Coleman COOKOUT Assembly Manual

DURABILITY • POWER • PERFORMANCE

Manual Revision #: 11222014 AT

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COOKOUT

TM

CHARCOAL KETTLE

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

85-3688-4 (C30501) Charcoal

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY

Read and save manual for future reference.

Assemble your COOKOUT™ immediately. Missing or damaged parts

should be claimed within 30 days of purchase.

For product inquiries, parts, warranty and troubleshooting support,

please call 1-800-275-4617.

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THIS MANUAL MUST REMAIN WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES

To ORDER non-warranty replacement parts or accessories,

or to register your warranty, please visit us on the web at

www.colemanbbqs.com

CAUTION

Read and follow all safety statements, assembly instructions, use and
care directions before attempting use this product.

INSTALLER OR ASSEMBLER/CONSUMER

This manual should be kept with the COOKOUT™ at all times.

WARNING

Failure to follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions could result in hazardous
fires, explosions, property damage, or serious personal injury or even death.

WARNING

IN DIRECT SUN, AND IN OPERATION, YOUR COOKOUT’S SURFACES WILL
BECOME VERY HOT.

THIS COOKOUT™ IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

CONTACT CALL CENTRE IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING

1-800-275-4617

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Do not return this product to the store.

IF YOU NEED HELP OR PARTS, CALL THE COLEMAN® HOTLINE

1-800-275-4617

HOURS: 9AM-7PM EST Mon-Fri, CLOSED Saturday and Sunday

GET HELP FOR:

MISSING/DAMAGED PARTS • ASSEMBLY • TROUBLESHOOTING

• WARRANTY ASSISTANCE • PRODUCT INFORMATION

TIP: ASSEMBLE YOUR GRILL IMMEDIATELY. MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS

MUST BE CLAIMED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Danger 4

Safe Usage 4

Lighting Instructions 5

Operating Instructions 7

Putting Out the Fire 8

Ash Removal 8

Maintanence and Storage 9

Cooking Tips 10

Hardware Pack 11

Parts List 12

Exploded Diagram 13

Assembly Instructions 14

Warranty & Service 24

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• Do not move the COOKOUT™ when hot or in operation.

• Do not locate in windy settings. High winds adversely aect cooking performance.

• Do not use gasoline, alcohol, lighter fluid, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal.

• Do not remove ashes from the ash collection until charcoal is completely extinguished and cooled.

• Keep the lid closed during the preheat period, with vents fully opened.

• Never touch the cooking grate, charcoal grate, the charcoal, ash catcher, or the exterior of the
COOKOUT™ during or after use.

• Only put charcoal on the charcoal grate. Do not place charcoal directly into the fire bowl, ash catcher or
on the cooking grate.

• Barbecue mitts should always be worn while cooking, adjusting air vents, adding charcoal, and handling
the lid. Use proper barbecue tools, with long, heat-resistant handles.

• Do not use water to control flare-ups or to extinguish charcoal, as it may damage the porcelain finish.
Close air vents and replace the lid to extinguish charcoal.

• To control flare-ups, slightly close the vents. To completely extinguish fire, close all vents and lid
completely.

• Do not remove ashes from ash catcher until all charcoal is completely burned out and fully extinguished.
Allow ample time to cool.

SAFE USAGE

• Burning charcoal gives o carbon monoxide. Do not burn charcoal inside homes, garages, tents,
vehicles or any enclosed areas.

• Keep children and pets away from the COOKOUT™ when operating.

• Never leave the COOKOUT™ unattended while in use.

• Minimum clearance to adjacent combustible materials:
Minimum of 36˝ (91.44 cm) from furthest protruding edge on all sides of the COOKOUT™ Charcoal
Kettle

• Keep the COOKOUT™ on a secure, level surface at all times.

• Do not operate the COOKOUT™ under any overhead construction, such as; roof coverings, carports,
awnings or overhang.

DANGER

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NOTE: If using a chimney charcoal starter, follow

the instructions provided with your starter for best
results.

1. Remove the lid, cooking grate and open all air
vents before building the fire. Charcoal requires
oxygen to burn, so be sure nothing blocks the
vents.

2. With the charcoal grate in position, turn the
chimney charcoal starter upside down, and place
newspaper in the bottom portion.

3. Place the chimney charcoal starter into the center
of the charcoal grate, in the upright position.

4. Fill the top half of the chimney charcoal starter
with charcoal.

5. Using a lighter, ignite the newspaper through
the holes provided in the bottom of the chimney
charcoal starter.

6. Leave the chimney charcoal starter on top of the
charcoal grate with the lid removed.

We recommend using a chimney charcoal starter, electric charcoal starter, lighting cubes or
newspaper to light charcoal. DO NOT USE LIGHTER FLUID.

