum of the KLAUWE is a new drum and has therefore
never been used before. The drum is made of thicker metal
than usual and features a special coating. The drum is an
industrial product and in principle only meant for industrial
use. KLAUWE is therefore not responsible for any minor
damage (such as scratches and dents) on the drum that was
caused during the production process and/or transport and/or
the use of the available sealing ring.
Even though the drum has been designed to
work in the environment that is appropriate for
using the KLAUWE, the user ought to keep the KLAUWE
clean, maintain it, keep it dry and protect it. After using
the KLAUWE, you ought to rst cool down the KLAUWE
completely. Only then are you supposed to close the airlock
on the front completely, place the lid on the top and close the
air vents on the front and back completely, close the lid on
top, and also the air vent on top of the lids must be closed.
It would be best to prevent the KLAUWE from getting wet
or exposing the KLAUWE to direct rainfall. It is advisable
to place the KLAUWE on a dry and ventilated place after
use and when it is not in use. For optimum protection of
the KLAUWE, we advise using the KLAUWE protective
cover (the Dry KLAUWE). Please note: The cover is water-
resistant, but the KLAUWE should be stored in a dry place.
The inside of the KLAUWE can become black-brown and
greasy. This is not a problem and is the result of normal use.
This layer oers further protection for the inside of the drum.
B. UV protection:
The KLAUWE has a matte black powder coating. When
you decide to leave your KLAUWE outside, make sure the
KLAUWE is protected against UV (sunlight). Sunlight and
UV radiation can cause the colour of your KLAUWE to turn
slightly grey. This possible discoloration is not covered by
the warranty and should therefore be prevented.
ASSEMBLE THE KLAUWE:
The KLAUWE is almost completely assembled when
delivered to you. The KLAUWE is therefore almost ready for
use.
A. Safety instructions:
Do not modify the KLAUWE when you have taken it out
of the box or before using the KLAUWE or after using the
KLAUWE.
You cannot modify any parts of the KLAUWE because
this is very dangerous.
Always follow the assembly instructions with care.
The user is responsible for the correct use of the
KLAUWE. Damage caused by incorrect use is not
covered by the warranty.
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B. Prepare the KLAUWE before use:
Place the KLAUWE on an even, horizontal, rm, stable
and clean surface.
The packaging materials and parts that are on the drum
of your new KLAUWE when you receive it are to be
taken out of the packaging and out of the drum.
Take the dierent parts out of the packaging and
assemble the necessary parts, such as the re basket,
the grill, the water ring and the water reservoir.
You will nd the instructions in the second part of this user
manual.
THE KLAUWE IS READY FOR USE:
The KLAUWE is equipped with the Multi-Level-Cooking-
System®. This means that you can cook on dierent levels
that you can change while the KLAUWE is in use. For the
correct use of the MLC-System®, we would like to refer to
the second part of this user manual.
When you know where you can place the KLAUWE parts
(such as the re basket, water ring and water reservoir and
the grill) on the right levels (Multi-Level-Cooking), you can
go on to the next part, namely lighting the KLAUWE.
ALWAYS use protection when holding hot parts or coming
near hot parts of the KLAUWE! (When using the KLAUWE
lifting stick, you should also wear extra protection.) You
need charcoal, charcoal briquettes, lighting products and a
long match or lighter.
A. Which charcoal should I use?
Light the KLAUWE preferably with classic charcoal or real
charcoal briquettes. The market for briquettes is largely
unregulated and they can contain unhealthy substances
when they are not made of charcoal. The advantage of
good charcoal is that the taste of the prepared dishes will
benet from it. When the KLAUWE has been lit, you can
add the briquettes, or you can do it the other way around.
Use good-quality charcoal to light the KLAUWE. Preferably
use charcoal that complies with EN 1860-2. Good-quality
Charcoal consists of very large, shiny pieces and does not
produce much dust. Carefully close the bag of charcoal
before storing it. Always keep the charcoal in a dry place.
Do not store the charcoal in a basement or damp shed, for
example.
Caution! During use, the KLAUWE may leave a
print on the ground. If you want to prevent this,
because you just installed a new pavement, for example, we
advise you to place your KLAUWE in a dierent spot (or to
place a few spare tiles underneath your KLAUWE).
USEFUL TIPS:
A. Prevent food from burning:
To prevent your food from burning, you should not start
grilling when there are still ames left in the re basket. Wait
until the ames in the burning charcoal have died down and
you have a pile of glowing charcoal. So, you should just be
patient and take your time.
B. Prevent food from sticking:
You do not want food to stick to your grill. You should
therefore keep in mind the following to prevent food from
sticking to the grill.
