GLASTONBURY Somerset Grill Co User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- GLASTONBURY
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Somerset Grill Co
User Manual
DANGER
- Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury, death, or fire, as well as damage to property.
- DO NOT use indoors! This Grill is designed for outdoor use only. If used indoors, toxic fumes will accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death.
- Never use charcoal or wood impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid.
- DO NOT add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm coals.
- DO NOT use lighter fluid, gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite or re-ignite Model Specifications charcoal.
- DO NOT use or store lighter fluid, gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids within 2 meters of the Glastonbury Asado Grill
- Always put wood in the ember maker or on top of the fire bricks and not directly onto the bottom of the grill.
- Always use seasoned hardwood logos DO NOT use wet wood or softwood or any wood that has been chemically treated.
- DO NOT leave infants, children, or pets unattended near a hot Glastonbury Asado Grill.
- ATTENTION! Never touch any part of Glastonbury Asado Grill, to see if is hot.
- ATTENTION! This Glastonbury Asado Grill will become very hot; do not move it during operation.
- ATTENTION! This Glastonbury Asado Grill will become very hot, Barbecue mitts or hot pads should always be used to protect hands while using the Glastonbury Asado Grill, especially when opening the door
- Keep the Glastonbury Asado Grill in a level position at all times.
- DO NOT use this Glastonbury Asado Grill within 2 meters of any combustible material.
- DO NOT use this Glastonbury Asado Grill unless all parts are in place.
- DO NOT remove ashes until all embers are completely burned out and are fully extinguished.
- DO NOT wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while lighting or using the Glastonbury Asado Grill.
- DO NOT use the Glastonbury Asado Grill in high winds.
- Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
- Keep electrical cords away from the hot surfaces of the Asado Grill. Route all electrical cords away from traffic areas.
- Using sharp objects to clean the cooking grate or remove ashes will damage the finish.
- Using abrasive cleaners on the cooking grate or the Glastonbury Asado Grill itself will damage the finish.
WARNING! Keep children and pets away.
Assembly of The Glastonbury Simple Stand
Warning 2 people need for assembly!!
Tools Need: 2 x 19mm spanners 1 x 10mm spanner
Step 1 Lay a blanket or cardboard on the floor if you are assembling on a hard
surface Step 2 Take one side and attached the crossbeam using 2 bolts and nuts
provided only hand tight until the Glastonbury Asado grill is attached, then
tighten. Step 3 Take the 2nd side and attached the crossbeam using 2 bolts and
nuts provided only hand
tight until the Glastonbury Asado grill is attached, then
tighten.
Step 1 Lay a blanket or cardboard on the floor to protect the Glastonbury
wood store stand if you are assembling on a hard surface
Step 2 Take one side panel and the back panel stands them upright. Make sure
the folds on the back panel are pointing aft with the fold at the base, as in
the image below. If the folds on the back panel are facing inwards you will
not be able to fit the shelves Line the back panel and the side panel with the
bolt holes and secure with 3 nuts and bolts hand tight.
Assembly of The Glastonbury wood store stand
Steps 3 lay the stand on its back as in the image below, then one person hold
each shelf in place as the other person bolts each shelf to the side panel
hand tight. 
Step 4 turn the stand onto its side, then bolt the shelves to the bank panel
with 4 nuts and bolts per shelf.
Step 5 Lift the final side panel into place and secure. Top
tip place all bolts in place before tightening Step 6 Tighten all nuts and bolts, then turn stand upright, know you’re ready for the grill Step 1: If you have purchased one of our stands, with the help of one other person attached the Glastonbury Asado Grill to the base and secure it in place with 8 bolts and tighten. Top Tips: Lay both the stand and Glastonbury Grill on its back on the ground, this will make securing the forward bottles easier, then with the help of another person lift the grill up open the door for easier access.
Step 2: Attach the top nut on the hinge bracket, then place the door in
position, before securing the bottom hinge nut and tightening.
Step 3: Attach the handle
Step 4: Place the 9 firebricks in the base of the grill
Step 5: Add the right hand
upright and secure in place with 3 nuts and bolts and tighten
Step 6:
Place the grill frame in position. 
Step 7: Add the left hand upright making sure the grill frame is in the guides. Secure upright with nuts and bolts provided and tighten.
Step 8: Install the crossbar, with a handle on the right-hand side
Step 8: Attach the chains to the grill frame,
Step 9: Attach break handle, with the nut provided,
Step 10: Add drip tray and a grill Step 11: Your reading for seasoning
Assembly of The Rotisserie
Your Rotisserie comes with two sets of brackets, one standard smaller set and
a custom set design for the Glastonbury Asado Grill, both attach the same way
Step 1 On the left-hand side of the grill frame attached the motor bracket
with the bolts provided, make sure to attach on the inside of the frame to
prevent rubbing on the upright.
