Icon GRILLS XR402 Deluxe Kamado Grill Owner’s Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Icon GRILLS
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Icon GRILLS XR402 Deluxe Kamado Grill Owner’s Manual
Welcome to Kamado cooking! Our Icon Kamado is based on 3,000+ years of clay pot cooking from around the world. Over generations our ancestors have continued to refine Kamado techniques for grilling, smoking, baking and cooking all types of food, including meats, poultry, fish and vegetables. Kamado cooking locks in moisture and provides a variety of ways to infuse different tastes into your foods, turning weekend grillers into neighborhood chefs. Our Icon Kamado builds on this heritage with fresh aesthetics, safety and convenience features, a user-friendly easy-lift lid with spring assist and high-quality materials to define a new industry standard for design and innovation. The thick ceramic construction of our grill provides superior thermal insulation allowing you to grill, cook, bake or smoke regardless of the season – from the hot summer days in our home town of St. Louis to the cold snowy days in Bangor, Maine. In this manual we provide the basics to get you cooking and invite you to our website, www.icongrills.com, where we share recipes, detailed Use & Care information and contact information if you need more help. From our entire team here at Icon Grills, thanks for your purchase. Here’s to becoming the destination eatery in your neighborhood!
Cooking with your Kamado
Your new Icon Kamado is the complete outdoor cooking appliance that allows you to sear, grill, bake and smoke all types of food. For best results, we recommend using natural lump charcoal made from hardwoods. Compared to briquettes, natural charcoals start faster, burn cleaner and longer, reach higher temperatures and produce less ash. Leftover natural charcoal also relights for re-use. Before restarting the grill, knock off excess ash from remaining charcoal. Routinely empty ash, but only do so when grill is cool. Starting your Icon Kamado Grill is simple and fast: Open top and bottom vents wide open, fill the inner fire bowl with enough charcoal to cover the air holes, then light the charcoal using an electric starter or approved grill starters. After several coals are burning, spread evenly, adjust top and bottom vents, and wait for the Kamado to reach your desired cooking temperature. As needed, add more charcoal by using the flip grate feature, being careful not to burn yourself with the hot food or cooking grate.
SET-UP
Cart Assembly
- Remove bolts, washers and locking washers from the two “X” connectors.
- Remove paper washers and begin assembling the “X” connectors and legs.
- Please Note: Top & Bottom “X” connectors must be assembled simultaneously.
- Assemble cart by inserting the two “X” connectors into leg ends and install bolts and washers in the same order they were removed from “X” connectors.
- While assembling, only finger-tighten bolts to allow for adjustment in cart. Otherwise it can be difficult to get all the bolts inserted.
- Screw in Standard Rubber Wheels to rear Cart Legs and the Locking Rubber Wheels to the front Cart Legs.
- Tighten nuts using wrench provided.
- After cart is assembled, confirm all bolts are tightened.
Shelf Brackets
- Remove nuts and washers from bolts welded on the bottom banding and remove paper washers.
- Mount shelf brackets over studs with bracket slots facing up. Brackets are stamped on the back with letters indicating their position (e.g., LF=Left Front and RB=Right Back).
- Mount flat washer then acorn nut on each stud and tighten with wrench provided
Grill Assembly
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Take all parts out of grill before lifting. The grill is heavy and will require two people to lift and guide the Kamado into cart.
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Be sure the Ash Drawer is centered between the two front legs and the grill is resting against the two back legs.
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Lower fire bowl into grill with the ash drawer opening lined up with the opening in the main ceramic body. Place cast iron charcoal grate with attached starter pocket into fire bowl (Step 3a). Align tabs of starter pocket with electric starter port in fire bowl
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Place cooking grates onto grill with hinged section facing towards front of grill.
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Close lid and press top vent onto grill with calibrations facing the front (Step 3b).
Lava Stone & Bracket Assembly
- Open grill and take off grill grates to expose fire bowl.
- Spread bracket so it makes an “X” shape and lower onto fire bowl, allowing the bracket to rest on edge of bowl.
- Lower Lava Stone onto the bracket.
Handle and Side Shelf Mounting
- Remove nuts and washers from bolts welded on the top banding opposite the hinge.
- Remove paper washers and attach handle bracket over studs. On each stud place a flat washer and an acorn nut, then tighten.
- Mount side shelves by inserting the shelf rod into the shelf bracket. Tilting the shelf up slightly and sliding in or out allows you to deploy or store the shelves.
Cast Iron Cooking Grate Assembly
- Remove stainless steel handles and bolts from package. Line up handles and bolts with holes in Cast Iron Cooking Grate & tighten.
Using the Electric Starter
- Place required amount of charcoal inside fire bowl and open all bottom and top vents to maximize air flow.
- Flip open electric starter door and insert electric starter as far in as possible. Plug in electric starter.
- Wait until edges of charcoal turn white and flames are licking the mound of charcoal. On average it takes 8-12 minutes to start charcoal.