Grease the food with a brush before placing it on the
grill.
Do not turn the food too quickly. Let it heat up rst.
C. Avoid aring:
Flaring is when ames suddenly shoot up out of the re
basket during grilling. These sudden ares are often caused
by dripping fat or dripping marinade. While grilling, aring
can occur. This is normal. However, too much aring
increases the temperature in the drum and can ignite
accumulated fat.
Make sure the re basket is clean before you start
grilling. It is recommended that you empty the re basket
after every use and clean it afterwards. Do not forget
to dry the re basket. Remove excess fat and excess
marinade from the meat.
If you place the meat directly above the re, it will start
aring sooner.
D. Creating the right smoke avour:
When you use the KLAUWE to smoke food, you are of
course aiming for the best result. There are a few important
things you should keep in mind:
Use large wood chips/chunks and not very ne and small
wood chips.
Before use, you should soak the large wood chips in water
for at least an hour (but wine and/or liquor is also an option
of course).
Place the wood chips directly on the charcoal and do not
use any “special wood chip cups”. Let nature do its work.
Wood chips are “burnt up” at a certain moment, but don’t
be too enthusiastic in adding more wood chips. Adding
one portion of wood chips is usually enough. Too many
wood chips will create a smoke avour that is too strong.
Tip:
To create a nice aroma and smoke avour, you could also
use old dried grape vines.
E. The right degree of humidity:
The KLAUWE is equipped with an RVS water ring and
a matching RVS water reservoir. The water in the water
reservoir helps create the right degree of humidity in the
drum, so the dishes will not dry out as quickly and the
temperature in the drum will remain constant.
Of course, you could ll the water reservoir with water, but
adding herbs (such as fresh thyme and fresh rosemary) in
combination with a slice (or slices) of lemon, for example,
will add a spicy avour. You could also add wine and/or
liquor if you like. Do not start with cold water in the water
reservoir, but ll it with hot water from a water boiler or kettle.
While adding water to the water reservoir later while you are
cooking, it is best to use hot water. This will have a positive
eect on the desired temperature in the drum.
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MAINTAINING YOUR KLAUWE:
The KLAUWE is a handmade product and requires love and
maintenance. Think of it as a well-loved family pet. Take good
care of it and treat the KLAUWE as you should.
A. Cleaning the drum and the levels:
It is recommended that you clean the KLAUWE and the
parts after every use.
Let the KLAUWE completely cool down after use.
Take the parts that were used out of the drum. The
stainless steel water ring and the stainless steel re
basket can be lifted out of the KLAUWE easier with the
KLAUWE lifting stick.
Take the stainless steel water reservoir out of the
ring and throw out any possible contents. This water
reservoir can then be cleaned in the dishwasher.
You can clean the stainless steel water ring with a soft
brush and, when the dirt is stubborn, with water and
soap, but never use cleaning chemicals. Do not forget to
dry the water ring afterwards!
You can throw away the cold charcoal in the re basket
easily. Do empty the entire re basket. You should
brush the re basket with a soft brush until it is empty or
clean it with soap and water. Do not use any cleaning
chemicals and completely dry it afterwards.
After using the KLAUWE, you will nd a layer of ashes
on the bottom. You can remove this by turning the drum
upside down.
After following all of these instructions, you also close
the air vent in the lid. Then you put the lid on the drum.
You can clean the lid of the drum with a soft brush and
possibly with a soft cloth, but be careful when using soap
and water. If water gets into the air vent, it will be dicult
to dry and that is not what you want.
Cleaning the outside of the drum is always a good idea,
but do this with love and care and be careful not to use
too much water.
After having done this, you close the air vent on the front
and the back and place the available sealing ring around
the lid and drum, if desired. That will close the drum.
Then, you place the drum in a suitable warm, dry place
where it will be protected.
If you have the “Dry KLAUWE” (special KLAUWE
protective cover), put it over the KLAUWE. When closing
the airlocks, make sure there is no grit in the sliding
edge. If there is grit, remove it rst. Before using the Dry
KLAUWE, the KLAUWE should be completely cooled
down.
B. Cleaning the grill:
You can clean the handmade stainless steel grill (so not
chrome, but stainless steel) with a steel brush, but that is
not our preferred cleaning method. There are a number of
easier and better ways to do this. It is of course advisable to
clean the grill after every use.
Practical tips:
Wrap the grill in newspaper after use, dampen the
newspaper and you can easily clean the grill with a
kitchen towel the following day.
