Louisiana Grills K24us Owner's Manual
Model / Modèle : 61240, 62240
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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO COOKING WITH YOUR CERAMIC CHARCOAL BARBECUE
Introduction ....................................................................... 4
About Your Ceramic Charcoal Barbecue ........................................... 4
Important Safeguards ........................................................................... 4
Operation & Use ................................................................ 4
First Use - Curing The Unit ................................................................... 4
Lighting ..................................................................................................... 4
Refueling ...................................................................................................5
Extinguishing............................................................................................5
Storage .......................................................................................................5
Cleaning & Maintenance ........................................................................5
Ceramic Cooking Guide .................................................... 5
Cooking Temperature Guide .................................................................5
General Food Safety ...............................................................................6
Smoking .................................................................................................... 6
Low Temperatures .................................................................................. 6
High Temperatures ................................................................................. 6
Assembly ............................................................................. 7
Parts List ....................................................................................................7
Attaching the Caster Wheels ............................................................... 8
Assembling the Cart ...............................................................................8
Completing the Cart ............................................................................. 8
Lifting the Ceramic Body onto the Cart ............................................ 8
Attaching the Top Damper ................................................................... 9
Installing The Side Shelf Brackets .......................................................9
Mounting The Side Shelves .................................................................. 9
Positioning The Grids............................................................................. 9
Attaching The Lid Handle ..................................................................... 9
Ceramic Accessories ........................................................ 10
Warranty & Service ......................................................... 10
Conditions of Warranty ........................................................................10
Ceramic Parts ..........................................................................................10
Metal & Cast-Iron Parts ........................................................................ 10
Wood Parts ...............................................................................................11
Thermometer...........................................................................................11
Caster Wheels ..........................................................................................11
Void of Warranty ....................................................................................11
Warranty Exemptions ............................................................................ 11
Australia ....................................................................................................11
Service & Return Policy .........................................................................11
Ordering Replacement Parts ...............................................................12
Ordering Accessories, Spices & Rubs ................................................. 12
Customer Service ................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ...............................................................12
Assembly Problems ............................................................................... 12
Fire Problems .......................................................................................... 12
Finishing Problems ................................................................................ 12
Temperature Problems ......................................................................... 13
Recipes ...............................................................................13
Perfectly Grilled Steaks ........................................................................13
Grilled Sweet Heat Chicken Wings ....................................................13
Grilled Flank Steak Fajitas ....................................................................14
Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos with
Mandarin Habanero Mango Salsa ............................................14
Raspberry Chipotle Pork Kebabs ........................................................15
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ABOUT YOUR CERAMIC CHARCOAL BARBECUE
Ceramic charcoal barbecues are extremely versatile. Not only can
they be used for grilling or smoking, but also pizzas, bread, pies and
cookies can be baked effortlessly inside them.
Due to their excellent heat retention properties, high temperatures
can be achieved and maintained by precise control of airflow via
the top and bottom vents. High temperatures are ideal for quickly
cooking burgers and sausages, while low heats can cook larger cuts
over a longer period of time.
Try adding some wood chips to the charcoal, or try combining different
flavour wood chips to make your meats even more flavourful.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This product is intended for outdoor use only. Do not use indoors.
Never leave a burning fire unattended. Always keep children and pets
at a safe distance from the oven when in use.
May emit hot embers while in use.
never light this
product, let it smolder or cool down in confined spaces.
Do not use this product in a tent, caravan, car, cellar, loft or boat. Do
not use this ceramic unit as a furnace.
Do not use gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or
other similar chemicals for lighting or relighting. Use only firelighters
complying to 1860-3.
It is highly recommended that you use lump charcoal in your ceramic
barbecue. It burns for longer and produces less ash, which can restrict
the airflow. Do not use coal in this product.
When opening the lid at high temperatures it is
essential to lift the lid only slightly, which allows air to enter slowly
and safely, preventing any back-draft or flare-ups that may cause
injury. Do not use under any awnings, parasols or gazebos.
Always follow the cooking temperature guide stated in this
instruction manual.
