BC-CHA-1067 Magnus Original Barbecook Grill User Guide

: June 12, 2024
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Table of Contents

BC-CHA-1067 Magnus Original Barbecook Grill
THE TASTE OF FUN
ILLUSTRATIONS
- HARDWARE LIST
- References
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BC-CHA-1067 Magnus Original Barbecook Grill

THE TASTE OF FUN

MANUAL 001

MAGNUS ORIGINAL BC-CHA-1067
MAGNUS COMFORT BC-CHA-1068
MAGNUS PREMIUM BC-CHA-1069

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WARNING! Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Always use the barbecue on a safe, flat surface.

USER GUIDE

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1. REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE

Thank you for purchasing a Barbecook barbecue We hope
you enjoy using it and have many happy times with it! You can
optimize your experience by registering your barbecue online
to take advantage of the many benefits. You can optimize your
experience by registering your barbecue online to take advantage
of the many benefits: You

You gain access to the full online user guide, so you can
learn the ins and outs of your appliance.
We provide you with personalized after-sales service,
which means you can quickly and easily find and order
spare parts. This enables you to get the most out of the
warranty service.
You are kept informed of product updates.
You learn many new tips and tricks and grill spiration to
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2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual consists of two parts. Part 1 contains general
instructions on assembly, use, maintenance and warranty.
Part 2 (beginning on page 39) contains multiple illustrations:

Exploded views, parts lists and assembly drawings of the
Illustrations referring to the main instructions from the first
part of the manual.

If an illustration exists for a particular instruction, that
illustration is referenced in the instruction.

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read the instructions before using the device. Always follow
the instructions carefully. If the device is mounted or used in
any other way, this may result in fire and damage to property.
Damage due to failure to follow the instructions (incorrect
assembly, misuse, improper maintenance, etc.) is not covered
under the warranty.
– WARNING! Keep children and pets away from the barbecue.
– WARNING! This barbecue gets very hot, do not attempt to
move it when it is in use.
– Use appropriate protection when you need to touch hot
parts.

– Keep flammable materials, flammable liquids and dissoluble
objects at a safe distance from the appliance when it
is in use.
– WARNING! Do not use spirits, gasoline or other flammable
liquids to light or relight the appliance! You must only
use firelighters that comply with EN 1860-3!
– WARNING! Do not start barbecuing until the charcoal has
developed a layer of ash. This usually takes around 15
minutes (Fig. 3c)
– Do not leave the barbecue unattended when in use.
– Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby when you use the
appliance, especially on very hot days and in dry environments.
– Do not use indoors! Only use the appliance outdoors. If
you use the appliance indoors, even in a garage, enclosed
space or shed, you risk carbon monoxide poisoning.
– Take into account the following when choosing a location:
– Place the appliance at least three meters from a building
in a open, well-ventilated location.
– Do not place the barbecue below an overhanging structure
(veranda, shelter etc. ) or under foliage.
– Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface.
– Do not place the appliance on a moving vehicle (boat,
trailer etc. ).

4. RECURRENT CONCEPTS

This section lists the definitions of some less familiar concepts.
These concepts are used when discussing various topics
throughout the manual.

4.1. Enamel

Some parts of the appliance are covered in a layer of melted
glass, also known as enamel. This enamel protects the underlying
metal from corrosion. Enamel is a high-quality material: it
is corrosion-resistant, it does not degrade under the influence
of high temperatures, and it is very easy to maintain. Since
the enamel is less flexible than the metal to which it is applied,
pieces of enamel may break off when the appliance is used
incorrectly. To avoid this problem, you must be careful when
assembling enameled parts and you must always maintain the
enamel according to the instructions in this manual.

5. ASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE

5.1. Safety instructions
– Remove all of the packaging.
– Do not make modifications to the appliance when assembling.
You must not make changes to any of the parts of
the appliance; this is very dangerous.
– Always carefully follow the assembly instructions.
– The user is responsible for the correct assembly of the
appliance. Damage caused by incorrect assembly is not
covered by the warranty.

5.2. To assemble the appliance\

Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface before use.
Assemble the appliance as shown on the assembly drawings.
You will find the assembly drawings in the second
part of this manual, after the exploded view of your appliance.
For each model you can decide whether to mount your
wheels and/or side table on the left or right. In this way, the
Magnus adapts flexibly to your preferences.