Cleaning the grill is also very easy to do with a ball of
aluminium foil. Rub lightly and the dirt will disappear.
The grill will be clean in no time if you rub half a lemon
over it.
You could also put the grill inside a trash bag. Put the
trash bag at on the ground, put in some washing
powder and pour a kettle of hot water over it. Tie up the
trash bag, leave it overnight and eortlessly clean the
grill with a brush the following day.
You could also choose to not clean your grill
immediately, but to wait until next time. When you have
lit the KLAUWE and the ames are coming out nicely.
Carefully clean the grill with a barbecue brush and it is
ready for use.
If there is a lawn near you, you could simply leave the
grill in the grass overnight. The following day, you can
remove the dirt easily with a kitchen towel.
If you opt for washing it with a brush, use a softer
sponge or a stainless steel pan sponge. The stainless
steel pan sponge does wonders. When you use this
immediately after using the grill, it will make it even
easier to remove the fat and food residue.
C. Limit corrosion:
The KLAUWE is an amazing device, but also requires
love and care, as mentioned before. The KLAUWE
prefers to be dry and stay dry. Therefore, we ask you to
always keep the KLAUWE as dry as possible. To limit
potential corrosion around damaged spots, you can
grease certain parts with sunower oil/olive oil. However,
this is not a guarantee that there will be no corrosion.
D. Cleaning in general:
Do not use aggressive, abrasive or metal cleaning
agents.
Do not use sharp objects and do not bump the KLAUWE
against solid surfaces.
Use non-aggressive cleaning agents and give them time
to act on the steel.
Use a soft brush, sponge and/or cloth. Rinse the parts
after a thorough cleaning and dry the parts very well
before storing them.
Damage as a result of not following the
instructions and points of concern mentioned
above is considered to be faulty maintenance and is
therefore not covered by the warranty.
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KLAUWE SPARE PARTS:
Some parts need to be replaced regularly because of
normal wear and tear – such as corrosion, discoloration,
deformation, etc. and exposure to weather, wind, re and/
or intense heat. This is also true for the KLAUWE. You can
easily order spare parts. Identify and name the part and
glad to help you take good care of your KLAUWE. We will
then make sure that you receive your ordered parts at the
location of your choice. You can order parts that are covered
by warranty and parts that are not covered by warranty.
KLAUWE WARRANTY:
A. Covered:
A warranty of one (1) year from the date of purchase applies
to production defects. This warranty consists of repair or
full replacement of the faulty product in case of production
defects. KLAUWE chooses whether repair or replacement
applies. Klauwe oers this warranty on condition that:
You have used and maintained your KLAUWE in
compliance with this user manual. Damage as a result
of misuse, incorrect use, uses other than the intended
use, or faulty maintenance is not considered to be a
production defect.
You can provide proof of purchase of your KLAUWE to
Klauwe.
The quality-control department of Klauwe will always
check whether the parts are faulty and whether the
defect occurred during normal and correct use and
correct maintenance of the product.
If you do not comply with one of these conditions, you
cannot claim this one (1) year warranty.
B. Not covered:
Of course we should also point out that there are matters
and situations that do not fall within the scope of the
warranty and are therefore not covered by the warranty,
namely:
The warranty applies to the outer cover (drum) of
the KLAUWE with accessories, but not to dents and
scratches and only during normal use.
The drum of the KLAUWE is an industrial product and
in principle only meant for industrial use. Klauwe is not
responsible for minor damage (such as scratches and
dents) to the handle that occurred during the production
process and/or transport and/or the use of the available
sealing ring.
The power coating (paint) of the KLAUWE is a special
coating and can be considered to be durable. However,
the powder coating on the handle is not covered by
warranty.
Warranty coverage is not granted when buyer uses the
drum for uses other than the intended use (such as
using it as a water barrel, for example).
Damage as a result of misuse, incorrect use, injudicious
use, uses other than the intended use (such as using
your KLAUWE as a water barrel, for example) or
incorrect maintenance is, as mentioned, not considered
to be a production defect.
The warranty of your KLAUWE also does not apply
when you have modied or tried to modify the KLAUWE
without written permission by Klauwe.
Normal wear and tear of the KLAUWE (corrosion,
deformation, discoloration, etc.) of parts. These parts
should be replaced regularly.
Visual irregularities inherent to the production process
of Klauwe. These irregularities are not considered to be
production defects.
All damage caused by faulty maintenance, incorrect
storage, incorrect usage or modications to pre-
assembled parts.
When you have repaired and/or treated your KLAUWE
yourself or you have had your KLAUWE repaired and/or
treated by a third party.