Do not use the ceramic charcoal barbecue on decking or any other
combustible surfaces such as dry grass, wood chips, leaf mulch,
or decorative bark. Ensure that the ceramic charcoal barbecue is
positioned at least two meters away from flammable items.
This product will become very hot. Always use heat
resistant gloves when handling hot ceramics or cooking surfaces.
Allow the unit to cool down completely before moving or storing. Do
not move it during operation.
Always inspect the unit prior to use for fatigue and damage, and
replace as and when necessary.
FIRST USE - CURING THE UNIT
Curing your ceramic charcoal barbecue is important for its long-term
operation and care. Avoiding the curing procedure could lead to
damage on the unit. If the first burns are too hot, they could damage
the felt gasket seal before it has had the chance to mature with use.
To start your first fire, place one lighter cube or solid firelighters and
one handful of lump charcoal on top of the charcoal plate (7). Open
the bottom vent and light the lighter cube using a long-nosed lighter
or safety matches.
Do not use gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar
chemicals for lighting or relighting.
Once the lump charcoal has caught, cure the unit by closing the lid,
and leaving both vents mostly closed. See Cooking Temperature
Guide for Smoking (83ºC - 108ºC / 180ºF - 225ºF). Burn until
all the fuel is used and the fire is extinguished. This should take
approximately two hours. Do not overload the unit with fuel.
After first use, inspect all fasteners. The metal band connecting your
lid to the base will expand from the heat and could become loose. It
is recommended you check and tighten the band, if necessary, with a
wrench. You can now use your ceramic charcoal barbecue as normal.
LIGHTING
When using the ceramic charcoal barbecue, push down on both of
the locking wheels to stop the unit from moving around during use.
Ensure the ceramic barbecue is positioned on a permanent, flat, level,
heat-resistant non-flammable surface, away from flammable items.
Position the ceramic charcoal barbecue with a minimum of 2 m
overhead clearance and at least 2 m clearance from other surrounding
items.
1. To start a fire, place rolled-up newspaper and some lighter cubes
or solid firelighters on the charcoal plate (7), in the base of the
ceramic charcoal barbecue. Then, place two or three handfuls of
lump charcoal over the top of the newspaper.
2. Do not use gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other
similar chemicals for lighting or relighting.
3. Open the bottom vent and light the newspaper using a longnosed lighter or safety matches. Once it has caught, leave the
bottom vent and lid open for about 10 minutes to build a small
bed of hot embers.
4. Allow the charcoal to heat up and keep it red hot for at least
30 minutes prior to the first cooking on the ceramic charcoal
barbecue. Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
5. It is recommended that you do not stoke or turn the coals once
they are alight. This allows the charcoals to burn more uniformly
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and efficiently.
6. Once alight, only use heat-resistant gloves when handling hot
ceramics or cooking surfaces.
Read through this manual for a complete detailed guide on cooking
temperatures for grilling.
REFUELING
With the top and bottom vent closed, the ceramic charcoal barbecue
will stay at a high temperature for several hours.
If you require a longer cooking time (e.g. when roasting a whole cut
or slow-smoking), it may be necessary to add more charcoal. Open
the lid, add additional charcoal, and continue to cook as directed in
this manual.
EXTINGUISHING
To extinguish unit: stop adding fuel and close all the vents and the lid
to allow the fire to die naturally.
Do not use water to extinguish the charcoal as this could damage the
ceramic charcoal barbecue.
STORAGE
When not in use, and if stored outside, cover the ceramic charcoal
barbecue once completely cooled with a suitable rain cover.
It is recommended the ceramic charcoal barbecue be stored under
cover in a garage or shed over winter for complete protection.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
The ceramic charcoal barbecue is self-cleaning. Heat it up to 260ºC /
500ºF for 30 minutes and it will scorch off all food and debris.
NOTE: Do not use water or any other types of cleaning product to
clean the inside of your ceramic charcoal barbecue. The walls are
porous and will absorb any fluids used, which could cause the ceramic
charcoal barbecue to crack.
