Louisiana Grills Greenwood, Little Louie, Kentwood Owner's Manual

Cookbook and

Owner’s Guide

Dear “Louisiana Grill ” Wood Pellet Barbecue Owner:

Thank you for choosing to purchase a “Louisiana Grill ” wood pellet or dual fuel

barbecue. Please accept our gift of a 20lb. bag of flavored wood pellets as both a “Thank You” and
as a start to get you on the road to the savory flavor of convective wood pellet cooking.

Cooking with your Louisiana Wood Pellet Grill is about to bring you full
circle from the days of the caveman when cooking outdoors and with
wood was a necessity, to cooking indoors in your modern kitchen and
now back to the great outdoors and that savory wood flavor.

Think of your “ Louisiana Grill” as an extra stove available

to bake, roast, grill, sear and smoke food. Barbecuing provides a form of
entertainment, which is relaxed and casual. Your meals can be
completely cooked outdoors and where the chief is one of the crowd.

We’d like to take this opportunity to pass on a few important tips concerning grilling with wood
pellets.

1. Initial set-up of our “
efficient and satisfactory operation of your barbecue for many years to come.

2. Be diligent in your cleaning and maintenance program. Taking care of your grill will
add years of life and keeps it looking great.

Our loyal staff, valued customers, friends and our loving families have all contributed recipes to this
cookbook. We have tried to include a broad range of cuisines and styles, starting with Mom’s Great
Home Cooking and many, many, many, catering and entertaining experiences to current classics and
new soon to be classics.

If you are interested in contributing a family favourite, please send it by:
Fax: [phone], Web www.dansons.com

With a minimum of care your
efficient and environmentally sound cooking. And be prepared for those never ending compliments.
Thank you for choosing

Canadian Comfort Industries &
Dansons Group Inc.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Copyright 2003, Canadian Comfort Industries. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be copied, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, in
any form or by any means without the expressed written permission of,

Canadian Comfort Industries; 26319 Twp Rd 53, Acheson, AB, Canada T7X 5A3

Louisiana Grill” is the most important step to ensure the

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“ Louisiana Grill” stove will provide years of clean,

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Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in
serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire on an explosion causing damage to property.

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Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.
After a period of storage, and/or non-use, the Louisiana Grill Barbecue should be checked for

burner obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.
Do not operate the Louisiana Grill barbeque if there is a gas leak.

Do not put a barbeque cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the barbeque.
Children should never use your Louisiana Grill barbeque. Accessible parts of the barbeque

may be very hot. Keep young children away while it is use.
You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Louisiana Grill barbeque. It will

be hot during cooking or cleaning and should never be left unattended or moved while in operation.
Do not use lava or charcoal in your Louisiana Grill.

Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.

Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until the fire is out.

Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner pots when cleaning the valves or burners

“ Louisiana Grills ” should be cleaned on a regular basis.

Use heat-resistant barbeque mitts or gloves when operating barbeque.

LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS/SIDE BURNERS ONLY:

Use the regulator that is supplied with your Louisiana Grill Dual Fuel barbeque.

Liquid propane is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid
propane unit will void your warranty.

Should the propane burners go out while in operation, turn off all gas valves. Open the lid and wait five
minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions

Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbeque is in operation.

A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid
propane supplier. Do not use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.

Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the
cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly.

If you see, smell or hear the hiss or escaping of gas from the liquid propane cylinder:
Move away from the cylinder.
Do not attempt to correct it yourself.
Call your fire department

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results every time.

The perfect barbeque experience starts with filling your hopper with all natural wood pellets. Pushing
the Start Button activates the “Electronic Auto Igniter”, the combustion fan, and the auger feed systems.

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The auger delivers the pellets to the burn grate. Your Louisiana Grill uses “Top Feed” technology

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which means the auger pushes the wood pellets up above the burn pot area and then the pellets fall
down a chute in to the burn area. The top of the auger is an open design, thus reducing the possibilities
of “auger jams” and allows for the use of less than premium fuel quality. Adjusting the temperature
control switch sets the speed of the auger and the temperature output. The “Electronic Auto Igniter"
activates for approximately 30 minutes, or until an operating temperature of 120º F is reached, igniting
the pellets in the burn pot. A fan provides combustion air to the burn grate as well as causes air
movement in the cooking area, resulting in convection cooking. The fuel burns in the burn grate, hot and
intense, somewhat like a forge. The fly ash is directed downward by the “Flame Deflector”, and can be
cleaned out through the ash drawer. The “Flame Deflector” also protects the food from direct flame and
distributes the heat evenly throughout the cooking area. The natural smoke flavour produced by the
burning pellets, the smoke produced by the “Grillmate” or “Flavor Guard”, and the air circulating
throughout the cooking area, combine to give you that savoury flavour that is unique to pellet grills and
will win you rave reviews each time you use it.

