MASTERBUILT MB20040919 36 Inch Extra Large Charcoal Grill Instruction Manual

MASTERBUILT MB20040919 36 Inch Extra Large Charcoal Grill

WARNING:

• This manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.
• Keep this manual for future reference.
• WARNING! Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only firelighters complying to EN 1860-3!
  Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

• Burning wood chips, wood chunks, wood pellets, charcoal and propane gives off carbon monoxide, which has no odour and can cause death.
• DO NOT burn wood chips, wood chunks, wood pellets, charcoal or propane inside homes, vehicles, tents, garages or any enclosed areas.
• USE ONLY OUTDOORS where it is well ventilated.
• Do not use the barbecue in a confined and/or habitable space e.g. houses, tents, caravans, motor homes, boats. Danger of carbon monoxide poisoning fatality.

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Always use grill in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal fire codes.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws, and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.
• Never operate grill under overhead construction such as roof coverings, carports, awnings, or overhangs.
• Grill is for OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• Never use inside enclosed areas such as patios, garages, buildings, or tents.
• Never use inside or on recreational vehicles or boats.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 3 m from overhead construction, walls, rails or other structures.
• Keep a minimum 3 m clearance of all combustible materials such as wood, dry plants, grass, brush, paper, or canvas.
• Never use grill for anything other than its intended use. This grill is NOT for commercial use.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC are NOT recommended and may cause injury.
• Use of alcohol, prescription, or non-prescription drugs may impair user’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate grill.
• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible at all times while operating grill.
• When cooking with oil or grease, have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily available.
• In the event of an oil or grease fire do not attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call the fire department. A type BC or ABC fire extinguisher may, in some circumstances, contain the fire.
• Use grill on a level, non-combustible, stable surface such as dirt, concrete, brick, or rock. An asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be acceptable for this purpose.
• Grill MUST be on the ground. Do not place grill on tables or counters. Do NOT move grill across uneven surfaces.
• Do not use grill on wooden or flammable surfaces.
• Keep grill clear and free from combustible materials such as gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.
• Do not leave grill unattended.
• Keep children and pets away from grill at all times. Do NOT allow children to use grill. Close supervision is necessary when children or pets are in the area where grill is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around grill during or following its use until it has cooled.
• Never use glass, plastic, or ceramic cookware in grill. Never place empty cookware in grill while in use.
• Never move grill when in use. Allow grill to cool completely (below 45°C) before moving or storing.
• Do not store grill with hot ashes or charcoal inside grill. Store only when fire is completely out and all surfaces are cold.
• Never use grill as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• The grill is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Be careful when removing food from grill. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective gloves/mitts or long, sturdy, cooking tools for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• DO NOT bump or impact the grill to prevent personal harm, damage to grill, or spillage/splashing of hot cooking liquid.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces
• Grill is hot during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from door(s) and vents. Steam and hot air are expelled during use.
• Air dampers are HOT while the grill is in use and during cooling; wear protective gloves when adjusting.
• Grill has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from flame and burning charcoal. Do NOT lean over grill when lighting. Be careful of loose hair and clothing during operation as they could catch fire.
• DO NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation.
• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and may cause damage to the grill.
• Never leave HOT coals or ashes unattended.
• Fuel should be kept red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to use.
• Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• Do not remove ash can while ashes and charcoal are HOT.
• Use protective gloves when handling this grill or working with fire. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy fireplace tools when adding charcoal.
• Use only charcoal as fuel. Do not use any other fuel source.
• Use only charcoal lighting fluid. Never use gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. These fluids can explode causing injury or death.
• Never overfill charcoal grate. This can cause serious injury as well as damage to the grill.
• Never add additional lighter fluid once charcoal has ignited. Follow directions on lighter fluid container.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water, and discarding in a noncombustible container.

Structural Proximity and Safe Usage Recommendations

REMINDER : Maintain a minimum distance of 3m from rear and sides to walls, rails or other combustible construction. This clearance provides adequate space for proper combustion, air circulation and venting.

