Napoleon Grills NK22CK-L - Manual (Page 4)

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Lighting Instructions
WARNING!
Open lid.
WARNING!
Locate the grill outdoors on a solid, level, non-combustible surface. Never use grill on
wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
WARNING!
Do not lean over grill when lighting charcoal.
WARNING!
Ashpan must be in place during lighting and anytime during use.
DIRECT COOKING METHOD INDIRECT COOKING METHOD
1. Fully open the vent on the lid and base. Remove the
grill lid and remove the cooking grill
1. Fully open the vent on the lid and base. Remove the grill
lid and remove the cooking grill.
2. Ensure the ash pan is cleaned out from the previous
use and then re-install. Push the handle to the left to
lock it in place.
2. Ensure the ash pan is cleaned out from the previous use
and then re-install. Push the handle to the left to lock it in
place.
3. The grill can be used either with our without the
center air deflector. The deflector will ensure more
even temperatures and will slow the rate of burn in the
center of the grill. Use either the Ultrachef Charcoal
Starter (not included) following the instructions included
in the manual, or place lighter cubes or lightly crumpled
newspaper on and around the air deflector. Place the
charcoal in a cone shaped pile in the center of the unit on
the newspaper or lighter cubes.
3. Remove the center air deflector and place a drip pan.
Place the optional charcoal baskets on either side of the
drip pan. Use either the Ultrachef Charcoal Starter (not
included) following the instructions included in the manual,
or place lighter cubes or lightly crumpled newspaper in the
charcoal baskets. Place the charcoal in the baskets onto the
newspaper or lighter cubes.
4. Light the newspaper or lighter cubes. Once fully lit,
close the lid and allow the charcoal to burn until it is
covered in a light grey ash (approximately 20 minutes).
4. Light the newspaper or lighter cubes. Once fully lit, close
the lid and allow the charcoal to burn until it is covered in a
light grey ash (approximately 20 minutes).
5. Using tongs with long heat resistant handles, spread
the coals to evenly cover the entire grate (including the
center air deflector).
DIRECT COOKING INDIRECT COOKING
Charcoal Usage
Grill Diameter Cooking Method Charcoal Recommended
22” (56cm) Direct Cooking 50
22” (56cm) InDirect Cooking 25 per side
*(add 8 per side for each additional hour of
cooking time)
*Charcoal recommendations are approximate, longer cooking times require additional charcoal to be added.
As well, colder, windy temperatures will require additional charcoal to reach ideal cooking temperatures.