Be careful when assembling enameled parts. Use the fiber
washers supplied to protect the enamel around the screws.
You only need a cross head screwdriver and a spanner to adjust
the tension on the clips at the bottom of the device.

For units equipped with one or more side tables: never lean on
them. Max. weight that these tables can carry is 7.5 kg.

6. PREPARING THE APPLIANCE FOR USE

6.1. First time use
It is recommended that the grill be heated up and the fuel kept
red hot, with the lid on, for at least 30 minutes before cooking
for the first time.

6.2. Which type of charcoal should I use and how much?
Always light your appliance with traditional charcoal, never with
briquettes. When your appliance is lit, you can add briquettes.
Use good quality charcoal to light the appliance, preferably
charcoal that complies with EN 1860-2. Good- quality charcoal
consists of large, shiny pieces and does not give off much dust.
Preferably use Barbecook Premium charcoal (BC-ACC-7421)
Close the bag of charcoal properly before storing it. Always
store charcoal in a dry location, do not store charcoal in a basement.
Make sure not to overfill your appliance. Overloading
the bowl with charcoal/briquettes can seriously damage your
barbecue due to the extreme heat. Use the maximum following
maximum amounts of fuel:
– Charcoal: 1,2 kg
– Briquettes: 1,2 kg

6.3. Preparing the appliance for use

Open the lid.
Remove the cooking top grate from your grill. Start with the
middle grate (use the supplied grill lifters).
Remove the charcoal (bottom) grate and clear ashes or
chunks of old charcoal from the bottom of the bowl. Charcoal
requires oxygen to burn, so be sure that nothing clogs
the vents. (use the ventilation control at the front of the unit
for this. The ashes then fall neatly into the ash catcher at the
bottom of the bowl).
Replace charcoal (bottom) grate.
ATTENTION! Never place charcoal directly into the bowl.
Make sure the air supply is fully open (position 5)

6.4. Lighting charcoal

Lighting charcoal with a chimney starter
The easiest way to light any kind of charcoal is to use a chimney
starter; (included with certain models, but also sold separately).
Always leave the lid open when using a chimney starter.

Put a few sheets of wadded up newspaper in the bottom
of the chimney starter and set the chimney starter on the
charcoal grate; or put a few lighter cubes in the centre of the
charcoal grate and place the chimney starter over them.
Fill the chimney starter with charcoal (max. up to the rim on
top, certainly not more).
Leave the chimney starter in place until the charcoal is completely
covered with a white layer of ash. This takes about
15 to 20 minutes.
Next, pour the glowing coals into the desired place on the
coal grid. Always wear heat-resistant gloves when doing so.
Add a few more fresh coals on top of the already hot coals.
Wait again until these are covered with a white layer of ash.
You are ready for the next steps

Lighting Charcoal Using lighter cubes or wood wool

Place a heap of charcoal in the middle of the charcoal grate
and insert a number of firelighters or wood wool.
Use long matches or a lighter to light cubes or wood wool.
These will in turn ignite the charcoal.
Light the firelighters or wood wool through the openings at
the bottom of the charcoal starter.
Wait until the charcoal is completely covered with a white
layer of ash.
Add a few more fresh coals on top of the already hot coals.
Wait again until these are covered with a white layer of ash.
This takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
You are now ready for the next steps

6.5. Grilling with direct heat

With direct heat, the fire is right below the food (A). It sears or
browns the surfaces of the food, while it also cooks the food
all the way to the centre. This method is ideal for small, tender
pieces of food that take less than 20 minutes to cook.

