Megamaster COALSMITH CHARLIE Quick reference guide

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CHARLIE GRILL AND SMOKER
COALSMITH SERIES
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This instructions manual contains important information necessary
for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.
Read these instructions and warnings carefully so as to familiarize
yourself with the appliance before operating the appliance.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Questions, problems, missing
parts? Before returning to your
retailer, call our Customer Service
Department at Tel: [phone],
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., CAT, Monday-
Friday. Or send us an E-mail at
[e-mail] visit us
online at: www.megamaster.co.za

THIS MANUAL IS
DESIGNED TO FIT INTO
THE BOTTOM DRAWER,
BUT THAT’S NOT WHERE IT
BELONGS
We get it. You’ve just unboxed your Megamaster Charlie Grill and Smoker
and you can’t wait to fire it up. Those steaks, fish, vegetables and
everything else you could possibly imagine certainly aren’t going to braai
themselves.
At Megamaster, we believe anything worth doing is worth doing well.
That’s why, as with all of our products, we’ve put a lot of thought and
effort into this user manual. It really is the first step towards making your
time with friends, family and flavour truly better.
Manufactured in China. Distributed by Megamaster
[phone] PO Box 15, Woodlands, 072, South Africa
www.megamaster.co.za
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TOGETHER, MADE BETTER
At Megamaster, we understand that the warmth of the flames is really the warmth of human connection.
And that the more we kindle it, the brighter it burns. Times may change. Technology may come or go. But
there will always be one real and meaningful place for us to gather. For hugs. For smiles. For literally
laughing out loud. Where our hearts and minds are free because we have everything we truly need.
We believe that, in those moments, it’s more than a braai. It’s a celebration. It’s together, made better.
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Component View . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 17
•This barbecue will become very hot, do not move it during operation!
•Do not use indoors!
•Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting!
Use only firelighters complying to EN 1860-3!
•Keep away from children and pets!
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAFETY FIRST,LAST & EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN
WARNING
Outdoor use only. DO NOT use grill indoors or in an enclosed or non-ventilated area.
Keep a fire extinguisher near this product at all times.
Household use only. DO NOT operate this grill for other than its intended use.
Some parts of this grill have been pre-oiled at the factory. Please burn off the oils before cooking.
Do not wear loose clothing when using grill or allow hair to come in contact with grill.
Never use grill on a wooden surface or other flammable surfaces. Use grill only on a hard, stable
surface that can support the grill’s weight.
Keep 3 meters of clearance between grill and any combustible materials when grill is in
use (including, but not limited to bushes, shrubs, trees, leaves, grass, wooden decks or
fences, buildings, etc.).
Keep grill away from gasoline and/or other flammable liquids, flammable gases, flammable vapors,
or areas where these may be present. Do not store or use grill in these areas.
In windy conditions, place in an outdoor area that is sheltered from wind.
Keep out of reach of children and pets, store out of reach of children when not in use.
When moving or lifting grill, use caution to avoid back strains or injuries.
Do not try to move or reposition grill while it is in use.
Don’t place goods over 10kgs on each side shelf.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol to light charcoal. Using any of these products (or similar
products) could cause a flare up, flash fire, or explosion. Severe bodily injury could be result.
If using lighter fluid to start fire, leave the roll top hood open until briquettes are ashed over
and lighter fluid has burned off. Closing hood too soon could cause fumes from the lighter fluid
to accumulate inside the grill. This could cause a flare up or explosion when the hood is
opened.
Do not add lighter fluid to warm or hot coals. A flash fire may result that could cause bodily injury.
Do not add instant light charcoalbriquettes to an existing fire. A flash fire may result that
could cause bodily injury.
Do not light and operate grill without the slide out ash pan in place.
Do not leave hot grill or hot coals and ashes unattended.
Do not remove or empty slide out ash pan until coals and ashes have completely cooled.
Allow the unit to cool completely before conducting any routine cleaning or maintenance.
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WHEW,
We feel much better knowing you’re safer
for having taken the time to go through
that first section thoroughly.
Now, let’s get on with putting your
Megamaster grill together so you can
unleash your inner kebab / pesto
mushrooms/ gourmet boerie roll rockstar!

