Care and safe use guidelines
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS:
• To prevent damage or surface cracking, do not drop this appliance.
• Do not overload with fuel (untreated wood or logs); if the fi re is too intense this could damage the appliance. Fuel
should never protrude from the mouth of the appliance.
• This appliance will become very hot in use, do not move it during operation.
• Do not use this appliance in a confi ned and/or habitable space e.g. houses, tents, caravans, motor homes or
boats. Danger of carbon monoxide poisoning fatality.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Do not use this appliance as a furnace.
FIRE HAZARD:
• This appliance must be installed on a secure level base before use.
• Do not use this appliance on wooden decking or any other fl ammable surfaces such as dry grass, wood chips,
leaves or decorative bark, etc.
• Do not use this appliance on artifi cial grass or other surfaces that are not heat resistant.
• Hot embers may be emitted whilst in use.
• Ensure that this appliance is positioned at least 2 meters away from any fl ammable materials and has a minimum
clearance of 2 metres from overhead and adjacent surroundings.
CARE & USE
• When lifting or moving this appliance, never drag it; seek assistance as necessary.
• As this appliance has components made from steel and/or cast iron, the surface will age and develop surface
rust over time once it is exposed to natural weather elements. This is to be expected and does not constitute an
appliance fault.
• Never fuel the fi re to an extent that fl ames reach the fl ue of this appliance.
• This appliance must never be used with the lid fi tted (if supplied).
• For safety reasons, it is recommended to inspect this appliance before each use for signs of fatigue and damage.
Be sure to replace any appliance that has reached the end of its natural life.
• If this appliance is left outside temporarily a suitable cover must be used, once it has cooled completely.
• For long-term storage this appliance must be stored in an environment that is free from frost, rain and excessive
moisture.
• The cooking grill should be cleaned with a solution of washing up liquid in warm water. It is not suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher.
• Cordierite stones and blocks must never be washed. Instead, scrape off any remaining residue after cooking,
whilst the stone is still warm (but not hot).
SOLID FUEL TYPES & LEVELS
• For cooking food, it is essential to use lumpwood charcoal.
• Do not burn coal in this appliance.
• Do not overload with fuel: it is recommended to fi ll only to half capacity of the fi re bowl or fuel burning area.
• The recommended quantity of fuel must never be exceeded by greater than 50%.
LIGHTING, REFUELLING & EXTINGUISHING
• WARNING! Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only fi relighters complying to EN 1860-3.
• Prepare a stack of loosely crumpled newspaper or eco fi relighters (or compatible, tested to EN 1860-3) into the
fuel-burning area.
• Pile fi nely split, dry, fi rewood on top of the paper.
• Add half of the fuel leaving access to light the paper.
• Light the paper or fi relighters using long safety matches or a long-reach lighter. Once the fi re is established add
the remaining fuel.
• Always use heat resistant gloves, tested to EN 407, when adding fuel, or when using any safety tool (where
supplied).
• Do not drop or throw fuel into the appliance as this can cause cracks/fractures to the appliance.
• To extinguish the fi re after use: stop adding fuel and allow the fi re to die; alternatively douse it with sand. Do not
use water as this may damage the appliance, and will also create excess ash particles.
FOOD COOKING
• CAUTION: eating raw or under-cooked meat can cause food poisoning
• It is recommended that this appliance is heated up and the fuel kept red hot for 30 minutes before cooking for the
fi rst time.
• Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash
• Always wash your hands before and after handling uncooked meat and before eating.
• Keep raw meat away from cooked meat and other foods.
• Do not use the same utensils to handle cooked and uncooked foods.
• Ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly before eating.
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