The KLAUWE has been exposed to abnormal
circumstances or has otherwise been treated incorrectly
or contrary to the instructions provided by Klauwe and/or
the instructions given in the user manual.
All damage caused by misuse of your KLAUWE (not
used in accordance with the instructions as mentioned in
the user manual and/or used for commercial purposes).
Rust or discolouration as a result of external inuences,
use of aggressive cleaning agents, exposure to chlorine,
UV radiation, etc. This damage is not considered to be a
production defect. The KLAUWE likes to be and stay dry.
Therefore, we ask you to always keep the KLAUWE as
dry as possible.
Note: To keep the KLAUWE dry, you can use the “Dry
KLAUWE”. This is a water-resistant protective cover, but
is exclusively meant for protection and NOT to keep out
humidity. Do not leave your KLAUWE outside in the rain, but
store it in a dry and well-ventilated place. Place the KLAUWE
inside a shed when you are not using it. Your KLAUWE is
worth it.
This user manual can also be downloaded from our website:
www.klauwe.com.
Now that we have shared our useful instruction tips and
our strict rules with you, it is time for the real KLAUWE
Experience. This is what makes the KLAUWE so unique,
cool and awesome. In the next part of this user manual,
we are going to tell you how to get the most out of your
KLAUWE.
Team KLAUWE,
the bbq & smoking drum
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KLAUWE SetUp Accessories.
Klauwe has developed a number of additional products (Home Made KLAUWE SetUp Accessories) that comply with
the KLAUWE standard, which is tough, unique, durable and beautiful. You can use these products in combination
with your KLAUWE, the bbq & smoking drum. You can place the KLAUWE SetUp Accessories ON your bbq & smoking
drum. They t perfectly and full your desire to use it as more than just a standard grill.
With the KLAUWE SetUp Accessories, you can easily turn your KLAUWE, the bbq & smoking drum into an even bigger
and more unique experience.
ROASTED KLAUWE
You place this unit on your KLAUWE, the bbq & smoking drum. The Roasted
KLAUWE ts the KLAUWE Basic as well as the KLAUWE Premium.
With the Roasted KLAUWE, you can grill on your homemade charcoal! You
will burn wood, which creates a cosy, pleasant and warm re. The glowing
coals from the wood can then be placed underneath the handmade stainless
steel grill. How great is that?! Excellent for the winter barbecue season and/
or long barbecue evenings.
KLAUWE FRIENDSHIP RING
There is usually one grill master/cook near the re of a regular
barbecue, but during summer/winter you want to stand near the
re too. How great would it be if all your friends could grill and cook
together?! With the KLAUWE Friendship Ring, you can.
The KLAUWE Friendship Ring ts the KLAUWE Basic as well as the
KLAUWE Premium.
You place the KLAUWE Friendship Ring on your KLAUWE, the bbq & smoking drum, and wood will burn in your KLAUWE.
(It is recommended that you start with charcoal in the charcoal basket in the bottom of the Friendship Ring and then continue
with wood.) The Friendship Ring then turns (burning) hot, and you can cook all you want in the open air at the same time while
enjoying the re and the warmth with a group of people.
KLAUWE CHIMNEY
The KLAUWE Chimney is handmade, made from corrosion-free steel and
it’s a really nice and very practical addition to your bbq equipment! Have you
nished your barbecuing but you still want to enjoy each other’s company?
Just put the KLAUWE Chimney on your KLAUWE, the bbq & smoking drum.
The KLAUWE Chimney ts the KLAUWE Basic as well as the KLAUWE
Premium.
What is so special about the KLAUWE Chimney? Well, everyone likes
replaces. A replace is fun, adds warmth and you can enjoy watching the
ames of the re. On the other hand, a re basket creates a lot of smoke. With
the KLAUWE Chimney, that will not be a problem anymore.
The KLAUWE Chimney has been developed for optimum wood combustion. So, the smoke formation is very limited. Also, the
re in the KLAUWE Chimney can be regulated in the bottom of your KLAUWE, the bbq & smoking drum, using the airlocks.
When your KLAUWE Chimney is working well, it will be a super heater and create an excellent atmosphere.
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Do not throw this away! This user manual part II is
about the use and the working of your KLAUWE. Before
reading and using part II, you should rst read the rst
part of the user manual and take note of its contents.
The rst part of the user manual (pages 1-11) contains
important information about the dangers of the product,
as well as warnings and precautions. Part I is also
about the maintenance and points of interest of your
KLAUWE.
Read all safety information and other information
included in part I and part II of this user manual before
using the KLAUWE.
