Mueller BBQ Buddy User manual

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
BBQ Buddy
14in Portable Charcoal Grill
USER MANUAL
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Model No: PG-1550

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your BBQ Buddy 14in Portable
Charcoal Grill or other property when using this product, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
• Read all instructions before assembling and using.
• Keep all packaging materials, including any plastics, out of reach of children.
• Wash and thoroughly dry all parts before first use using warm water, mild deter-
gent and a non-scratch sponge.
• The BBQ Buddy 14in Portable Charcoal Grill is intended for OUTDOOR use only.
Toxic fumes may accumulate if used indoors.
• This product is to be used for grilling food with the use of charcoal. Do not use in
any other way than its intended purpose.
• Never operate this grill unattended.
• Never operate this grill within 10 feet (3.05m) of any flammable material.
• Never operate this grill within 25 feet (7.5m) of any flammable liquid.
• Not to be used by children.
• Close supervision is necessary when used near children or by any other persons
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
• Do not use this grill while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that
affect your reaction time or perception.
• Keep pets at a safe distance from the grill.
• The grill and its parts will be extremely hot during use. Always use protective gear,
such as grill mittens and extended grilling tools to prevent burns when cooking or
lifting the lid.
• Hot fat and ash may drip out the bottom of the fire bowl. Keep feet away and the
area clear of anything flammable.
• Hot fat may drip into the charcoal during the cooking process, which may cause
flames to temporarily flare-up. Keep face and hands away from fire, and do not squirt
flames with water. Wait for flames to subside, move food to a side with indirect heat,
or place the lid on the grill to reduce oxygen to the flame.
• If a fire should occur, keep away from the grill and immediately call your fire
department. Do not attempt to extinguish an oil or grease fire with water.
• Ensure charcoal has completely burned out before removing the ash.
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
• The BBQ Buddy 14in Portable Charcoal Grill is not for commercial use.
• Keep this manual for future reference.
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DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Do Not Use Indoors! Burning charcoal releases carbon monoxide gas. If used
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area, the gas can accumulate and cause bodily
injury or death.
DANGER: FUEL HAZARD
Do Not Use gasoline, alcohol, or other flammable liquids to light charcoal.
Use a commercially prepared fire starter according to manufacturer instructions.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR BURN HAZARD,
WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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PARTS
Handle 1
Lid Air Vent 2
Cooking Grill 4
Fire Bowl 6
Fire Bowl Air Vent 7
Ash Collector 8
Lid 3
Charcoal Grill 5
Legs 9

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HARDWARE
SCREW A
(M5x8)
SCREW B
(M6x16)
SCREW C
(M5x16)
NUTS
(M5x1.6)
SCREWDRIVER
1 pc Fire Bowl Air Vent
1 pc Lid Air Vent
1 pc Spare
3 pcs Legs
1 pc Spare
2 pcs Handle
1 pc Spare
1 pc Fire Bowl Air Vent Screw
1 pc Lid Air Vent Screw
2 pcs Handle Screws
1 pc Spare
1 pc

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INSTALLATION
Using provided screwdriver, insert Screw A
through the Fire Bowl Air Vent (7) and attach
to the base of the Fire Bowl (6). Secure
screw with provided Nut fastener from the
inside of the Fire Bowl. Do not overtighten to
allow for vent rotation.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
Place the Ash Collector (8) over the three
Legs (9) of the grill. Make sure the collector
sits horizontally between the three legs.
Attach the Fire Bowl (6) to the Legs (9) by
aligning legs and inserting 3 x Screw B into
allocated holes from the inside of the Fire
Bowl. Finger tighten the screws to hold each
leg into position before tightening with the
screwdriver. Do not overtighten the legs.

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STEP 4:
Attach the Handle (1) to the Lid (3) by
inserting 2 x Screw C into the top of
the handle and affix with the screw-
driver. Secure with 2 x Nut fasteners
from the underside of the lid.
STEP 5:
STEP 6:
Attach the Lid Air Vent (2) to the face
of the lid using Screw A and the
screwdriver. Ensure the white side of
the vent is facing outwards, so the
grey color is on the underside.
Secure with a Nut fastener from the
underside of the lid. Do not overtight-
en to allow for vent rotation.
Insert Charcoal Grill (5) into the base
of the Fire Bowl (6). Place Cooking
Grill (4) into position on the rim of the
Fire Bowl (6).

