Mueller FG-1150 TravelGrill Foldable Charcoal Grill User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- MUELLER
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Mueller FG-1150 TravelGrill Foldable Charcoal Grill
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your TravelGrill Foldable Charcoal Grill or other property when using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- Read all instructions before assembling and using.
- Keep all packaging materials, including any plastics, out of reach of children.
- Wash and thoroughly dry all parts before first use using warm water, mild detergent, and a non-scratch sponge.
- The TravelGrill Foldable Charcoal Grill is intended for OUTDOOR use only. Toxic fumes may accumulate if used indoors.
- This product is to be used for grilling food with the use of charcoal. Do not use in any other way than its intended purpose.
- Never operate this grill unattended.
- Never operate this grill within 10 feet (3.05m) of any flammable material.
- Never operate this grill within 25 feet (7.5m) of any flammable liquid.
- This grill can be used without unfolding the legs of the Grill Base. In this case, ensure the surface that the grill is placed on is heat-resistant.
- Not to be used by children.
- Close supervision is necessary when used near children or by any other persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
- Do not use this grill while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that affect your reaction time or perception.
- Keep pets at a safe distance from the grill.
- The grill and its parts will be extremely hot during use. Always use protective gear, such as grill mittens and extended grilling tools to prevent burns.
- Hot fat may drip, and ash may fly out from the grill. Keep feet away and the cooking area clear of anything flammable.
- Hot fat may drip into the charcoal during the cooking process, which may cause flames to temporarily flare-up. Keep face and hands away from fire, and do not squirt flames with water. Wait for flames to subside or move food to an area where there is no charcoal.
- If a fire should occur, keep away from the grill and immediately call your fire depart-ment. Do not attempt to extinguish an oil or grease fire with water.
- Ensure charcoal has completely burned out before removing the ash.
- Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
- The TravelGrill Foldable Charcoal Grill is not for commercial use.
- Keep this manual for future reference.
DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Do Not Use Indoors! Burning charcoal releases carbon monoxide gas. If used
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area, the gas can accumulate and cause
bodily injury or death.
DANGER: FUEL HAZARD
Do Not Use gasoline, alcohol, or other flammable liquids to light charcoal.
Use a commercially prepared fire starter according to manufacturer
instructions.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR BURN HAZARD, WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
PARTS
ASSEMBLY
- Before first use, wash and thoroughly dry all parts, in particular the stainless-steel Cooking Grill (4), using warm water, mild detergent, and a non-scratch sponge.
- WARNING: Never use this grill unless all parts are in place and properly assembled.
STEP 1:
Unfold and fully extend the legs of the Grill Base (1)
- On the first opening, the legs may be slightly stiff but will move freely with further use.
- Using the grill with the legs fully extended will provide better air-circulation, however, the grill can also be used without unfolding the legs of the Grill Base. In this case, ensure the surface that the grill is placed on is heat-resistant.
STEP 2:
Align the Removable Tray (2) with the side opening of the Grill Base (1) and slide in fully.
Note: The tray can only be inserted from one side only. Alternatively, the tray can be inserted from above also.
STEP 3:
Place the Charcoal Tray Insert (3) into the Removable Tray (2). Ensure the
flat side is on the top.
STEP 4:
Place the Cooking Grill (4) into position on the top rim of the Grill Base
(1).
OPERATION
FIND A SUITABLE LOCATION
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Ensure the location is outdoors.
Warning: Using this grill indoors, including in any shed, garage, trailer, or other similar recreational vehicle or construction, can lead to the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation. -
Ensure you place your grill on a flat and level surface, away from combustible mate-rials and structures. The grill can be positioned at ground level or at a higher table level, but ensure the surface is heat-resistant, such as concrete or stone.
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Do not use this grill under overhead flammable surfaces or covered areas such as gazebos, awnings, or umbrellas.
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Keep all flammable materials and surfaces at least 10 feet (3 meters) away.
ADD CHARCOAL
Use only charcoal to fuel your grill. This may be in the form of lump
charcoal, briquettes, hardwood charcoal briquettes, or a combination. As a
guide, lump char-coal (irregular pieces) is best for foods that cook quickly,
such as sausages and burg-ers. Briquettes (uniform pieces) are more suitable
for longer grilling or roasting as they burn longer and hotter.
