MasterChef 085-2202-6 User manual

Portable Charcoal Grill
Product no. 085-2202-6 (TG2172111-MC)
SAFETY AND CARE MANUAL
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Table of Contents
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Operation
Limited Warranty
Warnings
•To the installer or person assembling this appliance: Leave this manual with this appliance for future reference.
•This instruction 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.
•Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
•Keep this manual for further reference.
SAFETY SYMBOLS:
The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each heading means.
Read and follow all of the messages found throughout the manual.
DANGER: Indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
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Warnings
WARNING:
•Only use this grill on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable
of supporting the weight of the grill. Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
•When the grill is in use, maintain a clearance of at least 1 m (36”) between the hot grill and any
combustible materials, such as bushes, trees, wooden decks, wooden fences, buildings, etc.
Do not place a hot grill under a roof overhang or in any other enclosed area.
•The maximum weight of charcoal to be used is 1 kg (2.2 lbs). Too much charcoal may cause the
surface coating to peel o.
•FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT operate the grill indoors or in an enclosed area because of
carbon monoxide poisoning that can lead to personal injury or death.
•For household use only. Do not use this grill for other than its intended purpose.
•We recommend the use of a charcoal chimney starter to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal
lighter fluid. If you choose to use charcoal lighter fluid, only use one approved for lighting charcoal.
Carefully read the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions on the charcoal lighter fluid and
charcoal prior to using them. Store charcoal lighter fluid safely away from the grill.
•When using charcoal lighter fluid, allow the charcoal to burn with the grill lid and doors open until
covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). This will allow the charcoal lighter fluid to burn
o. Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighter fluid in the grill and may result in a flash
fire or explosion when the lid is opened.
•Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products
could cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
•Never add charcoal lighter fluid to hot or even warm coals, as flashback may occur causing severe
burns.
•Place the grill in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with it.
Close supervision is necessary when the grill is in use.
•Do not leave the grill unattended when in use.
•When adding charcoal and / or wood, use extreme caution and follow instructions in the “Adding
Charcoal / Wood During Cooking” section of this manual.
•Do not store or use the grill near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable
vapours may be present.
•Do not store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids or materials under the grill.
•Use caution when adjusting the charcoal grate height; use oven mitts. The handle will be hot when
in use.
•Never raise or lower the charcoal grate when water smoking as hot water may splash on to coals
creating a burst of hot steam and coals.
•When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should
happen, close the lid to suocate the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires.
•Use caution when opening the lid. Keep hands, face and body a safe distance away.
Flash flare ups may occur when air comes into contact with fire or hot coals.

