Meco 3335 Barbecue Grill Instruction Manual

: August 26, 2024
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Table of Contents

3335 Barbecue Grill
Product Information
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions
Cooking Instructions
Firing Up Your Meco Grill
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use instant lighting charcoal with this grill?
Q: How do I clean the grill after use?
Q: How should I store the grill when not in use?

3335 Barbecue Grill

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Product Information

Model: Meco 3335

Manufacturer: Meco Corporation

Product Type: Barbecue Grill

Grid Positions: Three (1. On top of the Grid
Brackets, 2. Tilted back-to-front, 3. Tilted positions for cooking
rare and well-done simultaneously)

Specifications

Safety Warnings: Ensure to follow all safety
rules to prevent injury or property loss.
Cooking Convenience: Three grid positions for
versatile cooking options.
Draft System: Equipped with adjustable bottom
slide vents and rotary top vent for temperature control.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

1. Ventilation: Always place the grill in a
well-ventilated area before use to avoid toxic gas
accumulation.

2. Charcoal Usage: Do not use charcoal for
indoor cooking to prevent carbon monoxide fumes.

3. Ignition: Avoid using gasoline, kerosene, or
alcohol for igniting charcoal.

4. Children Safety: Keep small children away
from the grill to prevent burns.

5. Cleaning: Only dump ashes when completely
out and wash with warm soapy water (avoid oven cleaner on painted
surfaces).

Cooking Instructions

To cook fowl and pork roasts, place the grid on top of the grid
brackets. For hamburgers and steaks, sear on both sides with the
grid in tilted positions. Use gloves when handling the grid. Adjust
vents for temperature control and save charcoal by closing the hood
and vents after use.

Firing Up Your Meco Grill

Ensure proper ventilation before starting the fire to prevent
toxic gas accumulation. Follow safety guidelines for ignition and
cooking process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use instant lighting charcoal with this grill?

A: No, it is advised not to use instant
lighting charcoal with the Meco 3335 grill.

Q: How do I clean the grill after use?

A: Dump ashes when completely out, wash the
grid and bowl with warm soapy water, and avoid using oven cleaner
on painted surfaces.

Q: How should I store the grill when not in use?

A: Store the grill in a dry and covered area to
protect it from the elements and prolong its lifespan.

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SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY LOSS. READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING GRILL.

1. WARNING: 00 not use charcoal for indoor cooking or heating. Toxic carbon monoxide fumes may accumulate and cause death.
2. WARNING: Do not use gasoline. kerosene or alcohol for igniting charcoal.
3. CAUTION: Keep small children away from grill to avoid bums.
4. CAUTION: Do not use “instant lighting” charcoal.

5. CAUTION: Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
6. CAUTlON: Do not touch hot surtaces: grasp at wooden handles. or wear proper gloves.
7. CAUTION; Dump ashes only when they are
completely oul Wash grid and bowl with warm
soapy water. NEVER USE OVEN CLEANER ON PAINTED SURFACES.
8. NOTE: For extra protection, line the bottom of the bowl with aluminum foil.

COOKING ON YOUR MECO GRILL
Your Sizzler grill is designed with three grid positions to provide greater cooking convenience (See below). To cook fowl and
JX>rk roasts, place the grid level on top of the grid brackets. Tum and baste the meat frequently for thorough cooking and to
prevent drying out. For thick meat such as this, cooking with the Hood down provides a more uniform heat. For hamburgers and steaks, sear the meat on both sides with the grid lowered to one of the tilted positions. Cook rare at highest and medium in the center. CAUTION: USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING GRID. Place Hood on the grill for final cooking for a delicious
smoky navor.

THERE ARE THREE GRID POSITIONS:

1. On top of the Grid Brackets

2. Tilted front·to–back

3. Tilted back-to front.

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The tilted positions allow you to cook steaks, chops or burgers RARE and WELL DONE at the same time!

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All other cooking should be done with the grid in the highest position. For this purpose, your Sizzler is equipped with an efficient draft system. Two adjustable bottom Slide Vents and an adjustable rotary Top Vent allow you to speed up or slow down the burning rate for complete temperature control. Save charcoal to use again by closing the Hood and all the vents. The briquettes will be extinguished in a few minutes and you will only need a few briquettes next time you cook.

FIRING UP YOUR MEeo GRILL

WARNING: Be sure to place your grill in a well ventilated area before starting your fire to prevent the accumulation of toxic carbon monoxide gases.

STARTING A FIRE

Use high quality charcoal to make sure you get a good fire. Charcoal Briquettes made from maple, birch, oak or elm woods will burn clean with very little smoke and without disagreeable odors. Open the Hood
and all vents. Remove the Cooking Grid. line the bottom of the Bowl
with heavy duty aluminum foil for added paint protection and easy cleanup. Place about three pounds of charcoal (48 briquettes) in the bottom of the grill. Make a pyramid shaped mound near the front center of the grill and apply charcoal lighter fluid according to the instructions on the can.