Packing Contents

IMPORTANT : Remove all packing contents before assembly.
It is important that you remove all paper, packing foam and cardboard from the grill before assembly. Located on the lid/firebox assembly is a support bar used for shipping purposes only. This bar must be removed so that you may successfully assemble your grill. The location of this bar is shown here. The bar is no longer needed.

Hardware List

 | Qty Qté Cant.| Description Description Descripción|  | Qty Qté Cant.| Description Description Descripción
---|---|---|---|---|---

A

| ****

2

| M5x15 Screw Vis M5×15

Tornillo M5x15

| ****

I

| ****

1

| M6x21 Shoulder Screw Vis à épaulement M6×21 Tornillo de resalto M6x21

B

| ****

4

| M5 Self-Locking Nut Écrou autobloquant M5 Contratuerca M5| ****

J

| ****

2

| #10 Lock Washer

Rondelle de blocage no 10 Arandela de seguridad #10

C

| ****

1

| M4 Self-Locking Nut Écrou autobloquant M4 Contratuerca M4| ****

K

| ****

72

| M6x15 Phillips/Slotted-Head Screw Vis cruciforme/à tête fendue M6×15

Tuerca hexagonal Phillips/Tornillo de cabeza ranurada M6x15

D

| ****

1

| M4x10 Flat-Head Screw Vis à tête plate M4×10

Tornillo de cabeza plana M4x10

| ****

L

| ****

2

| M10 Nut Écrou M10 Tuerca M10

E

| ****

2

| Door Hinge Pin

Axe de charnière pour porte Pin de bisagra de la puerta

| ****

M

| ****

2

| M4 Nut Écrou M4 Tuerca M4

F

| ****

12

| M5x10 Flat-Head Screw Vis à tête plate M5×10

Tornillo de cabeza plana M5x10

| ****

N

| ****

2

| M4x10 Screw Vis M4×10

Tornillo de M4x10

G

| ****

4

| M5x6 Shoulder Screw Vis à épaulement M5×6 Tornillo de resalto M5x6| ****

O

| ****

8

| M6X15 Shoulder Screw Vis à épaulement M6×15 Tornillo de resalto M6X15

H

| ****

6

| M6 KEPS Nut

Écrou KEPS M6 Tuerca KEPS M6

| ****

P

| ****

2

| M6x10 Screw Vis M6×10

Tornillo M6x10

Hardware List

BEFORE ASSEMBLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

• Assemble on a clean flat surface.
• Tools needed: 20.32 cm long Phillips head screwdriver, pliers or adjustable wrench
• Approximate assembly time: 45 minutes
• Actual product may differ from picture shown.
• It is possible that some assembly steps have been completed in the factory.

DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER for assembly assistance, missing or damaged parts. Please contact MASTERBUILT Customer Service at +44 20 8036 3201 or service.uk@masterbuilt.com in the U.K and +0031 4 7799920 , +49 2151 4474509 , or service.europe@masterbuilt.com in Europe.
Please have the model number and serial number available. These numbers are located on the silver rating label on the grill.

