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1. an m mo GRILLS AND SMOKERS OWNER S MANUAL BONUS PRIMO RECIPES INCLUDED Copyrighted Material Primo Grills and Smokers Owner s Manual Copyright 2007 by Primo Grills and Smokers Published by Primo Grills and Smokers 5999 Goshen Springs Road Norcross GA 30071 USA OFC 770 729 1110 FAX 770 729 1111 www primogrill com All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or any information storage or retrieval system without written permission from the publisher For information please contact us at sales primogrill com MANUFACTURED IN THE USA CONGRATULATIONS We appreciate your choice of a Primo Grill and Smoker Properly setup and use your Primo should provide years of worry free outdoor cooking pleasure It s important that you follow each step in this guide carefully to insure proper use and maintenance SPECIFICATIONS OVAL XL OVAL JR KAMADO Weight 192 Ibs 95 lbs 140 Ibs Cooking Surface 400 sq in 210 sq in 280 sq in Rack Extensions up to 680 sq in up to 360 sq in N A Primo Grills and Smokers Warranty Creative Ceramic Technologies Inc CCT warrants to the original purchaser of this Primo grill and smoker that it is free of defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase for the following periods e Twenty 20 years for all ceram2. AND SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING e WARRANTY TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER e WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE e ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENCIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT WHERE SUCH EXCLUSION IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY LAWS OF THE STATE OR THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER S RESIDENCE INTRODUCTION Circulo MTM 06 Kamado alioa er es 07 Tne Primo Advantage TT IIT TT 07 Safety and Maintenance ccccceeseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeees 08 Standard Features esses nennen 09 ACCOSSOLGS irte Poco vandensd E laduv unidas desdavenvosd dent uucbsd uS aue DUE 10 GETTING STARTED Primo aie E 13 Gradio AsSemDl e X 14 Cradle Side Table ASSEMDIyY cccceccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 16 Table Assembly 2 crai eite rina nta ka nm nura nana ca hanh anre caa 17 FIRST USE Natural L mp Charcoal cessassion past au EUR ded Fa vd E vene 6 19 Prepare to COOK ai iere rti tota an tx epe xp es Eh D eda unde 20 Lighting the Coal esses 21 Temperature Control vent adjustment guide 22 Preparation Temperature time Guide 23 Meat Temperature Guide eseeessseeeseeeeeneeeene 24 First Cooking Experience eeeeseeeeeeeeeennennn nnn 25 1st Primo Turkey Ch
3. Touch Ergonomic Handle Insulating Felt Gasket Quick Clean Porcelain Coated Cooking Grids 20 Year Warranty Introduction Accessories SS SSSSS S Sai Upper Racks P S Firebox Divider Cypress Table WSS featured w Oval Jr Lower Racks Cradle w wood side tables featured with Kamado Pizza Baking Stone Grill Lifter I See NC N Chicken Turkey Sitter Primo Heat Deflector Plates Cradle w stainless steel sides a H 999 table featured with Oval Jr Primo soy i Remote Thermometer Ash Tool errime Upper Rack QuickLights Grill Cover Lump Charcoal 10 Getting Started Accessories continued Cypress Curve Table The elegant Primo curve and compact table is made from unfinished cypress wood and make the perfect addition to your grill and smoker Cypress Compact Table The Primo compact table made from unfinished cypress wood is ideal fro smaller decks and backyards Cradle Need to conserve on space Then place your Primo in a cradle with locking casters Accessorize the cradle with the optional stainless steel or wood side tables for convenience during cooking When not in use the side tables easily fold down and out of the way Firebox Divider Use the cast iron firebox divider in a Primo Oval XL or Oval Junior as the perfect solution for cooking direct and indirect at the same time Prepare food directly above the
4. and allow to cook to desired doneness Transfer steaks to a platter Soread mushrooms over the tops of the steaks Cover each equally with your choice of sauce Serve steaks immediately 1st Primo Rib Roast Grill Temperature 450 F Place your rib roast on a Primo V rack and cook for approximately 35 minutes for a 6lb roast If using the Primo Oval XL use the Primo firebox divider and cook indirectly Reduce grill temperature to 300 F Turn roast over and cook to desired meat temperature Use a meat thermometer for accurate internal meat temperatures 1st Primo Ribs Grill Temperature 325 F 350 F e Place your ribs on the Primo v rib roast rack sold separately or directly on the Primo when temperature level is achieved You may sprinkle on herbs and spices Wait until the last 20 minutes to pour on your sauce e Retain grill temp 1st Primo Vegetables Grill Temperature 350 F Place your Zucchini on the grill first and cook for 10 minutes Add peppers mushrooms and onions after 5 minutes Lower the temperature to 300 F Turn over all vegetable and cook for another 10 15 minutes to desired tenderness Serve with balsamic vinegar 26 Frequently Asked Questions Is it safe to use my Primo during all seasons Yes You can use your Primo year around Primo grills perform superbly in extremely hot or cold environments Can I leave my Primo outside in the rain Yes The exterior shell of the Primo is protected with a