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OPERATION
• Wash and thoroughly dry all parts before first use using warm water, mild detergent
and a non-scratch sponge.
WARNING: Never use this grill unless all parts are in place and properly assem-
bled. Refer to Installation instructions for further details.
PROPERLY ASSEMBLE
• Ensure the location is outdoors.
WARNING: Using this grill indoors, including in any shed, garage, trailer, or other
similar recreational vehicle or construction, can lead to the possibility of carbon
monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation.
• Ensure you place your grill on a flat and level surface and away from combustible
materials and structures. Ensure the surface is heat resistant, such as concrete.
• Do not use this grill under overhead flammable surfaces or covered areas such as
gazebos, awnings, or umbrellas.
• Keep all flammable materials and surfaces at least 10 feet (3 meters) away.
FIND A SUITABLE LOCATION
Use charcoal only to fuel your grill. This may be in the form of lump charcoal,
briquettes, hardwood charcoal briquettes, or a combination. As a guide, lump char-
coal (irregular pieces), are best for foods that cook quickly such as sausages and
burgers. Briquettes (uniform pieces) are more suitable for longer grilling or roasting
as they burn longer and hotter.
ADD CHARCOAL
Remove Lid (3) and Cooking Grill (4). Ensure the Charcoal Grill (5) is inserted into
the base of the FireBowl (6).
Rotate the Fire Bowl Air Vent (7) to the open position. This will allow oxygen to
circulate around the charcoal and help it burn.
Add charcoal on top of the Charcoal Grill. (Typical amount of fuel is 2–5.5 lbs. or
1–2.5 kg)
Warning: Do not overfill the Charcoal Grill. Excess charcoal may cause an unex-
pected fire or cause damage to your grill.
Keep the charcoal piled close together. This will help spread the flames easier
across the charcoal, and your grill will be heated and ready to use faster.
At this stage you may wish to configure your charcoal based on the type of food
you are preparing. See CHARCOAL CONFIGURATION below for further instruc-
tions.
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Light the charcoal using preferred method following manufacturer’s instructions,
e.g., chimney starter, charcoal lighter fluid, or a commercial fire starter.
Warning: Do not use gasoline, kerosene, paraffin, alcohol, or lighter fuel to light
your charcoal.
Once your charcoal is white-gray in color and glowing red in the center, you are
ready to start cooking.
Warning: Once lit, do not move your grill or leave it unattended.
If you need to add more charcoal during cooking, remove Cooking Grill (4) with a
heat-resistant tool, and then simply add more charcoal on top of the bed of
already lit charcoal.
Warning: Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal
lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal.
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• When ready to start cooking, always use heat resistant grill mitts and appropriate
grilling tools.
• If not already done so, position your charcoal best for the type of food you are
preparing. See CHARCOAL CONFIGURATION below for further instructions.
• Insert the Cooking Grill (4) and allow it to heat up.
• Place your food on the grill and cook based on personal preference.
• Close the lid to distribute heat in the cooking chamber, and slow down the burning
of the charcoal with less oxygen. Leave Lid Air Vent (2) at least partially open.
COOKING
The vents on the lid and at the bottom of the fire bowl can be used to regulate the
temperature of the charcoal while cooking.
VENTS
• To increase the temperature: rotate the
vents wide open to allow more oxygen in.
The charcoal will burn hotter so you can
have higher-heat grilling.
• To decrease the temperature: rotate the
vents so they are partially closed. The
charcoal will burn slower, which will slow
down the cooking process.
• Always leave the vents partially open so
the fire does not go out completely.
WARNING: The vents and the metal surfaces around them will become very hot
during grill use. Use grill mitts or hot pads to adjust vents when the grill is in use.
INLET VENT EXHAUST VENT
Fire Bowl Air Vent Lid Air Vent

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FLARE-UPS
• When the fat renders from your food and drips onto the charcoal, it is possible that
flames may flare-up. Should this occur, DO NOT put out the flames with water as ash
will fly up and stick to yourfood.
• The best way to manage flare-ups is to use a Two-Zone fire. Refer to CHARCOAL
CONFIGURATION below for further information.
• When flames flare-up in a Two-Zone fire, using protective grill tools, simply move
the food away from the flames to the indirect heat. When flames subside, move them
back to the direct heat to continue cooking.
EXTINGUISHING
• When you have finished cooking, never pour cold water directly on the coals to
extinguish them, as this may damage your grill. Use old cinders or sand.
• Alternatively, wait for the charcoal to burn out with close supervision.
• Move all charcoal to one half of the Charcoal Grill, keeping
the grill stable.
• Direct Heat Side is ideal for searing and to cook small,
tender pieces of food that cook quickly. For example, thin
fillets of steak or chicken, hamburgers, or vegetables.
• Indirect Heat Side is ideal for larger, tougher foods that
require longer cooking times, such as ribs, thicker fillets, or
whole chickens.
Two-Zone Grilling
CHARCOAL CONFIGURATION
The position of your charcoal in the grill can make a tremendous difference in how
your food is cooked. While a large percentage of grilled foods require high heat and
short cooking times, others require a lower heat and a longer cooking time or combi-
nation of both. It is important to configure your charcoal to best suit your needs prior
to cooking.
Arrange the charcoal on your Cooking Grill (4) using a heat resistant tool. Following
are some examples of charcoal configuration.
• Direct heat is created by spreading the charcoal in a single
layer.
• Ideal for high-heat cooking and thin cuts of meat.
One-Zone Grilling