Portable Barbecue Monolith Kamado Icon Grill User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: MONOLITH

Table of Contents

Portable Barbecue Monolith Kamado Icon Grill
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
UNPACKING
PACKAGING CONTENTS
SETUP
CLEANING AND USE
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References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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Portable Barbecue Monolith Kamado Icon Grill

Product Information

The MONOLITH Grill is a ceramic grill that offers a wide range of cooking options including grilling, smoking, baking, searing, barbecuing, and roasting. It combines aesthetics with functionality, making it a visually pleasing object in your garden while delivering delicious results for your palate. The grill is inspired by the traditional Kamado style of cooking that has been used in China and Japan for over 3000 years. It is designed to provide you with endless choices and to be a symbol of freedom in your culinary adventures.

Product Usage Instructions

Unpacking:
- Carefully remove all packaging materials to ensure the grill reaches you undamaged.
Assembly:
- It is recommended to assemble the grill with two people due to its weight.
- Attach the side tables to the corresponding holders on the grill body. Adjust the distance of the holders by gently bending them to fit the side tables if necessary.
- For models with a stand, attach the grill body to the stand.
Initial Setup:
- Prior to the first use, clean the grill chamber using high heat. Make sure to remove the MONOLITH Smart Grid System before cleaning.
Cleaning:
- Clean the grill grates and accessories after each use.
- For pizza stones and deflector stones, follow the specific cleaning instructions provided.
- To remove ashes, use the ash shovel.
- Pyrolysis cleaning can be performed to thoroughly clean the grill chamber. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.
Additional Resources:
- Tutorials and further information can be found on the MONOLITH Youtube Channel.
- If you have any questions or need assistance, please refer to the user manual or contact our customer support.

ATTENTION!
In this manual you will find important information about the correct assembly and safe operating of the grill. It is important that you read and observe all instructions and safety information before you assemble and use the grill. Keep this manual for future reference.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US.
Congratulations on your new MONOLITH grill. Our Quick Start Guide includes the most important information regarding your grill. For further information, please visit our website.
Have fun with your new MONOLITH.
THE MONOLITH IS FREEDOM. A ceramic grill that delivers on all that it promises. Grilling, smoking, baking, searing, barbecuing or roasting. Enjoy all the options, enjoy surprising your guests, enjoy indulging your palate. Your garden will become a realm of endless choices.
THE MONOLITH IS DESIGN. It combines aesthetics with functionality. An object of art, pleasing to both the eye and the palate.
THE MONOLITH IS TRADITION. The Kamado has traditionally been used by the Chinese and Japanese for over 3000 years. In the 70s the modern ceramic grill started to evolve out of the Japanese Mushikamado and began to blaze its trail of success.

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UNPACKING

The MONOLITH grill is packaged securely and carefully to ensure that it reaches you undamaged.
1. First cut the plastic straps and then open the

3 VERSATILE COOKING STYLES

cardboard lid.

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2. Models with stand only: Remove the legs that

1. DIRECT GRILLING

are fastened in place with cardboard next to the ceramic unit, as well as the cardboard.

Grill like a pro directly over hot coals on the included Stainless Steel Grid or the optional cast iron grill grate.

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High heat directly from the coals gives your food those

3. Remove the side panels of the packaging

desired sear marks and true authentic barbecue

carton.

flavour.

4. Remove the cartons containing the accessories located next to the unit. Open the grill and take out all the components and accessories.
5. Models with stand only: Take the grill unit out of the stand. We recommend carrying the grill by the brackets for the side tables.
6. Take the packaging materials to be recycled. They are valuable raw materials.
Caution: Wear gloves when removing the components in order to prevent injuries. Be very careful when handling the components due to risk of breakage. Because of its weight, we recommend the grill unit be carried by two people.

