Char-Broil Patio Bistro TRU-Infrared Series User Manual

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Congratulations and welcome to ownership of your new Char-Broil® Patio Bistro TRU-
Infrared™ grill. It is our sincere hope that by reading this guide and with a little practice you
will come to fully enjoy the tender juiciness and delicious avor of food you prepare with the
advanced TRU-Infrared cooking technology. We suggest you take a few moments to read the
product guide to ensure your grill is assembled correctly and completely and that you are
familiar with both the construction and operation before using your grill.
There are no hard and fast rules for cooking with your new Char-Broil grill - just some basic
facts about how the grill works. Depending on your level of experience with outdoor cooking
on either traditional gas or charcoal grills, you will discover we’ve designed the Patio Bistro
TRU-Infrared cooking system to be a useful tool for you to prepare great tasting meals the
way you like and want.
Your Char-Broil grill has an exclusive infrared cooking system that gives you a wide range
of control over the temperature and style of grilling, barbecuing and rotisserie cooking you
enjoy. Use this grilling guide as an introduction to get started cooking with your new Char-
Broil grill.
HAPPY GRILLING!
TRU-INFRARED
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. Grilling’s Juicy Little Secret
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Char-Broil Patio Bistro TRU-Infrared Series Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Propane
Grate Material	Porcelain-coated cast iron
Cooking System	TRU-Infrared
Material	Stainless Steel
Warranty	1 year
Dimensions	24.4 in. x 25.2 in. x 38.2 in.
BTU Output	13, 000 BTU
Ignition System	Electronic

Summary

What TRU-INFRARED™ Means

How TRU-INFRARED™ Works

Getting Started

First Time Use

Instructions for initial grill setup and preparation before first use.

Preheating Your Patio Bistro

Guidance on preheating the grill for optimal performance.

Infrared 101

Explanation of infrared energy and its application in cooking.

Cooking With Infrared Heat

Cooking With Wood Chips

Preventing Flare-Ups

Searing

The Perfect Burger

A Succulent Beef Steak

Preparing Pork Ribs

Vegetables

Perfect Seafood

Yes, Fruits Are Good Too!

Great Chicken Every Time

USDA Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures

Cleaning Your Grill

Why Clean?

Explains the importance of regular grill cleaning for performance and longevity.

Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Routine Maintenance

Steps for routine maintenance after each use for TRU-Infrared grills.

General Cleaning for Exterior Surfaces

Instructions for cleaning different exterior materials like plastic, porcelain, paint, and stainless steel.