5. and could cause a fireball To avoid this always crack the lid and pause before opening fully allowing oxygen to reach the coal 20 Lighting the Charcoal Illustration With Firebox Divider Without Firebox Divider C m o a Vent Adjustment Guide Review the illustration below for approximate chimney and bottom vent settings for various food Top Vent Bottom Vent bbqing ribs pork grilling poultry turkey breast burger fish rosting beef pork lamb 500 F searing steak OO eo E closed 22 Primo Preparation Time Guide The following meat temperatures are given as approximations Experience is your best guide For your safety we recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure the quality and the proper safe temperature of your food Helpful Hint The Boston Butt Roast is the cut of choice for pulled pork IbewoecetowCe kimpadzsepitiepugh fat to keep the meat moist while cooking Prime Rib Roast 2 5 3 hours ShuiplsenWi8gPork picnic roast or pork cefif r ct oiimutesst lower in fat rdas poe jower temperature and avoid ov rc dkints 2 hours per pound BODH dadt palledipm amp rule of thumb R amp mleouirer this is for the Ritse biases of meat not the total weight 4 wourgound butts 10 EBERT SERA GH hago in about 10 hours as long as there is some ERREAREN grill 60 80 minutes Chicken cut 30 45 minutes Ham 2 5 hours Turkey whole stuffed 18 Ibs 3 4 hours Turkey whole
6. makes me look good Even for a grill novice like me the Primo method of grilling smoking makes it easy to cook everything from perfectly flash seared tuna to 20 hour low amp slow genuine barbecue succulent smoky and falling off the bone tender l ve always been a serious chef inside my kitchen Primo lets me take my culinary adventures outdoors and it has become my partner in creation inspiring me to try everything from grilled pizza to cold smoked cheese from sour dough bread to I kid you not fried eggs for breakfast Why stop with burgers when the Primo beckons me to ever new possibilities It is a cooking phenom And then there s the big secret that Primo has let me in on after all those years Grilling and smoking isn t hard so much for the mystery on the deck in fact it s really fun Perhaps this is why I ve become such a Primo fan It s just fun to use In this over hyped world where gizmos and gadgets are hawked 24 7 its rare to come across a product and a company that is actually better than it claims to be The guys at Primo have made an amazing product They stand behind it with integrity and with pride Get to know your Primo and you ll understand why Happy Grilling Caria Nation Massachusetts aka Grill Girll on the Primo Forum Introduction Kamado History The e grill is based on ancient Japanese Kamado 0 years ago Originally composed of clay the Idea 7 It into the earth floor of pit homes
7. accompanying it 16 Getting Started Cypress Table Assembly The cypress or oak table comes shrink wrapped for shipping purposes Carefully cut the wrapping and lay out the table pieces Look for the hardware package stapled under one of the table panels Unscrew the protective wooden panels temporarily attached to the table These were added for protection during shipping Dispose of them b e a 5 Place the top of the table down on a smooth surface and erect the side legs of the table Position the locking wheels with the front of the table as shown Secure both side leg sections Place a bolt through the table and the side leg stud and secure from the inside using a washer and nut Tighten the nut lightly Later when all bolts are in completely secure the nuts Do the same with the middle section of the table securing all four corners On the second round of tightening secure the bolt until the wood becomes slightly compressed 17 Getting Started Cypress Table Assembly continued Place your grill inside the wooden table using the ceramic shoes Simply place the shoes at the approximate position where your grill will rest Carefully lift the grill by placing a hand inside the vent and the other under the grill and make your way to the opening of the table Two people are required for this lifting WARNING You should NEVER lift Primo Grill and Smoker from the hinge mecha