2. INDIRECT GRILLING
Now see all the real advantages of having a MONOLITH over any other piece of cooking equipment. By placing the Deflector Stone over the hot coals you shield the direct heat away from your food creating a perfectly controllable convection oven. Roast, bake or braise anything from whole fish and roasting joints to cakes and casseroles.
3. BAKING
With a MONOLITH there is no need to invest in a separate pizza oven, now you can easily make authentic Italian thin crust pizzas or even American deep pan pizzas to im-press your friends and family. With MONOLITH you can easily raise the temperatures to 400°C and cook the perfect pizza in minutes. This setup is also perfect for flat breads. (pizza stone, optional extra)

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PACKAGING CONTENTS

ICON JUNIOR CLASSIC LECHEF

VENTILATION CAP

ASH SHOVEL

BAG OF FITTINGS

FIRE RING PRO SERIES FIRE BOX

SMOKE CHIP FEEDER SMOKE CHIP FEEDER (JNR.)

DEFLECTOR STONE (2 PIECES) INCLUDING LIFT DEFLECTOR STONE INCLUDING LIFT

SMART GRID SYSTEM CAST IRON GRATE

GRID LIFTER 2 BAMBOO SIDE TABLES

STAND
*only in models with stand
THERMOMETER

BASIC AVANTGARDE CLASSIC AVANTGARDE LECHEF

FIREBOX STAINLESS STEEL GRILL GRATE

CERAMIC FEET
*only in models without stand
BAMBOO HANDLE

CHARCOAL BASKET WITH DIVIDER

AVANTGARDE LED HANDLE

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MORE ACCESSORIES?
Discover the full range of accessories and the different possibilities of use: visit our website www.monolith-grill.eu/uk/

STAND (JNR.)
*only in models with stand
STAINLESS STEEL STAND

AVANTGARDE THERMOMETER

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ASSEMBLY WITH STAND

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SETUP

Grilling, smoking, baking, cooking, searing. With its multiple setup configurations, your new MONOLITH combines all this in a single grilling appliance.

A. Assemble the stand by placing the cradle upside down, without feet, on a sheet or pad. Push the legs through the guide tube and screw onto the end of the stand. We recommend you place a piece of paper between the guide tube and the legs in order to prevent scratches. Place the stainless steel caps over the threaded rods and screw each leg into the cradle. (Basic & Junior require legs to be bolted to the cradle)
Caution: In order to guarantee easier use of the locking mechanism, the legs must be attached with the lockable castors next to each other at the front.
B. Turn the stand over and lock the wheels.

moval opening / airflow control. Then gradually fit the ceramic segments of the fire box 5 ceramic segments for the MONOLITH Classic & LeChef & 4 for the Icon. For the Junior, fit the one-piece fire box.
G. Place the fire ring on the fire box (not Icon) with the opening for feeding in wood chips precisely in front of the corresponding opening / valve in the unit.
H. Place the cast iron grate inside the fire box and then the charcoal basket (Classic & LeChef only) inside the fire box, making sure that the opening in the basket is aligned with the opening / valve for feeding in wood chips.

Caution: Make sure the grill is on a flat surface which can bear the heavy weight of the grill. The grill should never be placed in the immediate vicinity of combustible materials. The grill must not be operated in closed rooms.
C. Lower the unit into the stand, making sure the air supply control and the opening for ash removal is in the middle of the legs with the locking castors.
Caution: We recommend that the grill unit be carried by two people because of its weight. Gloves will help prevent injuries.

I. Place the metal frame of the smart grid system (Classic & LeChef only) on top of the fire ring. Hook the support ring into the corresponding eyelets. Now all of the elements of the smart grid system can be inserted. Deflector stone, drip pan and grid. For Junior, place ceramic heat deflector stone in the lift frame and rest on the fire ring.
K. Hook the side tables (Classic & LeChef models with cart) into the corresponding brackets in the unit. If necessary, adjust the distances between the brackets on the side tables by bending them slightly.

