Instructions

1. Use a damp sponge or rag soaked in hot water to wipe down all interior surfaces of the new grill, including grates and the grilling chamber and lid.

2. Coat all interior surfaces and the cooking grate with a thin layer of vegetable oil grilling spray or vegetable shortening. If using shortening, apply the grease with a sheet of wax paper.

3. Pour about 10 pounds of natural lump charcoal on the coal grate or basin, gather it into the center of the grill in a mound and bury an electric charcoal starter in the pile of coal before plugging in the device.

4. Open all vents for maximum air flow and allow the starter to stay in the charcoal for eight to 10 minutes until the coal begins to smoke and crackle.

5. Remove the charcoal starter, unplug the device and use the starter iron to spread the lit charcoal evenly across the coal grate or basin. Then place the starter in a safe location to cool.

6. Close the grill lid and allow it to heat at between 300 and 400 degrees for one to two hours until the grease ceases smoking and a dark, protective coating forms on the inside.

7. Allow ash and unburnt coal fragments to completely cool before discarding.