Parts List

Item #| Qty| Description| Item #| Qty| Description
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 2| Smoke Stack Cap| 23| 1| Right Front Leg #2
2| 2| Smoke Stack| 24| 1| Firebox Left Lower Panel
3| 1| Temperature Gauge| 25| 1| Firebox Right Lower Panel
4| 2| Lid Handle Stand-Off| 26| 1| Cart Bottom Shelf
5| 1| Lid Handle| 27| 1| Door Stopper
6| 2| Side Shelf| 28| 1| Door Magnet
7| 1| Slotted Adjustment Panel| 29| 2| Charcoal Door Locking Latch
8| 1| Charcoal Tray Linkage Assembly| 30| 2| Charcoal Door Handle Washer
9| 1| Charcoal Tray Linkage Knob| 31| 2| Charcoal Door Handle
10| 2| Caster Wheels| 32| 1| Charcoal Door
11| 2| Locking Caster Wheels| 33| 2| Charcoal Door Hinge
12| 3| Cooking Grate| 34| 1| Ash Tray
13| 1| Cooking Grate Rear Frame| 35| 1| Cart Front Panel
14| 1| Cooking Grate Left Side Frame| 36| 2| Air Damper
15| 1| Cooking Grate Right Side Frame| 37| 1| Cart Rear Panel
16| 1| Cooking Grate Front Frame with Handle| 38| 4| Door Handle Stand-Off
17| 1| Charcoal Tray Lift Assembly| 39| 2| Door Handle
18| 1| Charcoal Tray| 40| 1| Cabinet Top Panel
19| 1| Lid and Firebox Assembly| 41| 1| Cabinet Left Door
20| 1| Left Rear Leg #3| 42| 1| Cabinet Right Door
21| 1| Left Front Leg #2| 43| 1| Cabinet Rear Panel
22| 1| Right Rear Leg #1| 44| 2| Cabinet Panel

Assembly

Note : Do not fully tighten screws until step 15 is complete.

Note : Do not fully tighten screws until step 15 is complete.

Note : Do not fully tighten screws until step 15 is complete.

Operating Instructions

PRE-SEASONING YOUR GRILL

Pre-seasoning will rid your grill of chemicals and oils left over by the manufacturing process allowing them to burn off. PRE-SEASON GRILL PRIOR TO FIRST USE.

1. Using a napkin or cloth, rub a light coat of cooking oil on cooking grate, charcoal tray, inside grill lid and firebox.
2. Raise the cooking grate, open the charcoal door and open air dampers.
3. Stack/place up to 1.8kg of charcoal on charcoal tray. Stack charcoal in a pyramid, close charcoal door and light charcoal (see LIGHTING YOUR GRILL below). LEAVE GRILL LID OPEN. In about 15 minutes when the flames die out, spread charcoal into a single layer. Use only charcoal as fuel. Do not use any other fuel source.
4. With protective gloves on, lower cooking grate into position. CLOSE THE LID.
5. Let the grill burn for about 1 hour. Make sure the temperature reaches 175°C.
6. Allow grill to cool COMPLETELY.
7. Reapply a light coat of cooking oil on cooking grate, charcoal tray, inside grill lid and firebox.
8. Relight the grill and burn for 20 minutes. Frequent seasoning prevents rusting. If rusting occurs, clean with a steel brush, apply vegetable shortening, and heat as indicated above.

LIGHTING YOUR GRILL

1. Raise the cooking grate, open the charcoal door and open air dampers.

2. Stack/place up to 1.8kg of charcoal on charcoal tray. Stack charcoal in a pyramid. Use only charcoal as fuel. Do not use any other fuel source.

3. Close charcoal door.

4. Add lighter fluid following directions on fluid container. Before lighting, place lighter fluid at least 7.5m away from grill. Do not lean into grill when lighting charcoal. Light charcoal. LEAVE GRILL LID OPEN.

5. In about 15 minutes flames will die out and charcoal will begin to ash over. Once the charcoal is completely ashed over, spread charcoal in a single layer.

   • If planning to cook for more than 30 to 40 minutes, additional charcoal should be added. Add 10 to 20 briquets to the outer edge of the fire immediately after initial briquets have been spread on tray. Once these briquets become 80% ashed over, add them to the centre of the fire as needed to maintain constant cooking temperatures. Read all instruction and warnings on charcoal bag.

6. With protective gloves on, lower cooking grate into position.

7. DO NOT cover cooking grate with aluminum foil as this will not allow heat to circulate properly.

8. Place food in the grill, position in the centre of the cooking grate.

9. DO NOT overload grill with food. Extra large amounts of food may trap heat, extend cooking time and cause uneven cooking. Leave space between food on grate and grill sides to ensure proper heat circulation. If utilizing cooking pans, place pans on centre of grate to ensure even cooking.

