Cuisinart CCG-100 User Manual - Page 6

4.4 Lighting instructions A DANGER • Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting. Use only charcoal lighter fluid. Follow manufacturer's instructions. • Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal. • Do not overfill charcoal tray. Excess charcoal may cause a fire, or may cause damage to your grill. 1. Read all instructions before lighting. 2. Leave lid open during charcoal lighting and heat up period 3. Carefully follow all instructions accompanying charcoal lighter fluid, electric charcoal starters, and or charcoal. 4. Fully open air vents on grill lid and above ash collection bin 5. Engage the Gratelifter feature as described in section 4.2 6. Ensure that the charcoal tray is in the grill, and positioned properly 7. Ensure that the ash collection tray is empty (NEVER remove hot ashes; follow ash removal instructions in section 4.5) 8. Open both vents as described in section 4.3 9. Place desired amount of charcoal onto charcoal tray. Use no more than will cover the charcoal tray in a single layer. Overfilling the charcoal tray with charcoal can cause injury and damage your grill. ELECTRIC STARTER • Follow electric starter manufacturer's instructions • Use caution when removing hot starter CHIMNEY STARTER 1 For best results with a chimney starter, remove cooking grate and set aside. 2 Put desired amount of charcoal in chimney starter 3 Place crumpled newspaper under the starter and light, being sure to follow the starter manufacturer's instructions 4 Carefully pour ignited coals onto charcoal tray, using mitts, gloves, eye protection, and any other protective equipment recommended by the starter manufacturer. 5 Replace cooking grate using a grilling mitt or grate lifting tool. SELF STARTING CHARCOAL O DANGER • Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal. • Arrange desired amount of charcoal and ignite following manufacturer's instructions 10 LIGHTER FLUID 6, DANGER • Follow all instructions on lighter fluid container. • When using lighter fluid always check ash collection tray before lighting. Fluid can accumulate in the ash collection tray, resulting in a fire below the firebox. Remove any fluid from ash collection tray prior to lighting. • Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal. 1 Place desired coals onto charcoal tray. Arrange as indicated by lighter fluid manufacturer 2 Following lighter fluid manufacturer instructions, apply lighter fluid to charcoal 3 Be sure to allow all lighter fluid to burn off prior to cooking, or noticeable flavors can be added to food * Before cooking on this grill for the first time, allow the grill to stand for about 15 minutes with the lid closed and both vents completely open. This will "heat clean" the internal parts and dissipate odor from the painted finish. *Clean your grill after each use. DO NOT use abrasive or flammable cleaners, As it will damage the parts of this product and may start a fire. Clean with warm soapy water. 4.5 When Finished Cooking 6, DANGER • Never use water to extinguish charcoal. • Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out or completely extinguished. 1. Close grill lid, and close both vents as shown in section 4.2 2. The charcoal will slowly cool 3. Once charcoal is cool, slide out ash collection tray and dispose into a metal container. 11