Outdoor Charcoal Barbecue GrillModel No. CBC911WDC-C6Assembly Instructions (continued)W CAUTION: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighterfluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal, charcoal/wood mixture,lump charcoal or cooking wood.First Use1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill.2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this grill for the first time, by operating thegrill for at least 15 minutes with the lid closed. This will “heat clean” the internal parts anddissipate odors.Lighting InstructionsW CAUTION: Keep outdoor cooking appliance area clear and free fromcombustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors andliquids.W CAUTION: Check to make sure the air vents are free of debris and ashbefore using the grill.W CAUTION: Attempting to light the grill with the lid closed may cause anexplosion.W CAUTION: When using a liquid starter, always check bottom bowlbefore lighting. Fluid can collect in the bottom bowl and could ignite,resulting in a fire.W CAUTION: Never add lighting fluid to hotor warm coals as flashback may occur,causing serious injury or damage toproperty.1. Open lid and vents.2. Make sure bottom bowl is empty.3. Remove cooking grid.4. Arrange charcoal briquettes or other fuel on thecharcoal tray to the “Fill Line” (Figure 1).5. Light per instructions on fuel package.6. Allow fuel time to ash into glowing coals beforecooking.Turning Off1. Allow charcoal to completely extinguish itself.W WARNING: Do NOT use water to extinguish. This can be dangerousand cause damage.2. Dispose of the ashes in a proper location.Controlling Flare-ups:W CAUTION: Do NOT use water on a grease fire. This can cause thegrease to splatter and could result in serious burns, bodily harm orother damage.W CAUTION: Do NOT leave grill unattended while preheating or burningoff food residue. If grill has not been cleaned, a grease fire can occurthat may damage the product.W WARNING: When cooking, fire extinguishing materials should bereadily accessible. In the event of an oil/grease fire, use a type BC drychemical fire extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or baking soda.Do NOT attempt to extinguish with water.Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a grill and adds to the unique flavor of grilling.Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for youand your grill.Important: Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease in the bottom of your grill.If a grease fire occurs, close the lid until the grease burns out. Use caution when opening the lidas sudden flare-ups may occur.If excessive flare-ups occur, do NOT pour water onto the flames.Minimize Flare-ups:1. Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking.2. Cook high fat content meats indirectly.3. Ensure that your grill is on a hard, level, non-combustible surface.Operating InstructionsFigure 110 Lock LidNote: Lid must be locked before moving grill.Unlock LidNote: Always unlock and open lid before lighting grill.9 Insert Charcoal Tray and Cooking Grid