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Your Louisiana Grill can run efficiently over extended periods of time and
at different heat output levels as long as the fuel supply is uninterrupted and
timely cleaning and maintenance is performed.

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Stainless Stay Cool Handle

High quality thermostat

Cast iron grill(s) for
long life and even
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Low CFM Blower Fan
Causes pellets to burn and
ConvectionOven cooking

Auto Start Button &
Electric Igniter
eliminate the need for
matches & lighter fluids

Full Range Temperature Control
gives range of 200 to 600 degrees,
giving more cooking options

Smoke Switch gives you
that savory flavor on demand
Hot smokes at approximately
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Heavy duty locking casters

Heat Output

Little Louie

K entwood

approx. 26,000 BTU’s

approx. 45,000 BTU’s

1 pc Cabinet Door

Stainless Steel or
Black Paint Grade

Cooking Area

200 sq. Inches

Large enough to cook
a 25lb. turkey

408 sq. Inches
Large enough for
the whole family

helps retain heat for all
year grilling

Large 10 lb.+ Hopper capicity
Sealed, easy to flip up top

(Located on backside of unit)

1 pc Stainless Steel
“Flavor Gaurd”
cooking grate

(Standard on Little Louie or
Kentwood Paint grade)

Two Stainless Steel Side Shelves
offer a durable easy to clean surface

Ash Drawer and Grease Catcher,
makes for no fuss cleaning

Heavy duty construction using
stainless & aluminized steel

Electric

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110 Volt 3 prong plug

Size H x W x D

46” x 40” x 25”

48” x 46” x 30”

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Auto Start Button &
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Full Range Temperature Control
gives range of 200 to 600 deg F,
giving more cooking options

Smoke Switch gives you
that savory flavor on demand
Hot smokes at approximately
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Available in paint grade
or all stainless steel finishes

High quality thermostat

Cast iron grills for
long life and even
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Large 10 lb.+ Hopper capicity

and platinum coated cooking grate

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Sealed, easy to flip up top

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of smoke. Reduces flare-ups and

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Stainless Steel Wrap-around Shelf

Ash Drawer and Grease Catcher,

makes for no fuss cleaning

Enclosed cabinet area

Large protected storage

stainless & aluminized steel

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and distribution

Size H x W x D

48” x 47” x 35”

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Your “Little Louie” or select “Kentwood” Louisiana Grill is equipped with a high temperature stainless
steel “Flavor Guard” grate. This grate like device is installed above the burn pot and flame deflector,
and is used to catch and vaporize the cooking juices. The “Flavor Guard” is constructed of five offset
“V” shaped runners welded together to make a single piece. There are also two moveable pull-tabs
installed to make removal easier. When properly installed, the pointed top of the “V” shaped runners
and the two pull-tabs must point upward toward the cast iron cooking grills.

When the meat juices drip from the food onto the specially angled “Flavor Guard”, it creates the smoke
that gives food that irresistible barbecued flavour. Thanks to the unique design of the “Flavor Guard””
and the flexible temperature controls, uncontrolled flare-ups are virtually eliminated, because you
control the flames. There is no lava rock or brick to absorb excess fat drippings that can cause
unwanted flare-ups. The “Flavor Guard” is rust resistant and easy to remove and clean.

All “Louisiana Grill” models come with a stainless steel flame deflector and burn pot, designed to
withstand high temperature and give years of performance. The flame deflector has been designed to
keep the flame out of direct contact with your cooking surface, thus helping to reduce the chance of
flare-ups. As well you will note the notches in the side of the deflectors; these are to help in distributing
the heat evenly throughout the whole cooking area and right to the edges. The unique design of the
deflector also directs the majority of fly ash down toward the ash pan,

The burn pot is also constructed out of stainless steel and is the heart of your grill. The burning
temperature in the pot can reach temperatures of 1700 to 2000ºF. The air holes are designed to allow
the right combination of fan forced air to force the wood pellets to burn hot and clean while grilling or
allow them to smoulder and produce the savory smoke while in the smoke mode. The bottom is
notched out to allow the pot to set over the electric igniter, allowing the heated air within the ignitor
casing to heat up the pellets until they spontaneously combust.

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Custom Fit Grill Cover

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Igniter Light

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Cooking Control
Full temperature range
of 200 to 600 deg F.
Fully adjustable to allow for
a wide range of cooking styles,
foods, and environments

Smoke / Cook Mode
with a flip of a switch you
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grill into a hot smoker
You control that savory
wood fire taste, just like the
big restaurants!

