Charcoal Grills

• Unbox your charcoal grill and remove all packaging materials.
• Screw legs firmly into the sockets on the bottom of the firebox.
• If you have purchased an M-15FB or an M-13FB with folding legs, extend the legs and secure the gravity locks.

• These Big John products are designed FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• Place grill on a level area clear of combustible items and remove the grill top.
• Line the firebox with aluminum foil to improve heat reflection. After the coals are cold, crumble aluminum foil with the ash inside, and dispose of in an approved manner.
• For a 5 foot grill, begin with 30-40 lbs. of charcoal briquettes.
• Place charcoal briquettes in two or three even piles in the firebox and ignite according to the charcoal manufacturer's recommendations. Follow all caution and safety measures.
• Before placing grill top over hot coals, spray the grill top with vegetable oil to prevent food from sticking to the grill top.
• Remove the grill top immediately after cooking. This will aid in cleanup and prevent grease from baking on the grill top.

• These Big John Products are designed FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
• Placing pots, pans, or other cooking accessories on the grill top can be dangerous and is not recommended. This grill is designed for direct cooking only. Only place food for direct cooking onto the grill top.
• When coals are ready, evenly distribute throughout the firebox. A thickness of 1 or 2 briquettes is ideal for cooking.
• Select desired cooking height and slide grill top onto the firebox. Make sure it has previously been sprayed with vegetable oil to prevent food from sticking.
• We recommend adding 10-15 lbs. of charcoal each hour while the grill is in use.
• Keep a spray bottle filled with water handy while cooking. It is helpful in reducing flare-ups while cooking.

• When finished cooking, remove the grill top to prevent the grease from baking on. This will make your clean up much easier.
• When all the coals are cool, crumble foil with ashes inside and dispose of contents in an approved manner. WARNING: Never pour water on hot coals to extinguish. This can warp the firebox.-
• When the grill has cooled, clean separately from the firebox. Grill top can be cleaned using commercial cleaners like Big John's
• Booster Bead Cleaner, and a pressure washer. Excessive carbon build up can be removed using a non-metallic scouring pad, like Scotch-Brite. Do not use a wire brush.
• Clean firebox with a solution of hot, soapy water and dry before storing. The firebox must be clean and dry before storing.
• Black Powder Coat finished grills should not need repainting. Only slight touch-up paint should be required for deep gouges and scratches.