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Warnings
WARNING:
•Grill is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
• DO NOT attempt to move the grill.
• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
• DO NOT touch any hot grill surfaces.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with the grill.
•Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of the grill. Doing so will greatly reduce the life
of the metal and finish of your grill.
•Use caution during assembly and while operating your grill to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp
edges of metal parts. Use caution when reaching into or under the grill.
•When opening the lid, be sure it is fully opened and secure to prevent it from closing unexpectedly.
•In windy weather, place the grill in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
•Close the lid to suocate flame.
•Never leave coals and ashes in the grill unattended. Before the grill can be left unattended, remaining
coals and ashes must be removed from the grill. Use caution to protect yourself and property.
Carefully place the remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal container and saturate
completely with water. Allow the coals and water to remain in the metal container 24 hours prior to
disposing.
•Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible
materials.
•With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around the grill to extinguish any ashes,
coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
•After each use, clean the grill thoroughly and apply a light coat of vegetable oil to prevent rusting.
Cover the grill to protect it from excessive rusting.
•Use caution when lifting or moving the grill to prevent strains and back injuries.
•We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size
and type of fire extinguisher.
•Only use this grill on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable
of supporting the weight of the grill. Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
•Store the grill out of reach of children and in a dry location when not in use.
•Do not attempt to service the grill other than by normal maintenance, as explained in the “Cleaning
and Maintenance” sections of this manual.
•Properly dispose of all packaging material.
•Use caution and common sense when operating your grill.
•Failure to adhere to safety warnings and guidelines in this manual could result in bodily injury or
property damage.
•Save this manual for future reference.
•Wash your hands after handling this product.
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PREPARATION FOR USE & LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Curing your grill
Prior to your first use of the grill, follow the instructions below carefully to cure your grill. Curing your grill will minimize
damage to the exterior finish as well as get rid of the grill paint odour that can impart unnatural flavours to the first meal
prepared on the grill.
IMPORTANT: To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times
when not in use.
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grates or racks.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the grill
(see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
If using a charcoal chimney starter, follow all manufacturer warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product.
Start with 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of charcoal.
Instruction for reference only:
1. Begin with three full sheets of newspaper.
2. Take two sheets of newspaper and roll each into a tube shape and then give them a little twist to form each of them into a straight
rope like shape. Be careful to not twist too tight.
3. Turn the charcoal chimney starter over and place both pieces of rolled and twisted newspaper along the inside of the bottom of the
charcoal chimney starter to form a complete circle. Leave a hole in the middle of the charcoal chimney starter with no paper in it.
4. Crumple up the third sheet of newspaper into a ball. Be careful to not crumple too tight. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cooking
oil on the ball of newspaper. You can also use a few sprays of cooking oil from a spray can.
Don’t use too much oil. Place the ball of cooking-oiled newspaper in the centre of the charcoal chimney starter.
5. Flip the chimney over and add charcoal. Take care so that the newspaper does not fall out.
6. Use a match or long lighter to light the paper.
7. Stand back and watch the charcoal chimney starter do its stu.
8. After charcoal has turned an ash grey colour, carefully pour the charcoal onto your grill’s fire grate.
Operation
WARNING:
Place the grill outdoors on a hard, level, non-combustible surface away from roof overhang
or any combustible material. Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
Place the grill away from open windows or doors to prevent smoke from entering your house.
In windy weather, place the grill in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before operating your grill.

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Operation
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5.
If you choose to use charcoal lighter fluid, ONLY use a product approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene,
alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer warnings and instructions regarding the
use of their product. Start with 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of charcoal. Place the charcoal in the centre of each charcoal grate.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighter fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighter fluid to soak into charcoal.
Store lighter fluid a safe distance from the grill.
Step 4
With grill lid open and charcoal grate completely placed inside the grill, stand back and carefully light charcoal.
Allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes).
WARNING:
Charcoal lighter fluid must be allowed to completely burn o prior to closing grill lid (approximately 20
minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighter fluid in grill and may result in a
flash-fire or explosion when lid is opened.
Step 5
With coals burning strong, close the lid. Allow the temperature to reach 107°C (225°F) on the temperature gauge.
Maintain this temperature for 2 hours.
Step 6
Increase the temperature to 205°C (400°F) on the temperature gauge. This can be achieved by adding more charcoal
and/or wood (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking“ section of this manual). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour
then allow unit to cool completely.
NOTE: It is important that the exterior of the grill is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process.
IMPORTANT: To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be cured periodically and covered at all
times when not in use.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grate or racks.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the grill
(see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product.
Start with 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of charcoal. When the charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in the centre of each
charcoal grate.
Instruction for reference only:
1. Begin with three full sheets of newspaper.
2. Take two sheets of newspaper and roll each into a tube shape and then give them a little twist to form each of them
into a straight rope like shape. Be careful to not twist too tight.
3. Turn the charcoal chimney starter over and place both pieces of rolled and twisted newspaper along the inside of the
bottom of the charcoal chimney starter to form a complete circle. Leave a hole in the middle of the charcoal chimney
starter with no paper in it.
4. Crumple up the third sheet of newspaper into a ball. Be careful to not crumple too tight. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of
cooking oil on the ball of newspaper. You can also use a few sprays of cooking oil from a spray can. Don’t use too much oil.
Place the ball of cooking-oiled newspaper in the centre of the charcoal chimney starter.
5. Flip the chimney over and add charcoal. Take care so that the newspaper does not fall out.
6. Use a match or long lighter to light the paper.
7. Stand back and watch the charcoal chimney starter do its stu.
8. After charcoal has turned an ash grey colour, carefully pour the charcoal onto your grill’s fire grate.
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill.
IF USING LIGHTER CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use a product approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene,
alcohol or other flammable materials for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer warnings and instructions regarding the use
of their product. Start with 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of charcoal. Place the charcoal in the centre of each charcoal grate.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open and charcoal grate completely placed inside the grill, wait 2 to 3 minutes to
allow lighter fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighter fluid a safe distance from the grill.
Step 4
With grill lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes).