8. an its original state It is also free of tars which can contain carcinogenic compounds like benzo a pyrene Unlike charcoal briquettes which contain different chemicals natural charcoal is 10096 carbon Types of Lump Charcoal There are 2 types of charcoal the first type comes from natural wood which has been cut and made into charcoal This is as natural as you can get The wood comes from trees branches and scrap pieces from saw mills The second type comes from using processed scrap wood and tuning it into charcoal Processed scrap wood tends to burn faster since its density is less than natural This is because there is less moisture in the wood at the time it is transformed into charcoal Lighting Lump Charcoal Never use starter fluid It will give an undesirable flavor to your food and absorb into the ceramic There are many other ways to light lump charcoal You can use paraffin fireplace starter blocks Primo recommended electric starters propane sticks weed burners propane torches MAP gas torches and Chimney starters 19 Prepare to Cook DETERMINE FIRBOX FILLING Half Firebox Fill the firebox half way when preparing smaller amounts of food or when cooking at milder temperatures Use the Primo firebox divider sold separately to cook on one small section of your grill Full Firebox Fill firebox to within four inches of the top Use this for larger amounts of food hotter cooking
9. bility to fit tightly on your 13 Getting Started Cradle Assembly A Oval Ring 2 B Long Crossbars 2 C Short Crossbars 2 A T T O 60 D Raising Bars 4 S E Caster Wheels 4 amp O TT O 9 F Hardware Pack nN he G Clinch Screws 2 long 3 short CN I laisson T7 T 9009 H Large Kept Nuts 4 QQQ Round Head Screws 9 Zlitong T T 59 J Round Nut Cap 4 99 K Small Kept Nuts 14 eese o 0 Lay the two longer crossbars B down and fit with Round Head screw in the center Place center curved crossbar under the straight crossbar Round Head Screw T and a nut K Mov Wheels gt in front EE Place casters under crossbar Preferably place locking wheels on the front as shown here Locking wheel is unlocked when flap is up shown left Use the K nut to secure the wheels in place and the X washer Secure raising bars D on base with a large round nut H Note that the raising bars are curved inward The raised bars are placed inwards Getting Started Cradle Assembly continued M For the upper support crossbar C secure with a short Clinch Stud G amp K Then affix the upper crossbar to the raised bar by using the top hole Long Clinch Use Insert from insid C l om ini Secure the cross bars Use the longer clinch stud when connecting the rings section to the upper crossbar Connect in the upper hole 5 small C
10. e other We hope you enjoy your new Primo Bon app tit optional accessory Introduction Safety and Maintenance When transporting your grill never lift it by the hinge Have at least two individuals hold the bottom and back of the grill Lower it into your table or cradle with one hand on the inside of the grill grasping the bottom vent Primos should only be used outdoors in an area where there is adequate clearance for ventilation Keep the space around your grill clear of hanging tree limbs or other flammable objects Lighter fluid should never be used in a Primo For best results use Primo natural lump charcoal which is free of tars and other harmful chemicals so it won t compromise the taste of your food For safe use on wooden tables or any surfaces other than a cradle always set your Primo on the ceramic feet provided with the grill The constant opening and closing of the grill may cause tension in the hinge over time Apply a very thin layer of lubrication to the moving parts inside the hinge once or twice a year to keep the mechanism operating smoothly To ensure your lid stays securely held by the hinge bands tighten the band bolts once or twice a year using an open end wrench It s important to always take caution when opening the grill after the top and bottom vents have been completely closed to extinguish the fire In this state the hot coals are suffocated of oxygen and a rush of air could cause a flashbac
11. ed in a Primo a single load can be reused several times and when cooking low and slow it can burn for up to 36 hours With average use a 20 Ib bag can last up to 35 cooks Cook with Primo natural lump charcoal alone or in combination with your favorite seasoned wood for a great smoky flavor QuickLights Fire Starters Use Primo matchstick Quicklights to quickly start your fire Simply strike the tip against the lighting strip wedge one or two in the coal and close the lid with both top and bottom vents open and you re ready to cook in just a few short minutes Digital Remote Thermometer With the Primo digital remote thermometer you can remotely monitor the grill dome temperature and the internal temperature of your meat at the same time Simply place one heat resistant probe wire inside the grill and insert the other probe 6 into meat The wireless receiver beeps and flashes when meat or grill temperatures exceed your programmed settings Features also include a count up and count down timer LCD screen with a back light for use at night belt clip grill rack clip and built in stand Grill Covers Primo also offers covers in various sizes made to fit each grill in either a table or cradle These heavy duty covers protect your grill from moisture and the elements 12 Introduction Primo Assembly Resting the Primo in it s final destination This product is heavy and not easy to more You must be careful when you move it to it s f
