DRAGONFIRE KAMADO OWNERS MANUAL

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1 DRAGONFIRE KAMADO OWNERS MANUAL

2 THE ULTIMATE COOKING EXPERIENCE IT TOOK ASIAN INGENUITY TO INVENT IT, IT TOOK AMERICAN INGENUITY TO PERFECT IT. For over 3,000 years in every part of the world our ancestors used clay pots to smoke, grill, cook, and even prepare their food. Over time, generations refined the simple clay cook pot by experimenting with its shape, materials, flue design and venting in their search for the ideal design to lock in the savory flavors of cooked meats and vegetables. During this evolution, the Japanese adapted and refined clay cook pots for rice cooking, calling them Mushikamado. In the 60's the Mushikamado was further refined for general grilling and smoking and imported to the US by a commercial pilot who coined the product named Kamado. Kamado has since become synonymous with ceramic cookers, grills, oven and fireplaces, all based on the ancient clay pot cooker design. The DRAGONFIRE Kamado builds on this heritage with stateof-the-art materials, new ergonomic and safety features, and a fresh design aesthetic setting the standard for perfection and quality in ceramic cookers.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Unpacking Your DRAGONFIRE Kamado DRAGONFIRE Components Setting up Lighting Instructions Meat Thermometer Temperatures Accessories Cookbooks Safety Precautions

4 Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased the DRAGONFIRE KAMADO The ultimate smoker and grill. DRAGONFIRE has set the standard for ceramic smokers and grills introducing the WORLDS first ceramic smoker/grill featuring the following stainless steel components: Top Draft - Hinge Band Draft Door - Cart

UNPACKING YOUR DRAGONFIRE Your DRAGONFIRE has been packaged securely to assure its safe arrival. Please help us by taking the packing material your local recycling company.

5 UNPACKING YOUR DRAGONFIRE Your DRAGONFIRE has been packaged securely to assure its safe arrival. Please help us by taking the packing material your local recycling company. Cut the banding straps and remove the top which allows you to remove the cart for easy assembly. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE WRAPPED AND PACKED INSIDE YOUR DRAGONFIRE KAMADO: 1 - Fire Ring 1 - Fire Box 1 - Fire Grate 2 - Bamboo Shelves 1 - Bamboo Handle 1 - Stainless Steel Cooking Grid 1 - Package Hardware-containing connectors, bolts and allen wrench to assemble the cart

6 CAREFULLY 1. Unwrap the components; Handle - Shelves - Fire Grate - Cooking Grid 2. Assemble cart by inserting the connectors and attaching the legs keeping the locking casters on the same side which will be the front when placing the DRAGONFIRE in the cart. 3. Make sure you align the lower draft door in the center of the cart supports for better aesthetics and a balanced appearance. 4. Make sure the wheels are locked and place the DRAGONFIRE in the cart assembly. 5. Attach Bamboo Handle and bracket to the band assembly using the nut caps included. 6. Install shelves by inserting into the shelf brackets on the hinge band assembly. 7. Insert the firebox into the lower portion of the DRAGONFIRE. NOTE: Make sure opening of the fire box is at the draft door position. 8. Place the fire grate in the bottom of the fire box. 9. Install fire ring on the fire box YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE SET UP! IMPORTANT: Inspect the hinges and bolts on the metal bands for tightness on set up. Inspect the bolts periodically and tighten if necessary.

7 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Use only natural hardwood lump charcoal. NEVER USE A CHEMICAL STARTER FLUID! 2. Fill lower fire box with natural lump charcoal. 3. Open lower draft door with open top 4. Using fire - jel starter, nestle in the center and light the jel. The container is a simple carbon and a natural starting jel. 5. Once the charcoal has started approximately 3-5 minutes close the lid and adjust the top draft to attain the desired cooking temperature. 6. Normal cooking temperatures are reached in minutes. An approximate opening of 1/2 at the top and lower draft will attain the proper cooking temperature. 7. The larger the opening, the higher the temperature. 8. To extinguish the fire, close both the top and lower draft. The remaining charcoal can be re-used when you are ready to cook again. RECOMMENDED FIRE STARTERS Fire Jel Electric Lighter Charcoal Chimney Lighter

8 MEAT THERMOMETER TEMPERATURES Beef Rare Medium Well Ham Lamb Rare Medium Well Pork Poultry Since the external heat gauge does not tell you when foods are done, we recommend using a meat thermometer to check for proper doneness.this eliminates the guesswork and you get consistent results.

9 ACCESSORIES 1. Ashtool - for ash removal through lower draft door 2. Grate lifter - to remove cooking grate 3. Grilling basket - non-stick, flexible and expandable. Use for fish, vegetables, steak, hamburgers, chicken fillets, etc. 4. Grilling skillet - with folding handle for storage. Perfect for vegetables and seafood. 5. Kabob basket - Perfect for kabobs every time with its non-stick coating. Simply open the basket, load, close and cook. 6. Leather BBQ Gloves - extra long, comfortable fit long enough to protect your arm and hands, yet soft and pliable for an easy grip. 7. Rib rack - Holds 6 racks and 6 potatoes or corn on the cob. 8. Skewers - use for kabobs, extra long 21". 9. Vinyl covers - heavy duty lined vinyl cover to keep moisture from the inside of the grill. The cover also helps keep the grill free from tree sap, bird droppings, dirt, etc. 10. V-Rack - designed for chickens, turkeys, roast, and when inverted it becomes a rib rack. For indirect cooking, place v-rack in a pan or on a pizza stone.

10 DRAGONFIRE KAMADO OUR PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS COOKBOOKS "Smoke and Spice" by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison "Born to Grill" by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison "Al Roker's Big Bad Book of Barbecue" by Al Roker "Backyard Grilling and Barbecuing" by John Henry Abercrombie Lump charcoal Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal King Hardwood Lump Charcoal

11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. This unit is for outdoor use only. 2. Do use lighter fluids of any kind. 3. Keep away from children while in use or during cool-down. 4. Do not modify the design of the DRAGONFIRE Grill in any way. 5. Operate in safe areas well away from overhanging trees and buildings. 6. Children should never be allowed to use the DRAGONFIRE. 7. If you operate the unit at high temperatures above 500 o F with the dampers closed, be care when reopening the lid. First open both dampers, waiting seconds, then the main lid no more than one (1) inch and pausing before raising the lid all the way.this will allow oxygen to flow naturally and remove the possibility of a flashback which could cause possible injury. 8. For insertion into an outdoor kitchen or as a built-in configuration, please allow all the proper clearances found on the web site. Failure to allow for proper clearances may damage the DRAGONFIRE Grill and may result in a void of the warranty.

12 HASSLE FREE LIFE TIME WARRANTY ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL AND CERAMIC PARTS Consult with your retailer for warranty claims and present your original purchase receipt. Warranty does not cover misuse or abuse such as acts of God or other weather related issue, over firing, or other related misuse as related to warranty claims. The part will be shipped No Charge to the original purchaser but will be subject to a $75.00 packing fee on all Ceramic parts. DRAGONFIRE GRILLS CONTACT INFO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page 3 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS Assembling Your Kamado _ Lighting Instructions _ Controlling the Temperature _ Cooking Temperature Guide _ Care & Maintenance _ Safe Use of Your Kamado Grill Warranty _ Page 3 Page 5