After the ceramic charcoal barbecue has cooled, if the soot becomes
excessive, use the ash tool (14) to scrape off the carbon remnants
before the next use. Carefully open the bottom vent and rake the
soot into a small waste container under the vent opening. Dispose of
container, or store for future use (soot).
To clean the grills and grates, use a non-abrasive cleaner once the unit
has fully cooled. The chrome-plated cooking grill is not dishwasher
safe; use a mild detergent with warm water.
To clean the outer surface, wait until the ceramic charcoal barbecue
is cool and use a damp cloth with a mild detergent. It is important
to check and tighten the bands, and oil the hinges, twice a year or
more if needed. You should not be able to easily turn a hex key while
holding the nut in place.
COOKING TEMPERATURE GUIDE
Do not adjust top or bottom vent while the ceramic
charcoal barbecue is in use. This could result in serious injury. It is
recommended to always use heat-resistant gloves when working
with hot appliances.
SLOW COOK / SMOKE (83ºC - 108ºC / 180ºF - 225ºF)
Beef brisket ...............................................................4.5 hours per kg
Pulled pork ................................................................4.5 hours per kg
Whole chicken .......................................................................3-4 hours
Ribs .......................................................................................... 3-5 hours
Roasts ......................................................................................9+ hours
TOP VENT BOTTOM VENT OPEN CLOSED
GRILL / ROAST / BAKE (163ºC - 191ºC / 325ºF - 375ºF)
Seafood (crab, lobster, shrimp) ..................... Until opaque & firm
Seafood (clams, oysters) ....................................... Until shells open
Fish ..................................................................................15-20 minutes
Pork tenderloin ............................................................ 15-30 minutes
Chicken pieces ..............................................................30-45 minutes
Whole chicken .....................................................................1-1.5 hours
Leg of lamb............................................................................3-4 hours
Turkey ..................................................................................... 2-4 hours
Ham ......................................................................................... 2-5 hours
TOP VENT BOTTOM VENT OPEN CLOSED
SEAR (260ºC - 330ºC / 500ºF - 625ºF)
Scallops ............................................................... Until opaque & firm
Steak ..................................................................................5-8 minutes
Pork chops ...................................................................... 6-10 minutes
Burgers ............................................................................ 6-10 minutes
Sausages ......................................................................... 6-10 minutes
TOP VENT BOTTOM VENT OPEN CLOSED
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GENERAL FOOD SAFETY
LOW TEMPERATURES
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Read and follow this advice when cooking on your ceramic charcoal
barbecue:
• Do not cook until the fuel has a coating of ash.
• Before cooking, ensure grill surfaces and tools are clean and free
of old food residues.
• Always wash your hands before and after handling uncooked
meat, and before eating.
• Do not use the same utensils to handle cooked and uncooked
foods. Always keep raw meat away from cooked meat, and
other foods.
• Ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly before eating.
CAUTION: Eating raw or undercooked meat can cause food poisoning
(e.g. bacteria strains such as E.coli). To reduce the risk of undercooked
meat, cut open to ensure it is cooked all the way through.
CAUTION: If the meat has been cooked sufficiently, the meat juice
should be clear and there should be no traces of pink/red juice,
or meat colouring. Pre-cooking larger pieces of meat and cuts is
recommended before finally cooking on your grill.
After cooking on your ceramic charcoal barbecue, always clean the
grill cooking surfaces and utensils.
SMOKING
Always follow the Cooking Temperature Guide stated in this
instruction manual. Always use heat-resistant gloves when handling
hot ceramics or cooking surfaces. See Cooking Temperature Guide.
1. Light the lump charcoal according to the lighting instructions in
this manual. Do not move or stoke the coals once lit.
2. Open the bottom vent fully and leave the lid open for about 10
minutes to build a small bed of hot embers.
3. Monitor the ceramic charcoal barbecue until it has risen to the
desired temperature.
Always follow the Cooking Temperature Guide stated in this
instruction manual. Always use heat-resistant gloves when handling
hot ceramics or cooking surfaces. See Cooking Temperature Guide.
1. Light the lump charcoal according to the lighting instructions in
this manual. Do not move or stoke the coals once lit.
2. Open the bottom vent fully and leave the lid open for about 10
minutes to build a small bed of hot embers.