D. Loosen the two cap nuts on the front of the upper locking ring and attach the handle to the bolt. Screw the cap nuts back on to the bolts and tighten with a wrench.
E. Fasten the ventilation cap to the lid.
F. Place the metal frame of the fire box inside the grill with the ash compartment opening precisely in front of the ash re-

Caution: Before and after first use, check that all screws are securely fastened to the unit and stand. The screws of the locking ring in the unit must be tightened regularly, as the gaskets underneath them may draw together with use.
The frame for the Avantgarde series is available separately. Please follow the assembly instructions included in the packaging of the frame.

Charcoal basket with divider (Classic & LeChef)

Deflector stone (Junior) with lift for indirect cooking (*additional cost option for Icon)

Deflector stone ((halved) in Classic and LeChef), divided drip pan, two half stainless steel grates, ring for height adjustment

Deflector stone (both halves) with lift for indirect cooking (Basic)

Baking stone for pizza or bread (optional accessory)

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CLEANING AND USE

The grill does not have to be seasoned and can be used immediately after being set up. The grill does not require any further treatment, such as application of oil for seasoning. The cast iron charcoal grate leaves the factory with a protective coating which safeguards it against corrosion during storage. This protective coating burns off during the initial use. Please wait until any odour caused from burning of the protective coating clears before placing food on the grill.
CLEANING
Only clean the exterior of the grill and the stand and bamboo side tables with water and a mild cleaning agent.
Never use water or other liquids to clean the inside. The inside of the grill can be cleaned with high temperatures after use. To do this, fully open both air vents. First ensure that there

is enough charcoal in the grill (if necessary, add some charcoal). High temperatures are reached very quickly, and the heat will burn any organic residue to a fine ash (pyrolysis). We recommend heating the grill up to 400 °C for 10 minutes.
Warning: Do not allow the grill to heat up to more than 400°C, especially the MONOLITH Basic, as this could damage the gasket between the unit and the lid. Never leave the grill unattended during pyrolysis.
Always remove the MONOLITH Smart Grid System before pyrolysis.
Finally brush the grate with a grill brush. Remove the burnt residue on the lid and the other internal components with a hand brush or bristle brush. The cast iron grate and charcoal basket can be cleaned with a brush; occasionally coat the cast iron grate with a thin layer of oil to protect against rust.

Attention: The light ceramic of the interior will gradually darken. This is not a defect, but is rather an effect of combustion, smoke and grease.
CLEANING THE GRILL GRATES
Clean the grates while still hot with a grill brush, to remove larger materials. The grill grates are made of stainless steel and are dishwasher safe. Only use suitable cleaning agents. The grates may be permanently discoloured (tarnished) by the high temperatures the grill can reach.

ATTENTION!
Please read the instructions manual carefully and in full, in order to prevent operating errors and consequent forfeiture of warranty claims.

CLEANING THE PIZZA AND DEFLECTOR STONE
The pizza stone and the deflector stone are made of open-pored ceramic, and therefore liquids and fats can soak or burn into the material and cause permanent black spots on the surface. These spots are harmless and do not constitute defects. To remove larger materials, simply scrape with a grill brush or scraper/spatula. In the absence of the Smart Grid System drip pans the deflector stone can be wrapped in aluminium foil to protect from dripping fat.
REMOVAL OF ASHES
After the grill has cooled down, the loose ash in the charcoal basket can be simply shaken off, so that it falls into the ash chamber of the fire box. If required, remove the cast iron fire grate beforehand. Now use the ash shovel to

remove the ashes through the opening. We suggest occasionally removing all the components from the unit and cleaning the grill with a brush to thoroughly remove all ash.
CLEANING BY PYROLYSIS
If the grill has not been used for a long time, when there is high humidity damp can enter from the outside and mould may form on any organic materials that have not been removed on the ceramic and the grates. This mould is harmless. It can be removed by hand with a spatula or a brush. Heat the grill up so that the moisture can be evaporated from the ceramic. Raise the temperature slowly and burn off all the residue. The heat will destroy any fungal spores.

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MORE QUESTIONS?
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