WARNING

For proper air flow, remove accumulated ashes from the ash catcher, only after the coals are fully
extinguished.

CHIMNEY CHARCOAL STARTER INSTRUCTIONS

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

7. READY: The briquettes are ready when the
coals are covered with a light grey ash. This
usually takes 25 to 30 minutes.

8. With a heavy, long sleeved oven mitt, carefully
empty the hot coals, from the chimney charcoal
starter onto the charcoal grate.

9. Arrange the coals into an even layer using long
cooking tongs, or pile the coals in the middle
of the grate, if both direct and indirect heat is
needed.

FLAVOUR TIP: For additional smoky avour,
add moistened avoured hardwood chips
(pre-soaked) directly on the coals before you
begin cooking.

10. Re-position the cooking grate, close the lid and
allow the charcoal to burn.

11. Wait for the cooking grate to preheat, before
adding food.

12. Re-position the lid and ensure that the air vents
are open.

13. Consult your recipe for recommended cooking
times. Use a temperature probe to check
doneness.

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USING LIGHTER CUBES OR CRUMBLED NEWSPAPER FOR LIGHTING

1. Place either lighter cubes (which are non-toxic, odorless and tasteless) or crumpled newspaper
into the center of the Charcoal grate.

2. Pile the charcoal briquettes into a pyramid shape directly over the lighter cubes or newspaper.

3. Using a lighter, light the lighter cubes or newspaper.

4. Once fully lit, close the lid and allow the charcoal to burn.

5. Follow step 8-14 as shown on page 5.

HOW MUCH CHARCOAL IS REQUIRED?

• Approximately 50 briquettes (1.5 kg / 3.3 lb).

• Charcoal recommendations are approximate. Longer cooking times, cold or windy temperatures will require

that additional charcoal be added to reach and maintain ideal cooking temperatures.

ADDING CHARCOAL DURING COOKING

WARNING

Always wear protective gloves. Always use long handled heat resistant tongs for loading additional
charcoal.

1. Remove the COOKOUT™ lid and hook it on the side
of the COOKOUT™ fire bowl.

2. Move food to one side of the cooking grate.

3. To access the charcoal grate, lift the hinged portion
of the cooking grate.

4. Load approximately 12-20 additional briquettes
(390 g - 520 g / 0.86 lb - 1.15 lb) for each additional
hour of cooking required.

ATTENTION

Never leave your kettle unattended while in use.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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Oxygen is an essential part of building a proper fire, elevating and stabilizing cooking temperatures
and controlling cooking times. The COOKOUT™ Charcoal Kettle comes equipped with three air
intake controls.

FEATURES LIGHTING & COOKING

During lighting and operation all vents should
be in the OPEN position. More air increases
the burning temperature of the coals.

SHUT DOWN

Closing the vent either partially or
completely will help to cool down the coals.
Less air decreases the burning temperature.

COOKOUT™ Lid Vent

COOKOUT™ Fire Bowl Vent

COOKOUT™ Ash Sweep

The Ash Sweep functions as both a cleaning
tool for eliminating ash from the firebowl,
and also an air intake control while cooking.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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5. Grasp the ash sweep handle and move back
and forth until most of the ash is swept into the
ash catcher. Use a hand broom for any leftover
residue in the fire bowl.

6. With your heat resistant ash container handy,
remove the ash catcher from its position and
carefully dump all ashes into a heat resistant
container. Allow it to sit for 24 hours.

PUTTING OUT THE FIRE

ASH REMOVAL

Once cooking is complete, follow these steps to extinguish the fire:

1. Using protective gloves, close the COOKOUT™ lid.

2. Close all vents.

NOTE:

Assume that it will take at least 1 hour for your charcoal to extinguish and your COOKOUT™ to cool down.
There is not an ON or OFF switch for a charcoal fire. Always be cautious about making any assumptions
about when the fire is completely out and completely cool.

WARNING

o Do not store your COOKOUT™ until ash and coals are fully extinguished.

o Allow charcoal to burn out before removing from the COOKOUT™ to avoid a possible fire.

o Never dump hot coals where they might be stepped on or be a fire hazard.

o Never dump ashes or coal before they are fully extinguished.

Remove ash catcher, only after the charcoal has been extinguished and allowed to cool.

TIP:

A pile of ash left in the ash catcher can collect moisture and make cleanup a challenge. Clean the ash catcher
after every use.

1. Ensure that the ash catcher is in position.

2. Ensure that the fire bowl vent is closed.

3. Once you are sure that the ash has cooled,
remove the COOKOUT™ lid, and cooking grate.

4. Sweep all ash and debris from the charcoal grate
into the lower fire bowl. Dispose of any larger
pieces of charcoal.