Step 2 On
the right-hand side of the grill frame attached the skewer bracket with the
bolts provided, make sure to attach on the inside of the frame to prevent
rubbing on the upright.
Step 3 If you have not already slide the motor into position on the left-hand
bracket as in the picture above
Step 4 Add all the fittings to the skewer, instructions found inside the box:
Top tip posting the forks closer to the handle before lighting the fire this
will allow you to make adjustments, once happy tighten to secure in place
Meat Hook Setup
Very simple, one hook goes on the crossbar and one in the meat with a chain connecting the two Top tip if the meat has bone drill a hole for the hook or uses some cooking wire Warning when repositioning the meat during the cook use heat protective gloves
Ember Grill
Ember Grill fits directly over the ember maker with the larger edge towards
the back 
Chapa and Double Chapa
Remove 1 or 2 of the V grills and chapa just drops into place
Warning
Place the Glastonbury Asado Grill, on a level, non-combustible, stable surface
(concrete, ground, etc.) away from roof overhang or any material. Never use on
wood surfaces that could burn. Place ‘Glastonbury Asado Grill’ away from open
windows or doors to keep smoke from entering the house. Do not operate
‘Glastonbury Asado Grill’ indoors or in an enclosed area. In windy weather,
place Glastonbury Asado Grill’ in an outdoor area that is protected from the
wind. Seasoning your Glastonbury Asado Grill
Prior to your first use of the Glastonbury Asado Grill’, follow the
instructions below carefully to cure your grill.
To maximize your investment in your Glastonbury Asado Grill, it is paramount
to start caring for it from the first time you set it up. All grates,
V-channel, Chapa and ember grill need to seasoned and cleaned regularly, and
by regularly, it is really best to clean as needed to some degree after every
use. Every pit master develops tips and techniques they apply over the years,
but a good start would be to follow some basics to assure seasoning success.
Goals:
Our goal the first time out is to create a black patina over the entire grate
surface.
Allow plenty of time, for a first-time burn-in.
The process will help you to learn how to build and maintain your ember bed.
This style of cooking is an open concept of low and slow. Cooking on embers by
learning to maintain your fire for the duration of cook, not by cooking on a
flame will result in perfection. Ember Maker The ember maker is the area of
the Glastonbury Asado Grill that will be most affected by the heat and where
the coating will need the most attention. The best solution we have found is
to coat the ember maker with oil before and after each cooks this helps
prevent rust from forming and keeps it looking good over time, below are two
really good videos by the Mad Scientist BBQ showing this method being used on
a smoker firebox.
https://youtu.be/aDi9EuI9Y5w
For the theory of seasoning: https://youtu.be/htOn7yJPWgk
Cooking Grates
Seasoning grates are akin to seasoning a cast iron pan. The entire inside of
the pan surface needs to be seasoned by coating with oil. In comparison, the
entire surface of the V-channel grates, (or other types) need to be oiled
first on the bottom side, and then turn the V grills over with the support
brackets facing upwards. Begin to apply the oil into the grooves or surfaces.
You can use practically any kind of cooking oil, peanut oil or even bacon
grease.
We personally use rapeseed oil, which has high smoke point properties and
excellent for high-heat style cooking. Rapeseed oil goes on thick, and not
only protects and maintains the grate integrity, but assures grilling success
and results. Once a good coating of oil has been applied, our goal will be to
begin a long burn that will heat the grates to a temperature that will allow
the oils to seep into the metal surfaces. Doing so will create the patina
barrier desired.
During our cooking experiences:
I am spreading on oil as needed keeping the grates moist. After cooking, I
spend no more than 10 to 15 minutes cleaning and preparing the surfaces for my
next cooking event! After plating the cooked food, quickly spread a coating of
oil and roll the grates into the firebox to bake off any residue. I will then
begin our family feast, and come back an hour or so later. The grates will be
hot for several hours. I begin scraping off any residue and apply oil to aid
in the process, continuing until satisfied. If it seems that you are scraping
off the patina, apply your oil while the grates are still hot and the patina
will return.
To bring back your cooking grates to a well-seasoned stage, follow these
instructions: Many times doing life gets in the way and we just don’t take the
time to follow the principle before, during and after philosophy to keeping
the grates well seasoned. Don’t despair, rather than buying new grates your
grates can be brought back by making a solution of baking soda and white
vinegar to clean and scrub them off. Next step rinse them and the re-season
your grates with the step mentioned above
Wrapping Up:
There really isn’t a reason that your new Glastonbury Asado Grill cannot last
for many years. Remember that your grill is your key to great food. Take good
care of it, use it regularly and you will not only master live fire cooking
but your barbecue will just continue to get better and better. One of the
biggest secrets of great barbecue is knowing your equipment so your investment
in a grill is more than just financial, it’s the time you’ve spent using it
and the knowledge you have gained and achieved with your particular grill
and cooking success!
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