PK Grills Original PK User guide

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OWNER’S HANDBOOK

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WELCOME TO THE CLUB
THE FIRE & SMOKE SOCIETY
Since the dawn of history, people of all cultures have gathered around the fires
and fanned the smoke of friendship to share great food and build community. The
Fire & Smoke Society is our brotherhood of family, friends, neighbors, foodies,
cooks, pit masters, dungeon masters and BBQ enthusiasts. As one, we share in
the noble endeavor to cook over open flame, the beasts, fish and fowl of our daily
harvest, for the pure pleasure of our companions and of this Society.
GO FORTH AND GRILL.

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FEATURES
UPPER
EXHAUST VENT
LOWER
INTAKE VENT
LOWER
INTAKE VENT
UPPER
EXHAUST VENT
4-POINT VENTING SYSTEM™
NOTE: SHOWN WITH PK-AR CART
The fully configurable 4-Point Venting System™ on the Original PK capsule is
revolutionary in precision air control and heat management. Combined with its
unique shape, the Original PK is ideally suited to both direct and indirect cooking,
often called 2-zone cooking. The 4-point system provides exceptional air flow
throughout the grill capsule. Managing heat on a charcoal grill has never been
easier.
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The Original PK capsule is superior to round grills for direct and indirect cooking.
This maximizes your cooking space, makes 2-zone set ups easy and allows for
superior air flow when indirect cooking.
FEATURES
DIRECT HEAT (ZONE)
INDIRECT HEAT (ZONE)
THE UNIQUE PK GRILL CAPSULE
HOT SIDE
COOL SIDE

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USAGE, CLEANING & CARE
A CLEAN GRILL COOKS MORE EVENLY
Cleaning your PK Grill & Smoker is easy. Once the ashes inside the
grill are cool, simply lift the capsule off stand and dump it.
CAUTION: Never dump hot ash into a trash bin.
FIRING UP YOUR PK
• Slide the lower air intake vent dampers to the full open position.
• Fill one charcoal chimney with briquettes and light the chimney as per the
instructions.
• Once the coals are hot (clear smoke, white appearance), open the hinged side of
the cooking grid or remove the grid completely and dump the hot charcoal onto
the charcoal grate.
• For two-zone cooking, arrange the coals on one side of the grill. This side will be
your hot zone. The other side will be your cool zone.
• Close the door on the cooking grid or put the cooking grid into place.
• Close the Top Cast and set the vents (top and bottom) to dial in your desired
cooking temperature.
• This process may be used with one or two charcoal chimneys depending upon
your method of cooking and how much fuel you need.
★ Special note: We declare the area inside a 5-foot radius of any PK Grill to be the
“Cool Zone.” That’s right. We just said that.
COOLING DOWN YOUR PK
• Closing the Top Cast and all of the vents will starve the coals of oxygen and shut
down the grill.
• Because the PK is so ecient, it shuts down quickly and you may find that you
have left over coals after your cook. These coals can be re-lit and re-used.
• Make sure the coals are completely cool before attempting to clean ash out of
your PK. Never dispose of hot ash in any area with flammable materials.
• A PK Charcoal Basket will keep your coals together, aid in reuse and clean-up.

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USAGE, CLEANING & CARE
GRILLING, HOT  FAST, THE DIRECT METHOD
Start the fire as indicated above, and let the coals get up to temperature. Crack open
a beverage. Smile.
• If you would like to set-up two zones (see page 3), as many chefs prefer, ensure
the coals are on one side of the capsule and that the cooking surface is installed
so that the hinged opening is over the coals.
• Close the Top Cast and open all of the vents. Wait a few minutes to allow the PKs
aluminum capsule to warm up and then take a temperature reading. The optional
Tel-Tru thermometer is highly accurate +/- 1%.
• If you prefer a lower temperature, close the vents to reduce the incoming oxygen
and bring the temperature down as needed. Note: if your smoke looks thick and
dirty, your coals are not getting enough oxygen. Open the lower air intake vents.
Good smoke is thin and almost clear.
• Once your PK has reached the desired temperature, throw some meat on it.
• Your PK is designed to cook best with the Top Cast closed. Keeping your Top
Cast closed while cooking will allow you to cook at a very high heat without fire
flaming up and burning the meat as typically happens in other outdoor cookers.
• If you get a flame-up, briefly close the Top Cast and the top vents to extinguish it.
BARBECUE, LOW  SLOW, THE INDIRECT METHOD
• Start the fire as indicated, and let the coals get up to temperature. Crack open
another beverage. Smile.
• Set up the grill for two zone cooking (see page 3). Place the coals on one side of
the charcoal grate and place a drip pan on the other side.
• Close the Top Cast and configure the vents as follows: Slide the lower air intake
vent beneath the hot coals to the fully open position. Slide the other air intake
vent to fully closed. Close the exhaust vent above the hot coals. Open the other
exhaust vent.
• Wait a few minutes to allow PKs aluminum capsule cast to warm up and then take
a temperature reading. The available Tel-Tru thermometer is highly accurate
+/- 1%. If the temperature is too high, close air intake vent slightly, wait a few
minutes and re-check. If the temperature is too low, open the other (closed) vent
slightly to allow more oxygen in, wait a few minutes and re-check.
• Place your meat on the cool side of this set-up. Refuel as needed.

