Napoleon Grills NK22CK-L - Manual (Page 7)

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Cooking Instructions
Grill Use: We recommend preheating the grill by operating it with the lid closed for approximately 20 minutes.
The coals are ready when they have a light coating of grey ash. Food cooked for short periods of time (fish, vegetables)
can be grilled with the lid open. Cooking with the lid closed ensures higher, more even temperatures that will reduce
cooking time and cook the food more evenly. When cooking very lean meat, such as chicken breast or lean
pork, the grids can be oiled before preheating to reduce sticking. Cooking meat with a high degree of fat
content may create flare-ups. Either trim the fat or reduce temperatures to inhibit this. Should a flare-up occur,
move food away from flames; reduce the heat (reduce vent opening). Leave the lid open.
As a general rule, plan on using about 50 briquettes to cook 2 lb. (1kg) of meat. If cooking for more than 30
to 40 minutes, additional briquettes must be added to the fire. When the weather is cold or windy, you will
need more briquettes to reach ideal cooking temperatures.
Initial Lighting: When lit for the first time, the grill emits a slight odor. This is a normal temporary condition
caused by the “burn-in” of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process and does not occur
again. Simply burn the grill on high for approximately 30 minutes with the lid and base vents fully open.
Adding Charcoal During Cooking: Use caution when adding charcoal to the grill. Flames may flare up when
coals come in contact with fresh air. Stand back a safe distance and use a long-handled heat-resistant cooking
tongs to add additional charcoal briquettes. There are flaps on either side of the cooking grid that provide
access to the charcoal grate.
WARNING!
Never add charcoal starter fluid to hot or warm coals. Once charcoal is ignited no more
fluid is required.
Operating The Vents: Lid vents on a covered grill are usually left open to allow air into the grill. Air increases
the burning temperature of the coals. You can regulate the grill’s temperature by moving the vent slide to the
right or left. Closing the vents either partially or completely will help to cool down the coals. Do not completely
close the air vents and the lid vent unless you are trying to cool down or extinguish a flame.
Vent Open Vent Closed
After Use Safety
WARNING!
To protect yourself and your property from damage, carefully follow these safety precautions.
• Close the grill lid and all vents to extinguish fire.
• Always allow the grill to cool completely before handling.
• Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished
before removing.
• Use a metal spatula or scoop to remove remaining coals and ashes from grill. Place them in a non-combustible
metal container and completely saturate with water. Leave in container an additional 24 hours before disposing.