KLAUWE, THE BBQ & SMOKING DRUM:
The “Multi-Level-Cooking-System”® (patent pending)
by KLAUWE has been carefully thought through and
extensively tested. With this system, nearly everything
is possible when it comes to barbecuing. From long rare
cooking at low temperatures, smoking (cold and hot),
direct and indirect grilling to baking pizzas and bread. Also
worth mentioning is that you can nish your bbq-session
by using the KLAUWE as a replace. We would like to
refer to the KLAUWE Chimney. You can place this unit on
your KLAUWE. This unit is built in such a way that a better
combustion will take place, and so less smoke will come
out of the KLAUWE, which creates more comfort. (For more
information, please visit our website www.klauwe.com). The
Multi-Level-Cooking-System® is a very versatile system and
is also easy to use. Temperatures can be adjusted easily
with the airlock on the front in combination with air vent on
the lid. The large slot on the back can be used during rare
cooking to add wood chips and/or charcoal/briquettes.
The slot on the back is also used for cooking at high
temperatures (from 250 degrees Celsius and up) for bread
and pizza, for example. In this manual and on our website
www.klauwe.com, you can nd extensive descriptions about
how you should use your KLAUWE to achieve the best
result. The KLAUWE has been designed to perform at its
best, no matter the cooking method. You will not have to
worry anymore about cold and hot elements, burnt food,
dried out dishes or failed sessions. If you follow our tips
for operating the bbq, you will be able to prepare the most
amazing dishes on your KLAUWE, after some practice.
Remain patient, dare to experiment, read the instructions
with care and stay up to date with our website for tips and
tricks: www.klauwe.com.
On our website, you will also nd typical KLAUWE dishes
that have proven to be of top quality and with which you
can impress your friends! Please visit www.klauwe.com.
The section Klauwe Chef is especially for you and your
KLAUWE. New suggestions will be added to this page
regularly. We recommend the simple and totally amazing
smoked salmon, for example. Try it and you’ll be convinced.
Have a nice meal and do not forget to eat with your
KLAUWE.
User manual KLAUWE,
the bbq & smoking drum (part II).
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the bbq & smoking drum
Lid
Stainless steel grill
Stainless steel water ring with
removable stainless steel
water reservoir
Stainless steel re basket
Stainless steel pegs
KLAUWE Stainless steel lifting stick
Stainless steel air vent
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Bottle opener
Thermometer
Stainless steel
airlock front
Powder coating
inside and outside
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Air vent 1/4 open
Air vent half open
Air vent open
USE:
Every KLAUWE Premium is equipped with the patented
“Multi-Level-Cooking-System®, which makes it possible to
place the re basket and grill at dierent heights, so you can
use dierent barbecuing techniques. One by one, we will
explain the dierent bbq-techniques in combination with the
position of the “re basket/charcoal grill” (from now on just
called: re basket), the use of the included stainless steel
water ring with stainless steel water reservoir, and of the
stainless steel grill included with the KLAUWE.
Tip:
The re basket can be lifted by its handle with the
KLAUWE lifting stick. The same applies to the water
ring. The water ring can also be lifted by its handle with
the lifting stick. The handle of the re basket and that
of the water ring can also be moved to one side, in the
case of the water ring, it is the side with the logo of the
KLAUWE claws in the stainless steel water ring.
1. LIGHT THE CHARCOAL:
Estimate how much charcoal or how many briquettes you
want to use. For the best grilling result, we advise you to
leave part of the re basket empty, around 1/3 to 1/2 of
the charcoal grill, in order to create an indirect grilling zone
(temperature zone). Place the re basket at level 4 when
lighting the charcoal/briquettes.
First light 4 or 5 relighters, place these in a small ring in
the re basket and then place the charcoal/briquettes on
top. Build a little pyramid shaped pile. Completely open the
airlock on the front of the KLAUWE. After around 15 minutes,
when a white ash layer covers part of the charcoal/briquettes,
spread the charcoal out across the re basket (if you want
to use a zone for indirect grilling, keep this zone clear). Then
place the re basket on the level you like by lifting the handle
of the re basket with the KLAUWE lifting stick, turn it slightly,
so the grill can be repositioned downwards. Always wear
heat protective barbecue gloves because the re basket has
already gotten very hot at this point. You can now place the
re basket at any level, depending on the barbecuing method
you chose. Below, the dierent barbecuing methods that are
possible on the KLAUWE are discussed.
Tip:
Use big pieces of charcoal made of hardwood for the
best result, preferably FSC approved and therefore
produced sustainably.