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1) We stand behind this product. If you are not entirely satisfied with your new PK
Grill & Smoker, we want to know about it. Do not return to the retailer where you
purchased it. Contact us immediately to resolve the issue. customerservice@
pkgrills.com or 1 [phone]
2) Immediately register your new grill online:
www.pkgrills.com/warranty-registration
3) Portable Kitchens, Inc. hereby warrants to the original purchaser this new
“Portable Kitchen” grill and smoker to be free from defective material or
workmanship at the time of purchase. Any defect must be brought to the
attention of Portable Kitchens, Inc. within thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase. Portable Kitchens, Inc. will replace free of charge to the purchaser
any part or parts.
4) Portable Kitchens, Inc. further warrants the cast aluminum grill capsule against
burn-out, rust or breakage for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase
under normal non-commercial use. This warranty is between the purchaser
and Portable Kitchens, Inc. Should any of the above conditions occur, Portable
Kitchens, Inc. will repair or replace parts aected free of charge to the purchaser
provided a warranty card or online registration is on file with Portable Kitchens,
Inc. All postage or freight to and from the factory will be the responsibility of
the purchaser.
5) Please see full warranty terms at: www.pkgrills.com/warranty-registration
WARRANTY
BUILT TO COOK.
BUILT TO LAST.

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WARNINGS
1) Failure to follow the warnings contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in
damage to your PK Grill, your property, serious bodily injury or death.
2) NEVER burn charcoal inside homes, vehicles, tents or any semi-enclosed area
including garages, breezeways or balconies. Always grill in a well ventilated area.
3) Burning charcoal indoors can kill you. It releases carbon monoxide, which is an
odorless gas that can cause serious injury or death.
4) Do not use the PK Grill unless it is properly assembled and all parts are in place.
It is your responsibility to exercise reasonable care when using your PK Grill.
Never leave a hot grill unattended.
5) The grill capsule of your PK Grill is made of an aluminum alloy with a melting
point of 1080 degrees. Do not exceed this threshold by using blow torches,
excessive amounts of lighter fluid or other accelerants like gasoline or alcohol
to start your grill. PK recommends using a charcoal chimney to start your grill.
6) If you use starter fluid, be sure that no excess fluid has pooled inside or outside
the grill before starting your grill. PK recommends using a charcoal chimney to
start your grill
7) The lower charcoal grate must always be in place. Never put hot coals directly
on the aluminum cast as this could cause damage to the cast.
8) The outer surface of the PK Grill gets extremely hot while cooking. Barbecue
mitts should always be worn while cooking, adjusting the air vents, adding
charcoal and handling the Top Cast.
9) Be extremely careful around the PK when it is in use. Do not allow small children
around this or any other grill that has burning charcoal in it. It is your obligation
to supervise children who are in the vicinity of a hot grill. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death.
10)Make sure your PK Grill is always on a solid level surface when in use.
11) Do not use this grill on or within five feet of any combustible material.
Combustible materials include, but are not limited to wood or treated wood
decks, patios and porches. Do not use on grass.
12)Do not attempt to move a hot grill. Do not wear loose clothing that could catch
fire when operating a grill.
13)Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out and are fully
extinguished and grill is cool.
14)Never dump hot coals where they might be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never
dump ashes or coals before they are fully extinguished. Do not store grill until
ashes and coals are fully extinguished.

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KEEP EVEN HEAT
“Cooking at 225°F will allow meat to roast low and slow, liquefying
the collagen in connective tissues and melting fats without getting the
proteins knotted in a bunch. It’s a magic temp that creates silky texture,
adds moisture, and keeps the meat tender. If you can’t hit 225°F, get as
close as you can. Don’t go under 200°F and try not to go over 250°F”
- Meathead Goldwyn