PARTLIST
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COMPONENT VIEW
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TO MAKE YOUR ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCEEVENBETTER,
WE RECOMMENDTHAT
YOU:
Set aside 40 minutes to an hour, blast
your favourite album in the background
Pour yourself something cold to sip on.
Invite some friends over, as it won’t be
long before your Megamaster is ready
to start making your good times even
better!

PUTTING IT ALLTOGETHER
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PUTTING IT ALLTOGETHER
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PUTTING IT ALLTOGETHER
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PUTTING IT ALLTOGETHER
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GREAT JOB!
You nailed it, and got a light workout in
the process. Almost time to do the
happy dance.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This grill has an adjustable charcoal tray. By lifting/lower the handles on each side, the charcoal
tray can be raised or lower to desired height. This allows for different heat settings depending on
the food you are cooking and the temperature you want to cook at.It also allows easy cleaning
of the interior of the firebox after the unit has cooled down completely. It is not recommended to
raise a fully loaded charcoal tray higher than the middle height setting.
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•
NOTE:
The grate is coated with porcelain which is a fragile coating. Handle with care to avoid
damage. Do not cool the grate in cold water while it is still hot or the grate coating may
crack. Let the grate cool off by itself.
Some parts of this grill have been pre-oiled at the factory. Please burn off the oils before
cooking.
DANGER!
CA RBON MONOXIDE HAZARD.
Burning charcoal inside can kill y ou. It giv es off carbon
monoxide, w hich has no odor. NEVER burn charcoal inside
homes, v ehicles or tents.
WARNING
Most surfaces on this unit are hot when in use. Use extreme caution. Keep others away from unit.
Always wear protective clothing to prevent injury.
Keep away from children and pets.
Do not move this unit during operation.
Never substitute gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for charcoal starter: in some states, the use of
charcoal starter is prohibited by law. In this case, paraffin-based starter cubes can be substituted
for charcoal starter. Never use charcoal starter fluid with an electric starter.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHTING THE FIRE
Open the hood of your CHARCOAL GRILL AND SMOKER, as well as all of the butterfly dampers.
Remove the cooking grates. Add charcoal. Do not put more than 3 Kg of charcoal briquettes or
lump charcoalinto the pan. Lower the adjustable charcoal pan to its lowest setting
–use charcoal lighters to start the fire, following directions supplied by the manufacturer of the
fire lighters.
Allow the charcoal enough time to completely ash over before beginning to cook, so that the
lighter fluid has enough time to burn off. Starting to cook too soon can leave your food tasting
like lighter fluid. After ash-over is complete, use long-handled tongs to spread the charcoal into a
single layer on the pan.
Chimney starters, electric starters, or other types of fire starters may be used instead of lighter
fluid to light the fire –but only according to those manufacturers’ instructions. When using
charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with grill lid open until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. 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.
CONTROLLING THE FIRE
Allow enough time for properly building the fire and getting the grill up to desired temperature
before attempting to cook. You simply cannot cook properly in a cold grill, nor can you nurse a
fire to life while busy with the food. Both deserve your best! Once a fire is burning happily, it is
easy to keep it going with just a little attention. You will be pleased at how long your CHARCOAL
GRILL AND SMOKER will burn on a little charcoal.
Rising heat will move up and out of the grill, pulling in cooler air behind it, which provides
oxygen for the fire. Your CHARCOAL GRILL has butterfly dampers that control airflow, which
lets you fine tune the temperature.
NOTE: Dampers will become very hot after lighting the charcoal - be sure to wear insulated grill
mitt during adjustment.
After the fire is established and the grill reaches the desired cooking temperature, the
butterfly dampers can be left completely open, providing maximum airflow for a higher
temperature or closed as needed to decrease airflow for a lower temperature.
Use the color-coded temperature gauge to monitor the grill temperature.
Fully opening the upper chimney on one side and fully opening the opposite lower damper
(closing the remaining damper) will create a convection effect inside the grill when hood is
closed. This will allow for extended cooking times when Smoking.
The adjustable charcoal grate can also be used to control the temperature.
Raise it to its highest setting for quick searing and lower it to its lowest setting for slow cooking.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOOD
CHARCOAL
Your CHARCOAL GRILL is made to burn either charcoal briquettes or natural wood lump charcoal
—both of which have different cooking attributes. Briquettes typically provide longer burn times
that lump charcoal —but lump charcoal burns hotter than briquettes.