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Your Louisiana Grill comes complete with cast iron cooking grills. To maintain the excellent
searing and grilling performance of your grills, as well as their longevity, some special care and
maintenance is required. As with any cast iron cooking tools, PROPER SEANSONING is a must.

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First time use

Before using any cast iron grill, wash it thoroughly with a mild dishwashing liquid to move the
protective wax coating applied for shipping. Rinse with HOT water and dry completely with a soft
cloth or paper towel. NEVER WASH IN A DISHWASHER, OR ALLOW THEM TO DRAIN DRY.
Now you must season the grills to prevent rust and sticking.

How to “Season”

A solid vegetable shortening or olive oil is recommended for the initial seasoning.

1. Spread a thin coating of solid vegetable shortening or olive oil over the entire surface, including
all corners, with a paper towel. Do not use salted fats such as butter or margarine.

2. Preheat your Louisiana Grill for 15 minutes then place the coated grills in the barbecue.

3. Turn your heat setting to medium/ignite and close the lid.

4. Allow your Louisiana Grill to heat the cast iron grills for 1 to 1 ½ hours.

5. Turn off the Feed Rate/Temperature control and let your Louisiana Grill go through the SHUT
DOWN cycle and cool completely.

6. Your cast iron grills are now “Seasoned” and ready for use.

Maintenance (every time you grill)

DO NOT do a prolong burn-off after you grill. Approximately 5 minutes will do, as this burn-off is
required to help in the maintenance of the “Grillmate” cooking grates (not available on all models)
Leaving the cooking residues on the cast iron grills does leave a protective coating on the iron. Then
do a burn-off or a 10 – 15 minute preheat just before your next cook out. This will vaporize most
everything on the grill, then brush off charred residues with a steel brush rather than a brass brush.

Rust

If rust does appear, it is an indication that the cast iron grills have not been seasoned properly
or enough. Or, if the extended burn-off method has been used after grilling, the seasoning
has also been burned off. You must begin the seasoning process again, after brushing all
rust away with a steel wire brush

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The more you use your Louisiana Grill and the cast iron grills, the easier the
maintenance will be. If you store your cast iron grills for extended periods of
time, grease them very lightly with vegetable shortening or olive oil, then wipe
them dry with a paper towel. Store them in a dry place.

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Select Louisiana Grills come complete with this unique stainless steel structure called
“Grill Mate”, manufactured for us by Chef Tech LLC. This cooking grate delivers the ultimate
control in cooking with either wood pellet or liquid propane. There are no lava rocks, bricks,
or other material to absorb excess fat drippings that can cause unwanted flare-ups. Thanks
to the unique design of “Grill Mate” and the flexible temperature control, uncontrolled flare-

ups are virtually eliminated, because YOU control the flames

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the “Grillmate” and what does it do?

The “Grillmate” is a unique stainless steel structure, which is coated with a specially designed catalyst,
platinum. This structure intercepts the grease and other drippings from the food being grilled before it
can reach the hot metal surfaces and burner pots below and result in a flare-up. The catalyst allows the
unit to burn the grease at a lower temperature and thus generates smoke instead of flame.

What are the benefits of the “Grillmate”?

1. Eliminates flare-ups. When properly installed and maintained, the unit will virtually eliminate
flare-ups.

2. Enhances the amount and quantity of smoke. The “Grillmate” creates smoke from the natural
juices of the food being grilled. This results in that “smoked and savory” flavor.

3. Prevents food from drying out. Because the “Grillmate” eliminates flames and generates
smoke and steam from the natural juices, the food does not dry out.

4. Improves heat distribution. The “Grillmate” is designed to distribute the heat output of the
burner or burners, by evenly distributing the heat produced from the burn pot.

5. Improves heat response. The stainless steel construction of the “Grillmate” does not store
excess heat; therefore, when the burner temperature is adjusted, the temperature at the grilling
surface changes very quickly (usually within 90 seconds). This enhances your ability to sear the
food then reduce the heat and grill it over a low heat.

6. Increases the life of the grill. The “Grillmate” reduces the amount of grease that reaches the
burners and surrounding area by up to 75%. Grease and drippings are the primary reason for
corrosion of the gas burners and grill body.

Do I need to Parboil really fatty foods?

No, simply put them on the grill and go! The “Grillmate” is specially designed to eliminate flare-ups so
that no extra effort is required when cooking foods like bratwurst, Italian sausages, chicken legs and
backs, or spare ribs. Just remember to grill on a lower setting.