RiverGrille GR1008-013841 Owner's Manual - Warning
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WARNING
Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing grill lid (approximately 20 minutes).
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.
Step 5
With coals burning strong, close the lid. Allow the temperature to reach 225°F (107°C). Maintain this temperature for 2
hours.
Step 6
Increase the temperature to 400°F (205°C). This can be achieved by adding more charcoal and/or wood (see “Adding
Charcoal/Wood During Cooking “section of this manual). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then allow unit to cool
completely.
NOTE: It is important that the exterior of the grill is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process.
IMPORTANT: to protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be cured periodically and covered at
all times when not in use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grate, grids or
charcoal ash tray.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the grill (see “Adding
Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
WARNING
Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or
charcoal/wood mixture.
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product, start with 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of charcoal. When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of
each charcoal grate.
WARNING
DO NOT use grill without charcoal ash tray in place. DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal ash tray while tray
contains hot coals.
NOTE: to extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill.
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