When you use sustainably produced relighters (they
ignite slower), you can also use a crème brûlée torch
to light these. Place the relighters on the right spots
between the charcoal/briquettes and light these with the
lighter. You will see how easy it is.
You can adjust the air
vent in the lid (or round
air vent) with heat
protective barbecue
gloves. Adjusting it with
your bare hands is not
advisable, as the air vent
in the lid can be hot. If you
want to adjust it, but you don’t
have any protection at hand, you can use the KLAUWE
lifting stick. Be careful because there is a chance that
you might scratch the surface with the lifting stick.
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Please note: We advise you not to use any
lighter uid or cheap briquettes and those with
relighters. The chemical additives in these products will
have a negative eect on the taste of your food.
2. GRILL:
After having placed the re basket at the right level, you
place the stainless steel grill on level 5 in order to grill
without the lid. You place it on level 4 in order to grill with
the lid (for the latter, make sure the re basket is a level
lower, at least at level 3). Turn the airlock on the front to
the desired position. With the lid on, the KLAUWE grills
best if you open only 1/4 of the airlock and open the air
vent completely. You can easily change the temperature by
further opening the airlock on the front in combination with
the air vent on the lid (higher temperature) or you can close
it further (lower temperature). We advise you to let the grill
heat up for at least 15 minutes in the KLAUWE before you
start. This will create the best grilling result. You will be able
to grill the typical brown square pattern on your food with
the direct grilling method (placing the food directly above
the charcoal/briquettes). If the airlocks (front, back and
lid) are fully closed, the KLAUWE will be put out and after
some time (maximum 30 minutes) stop burning completely.
Sometimes, a dish can benet from briey putting out the
KLAUWE for a typical taste experience (for example when
using old grapevines.). If you want to add charcoal or
smoking wood during grilling, we advise you to make use
of the KLAUWE Grill Lifter, so you will not get burn marks
from the hot grill. It is best to replace the re basket with the
KLAUWE lifting stick as discussed in paragraph 1.
Lower the heat immediately when re/ames arise. By
(almost) closing the air vents, the oxygen supply will be
reduced and will put out the ames. This could occur during
direct grilling, when fat/juice and/or oil drips on the charcoal/
briquettes. The outer part of the dish will be well-cooked too
soon and this will have a negative eect on the taste.
Tips:
Grease the food you are going to grill instead of the grill.
This will prevent the food from sticking to the grill.
Use temperature zones. Keep 1/3 to 1/5 of the re
basket clear in order to grill indirectly. The food will be
able to rest and increase in temperature slowly. The
taste will benet from this. If you are grilling meat, we
advise you to let the meat rest for a while, at least 5
minutes in aluminium foil, once the meat has reached
the desired centre temperature. The result will be
amazing.
Grilling meat or sh will have the best result when the
direction of the grain (you can nd the grain direction by
pulling the meat or sh slightly apart with your hands) of
the meat/sh is placed on the grill diagonally. By turning
it regularly, you will create a square grill pattern on the
meat/sh, so it will be cooked evenly.
You could add wood chips for an extra avour. A handful
of chips is usually enough to add a wonderful smoky
taste to the dish.
Also try the “reverse sear method”. First heat the meat,
sh or chicken using the indirect method. When it has
reached the desired centre temperature, you will nish
grilling your dish using the direct method. Keep in mind
that the centre temperature can increase even further, as
you want your dish to be well-cooked. This may sound
logical, but increasing the centre temperature while
cooking is possible, but lowering it is not. Always keep a
watchful eye on this.
When the lid has been placed on the KLAUWE, you can
also use the lid as plate warmer. Make sure the plates
don’t get too hot. They could break and/or you could
burn your hands. Take the plates o the lid wearing
barbecue gloves.
Caution: When you place the grill on the top level
(level 5) and the re basket at the level directly
underneath it (level 4), it would be wise NOT to put the lid
on the KLAUWE. The distance between the re and the lid
will be too small and there is a big chance that the powder
coating will discolour and be damaged. If you want to grill
with the lid closed, place the grill on level 4 and place the
re basket at level 3 or lower.
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3. COOK RARE
Dishes that are prepared at a constant temperature will
be cooked evenly and will develop a tender texture. The
KLAUWE is perfect for this. The volume of the oil drum,
combined with the water ring with reservoir make for an
amazing result. Place the re basket at the lowest level in
the KLAUWE, namely level 1 (also see the description in
paragraph 1). Place the water ring at level 2 and the grill
on top of that. Make sure that the KLAUWE is at the right
temperature by operating the airlocks on the lid and on the
front of the KLAUWE. By slightly opening (around 1/8) the
airlock on the front (near the bottom of the KLAUWE) and
also slightly opening the air vent, you will be able to reach
a constant temperature of 80 to 100 degrees (depending
on the size of the air opening and use of amount of coal/
briquettes) if the water reservoir is lled at least ¾ with
water/wine. With just 6 hours of cooking at 100 degrees
Celsius is possible to make pulled pork or rare ribs, for
example. We advise that you check the temperature
regularly. Lower temperatures mean a longer cooking time.