CAUTION: Never use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol. You may want to use an electric starter to start your fire. These units are safe and convenient and can be purchased at most places that sell grills. Place the electric starter on a layer of briquettes…mound the remainder on top of the starter. Remove electric starter when charcoal is glowing.

DIRECT COOKING

If you used a liquid lighter fluid, allow a few minutes for it to soak into the charcoal. Carefully light the fire and let it burn for 20-30 minutes or until the briquettes are covered with a gray ash. Tap the briquettes to remove the ash when cooking meats that take a lot of time. This helps to get a hotter fire. For a hot fire in a hurry, you can use a blower such as an electric fan, hair dryer or bellows to create an extra movement of air onto the charcoal. Never use a blower when you have meat on the grill or the rotissere.

For grilling, use long·handled tongs to arrange the hot briquettes in a checkerboard pattern. Leave about one-half inch of space between each briquette. This will help you to avoid flame-up from the greases that drip down from the meat while it is cooking and will give you a uniform heat that is the correct temperature for grilling.
For indirect cooking, such as roasting on the grid or on the rotisserie, you should place the hot coals around the meat instead of directly under it. Use a drip pan that is about one inch larger all around than the piece of meat you are cooking. Place the pan directly under the meat. If you do not have a pan, you can make one from heavy-duty aluminum foil. Crease the foil to stand up about one inch on all sides. Pinch the comers
firmly to prevent the grease from running out.

INDIRECT COOKING

Most indirect cooking requires long cooking times. Be ready to place 810 briquettes on top of the burning charcoal when you need to. Make sure your timing is right before the burning charcoal dies down too much.

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RECIPES YOU’LL USE AGAIN AND AGAIN

BARBECUE SAUCE…
2-14 OZ, bottles ketchup 1-12oz. bottle chili sauce 1/3 cup prepared mustard 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1-1/2 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons coarse black
pepper 1-1/2 cups wine vinegar

1 dash Tabasco (or to taste)

1/4 cup Worcestershire

sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons salad oil

1~2oz.

can beer

2 or 3 cloves garlic(crushed)

1 cup fresh lemon juice

Combine all the ingredients except the garlic and mix well. Pour into pint jars and store in refrigerator. Add garlic one hour before using. Makes six pints.

Note: Apply the sauce generously during the last few minutes of cooking. Tomato base sauces burn easily and can cause the meat to lose its taste if put on too soon.

Raise grid to highest position over moderate fire. Lower hood and cook 1 1/2·2 hours or until done. Add wood chips and charcoal if necessary to maintain smoke and even heat. Tum and baste the ribs every 10 minutes during the last 30-40 minutes of cooking. Makes 8·10 servings as second meat or 6 main dish servings.
BAKED POTATOES…
Insert an aluminum baking nail through the center of each russet Idaho potato. Let the nail extend on each end. Place the potatoes around the side of the cooking grid to leave room for cooking your meat. Cook 40·50 minutes over moderate fire. Garnish by cutting an ~X· at the top of each potato. Push in on each of the four comers and add butter and seasonings to taste.
BARBECUED PORK…

MARINADE SAUCE…

Use marinades on meats before barbecuing to add flavor and to tenderize. Steaks, lamb chops, and other small cuts are ideal for marinading.

1 1/2 cups salad oil 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup worcester·
sauce
2 table spoons dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley
flakes 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes 3113 cups. Cover the meat with the marinade and chill several hours before cooking. Drain off all liquid and allow meat to come to room temperature before barbecuing.
BASTING SAUCE…

Thicker pork cuts should be cooked with the grid in the highest position. The secret is to brown the meat, but not to grill it so long that it becomes dry. Cook for approximately 20·30 minutes.

4 pork steaks or chops 112 inch thick
1 beef bouillon cube 2 tablespoons hot water

1/4 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup molasses

Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water, add remaining 4 ingredients and blend. Put meat in dish and pour marinade over meat; cover and refrigerate 2 hours, turning occasionally. Remove pork from marinade, drain well and grill for 10-15 minutes per side. basting occasionally with remaining marinade. Makes 4 servings.
HOT DOGS· STUFFED…

Combine 1/3 cup wine vinegar, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1/3 cup salad oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, coarse black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix well. Makes one cup.

ROAST BEEF…

Use rolled chick or another tender cut of beef (3-4 lb.) Cook with the indirect method described on page 3 for about 3112 hours. Add charcoal as needed. Brush with liquid shortening and turn the roast every 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sail

1/2 cup margarine (melted) 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco 2 racks spareribs (approx. 6
pounds)

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPARERIBS…
Combine marinade ingredients and brush onto ribs. Use soaked wood chips and the indirect cooking method shown on page 3. Place meat bone side down on grid.