Using the charcoal pan access door to add more charcoal makes both briquettes and lump
easy and convenient for extended cooking times.
SMOKING WOODS
Adding smoking woods to your CHARCOAL GRILL AND SMOKER is an easy and effective way to
create wonderful flavor combinations for all types of grilled, barbecued, or slow smoked foods.
Wood chips are typically used for shorter cooking times, where chunks are better for longer
cooking times.
When choosing smoking woods, the rule of thumb is to use a fruited hardwood –from a tree
that bears a nut, fruit, or berry. The most popular and widely available smoking woods are
hickory and mesquite. Hickory imparts a milder flavor, where mesquite is more intense. Other
common wood varieties are oak, apple, pecan, cherry, etc.
It is important to never use pine, cedar, or kiln dried wood –and any smoking woods should
be well cured. Green wood still contains all the sap and moisture needed to keep the tree
alive, and will impart a super strong-tasting smoke that will turn your foods black. Also, when
you try burning green wood, it is hard to reach a good temperature, because all the moisture
inside the wood almost puts the fire out while it’s burning. Well-cured wood lights easily,
maintains cooking temperature, and produces a great tasting smoke flavor that isn’t too
strong.
The amount of smoke flavor imparted to your food can be controlled by not just the type of
wood you use (whether a mild wood or more intense), but also by the length of time the meat
is smoked. Barbecuing typically adds more smoke flavor to food than grilling, due to the longer
cooking times. You can also control the amount of smoke flavor by wrapping meats in aluminum
foil for part of the cooking process. Cook meat for ½ to 2/3 of the total cooking time, or until it
looks to be the perfect color. Then wrap the meat in foil and finish cooking the meat until done.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING METHODS
You can use your GRILL AND SMOKER to cook three different ways —depending on the type
of food, and how you want to prepare it.
GRILLING
Grilling is cooking directly over the fire, using direct heat. This method is the quickest and works
well for food that is tender before you cook it —including steaks, beef or pork tenderloin,
burgers, hot dogs, sausages, chicken, seafood, etc. Vegetables are also wonderful when grilled.
Grilling uses very high temperatures that are over 165C°/ 325°F. When cooking at these
temperatures, it is important to carefully watch your food to keep it from burning. Also, closing
the lid to put out any grease flare-up that may occur when flipping burgers or steaks.
BARBECUING
Barbecuing is cooking using indirect heat and smoke. This method takes a little longer, but can
be used for nearly any kind of food you want to cook (including those above). As barbecuing
uses lower temperatures and longer cooking times —this method works best for cuts of meat
that need time to tenderize —such as ribs, brisket, pork shoulder, wild game, etc.
Barbecuing uses temperatures from110C°/225°F to 165C°/325°F. Try maintain 135C°/
275°F for optimal results. Use your imagination when barbecuing, as the possibilities are
endless!
SLOW SMOKING
Slow smoking uses much lower temperatures and much longer cooking times. Slow smoking
is actually a way to cure meats rather than cook them. Slow smoking is ideal for turkeys,
chickens, beef briskets, cheese and sausage.
Slow smo king uses temperatures that range from 60C°/140°Fto 110C°/225°F. Most slow
smoking recipes call for the use of a saline brine that helps preserve the meat and avoid
bacterial contamination during the cooking process.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
GRILL MAINTENANCE
Frequency of cleaning is determined by how often the grill is used. Make sure coals are
completely extinguished and the grates are cooled down before cleaning inside of the unit. To
remove the stains on the lid and front panel caused by the fumigation while grilling, use of a
cleaning pad is recommended. Wipe out the interior of unit with cloth or paper towel. Clean the
grates with warm water and pat dry. The coating is fragile. Do not knock, hit or drop the grates.
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WARRANTY
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The manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer-purchaser only that thisproduct (Model 1048GLG) shall be free fromdefects in
workmanship and materials af ter correct assembly and under normal and reasonable home use for the periods indicated below
beginning on the date of purchase. The manuf acturer reserves the right to require photographic evidence of damage,or that defective
parts be returned, postage and/or freight pre-paid by the consumer, for reviewand examination.Megamaster obligation is limited to
repair, replacement, or depreciated value,at the option of Megamaster.