- Unplug starter and remove from Starter Door. Be careful when removing electric starter, the element will be very hot. After use, let element rest on support and cool completely away from children.
NOTE: Do not plug the electric starter in while it is raining unless you’re in a safe and securely covered area.
Ash Drawer Usage
- Once grill is cool, it is safe to remove ash from ash drawer.
- Using bottom knob on Ash Drawer, lift slightly (Step 7a) and pull drawer out (Step 7b).
- Once ash is emptied, reinstall by pushing Ash Drawer back into grill body until it drops down back into place.
WARNING: ALWAYS WAIT FOR ASH TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING ASH DRAWER. NEVER PULL OUT ASH DRAWER WHILE GRILL IS HOT.
WARNING
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ICON KAMADO. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ATTENTION! Use caution when cooking, as grill surfaces get hot. To avoid
burns, always use protective gloves to adjust top and bottom vents when grill
is in use. Do not wear loose clothing near the grill.
ATTENTION! This barbecue will become very hot, do not move it during
operation. For outdoor cooking use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an
enclosed space. Use grill only in well-ventilated areas. Keep immediate area
around the grill free from combustible materials. Allow for at least 3 feet/1
meter of clearance around grill (house, other outdoor products, hanging tree
limbs, shrubs, etc.)
WARNING! Keep children and pets away from the grill at all times. Do not
allow children to operate grill. Never leave grill unattended when in use.
Grill should be placed securely on a level base prior to use. Only operate
grill on a hard, stable, level surface (concrete patio, ground, etc.) capable
of supporting the weight of the grill when loaded with food. Never operate
grill on wood support surface, wood deck or like combustible support surfaces.
Never attempt to move grill when in operation or cooling down. Never operate
this grill within 25 feet/7.5 meters of any flammable liquid. Never operate
this grill within 10 feet/3 meters of a gas cylinder. The grill should not be
placed under combustible structures, like garages, porchs, patios, or
carports. Burning charcoal produces carbon monoxide, an odorless gas, which
can cause death.
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the
operator’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the grill. Do not
use on boats or recreational vehicles.
CAUTION: Never use lighter fluid, gasoline, or other volatiles to start
your charcoal, as it is dangerous and will leave a residual taste in your
food. Use only firelighters complying to EN 1860-3. Use utmost care when
adding charcoal to grill. Electric start-up is recommended. Dispose of cooled
ash by placing it in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a
non-combustible container. Always wait for grill to completely cool before
opening built-in ash drawer. When cooking above 500ºF/260ºC, with both top and
bottom vents closed, rapidly opening the lid creates a sudden rush of oxygen
into the grill, which cancause a flare-up. When in this cooking mode, we
recommend that, prior to opening the lid, you open top and bottom vents to
allow oxygen to stabilize inside the grill, minimizing the possibility of a
flare-up.
PARTS
PART NAMES
- Cast Iron Top Vent
- Bakelite Tab with Stopper Pin
- Ceramic Dome Lid
- Thermometer
- Top Ring Assembly
- Ceramic Dome Bottom
- Bottom Ring Assembly
- Right Front Side Shelf Bracket (with nuts & washers)
- Right Back Side Shelf Bracket (with nuts & washers)
- Left Front Side Shelf Bracket (with nuts & washers)
- Left Back Side Shelf Bracket (with nuts & washers)
- Cast Iron Bottom Cooking Grate
- Handle for Cast Iron Grate (with bolts) (x2)
- Charcoal Grate
- Electric Starter Pocket
- Fire Bowl
- Stainless Steel Top Cooking Grate
- Shock Absorber Assembly
- “X” Leg Connectors (with bolts, washers & spring washers)
- Wood Shelves, Slatted, Dark (x2)
- Handle (with nuts & washers)
- Ash Drawer Body, Powder Coat
- Starter Port Flipper Door, Powder Coat
- Cart Leg, Curved, Powder Coat (x4)
- Felt Gasket
- Rubber Wheels (x2) Standard
- Rubber Wheels (x2) Locking
- Grill Cover
- Lava Stone
- SS Stone Bracket
- Electric Starter
WARRANTY
Subject to the following terms and conditions, Phase 2, LLC, d/b/a Icon Grills (“Icon Grills”), warrants to the original purchaser that the ceramic cooker manufactured or supplied by Icon Grills will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normaluse for the following periods from the original date of purchase: limited lifetime for all ceramic parts, five (5) years forall metal parts, one (1) year for temperature gauge, gaskets and cover, 90 days for side shelves, electric starter and lava stone & bracket. This Limited Lifetime Warranty is contingent upon purchaser registering the product at www.icongrills.com/register within 30 days from the date of purchase along with a copy of the original dated sales receipt, which can be attached in an electronic format (i.e. scan, photograph, etc.) to an email sent to help@icongrills.com. Failure to do so will invalidate the warranty. Any chips