12. for exceptional results Should I use a drip pan Using a drip pan helps prevent flame ups and is recommended especially when roasting large pieces of meat Should I raise or lower the cooking rack s No The heat circulates all around the food and you don t need to place the grill closer to the charcoal Can use my Primo for smoking Yes For smoking you need to adjust the temperature of your PRIMO between 150 F 250 F If you want to add flavor you can put in some of your favorite wood chips 28 Frequently Asked Questions Do need to clean the interior walls of the Primo No You don t need to clean the interior walls of the Primo nor the inside It is best to simply clean the cooking grates and remove the ashes only You may clean the exterior glaze surface with warm water and regular dishwashing soap Can use the Primo on a wood deck Yes If you plan to put your Primo on a wood deck table or outdoor kitchen use the ceramic shoes provided with the grill Be sure to follow the grills clearance guidelines Visit www primogrill com for updates on building your unit into an outdoor kitchen How do I remove the Ash Very easily Open the bottom vent and use your Primo ash tool sold separately to rake out the remaining ashes Do not remove the firebox or the ceramic plate By using natural lump charcoal you will need to empty the ashes probably every 8 10 uses A high build up of ash will reduce airflow to
13. hot coal on one side of the grill then move it to the other side of the grill to finish cooking using the indirect heat of the coal Upper Racks The Upper rack accessory allows you to expand the total cooking surface in a Primo grill and smoker Use two in your Primo Oval Junior to increase the total cooking surface from 210 sq in to 360 sq in or use two in your Primo Oval XL to increase the total cooking surface from 400 sq in to 680 sq in You can use one in the Primo Kamado to extend its total cooking surface by 145 sq in The upper racks are also great for creating a multi tiered cooking environment Prepare more food in less time or cook different items at the same time Lower Racks The lower racks are designed to accommodate most drip pans to prevent drippings from falling into the coal Simply place any foil pan on the racks and collect the drippings Use just one lower rack with your Primo firebox divider for simultaneous direct indirect cooking or use both lower racks with the Primos ceramic heat deflector plates for baking smoking and indirect cooking Heat Deflector Plates Whether you re slow roasting a turkey baking chocolate chip cookies or smoking salmon the Primo ceramic Heat Deflector Plates will truly enrich your indirect cooking experience on a Primo grill and smoker Set both d shaped plates side by side on your Lower Drip Pan Racks to quickly and easily transform the entire grill into an oven or low temperature smoke
14. ic parts e Five 5 years for all metal parts excluding cast iron parts e One 1 year for all cast iron parts e Thirty 30 days on thermometers and felt gaskets This warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part s which under normal use Primo determines after reasonable examination to be defective In order to invoke this Warranty Purchaser shall ship all defective parts at his her expense to ATTN WARRANTY REGISTRATION Primo Grills and Smokers 5999 Goshen Springs Road Norcross GA 30071 Phone 770 729 1110 Fax 770 729 1111 Primo shall replace parts found defective as provided above with equivalent parts and shall ship such parts at the Purchaser s expense to the Purchaser s designated shipping address THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING Any damage failure or operating difficulties caused by accident abuse misuse alteration misapplication vandalism improper installation or improper maintenance cracks or chips in the exterior glazing after delivery to an authorized Primo dealer or distributor damage or failure caused by tampering with or altering the original Primo design except when directed or authorized by CCT damage or failure caused by Purchaser s failure to follow federal national state city or county building and fire codes TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PROVIDED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAW THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