•1 year LIMITED warranty (*Does not cover dropping, chipping, scratching,cracking, surface corrosion, scratches orrust.)
Upon consumer supply ing proof of purchase as provided herein, Manufacturer will repair or replace the parts which are prov en defective
during the applicable warranty period. Parts required to complete such repair or replacement shall be free of charge to you except for
shipping costs, as long as the purchaser is within the warranty period from the original date of purchase.reasonable proof of your date of
purchase. The original consumer-purchaser will be responsible for all shipping charges of partsreplaced under the terms of thislimited
warranty . This limited warranty is applicable in South Africa only, is only available to the original owner of the product and is not
transferable. Manufacturer requires, you should retain your salesreceipt and/or invoice. If the unit was received as a gift, please askthe
gift-giver to send in the receipt on y our behalf, to the belowaddress. Defective or missing partssubjectto this limited warranty will not be
replaced without registration or proof of purchase. Missing partsneeds to be reported within 7 days of purchase.This limited warranty
applies to the functionality of the product ONLY anddoes not cover cosmetic issues suchas scratches, dents, corrosions ordiscoloring
by heat, abrasive and chemical cleanersor any tools used in the assembly or installation of the appliance,surface rust,or the
discoloration of stainless steel surfaces. Surface rust,corrosion,or powder paint chipping on metal parts that does not affectthe
structural integrity of the productis not considered a defect in workmanship or material and is not covered by this warranty . This limited
warranty will not reimburse you f or the cost of any inconvenience,food, personal injury or property damage.If an original replacement
part is not available, a comparable replacement part will be sent. You will be responsible for all shipping charges of parts replaced under
the terms of this limited warranty.
MANUFACTURER WILL NOTPAY FOR:
•Service calls to your home.
•Repairs when y our product is used for other than normal, single-family household or residential use.
•Damage resulting from accident,alteration,misuse, lackof maintenance/cleaning, abuse,fire, flood,actsof God, improperinstallation,
and installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or misuse of product.
•Any f ood loss due to product failures.
•Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside South Africa.
•Pickup and deliv ery of your product.
•Postage f ees or photo processing feesfor photos sentin as documentation.
•Repairs to parts or systems resulting fromunauthorized modifications made to the product.
•The removal and/or reinstallation of your product.
•Shipping cost, standard or expedited, for warranty/non warranty and replacementparts.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES;LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under the terms of this limited warranty. Manufacturer will not be
responsible for any consequential or incidental damagesarising from the breach of either thislimited warranty or any applic able implied
warranty, or f or failure or damage resulting from acts of God, improper care and maintenance, grease fire,accident, alteration,
replacement of parts by anyone other than manufacturer, misuse,transportation,commercial use,abuse, hostile environments
(inclement weather, acts of nature, animal tampering), improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes or printed
manufacturer instructions.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO PRODUCT
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION OR DESCRIPTION WHEREVER APPEARING IS WARRANTED BY MANUFACTURER EXCEPT
TO THE EXTENT SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY PROTECTIONARISING UNDERTHE
LAWSOF ANY STATE, INCLUDINGIMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR USE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATIONTO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Neither dealers nor the retail establishment selling this product has any authority to make any additional warranties or to promise
remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above.Manufacturer'smaximum liability, in any event,shall not ex ceed the
documented purchase price of the product paid by the original consumer. This warranty only applies to units purchased from an
authorized retailer and or re-seller.
If you wish to obtain performance of any obligation under this limited warranty,you should write to:
Megamaster Customer Service
PO Box 15, Woodlands,0072,SouthAfrica
All consumer returns, parts orders, generalquestions, andtroubleshooting
assistance can be acquired by calling 010 001 6342 or sending an e-mail to [e-mail]

THANKYOU.
YOU ARE NOW A MEGAMASTER MANUAL
PRO.
Get out there and enjoy making your braaing
experience even better.
For great inspiration and recipes to use on your grill and smoker, check
out the recipe pages on our website www.megamaster.com
Finally, don’t forget to keep this manualin a safe place for future
reference.
Manufactured in China. Distributed by Megamaster
[phone] PO Box 15, Woodlands, 072, South Africa
www.megamaster.co.za