3. Monitor the ceramic charcoal barbecue until it has risen to the
desired temperature. Fully close the bottom vent to maintain
the temperature.
You are now ready to use the ceramic charcoal barbecue for cooking.
When opening the lid at high temperatures it is
essential to lift the lid only slightly at first, allowing air to enter
slowly and safely, preventing any back-draft or flare-ups that may
cause injury.
HIGH TEMPERATURES
Always follow the Cooking Temperature Guide stated in this
instruction manual. Always use heat-resistant gloves when handling
hot ceramics or cooking surfaces. See Cooking Temperature Guide.
1. Light the lump charcoal according to the lighting instructions
in this manual. Close the lid and fully open the top and bottom
vents.
2. Close the top vent halfway and continue to check the
temperature for a few more minutes.
You are now ready to use the ceramic charcoal barbecue for cooking.
When opening the lid at high temperatures, it is
essential to lift the lid only slightly at first, allowing air to enter
slowly and safely, preventing any back-draft or flare-ups that may
cause injury.
4. Leave the bottom vent slightly open. Close the top vent and
continue to check the temperature for a few more minutes.
5. Using heat-resistant gloves, sprinkle the wood chips in a circle
over the hot charcoal. Always use heat-resistant gloves when
handling hot ceramics or cooking surfaces.
You are now ready to use the ceramic charcoal barbecue to smoke on.
Soak wood chips or cooking planks in water for 15 minutes to
prolong the smoking process.
When opening the lid at high temperatures, it is
essential to lift the lid only slightly at first, allowing air to enter
slowly and safely, preventing any back-draft or flare-ups that may
cause injury.
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PARTS LIST
Prior to assembly, check all parts against the parts list. Carry out
assembly on a soft surface to avoid scratching the paint. For ease
of assembly, only loosely tighten bolts and then tighten fully when
assembly is complete.
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1 Support Bracket 4 76230
Do not over-tighten bolts. Only tighten all bolts with
moderate pressure to avoid damaging the bolts or components of
the ceramic charcoal barbecue.
Remove all packaging before use, but retain the safety
instructions and store them with this product. Ensure that the lid is
closed prior to assembly.
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A Bolt 16 76354
B Screwdriver 1 76358
2 Locking Caster Wheel 2 76231
3 Caster Wheel 2 76232
4 Bracket Crosspiece 2 76233
5 Main Cooking Grid 1 76234
6 Upper Cooking Grid 1 76235
7 Charcoal Plate 1 76236
8 Firebox 1 76237
9 Ceramic Body 1
10 Top Damper Vent 1
11 Lid Handle 1
Lid:76238
Base:76239
Lid Ring:
76240
Base Ring:
76241
Bolt:76242
Washer:
76243
Locking
Washer:
76244
Nut:76245
Damper:
76246
Bolts:
76247
Nuts:
76248
Brackets:
76220
Handle:
76221
12 Side Shelf 2 76222
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13 Side Shelf Brackets 4
LFnt/RBck:
76249
LBck/RFnt:
76250
14 Ash Tool 1 76225
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1 ATTACHING THE CASTER WHEELS
4 LIFTING THE CERAMIC BODY ONTO THE CART
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Attach the four pre-threaded caster wheels (2 & 3) to each of the four
brackets (1) by hand-tightening them into the hole.
2+3
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2 ASSEMBLING THE CART
To assemble the cart, insert the two crosspieces (4) into two of the
four brackets (1) from both the top and bottom.
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Make sure the cart is secure, and all of the bolts are tight before
placing the ceramic body (9) into it. Press down on the caster levers
(2) to lock the castor wheels to ensure the ceramic charcoal barbecue
cannot move.
To place the ceramic body (9) on the cart, first remove all of the items
that are inside of the grill to make lifting easier. Place one of your
hands in the bottom vent of the ceramic body and the other under
the grill.
Use a minimum of two people when lifting the ceramic
body onto the cart. Lifting by the hinge or the side tables could result
in injury and damage to the product.