15. icken Burger Fish 25 1st Primo Steak Rib Roast Ribs Vegetable 26 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 2 From Maria Nation Massachusetts New Primo Owner If you re at all like me or the many Primo istas l ve met in the last year your new grill is going to change your life or at least the hours of your life that you spend at the grill Let me tell you right off the bat that l m an odd choice to be writing this introduction l m not associated with the company don t know the difference between North Carolina and Kansas City barbecue and until very recently thought of grilling as strictly a guy thing like understanding fantasy football or not asking for directions Primo changed all that It isn t just the look and feel of the thing although the simple lines and the heavy ceramic heft have grown on me like a piece of art that is both prosaic and exotic love introducing my friends to the Primo by having them just lift the dome all that weight in your hand yet balanced and manageable because of the clever engineering of the hinge then let it close and the dome stops with a satisfying thump decisive and secure on the felt gasket Right away the serious heft of the Primo lets you know you ve left the land of Webers far behind But I m not a Primo fan because it looks good I m a fan because Primo
16. ill Due to the thermo characteristics of the Primo the grill will take a few hours to cool down DO NOT USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH THE COAL 27 Frequently Asked Questions How do I reduce the temperature quickly Close the bottom slide door and the top vent completely Keep them completely closed until you reach the cooking temperature afterward readjust the slide door and the top vent to regulate the temperature For extreme temperature reductions open the lid for a few moments Should I use liquid lighter fluid No You should never use liquid lighter fluid because the ceramic will absorb the smell of the liquid and will affect the taste of your food Can I Cook With The Lid Open No If you cook with the lid open you are losing all the cooking characteristics of your Primo and all the benefits of cooking with a ceramic grill In the end you will wind up with dried out food Do Need A Rotisserie With My Primo You will not need a rotisserie Due to the equal distribution of the heat within the Primo food cooks evenly Most food such as roasts whole turkeys or chicken do not need to be turned Can cook different kinds of food at the same time Yes The Primo allows you to cook different food simultaneously and at fairly different temperatures when cooking with a half filled firebox Can I bake pizza or bread in the Primo Yes Use a ceramic baking stone Primo Pizza Stone recommended
17. inal resting destination 2 3 people are recommended to move the outer shells First remove all inside components and move the outer shell lid and bottom to the desired location Do not attempt to loosen the bands or the hinge assembly Placing this unit in a Primo Cradle or our Cypress Wood Table will demand good handling and many hands to do the work properly Any mishandling will not be covered under the warranty an Pup d ATE 1 we am c Bottom Plate Firebox placement Your Oval firebox is manufactured as a one piece unit Notice the air vent in the front Carefully place the firebox inside the Oval bottom with the vent holes aligning with the air control vent of the Oval bottom This is important for proper air flow to your unit Placing the inside components Find the ceramic bottom plate and place into the bottom of the firebox The ceramic plate puzzles into the base of the firebox with the plate surface facing upward Next place the bottom grate at the mid base of the firebox with the divider slots facing upward These slots are going to secure the Oval firebox divider which is sold separately as an accessory Securing the screws of the band assembly Our factory ships units pre assembled but for your benefit please ensure that the screws are tight at all times Bent screws is a good sign but may loosen after some period of time From the heat your bands may expand over time and reduce it s a
18. k Lift the lid only slightly at first to allow built up heat and steam to escape Then proceed When fueled with natural lump charcoal Primos produce very little ASH However allowing your Primo to accumulate too much excess ash in the ash trap will suffocate the charcoal and impede air flow Occasionally check the ash trap and remove excess ash with the recommended Primo ash tool by simply raking the cooled remains out of the bottom vent door and into a receptacle for disposal Unlike metal grills a Primo s ceramic body won t scald the skin if briefly touched when hot However as with any HOT item be sure to use caution when cooking and keep children away Primos are self CLEANING Simply heat your grill to around 500 F to incinerate food and other debris within the grill When necessary use a non abrasive tool to clean the grids Never use overly abrasive instruments to clean the grids as this will remove the porcelain finish that helps keep food from sticking For the grills outer surface use a damp cloth to wipe away dust as needed Introduction Standard Features and Components All Primo Grills and Smokers are composed of a premium grade ceramic blend and coated with a protective lead free scratch resistant porcelain glaze Additional standard features include Stainless Steel Bottom Vent Door Cast Iron Chimney Top Vent True Precision Temperature Gauge Heat Safe Ceramic Feet Hands Free Auto Locking Hinge System Cool