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Operation
WARNING:
Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn o prior to closing grill lid
(approximately 20 minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill
and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when lid is opened.
Step 5
Place cooking grates on grill support lips.
WARNING:
Always wear oven mitts/gloves when adjusting cooking levels to protect your hands from burns.
Step 6
Place food on cooking grates and close grill lid. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before
removing from grill.
Step 7
Allow grill to cool completely, and then follow instructions in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” sections of this manual.
Flavouring Wood
To obtain your favourite smoke flavour, experiment by using chunks, sticks or chips of flavour-producing wood such as
hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavouring.
Do not use resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste.
Wood chunks or sticks 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4”) long and 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2”) thick work best. Unless the wood is still green,
soak the wood in water for 30 minutes or wrap each piece in foil and tear several small holes in the foil to produce more
smoke and prevent the wood from burning too quickly. Only a few pieces of wood are required to obtain a good smoke
flavour. A recommended amount for the grill is 5 to 6 wood chunks or sticks. Experiment by using more wood for stronger
smoke flavour or less wood for milder smoke flavour.
Additional flavouring wood should not have to be added during the cooking process. However, it may be necessary when
cooking very large pieces of food. Follow instructions and cautions in the “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking”
section of this manual to avoid injury while adding wood.
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Operation
Regulating Heat
To increase heat, add more wood and/or charcoal. Follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section
of this manual.
To maintain the temperature, you may need to add more wood and/or charcoal during the cooking cycle.
NOTE: Dry wood burns hotter than charcoal, so you may want to increase the ratio of wood to charcoal to increase the
cooking temperature. Hardwood such as oak, hickory, mesquite, fruit and nut wood are an excellent fuel because of their
burning rate. When using wood as fuel, make sure the wood is seasoned and dry. DO NOT use resinous wood such as pine
as it will produce an unpleasant taste.
The amount of food determines the amount of lump charcoal or charcoal briquette to be used. Add charcoal gradually and
observe the grilling temperature via the temperature gauge. Adding too much charcoal into the grill at a time may raise the
burning temperature rapidly and cause damage to the grill.
Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking
Additional charcoal and/or wood may be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature.
Step 1
Stand back and carefully open grill lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in
contact with fire.
Step 2
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, lift up the cooking grates and place them on a clean and non-combustible surface.
DO NOT touch the grates with your hands.
Step 3
Stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to
add charcoal and/or wood to charcoal grates, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. If necessary, use your charcoal
chimney starter to light additional charcoal and/or wood and add to the existing fire.
WARNING:
Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing
severe burns.
Step 4
When the charcoal is burning strong again, wear oven mitts/gloves and carefully return the charcoal grates to grill body.
Extinguish any hot ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen from the grill or beneath and around grill using a water hose.

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AFTER-USE SAFETY
Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING:
•Always allow grill and all components to cool completely before handling.
•Never leave coals and ashes in the grill unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely
extinguished before removing.
•Before the grill can be left unattended, the remaining coals and ashes must be removed from the
grill. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Place the remaining coals and ashes in a
non-combustible metal container and completely saturate with water. Allow coals and water to
remain in the metal container for 24 hours prior to disposing.
•Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible
materials.
•With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the grill to extinguish any ashes,
coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
•Cover and store grill in a protected area away from children and pets.
Proper Care and Maintenance:
•Cure your grill periodically throughout the year to protect against excessive rust.
•To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all
times when not in use.
•Wash cooking grates and charcoal grates with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry.
Lightly coat cooking grates with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
•Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping o with a damp cloth.
Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to prevent rusting.
Do not coat charcoal grates or racks.
•If rust appears on the exterior surface of your grill, clean and bu the aected area with steel
wool or fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up with a good quality high-temperature resistant paint.
•Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior surface can be bued,
cleaned, and then lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting.
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