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Remove the Cooking Grill (4). Ensure the Charcoal Tray Insert (3) is properly inserted into the base of the Removable Tray (2). The flat side of the insert should face up, with the lips on the underside providing height for air-circulation and space for ash to collect.
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Add charcoal on top of the Charcoal Tray Insert (3). (Typical amount of fuel is 2–5.5 lbs. or 1–2.5 kg.)
Warning: Do not overfill with charcoal. Excess charcoal may cause an unexpect-ed fire or cause damage to your grill. -
DO NOT block the air-holes of the sides of the Removable Tray (2) to allow oxygen to reach the charcoal during cooking.
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Keep the charcoal piled close together. This will help spread the flames easier across the charcoal, and your grill will be heated and ready to use faster.
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At this stage you may wish to configure your charcoal based on the type of food you are preparing. See CHARCOAL CONFIGURATION below for further instruc-tions.
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Light the charcoal using your preferred method, following manufacturer’s instructions, e.g., charcoal lighter fluid, or a commercial fire starter.
Warning: DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene, paraffin, alcohol, or lighter fuel to light your charcoal. -
Once your charcoal is white-gray in color and glowing red in the center, you are ready to start cooking.
Warning: Once lit, do not move your grill or leave it unattended. -
If you need to add more charcoal during cooking, either slide out the Removable Tray (2) or remove the Cooking Grill (4) with a heat-resistant tool, and then simply add more charcoal on top of the bed of already lit charcoal.
Warning: Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal.
COOKING
- When ready to start cooking, always use heat-resistant grill mitts and appropriate grilling tools.
- If not already done so, position your charcoal best for the type of food you are preparing. See CHARCOAL CONFIGURATION below for further instructions.
- Insert the Cooking Grill (4) and allow it to heat up.
- Place your food on the grill and cook based on personal preference.
FLARE-UPS
- When the fat renders from your food and drips onto the charcoal, it is possible that flames may flare-up. Should this occur, DO NOT put out the flames with water as ash will fly up and stick to your food.
- The best way to manage flare-ups is to use a Two or Three-Zone fire (Refer to Char-coal Configuration below for further information).
- When flames flare-up in a Two or Three-Zone, simply move the food away from the flames to the indirect heat area where there is no charcoal underneath.
- When flames subside, move the food back to the direct heat to continue cooking.
EXTINGUISHING
- When you have finished cooking, never pour cold water directly on the coals to extinguish them, as this may damage your grill. Use old cinders or sand.
Alternatively, wait for the charcoal to burn out with close supervision.
CHARCOAL CONFIGURATION
The position of your charcoal in the grill can make a tremendous difference in how your food is cooked. While a large percentage of grilled foods require high heat and short cooking times, others require a lower heat and a longer cooking time or combi-nation of both. It is important to configure your charcoal to best suit your needs prior to cooking. Arrange the charcoal on your Charcoal Tray Insert (3) using a heat-resis-tant tool. Following are some examples of charcoal configuration.
One-Zone Grilling
- Direct heat is created by spreading the charcoal in a single layer.
- Ideal for high-heat cooking and thin cuts of meat.
Two-Zone Grilling
- Move all charcoal to one half of the tray.
- Direct Heat Side is ideal for searing and to cook small, tender pieces of food that cook quickly. For example, thin fillets of steak or chicken, ham-burgers, or vegetables.
- Indirect Heat Side is ideal for larger, tougher foods that require longer cooking times, such as ribs or thick steaks.
Three-Zone Grilling
- Separate the charcoal to the two sides and leave an indirect heat zone in the center.
- This is ideal for roasting cuts such as beef or pork tenderloin or whole chicken cuts over indirect heat.
CLEANING
- Remove the Cooking Grill (4) as soon as possible after use for easier cleaning and to prevent grease build-up. Use a heat-resistant tool to remove the grill. Soak in hot water with detergent, and use a stainless-steel bristle brush or steel wool to remove food residue. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Cooking Grill is dishwasher safe.
- Before cleaning the rest of the grill, ensure the charcoal has completely burned out, and the ashes are cool.
- Slide out the Removable Tray (2) with Charcoal Tray Insert (3) and collect and sweep out leftover debris from the tray.
- Wash all parts with warm water, a mild detergent, and a non-scratch sponge. Dry thoroughly.
- Do not use abrasive cleaning tools or corrosive cleaning products.
- Fold in the legs of the Grill Base (1), and reassemble remaining parts before storing in a dry area.
- Do not leave your grill outdoors unprotected.
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