19. lead free porcelain glaze that is thermally bonded with the ceramic material for extra protection However we recommend the use of a Primo grill cover to protect the metal parts of the grill What is the purpose of the felt gasket The felt gasket helps retain heat lock in moisture and provide a soft cushioning when closing the lid Do ever need to replace the felt gasket Yes The gasket is made of generic chemical free felt which will deteriorate over time It can be re glued with high temperature adhesive You may purchase a replacement from you local dealer of through Primo How do get a whole bed of coal to burn You don t With the Primo you don t use the old fashioned let all the turn grey system Simply watch the thermometer and depending on what you are cooking adjust the vents to achieve optimum temperature How long should wait for the coal to heat This depends on what you are cooking Low and Slow Close both vents before the thermometer reaches 220 F Medium Roasting Allow your Primo to reach about 300 F then shut down the vents to about 1 2 High heat searing Allow the temperature to reach about 500 F 600 F then close the vents to about 1 Other variable the kind of charcoal used amount of food ambient temperature etc How do I extinguish the coal Completely close the top and bottom vents after cooking so the remaining charcoal will extinguish Re use the remaining charcoal the next time you gr
20. linch Fa Stud from inside Use the short clinch stud when connecting the ring to the upper crossbar Use J caps to secure 15 Getting Started Cradle Side Table Assembly e Place the first bracket on the cradle by unscrewing the four nuts located at the metal ring with the 4 legs of the 0 0 o O o s 00 o cradle Note that the top of 9 ooo the brackets will have to e jm Saec n point outward to the sides Put each metal support Hardware bracket on the outside of the leg placing the upper hole of the bracket through the screw while replacing the nut in position Don t tighten yet and don t place the bottom screw adjustment may be required A 4 Short Screws B 4 Black Washers C 4 Large Nuts D 8 Long Screws E 8 Small Nuts Other 8 Copper Ring Spacers 4 Black Brackets Place washer between stainless shelve an black bracket Place one D long screw from the outside of the bracket through the sliding hole of the shelve hinge The screw must be placed in from the outer part of the bracket Make sure that you insert the long screw into the copper ring spacer before inserting into shelve hinge Repeat the same on the other bracket hole Secure the screws with a nut and black washer in between shelve and bracket on the top screw and a nut on the bottom screw The last step is to secure the brackets with the large short screw and the nut
21. mperature 325 F 350 F e Place chicken on a Primo Sitter sold separately and coat with your favorite spices You may place your beverage of choice herbs or any flavored juices sauces inside your sitter before setting your chicken upright e Retain temperature of 325 F 350 F until done Use a meat thermometer to gauge poultry temperature e Baste your chicken with extra sauce though it isn t necessary when using your Primo Grill The moisture retaining capability of your Primo will not dry your food 1st Primo Burger Grill Temperature 450 F 500 F e Cook burgers with onions lid down for 6 minutes on each side e Reduce temperature by closing top and bottom vents e Add cheese in the last minute of preparation time Warm buns 1st Primo Fish Salmon is the preferred 1st time choice Grill Temperature 325 F 350 F e Place your salmon steak or filet on the Primo when temperature level is achieved e Sprinkle herbs sea salt and fresh ground pepper e Retain temperatures of 325 F 350 F until done 10 15 minute per lb of fish Use a meat thermometer for safe temperature for fish 25 First Cooking Experience continued 1st Primo Steak Grill Temperature 650 F 750 F About 30 40 minutes before cooking time rub your favorite marinade into the steaks and let them come to room temperature Grill the steaks for 3 minutes flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes Close both tope and bottom vents