10. Adjust grill air dampers and charcoal tray height to reach desired cooking temperature.

    • Close all air dampers on unit to retain moisture and heat. If cooking foods such as fish or jerky, open air dampers to release moisture.
    • Start with grate in lowest position and raise as needed to reach desired grate temperature.
      Tip : The adjustable charcoal tray can be moved to within a few inches of the cooking grate allowing you to sear your meat and lock in the juices. Searing takes only a few minutes on each side. Don’t allow the meat or food to burn. After searing, lower the charcoal tray back to the bottom and cook the food to your personal preference.

11. Extreme cold temperatures may extend cooking times.

12. Once cooking is complete allow grill to cool and then follow CLEANING AND STORAGE. CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE. This will extend the life of your grill and prevent mold and mildew.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

• ALWAYS MAKE SURE UNIT IS COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING.
• Inspect hardware and assembled parts on a regular basis to ensure grill is in safe working condition.
• Always empty ash tray after each use once ashes have completely cooled. This will help prolong the life of the ash tray.
• Clean grill and cooking grate with mild dish detergent. Wipe outside of grill with a damp rag. DO NOT use oven cleaner or other cleaning agents. Make sure to dry thoroughly
• After ashes are cold, clean ash tray and inside of firebox after every use to remove ash build up, residue and dust.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a noncombustible container.
• Always cover and store grill in a protected DRY AREA. Store only when fire is out and all surfaces are cold.
• When grill is not in frequent use, even when using a grill cover, remember to check your grill periodically to avoid possible rust and corrosion due to moisture buildup.

Grilling Guide

• When outside temperature is cooler than 18°C and/or altitude is above 1067m, additional cooking time may be required.
• To ensure that meat is cooked thoroughly use a meat thermometer to test internal temperature.
• Lifting grill lid during cooking process may extend cooking time due to heat loss.

Masterbuilt 2-Year Limited Guarantee/Warranty

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

These guarantees are based on normal and reasonable domestic use and good maintenance of the product. The warranty does not apply to additional or unforeseen damage or breakage, or for damage caused by: transport; drop; wrong assembly; incorrect support; attempts to support the product by means other than an approved Masterbuilt accessories or solid, non-flammable surface under the base; commercial use; amendments; changes; negligence; abuse; improper care / maintenance; hazards on the road; normal and reasonable wear; or natural disasters.

The warranty does not apply to scratches, dents, shards, hairline cracks, the appearance of small cosmetic cracks in the outer layer of glaze that do not affect the operation of the product. Buying a Masterbuilt product or related items through unauthorised dealers, unauthorised retail channels and unauthorised third parties voids the warranty.

Note : When consumers buy something from an unauthorised source, even if it works as a lawful company and offers products in unopened boxes with blank warranty cards (but is an unauthorised reseller), they sell second-hand products according to the legal definition. If someone buys something from an unauthorised reseller or trader, or from an unauthorised online reseller, it almost always concerns products without a manufacturer’s warranty, regardless of any statements or claims made by the seller. This is the standard policy of many brands and companies, not just Masterbuilt.

COVERAGE DATE: Warranty coverage commences when a product purchased from an authorised dealer by the original purchaser and owner is registered with masterbuilt.com as required by these warranty conditions. A valid proof of purchase from an authorised dealer is required to file a warranty claim.

COVERAGE ACCORDING TO THE GUARANTEE: Original parts of Masterbuilt which are found to contain material and construction faults and which are covered by a valid and registered warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Masterbuilt’s discretion, subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty.

WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE: For warranty support, please contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased the item.

For products purchased in countries outside Europe, warranty claims are handled by an authorised dealer or distributor in the country where they were purchased. Consult the INTERNATIONAL section of the masterbuilt.com website to find the recognised international Masterbuilt distributor in your specific region. Warranty claims must be submitted through an authorised dealer or distributor in the country where the item was originally purchased. Do not submit parts for a warranty claim before contacting an authorised dealer or distributor, as in some cases there is no need to return the guaranteed part.

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