Brinkmann TRAILMASTER 30" - Grilling Operation

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Step 7
Close lid and adjust the air vent and half air exhaust to regulate
cooking temperature.
NOTE: Do not fully close air vent, half air exhaust and lid unless
trying to cool the grill/smoker down or suffocate a flame.
Step 8
By closing the air vent and half air exhaust more, the burning
intensity is slowed and smoke is contained within the cooking
chamber, imparting more smoke flavor to food. The ideal smoking
temperature is between 175°F and 250°F.
Step 9
For large cuts of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking
time per pound of meat. Always use a meat thermometer to
ensure food is fully cooked before removing from grill/smoker.
A meat thermometer may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by
calling 1-800-468-5252.
Step 10
Allow grill/smoker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the
“After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this
manual.
Step 1
Remove cooking grills from cooking chamber and set aside. Place
charcoal grate(s) in bottom of cooking chamber.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use
charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Trailmaster (see “Adding
Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 8 to 10
pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with once
the curing process has been completed. Open the air vent and half air
exhaust approximately 1" to 2". When charcoal is burning strong,
carefully place the hot coals in center of cooking chamber.
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill/smoker, make sure that hot
charcoal and wood do not touch the walls of cooking chamber.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting
fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene,
alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Place 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal in center of charcoal grate
in cooking chamber.
WARNING: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with
lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or
charcoal/wood mixture.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3
minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal
lighting fluid safely away from the grill/smoker.
Grilling
Placement of Charcoal Grate
Trailmaster 30"