or cracks in the finish of the ceramic cooker present at the time of purchase must be noted on the original dated sales receipt. This Warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners. If you cannot register online, contact Icon Grills customer service at 877-917-4273 or email help@icongrills.com. If any product covered by this Warranty is defective due to a covered warranty condition, such product will, at the option of Icon Grills, be repaired to its original condition or replaced witha comparable new product or part. The repair and/or replacement of parts shall constitute the extent of the liability and obligations of Icon Grills under this Warranty. Purchaser is required toprovide photographic evidence to assess the damage when submitting claims.Scratches, cracks, chips, dents, crazing, or minor cosmetic blemishes of the exterior glaze not affecting performance are not covered under warranty, as determined by Icon Grills. This Warranty does not cover damages caused by improper assembly, improper care, failure to follow directions of use, misuse, abuse, negligence, extreme environmental conditions, normal wear and tear, accidents, acts of nature, or unauthorized repair, alteration or modification, asdetermined by Icon Grills. This Warranty does not apply to chips or cracks in the ceramic cooker which may occur after the ceramic cooker is purchased by the original purchaser. Icon Grills is not liable for any default or delay in its performance under this Warranty that is caused by any circumstances beyond its control. This Warranty will be invalidated if any liquids, including starter lighter fluid, are poured on or in the ceramic cooker. The protective coating of the ceramic cooker can be compromised by substances or conditions that are beyond the control of Icon Grills. While Icon Grills uses rust-resistant materials, the Warranty as to metal parts does not cover rust or oxidation unless the structural integrity of the ceramic cooker is compromised as determined by Icon Grills.
STARTING
Measure Charcoal
Set bottom vents wide open and open lid. Fill the fire bowl with enough
charcoal to cover the air holes. For smoking foods at low temperatures for
longer periods of time (1.5 hours+) you will need to add a little more
charcoal, up to approximately 2 inches/5 centimeters above the same air holes.
Mound charcoal over perforated stainless steel electric starter pocket. Use
lump charcoal for best results.
Start Charcoal
Keep lid open. Open the electric starter flipper door and insert starter as far as possible then plug in. Wait until edges of charcoal turn white and flames are licking the mound of charcoal. It takes approximately 8 – 12 minutes to start the charcoal. After coals are started, unplug electric starter and let element rest on support and cool completely away from children.
Set Temperature
Once charcoal is lit, level it out for even heat distribution and close the
lid. Set top and bottom vents to the desired setting (refer to the Setting
Temperature section in this manual for specific calibrations to use to attain
desired cooking temperature). Give your Kamado 8 – 12 minutes to settle into
the cooking temperature you want before putting food on the grill.
NOTE: If smoking, do not let temperature exceed 275ºF/135ºC.
A) Spread hot charcoal evenly over grate.
B) Set top and bottom vents for desired cooking temperature.
C ) Let temperature stabilize.
Get Cooking
Use a wire grill brush to clean the cooking grate. That’s it – you are ready for the best cooking experience of your life. Go to our website for recipes.
Ash Removal
Always let ash cool before removing ash drawer. Prior to each use, lift and
pull out Removable Ash Drawer and dispose of ash.
SETTING TEMPERATURE
Icon Grills Kamado cooking temperatures are controlled by adjusting the calibrated top and bottom vents.
Increasing air flow through top and bottom air vents increases cooking temperature, while decreasing air flow lowers the cooking temperature. Closing both top and bottom vents starves the charcoal of oxygen and stifles down the fire.
hot. Keep the temperature low, it takes hours to cool down.
*Caution – Continuous grilling at extreme high temperatures
may cause the felt to burn.
Prevent Flare-Ups:
If the lid is lifted too quickly, oxygen will rush inside the grill, causing a
flare-up. To prevent a flare-up, lift the lid 1 inch/2.5 centimeter and count
to five before slowly opening the lid wide open.
COOKING TEMPERATURE
SMOKING
BEEF
Brisket (8 – 12 lbs) 1.5 hours/lb 225 – 250 185 – 205
Short Ribs 5 hours 225 – 250 Pulls back from bones
Tenderloin (3 – 4 lbs) 1-4 hours 225 – 250 120 – 160
PORK
Baby Back Ribs (1.5 – 2.5 lbs) 5 hours 225 – 250 Pulls back from bones
Shoulder / Butt (6 – 8 lbs) 1.5 hours/lb 225 – 250 170 – 205
Ham (Bone In) 1.5 hours/lb 225 – 250 160
Spare Ribs (2.5 – 3 lbs) 5 – 7 hours 225 – 250 Pulls back from bones
Tenderloin (1.5 – 2 lbs) 2.5 – 3 hours 225 – 250 160
POULTRY
Turkey (Whole) 15 – 20 min./lb 240 – 275 170
Chicken (Whole: 2.5 – 4.5 lbs) 2.5 – 4 hours 250 – 275 170
References
- FoodSafety.gov
- Kamado Grill, Charcoal Grills, Ceramic Smoker, Icon Grills
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