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Always wear barbecue mitts or gloves conforming to EN
407, Contact Heat rating level 2 or greater, when using your
charcoal barbecue. Note: The grill, including the handle and
damper/vent handles, will become hot.
Spread the charcoal evenly across the charcoal grate with
long tongs
Replace the cooking grate.
Close the lid
Open the ventilation holes in the lid
Preheat the grate for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Open the lid and place your food on the grate.
Close the lid. Note: When opening the lid during your grilling
sessions, do this in 2 steps in order to avoid ashes drawing
up onto your food. You can find inspiring recipes on www.barbecook.com

6.6. Grilling with indirect heat

With indirect heat, the fire is on both sides of the grill, or on one
side of the grill. Place the food on the unlit part of the grill grate.
This method is ideal for larger cuts of meat that require 20 minutes
of grilling time or more, or for foods that would dry out or
scorch if exposed directly to the heat. This method is also used
for thicker foods or pieces of meat with bones that have been
seared or browned first over direct heat. Keep the lid closed as
much as possible.

Always wear barbecue mitts or gloves conforming to EN
407, Contact Heat rating level 2 or greater, when using your
charcoal barbecue. Note: The grill, including the handle and
damper/vent handles, will become hot.
Arrange the charcoal so that they will be set on either side
of the food (either directly onto the charcoal grate or in the
charcoal baskets (model depending).
Replace the cooking grate.
Close the lid
Open the ventilation holes in the lid
Preheat the grate for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Open the lid and place your food on the grate.
Close the lid. Note: When opening the lid during your grilling
sessions, do this in 2 steps in order to avoid ashes drawing
up onto your food. You can find inspiring recipes on www.barbecook.com.

grilling direct

6.7. Extinguish the appliance

When finished, close the vents at the top and bottom of the unit to extinguish the fire.

7. TIPS AND TRICKS

7.1. Adjusting the fire intensity

Charcoal fire needs air. The lid should be closed as much as
possible, but keep the lid damper and bowl vent open. Remove
the ashes on the bottom of the grill regularly to prevent them
from blocking the vents. You can adjust the intensity of the fire
by opening and closing the air supply holes at the bottom and
in the lid. The more you open the vents, the more air is sucked
into the pipe and the more intense the fire will be.The more you
close the holes, the less air is sucked into the pipe and the less
intense the fire will be.

supply with various positions:

Position 0-2 = Less oxygen = Temperature will drop
Position 3-5 = Extra oxygen = Temperature will rise

7.2. Preventing food from burning

To prevent your food from burning:
Never start grilling when there still are flames in the bowl. Wait
until the charcoal is covered with a thin layer of white ash.
Avoid exposing your food to excessive heat. You can:
– Protect the food by moving the grill to a higher position.
– Reduce the heat by (partially) closing the vents at the
bottom of the pipe.
Always provide a direct (searing) and indirect (cooking) grill
zone on your appliance. This will allow you to move the food to
a zone with a more modest temperature.

7.3. Preventing food from sticking to the grill

To prevent your food from sticking to the grill: Oil the food
lightly with a brush before placing it on the grill. You can also oil
the grill. Do not turn the food too quickly. First allow it to heat
up thoroughly.

7.4. Preventing flare-ups

Flare-ups are sudden flames that spark from the bowl when
you are grilling. They are usually caused by dripping fat or
marinade. Flare-ups may occur when grilling. However, an
excess of flare-ups increases the temperature of the bowl and
can ignite accumulated fat.nTo prevent flare-ups:
– Make sure that the bowl is clean before you start grilling.
We recommend cleaning the bowl after every use.
– Remove excess fat and marinade from the meat. You
could also use the Barbecook grill mat or Barbecook grill
pan for marinated meat.
– Keep the lid closed as much as possible.

7.5. Using the coal trays

– The simplest way to grill indirectly is by using the Barbecook
charcoal trays (included with certain models, but also
sold separately).
– These trays make sure that the charcoal or briquettes are
kept nicely on top of each other for optimal combustion.
In addition, you can use the trays to easily flexible heat
zones in your appliance.
– After use, the remaining coals are still collected in the coal
trays. The superfluous ashes will fall down through the
openings of the trays. You can reuse the cooled coal later.

8. MAINTAINING THE APPLIANCE

8.1. Cleaning the bowl

We recommend cleaning the bowl after every use.
Proceed as follows:
1. Allow the appliance to cool down fully and remove the grills
(food and charcoal grills)
2. Close the air supply holes at the bottom of the appliance.
3. Sweep the remaining ashes into the ash collector.
4. Empty and replace the ash collector.