HoI Dogs Cheese

Relish Bacon

Use Indirect Method. slit hot dogs lengthwise. within 1/4 inch of each end. Stuff hot dogs with cheese and relish and wrap in bacon. Place on cooking grid over drip pan and cook 15–20 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

1 beef bouillon cube 1/2 cup boiling water 1 pound ground beef 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon grated lemon
peel

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/2 teaspoon ginger 4·5 hamburger buns
toasted

JUICY BURGERS…

Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water. Mix thoroughly with beef. crumbs, lemon peel and seasoning. Shape into four or five patties and chill thoroughly. Grill in highest position until done or about seven minutes on each side. Serve on toasted buns. Makes four or five servings.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 3335

TOOLS REQUIRED: A standard Phillips screwdriver. and a 3/6 Inch open end wrench or pliers.

NOTE: The extra holes in the side of the bowl are for mounting convenient accessories (side tables. cutting board, rotisserie). ‘See your Meco dealer or use the order tann which came with your grill.

STEP 1. Before you start. take a few minutes to read through this manual. Inside are some hints that will help you get the full potential of enjoyment and service from your new Meco grill.

STEP 2. Remove all the parts from the carton and lay

them out on a smooth, clean surface. Look in the

Parts Ust under your mode4 number to find the exact

parts you need. 00 not throwaway any of the

packaging until you have located all the parts. Follow

the steps in order and if you have any questions

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require help, contact the factory and be sure to

mention the model number.

STEP 3. Remove Bolts and Nuts from parts bag. Insert 112 ~ Bolt (1) through the slot in the Slide Vent (2) and through the hole in the Bowl (3). Attach a Lock Nut (4) to the Bolt but do not tighten completely. Attach Bolt and Lock Nut on other end. Repeat for the second Slide Vent on the opposite side of the Bowl. Tighten all Bolts and Nuts but make sure Vents will
slide.

STEP 4. Position the Grid Bracket (5) inside the Bowl
as shown. Put a #8 X 318~ sheet metal screw (SA)
through the upper of the two holes and into the bracket. With the ‘dimple’ in the bottom hole, tighten the screws.

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8 Bolt, 1(}-24 x 1 1/4

9 Nut, Square

10 Hood

11 Hinge, Long

12 Hinge. Short

13 Screw, 10-24 x 1 3/4-

14 !Spacer, Handle

15 Handle, Hood

16 Round Vent

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STEP 5. Push a Leg Cap (6) over each end of the Legs (7). Tum the Bowl (3) on its side. Put a 1 1/4″ Bolt (8) through the rear center hole of the Bowl and center hole of the Fixed Leg (7). Attach a Square Nut (9) loosely and repeat for the other two Bolts and Square Nuts on the Bowl and Leg. Tighten all three Bolts and Nuts. Attach the other Fixed Leg the same way. Make sure all Bolts and Nuts are tight.

STEP 6A. With the Bowl still on its side, line up the top hole in the Hood (10) with the hole in the Long Hinge (11). Insert a 1/2 .. Bolt (1) through the Hinge and Hood; attach a Lock Nut (4) and tighten securely. Repeat for the Short Hinge (12) and the Hood.

STEP 68. Assemble Ihe other Long and Short Hinge on

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the other side of the Bowl in the same manner.

STEP 7. Puilihe Hinges down from inside the Hood. Lean the Hood against the rear of the Bowl … Make sure the Hinges are inside the Bowl. Line up the bottom hole on the side of the Bowl with the hole in the Long Hinge. Insert a 1/2″ Bolt (1) through the Hinge and through the Bowl. Attach a Lock Nut (4) and tighten securely. Repeat this step on the other side bolting the Hinges to the Bowl. Make sure the four-Hood Bolts and four-Bowl Bolts are tight. Sel the grill up on its Legs to its normal position.

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STEP 8. Open the Hood. Put a 1 3/4″ Screw (13) through the Hood (10), through a Spacer (14), wide end first, to hole in Handle (15). Do not tighten completely. Repeat for other Screw, Spacer and Handle hole. Tighten both Screws securely for the Handle.

STEP 9. Put the Vent Cover (16) over the slots in the top

of the Hood so the small tab on the Vent is in the slot with

the notch in it. Place a 1/2″ Bolt (1) through the Vent and

Hood and attach a Lock Nut (4). Tighten Boll and Nut but

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make sure vent will rotate freely.

STEP 10. Install Cooking Grid (17) on the Grid Brackets so the small wires run front to back and are on the top. YOU ARE NOW READY TO USE YOUR GRILL, BUT FIRST READ SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 2 OF OWNERS MANUAL.

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