The temperature should not rise too much. If that happens,
the openings of the airlocks are too large. Place the food on
the grill when the right temperature has been reached (for
more than 15 minutes) and use a centre temperature meter
to check the food.
Tip:
Fill the water reservoir with white wine instead of water
and add some lemon and fresh herbs (such as fresh
thyme and rosemary). The result is amazing and the
dish will have an extra taste dimension. You could also
add smoking wood to the charcoal for extra avour. Also
see paragraph 4.
Use the lid as plate warmer.
Place the grill at level 3 when you want to make “chicken
on a can”. You will have enough space to place the lid.
An extra centre temperature meter is useful when
cooking rare meat to check the temperature of the meat
and the drum as well. There are modern temperature
meters available that are connect to your phone by
Bluetooth. You can read the data on your phone.
When you use the water reservoir, make sure it doesn’t
“cook dry”. Check the level in the water reservoir
regularly. When the level in the water reservoir is getting
too low, add hot water. The water in the water reservoir
creates the right level of humidity in the drum, so food
doesn’t dry out as quickly and the temperature in the
drum remains constant.
4. SMOKE:
Meat, chicken, sh and also vegetables will get an extra
taste sensation by adding wood chips during the bbq
session. Smoking enriches the taste experience of your
dishes. Which wood you use and how much depends on
your personal preference and your own taste experience.
First choose the wood chips/smoking wood you think would
be best for the dish. Rougher pieces of wood chips will
create the best results. Let them soak in water for at least
30 minutes before using them. When the charcoal burns,
rst place the re basket at the bottom level as described in
paragraph 1. For the best bbq result, we advise you to use
the water ring with the water reservoir (make sure it doesn’t
“cook dry”). Smoke and steam will mix. The smoke will add
extra avour to the food and the steam will make sure the
meat remains tender. In these humid conditions, the food
will remain juicier than when you don’t use the water ring
with reservoir. Cook the food at the temperature you like by
operating the airlocks as described in paragraphs 2 and 3.
Smoking is possible when cooking rare and grilling. Add a
handful of wood chips directly to the charcoal/briquettes. In
case the re basket is at the lowest level in the KLAUWE,
you can use the opening on the back of the KLAUWE to add
wood chips. You can also use this opening to add charcoal if
necessary. That way, you won’t have to remove the grill and
water ring with water reservoir rst. Caution: this will only
work when the re basket is placed at the lowest level in the
KLAUWE. Because of the high temperatures, we strongly
advise you to wear protective gear (such as barbecue
gloves).
Tip:
Use wood with very little resin. Resin adds a bitter taste
to your dishes. Wood chips of oak, beech, apple, cherry,
hickory (American hardwood) and pecan are often
used. Whether you want to add a sweet or a more spicy
avour depends on the wood you use.
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Use the wood chips/smoking wood moderately and
carefully-dosed. Experiment. Too much smoke, a
beginner’s mistake, cannot be solved, but too little
smoke can.
For an extra smoky avour experience, you could add
whisky, cognac, red wine, white wine or vodka, etc. to
the water in which the wood chips should soak for 30
minutes. This will add more avour to the smoke.
While smoking, you could add herbs (such as rosemary
and thyme) to the coals for a dish with extra avour and
character.
5. OVEN/BAKING PIZZAS:
The KLAUWE is perfect for baking your homemade pizzas.
Place the re basket at level 2 as described in paragraph
1. Set the airlocks on the front and on the lid wide open.
The airlock on the back should also be completely open.
The grill on which the (cast-iron) pizza tray is placed, should
be 2 levels above the re basket to prevent the pizza from
burning too quickly, so place it at level 4. You can also use a
pizza stone for this. The same applies to baking bread. When
baking bread, we advise you not to let the temperature get
higher than 250 degrees, to prevent burning. When baking
pizzas, the temperature should be higher than 250 degrees
Celsius for a fast result. After you have placed the pizza on
the baking tray, you place the lid on the KLAUWE, while
leaving the airlocks completely open. After around 5 minutes,
depending on the thickness of the crust and the temperature
within the drum, the pizza will be done. Experiment all you
like and check the result regularly. Bread needs a longer
time to bake. This depends on the dough that was used
and the recipe. Always follow the usual baking time and
recommended temperature that is described in the recipe you
use.