Place the ceramic charcoal barbecue on the cart with the bottom
vent facing to the front of the cart allowing the vent to open and
close without any interruption.
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3 COMPLETING THE CART
Continue to insert the crosspieces (4) into the other two brackets (1).
Secure the brackets (1) to the crosspieces (4) by using the 16x screws
(A). Please note the position shown in the diagram.
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5 ATTACHING THE TOP DAMPER
8 POSITIONING THE GRIDS
Once grill is securely seated in the cart, attach the top vent (10). Align
the side notch with the thermometer at the front, and set over the
top opening. Secure with pre-attached bolt, and nut.
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6 INSTALLING THE SIDE SHELF BRACKETS
Attach the 4x table brackets (13) to the ceramic body (9) using the
16x pre-attached bolts with their corresponding washers, locking
washers, and nuts per bracket. Please note the diagram.
Add the firebox (8), charcoal plate (7), and the main cooking grid (5)
inside of the ceramic body (9). Please reference the diagram below.
The upper cooking grid (6) can be placed atop the main cooking grid
(5), if required.
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7 MOUNTING THE SIDE SHELVES
Insert the 2x table hinges (12) into each of the table brackets (13).
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9 ATTACHING THE LID HANDLE
Attach the lid handle (11) to the ceramic body (9), use the 2x preattached bolts with their corresponding washers, locking washers,
and nuts per bracket.
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The ceramic charcoal barbecue is now ready to use. Please ensure
that unit curing instructions are read thoroughly prior to use.
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Available for purchase separately.
PIZZA STONE & ELEVATOR
Essential accessory for evenly cooking crispy pizzas, flatbreads and
other delights.
HEAT DEFLECTOR
Enjoy cooking without open flame by evenly distributing heat across
the grids.
CHICKEN THRONE
Stand-up flavour cooked in your chicken, with your favourite choice
of marinade.
GRID GRIPPERS
Allows you to lift the pizza stone or cooking grids when they are too
hot to handle.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
The Ceramic series by Louisiana Grills, manufactured by Dansons
Inc., carries a Limited Lifetime Warranty from the date of sale by the
original owner only.
The warranty coverage begins on the original date of purchase and
proof of date of purchase, or copy of original bill of sale, is required
to validate the warranty.
CERAMIC PARTS
Dansons carries a Limited Lifetime Warranty on all ceramic parts used
to manufacture the ceramic charcoal barbecue. Dansons warrants
that all part(s) are free of defects in material and workmanship, for
the length of use and ownership of the original purchaser.
Warranty does not cover damage from wear and tear, such as
scratches, dents, dings, chips or minor cosmetic cracks. These
aesthetic changes of the grill do not affect its performance.
Upon close inspection, the finish of your ceramic charcoal barbecue
may appear to have crack lines. This is not cracking of the ceramic.
This is known as crazing and is caused by the different expansion
rates between the glaze finish and the clay.
The spider-web pattern of cracking is
different from a break in the aspect that
it cannot be felt on the surface, unless
using a fingernail; however, it does
become more visually apparent when
the surface is dusty or magnified. While
these may appear as imperfections,
crazing does not affect the performance or life span of your ceramic
charcoal barbecue; therefore, not a warranty issue. The process of
crazing effectively increases the toughness of the unit.
During the term of the limited warranty, Dansons’ obligation shall be
limited to furnishing a replacement for covered, failed components,
F.O.B. point of shipment.
GRILL COVER
When the ceramic charcoal barbecue has cooled and is not in use,
cover it with a rain cover for extra protection.
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METAL & CAST-IRON PARTS
Dansons carries a five year warranty on all metal and cast iron parts
used to manufacture the ceramic charcoal barbecue. Dansons warrants
that all part(s) are free of defects in material and workmanship, for
the length of use and ownership of the original purchaser.
High temperatures, excessive humidity, chlorine, industrial fumes,
chemicals, fertilizers, lawn pesticides and salt are some of the
substances that can affect metal parts. For these reasons, the
warranty does not cover rust or oxidization.
Kindly refer to your manual for proper cleaning and maintenance
of your ceramic charcoal barbecue. Dansons recommends that you
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