8.2. Cleaning the grill

We recommend cleaning the grill with a Barbecook-cleaner
after every use. You can also clean the grill with a mild detergent
or with sodium bicarbonate. Never use oven cleaners to
clean the grill.

8.3. Storing the appliance

Store the appliance in a dry location (indoors, under a shelter
etc.) after each use. To extend the lifespan of your appliance,
we strongly advise you to cover your barbecue with a Barbecook
cover.
Register your appliance at www.barbecook.com to find out
which cover you need. To prevent rust, make sure that the
appliance is completely dry before you store it away.

8.4. Maintaining enamel, stainless steel, cast iron and powder coated

parts.

Material

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Maintenance instructions

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Enamel

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• Do not use any sharp objects and do not knock the appliance against hard surfaces. • Avoid contact with cold liquids while the appliance is still hot.

• You can use metal sponges and abrasive cleaning products.

Stainless

steel

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• Do not use aggressive, abrasive or metal cleaning products.

• Use mild cleaning products and leave to sit on the steel.

• Use a soft sponge or cloth.

• After cleaning, rinse the appliance thoroughly and allow the appliance to dry completely before storing.

Powder

coating

|

• Do not use any sharp objects. Use non-aggressive cleaning agents and a soft sponge or cloth.

• After cleaning, rinse the device thoroug hly and allow the device to dry thoroughly before putting it away.

Cast iron

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• Use a steel brush or steel wool to clean the surface.

• After each use, rub the inside and outside with an oil suitable for food. This will prevent the grids from rusting. After a while, rusting will be a natural phenomenon.

To prevent rusting on stainless steel parts, it is best to avoid any contact with chlorine, salt or iron. We recommend that you do not use the device in coastal areas, near railways or near a swimming pool. Damage due to failure to follow these instructi ons is considered faulty maintenance and is not covered by the warranty. You will find an overview of all parts that make up the device after the device’s exploded views (second part of the manual). This list includes a symbol indicating the material of each part so that you can determine how to maintain each part.

The symbols used in the parts list are:

Material

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Symbol

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Enamel

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Stainless steel

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Material

|

Symbol

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Cast iron

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Powder coating

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Plastic

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9. ORDERING SPARE PARTS

Parts that are exposed to fire or intense heat will eventually need to be replaced. To order spare parts:

Find the reference number of the part you need. There is a list of all the reference numbers under the exploded drawing in the second part of this manual and on www.barbecook. com.
If you have registered your appliance online, the correct list will automatically appear in your MyBarbecook account. You can also order spare parts via your account.
Order the spare part via www.barbecook.com or at your point of sale. Parts under warranty can only be ordered via your point of sale.

10. WARRANTY

10.1. Covered

Your appliance has a two-year warranty, starting from the date of purchase. This warranty covers all manufacturing defects, provided that:

– You have used, assembled and maintained your applian ce according to the instructions in this manual. Damage resulting from misuse, incorrect assembly or improper maintenance is not regarded as a manufacturing defect.

– You can present the receipt and the unique serial number of your appliance. This serial number starts with a C follo wed by 15 digits. The serial number is stated:

– on this manual

– on the appliance’s packaging

– on the bottom of the foot of the appliance

The Barbecook quality department will confirm that the parts are defective and that they proved defective under normal use, correct assembly and proper maintenance. If one of these conditions is not fulfilled, you are not covered by the warranty. In all cases, the warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts.

10.2. Not covered

– The following damage and defects are not covered by the warranty:

– Normal wear and tear (rust, deformation, discoloration etc.) of parts that are directly exposed to fire or intense heat. These parts will need to be replaced from time to time.

– Visual irregularities that are inherent to the manufacturing process. These irregularities are not regarded as manu facturing defects.

– All damage caused by inadequate maintenance, improper storage, incorrect assembly or modifications made to the pre-assembled parts.

– All damage caused by the misuse of the appliance (not using it according to the instructions in this manual, using it for commercial purposes, using it as a fire basket etc.).

– All consequential damage caused by careless or non compliant use of the appliance.

– Rust or discoloration as a result of external factors, use of aggressive cleaning products, exposure to chlorine etc. This damage is not regarded as a manufacturing defect.

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The appliance is made of various materials. Each material
must be maintained differently: