CAUTION – If you are going to cook at a low & slow temperature, do not let the grill get too hot.
It takes hours to get temperatures down. Just start the grill with as little charcoal as possible.
SMOKING
Baking
Or ROASTING
Grilling
SEARING
WARNING! PREVENT A "FLASHBACK"
If the dome is lifted suddenly after a period of time for cooking, a sudden surge of flame or heat
called a "FLASHBACK" could occur. This is caused by the sudden exposure to oxygen.
To prevent a "FLASHBACK", fully open both top and bottom vents and wait for 5 seconds, then
lift up the dome about 1" for 2-3 seconds. After that, you could fully open the dome.
COOKING CONFIGURATIONS
COOKING CONFIGURATION: SMOKING or Roasting (see figure 14)
This configuration is for smoking meats and other foods requiring indirect heat. It is
recommended to place a drip pan on the top of the heat deflector.
This configuration is also great for roasting chicken (with our without a Chicken Stand), turkey or
TEMP
150 - 275°F
275 – 350°F
350 - 500°F
500 - 750°F
TOP VENT
10
BOTTOM VENT