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Tips:
Prepare the pizza on the cast-iron baking tray and use
baking paper underneath the pizza. This will prevent the
pizza from sticking to the baking plate.
Add some charcoal and do not use any briquettes in the
meanwhile to create that typical wood-red oven taste.
Use a cast-iron bread pot for baking homemade bread.
Do not place the cast-iron bread pot on the hot coals.
The chance of burning will be too high.
6. FIREPLACE:
Have you nished preparing delicious dishes and have you
enjoyed an amazing barbecue with your KLAUWE? Take the
grill out of the KLAUWE with the KLAUWE Grill Lifter. Place
the re basket at least at level 4 with the KLAUWE lifting
stick as described in paragraph 1. Now place some chunks
of dry wood, preferably oak, beech and/or birch, on the
smouldering charcoal, and enjoy the lovely re.
Caution: the wood will start to smoke before the
ames arise. Therefore, you should start with
some thinner chunks before putting on the thicker/larger
chunks on the re basket. Make sure the chunks/trunks of
wood remain within the re basket and do NOT(!) touch and/
or go over the edge of the oil drum. The latter could damage
the coating on the inside and outside of the oil drum. This is
NOT(!) covered by the warranty.
Tip:
Use the KLAUWE Chimney during this phase of
your barbecue session. You can place this unit on
your KLAUWE. This unit is designed to create better
combustion and to cause less smoke to come out of the
KLAUWE, which creates a pleasant atmosphere. The
KLAUWE Chimney is a separate item and is available at
www.klauwe.com. (For more information, please visit our
website www.klauwe.com.)
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PUTTING OUT THE KLAUWE:
IMPORTANT: When you want to put out the re in
your KLAUWE, always do it with care! How do you
do that? Close the airlocks on the front and at the back and
close the air vent in the lid. Place the re basket at level 4 or
5 (with level 1 being the top level). Let the temperature drop
to below 150 degrees Celsius. Only then should you close
the lid! When you leave the airlocks open, and in the worst
case scenario, your re basket is at level 2, and you shut the
lid immediately, there is a chance that the lid will become so
hot that the black powder coating will be damaged. This is
not covered by the warranty!
FIRST TIME USING THE KLAUWE?
We advise you to properly heat up the KLAUWE during its
rst use. Start the re and leave it for around 30 minutes at
high temperature with the airlock at the bottom of the front
and the back and the air vent in the lid completely open.
Pay attention: make sure the grill does not come into direct
contact with glowing charcoal/briquettes or a ame. The grill
has been made with the utmost care, but could deform after
direct contact with a heat source.
Clean your grill after every use, with a stainless steel pan
sponge for example. This will keep your grill nice and clean
and will prolong the durability of your grill.
CLEANING:
While using the KLAUWE, a layer will develop on the inside
of the wall over time. This layer will protect the coating and
enhance the convective heat eect in the KLAUWE. It is best
to clean the inside wall with paper towels when the KLAUWE
is still lukewarm. This will help you to remove any undesired
residues. Ashes will fall through the re basket and pile up at
the bottom of the KLAUWE. By removing the re basket and
the grill of the KLAUWE, you can simply empty the KLAUWE
above a trash can. You can remove any ash residue that is
stuck to the inside of the KLAUWE with a duster and/or paper
towel. Do not use water or stainless steel brushes. This could
damage the wall and powder coating. Never use scouring
pads or tools to clean the outside. To keep the outside
clean, it is advisable to use Neutral Dishwashing Detergent
(PH neutral). Aggressive cleaning agents could damage
the powder coating on the outside. To protect the KLAUWE
against damage, we recommend the protective cover that is
especially developed for the KLAUWE (Dry KLAUWE). It is
made of material that is also used to make roofs for cabriolets
in the automotive industry. This top quality cover is water-
resistant and UV resistant. Of course, it’s still advisable to
store the KLAUWE in a dry place.
We wish you the best of luck! If you have any unique pictures
and experiences, we would love to see those. After all, we’re
just as enthusiastic about the KLAUWE as you are.
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We wish you the best of luck! If you have any
unique pictures and experiences, we would love to
see those. After all, we’re just as enthusiastic about
the KLAUWE as you are.
Team KLAUWE,
the bbq & smoking drum●
KLAUWE B.V.
Het Eeftink 11-22
7541 WH ENSCHEDE
The Netherlands
+31 (0)88 2016 100
www.klauwe.com
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