22. nism attached to the black bands Lifting the cooker from the bands and hinge mechanism can result in personal injury and will void the warranty if damage occurs If dropped the ceramic will break Once in place the grill should be ready to go You may adjust the position of the ceramic feet as needed You may also use a stain or a polyurethane to seal on the cypress or oak wood 18 Natural Lump Charcoal For cooking purposes charcoal comes in two different shapes lump charcoal and briquettes Lump charcoal is charcoal which has not been formed into briquettes Briquettes are the pillow shaped little pieces of compressed ground charcoal Always use lump charcoal in the Primo Primo Grills and Smokers use a fire bowl to hold the charcoal As the charcoal burns the ash falls down into the bottom of the bowl There isn t much room for a lot of ash Lump charcoal produces low amounts of ash and will burn at whatever rate and temperature that you allow it to It also tends to burn hotter and light faster than briquettes The Process Natural Lump Charcoal comes from partially burning wood or heating wood without the use of oxygen In doing so this charred wood becomes carbon During the process of making charcoal volatile compounds in the wood water hydrogen methane and tars pass off as vapors into the air and the carbon is converted into charcoal The Properties Since Charcoal is pure wood carbon it weights much less th
23. r The d plates are available in two sizes to fit the Primo Oval XL and Oval Junior grills Grill Lifter Use the Primo Grill Lifter to safely and easily lift hot cooking grids Lower Drip Pan Racks and Upper Extended Cooking Racks to and from the grill 11 Introduction Accessories continued Pizza Baking Stone Try your hand at crispy pizzas chewy cookies fresh baked bread and more all in the comfort of your backyard with a Primo Pizza Baking Stone This is the only ceramic baking stone coated with a non stick porcelain glaze finish for easy clean up and is available in two sizes to fit any grill Chicken and Turkey Sitters Fill the chicken and turkey sitters with beer wine apple juice or other liquids add spices place your poultry on top and enjoy the flavor V Rib Roast Rack The V shaped Rib Roast rack works in the upright position for large pieces of meat such as roasts chicken and turkey In the inverted position it can also be used to hold up to 6 racks of ribs Ash Tool The ash tool is useful for raking ashes out of the bottom vent door of the grill as well as stirring hot coal in the firebox Primo Natural Lump Charcoal Primo s 20 Ib bag of 100 All Natural Lump Charcoal is the premium choice fuel for grills and smokers This special blend of charcoal is free of tars and other harmful chemicals It weighs less lights faster and burns hotter and longer than standard briquettes When us
24. small ind ncements in the kamado design and function le kamados which attracted the attention of an communities and soon became common place in their households By literal translation the word kamado in Japanese means oven stove or kitchen But it represents more than just perfection in functional design and exquisite flavorful food Historically the kamado was and still is a symbol of family and home The Primo Advantage Primo combines the concept of traditional kamado style round cookers and charcoal grills with an innovative design premium quality ceramic materials and a sophisticated modern look creating a best in class all in one cooking machine What makes a Primo better than other ceramic grills and smokers on the market today The key is in the composition and patented oval shape Ceramic Composition Primo uses only the highest quality ceramic for increased efficiency and durability Meals prepare faster while moisture and flavor remain locked inside leaving food juicy and tender not dry And the outer surface stays at a safe warm to the touch temperature Oval Shape But it s the versatility of our patented Primo Oval shape that really sets us apart Enjoy more features and options such as reversible cooking grids rack extensions to increase total cooking surface or a drip pan rack to catch meat juices Add a firebox divider and cook directly over the heat on one side and smoke on th
25. stuffed 12 Ibs 2 3 hours Shrimp 5 8 minutes Pork Tenderloins 20 30 minutes Leg of Lamb 3 4 hours Fish 15 20 minutes Searing Temperatures 500 F 700 F Steak 6 minutes Hamburgers 6 10 minutes Pork Chops 2 thick 6 minutes London Broil 2lb 6 15 minutes 23 Ground Products Hamburger Beef veal lamb pork Chicken turkey Beef Veal Lamb Roasts amp Steaks Medium rare Medium Well done Pork Chops Roast Ribs Medium Well done Sausage fresh Poultry Chicken whole amp pieces Duck Turkey un stuffed Whole Breast Dark meat Stuffing cooked separately Eggs Fried poached Yolk amp whites are firm Casseroles Sauces Custards 24 Meat Internal Temperature Guide 160 F 160 F 165 F 145 F 160 F 170 F 160 F 170 F 160 F 180 F 180 F 180 F 180 F 170 F 180 F 165 F 160 F 160 F First Cooking Experience 1st Primo Turkey Grill Temperature 275 F 300 F e Place turkey 10 15 lbs on a Primo Sitter sold separately and coat with your favorite spices You may place your beverage of choice herbs or any flavored juices sauces inside your sitter before setting your turkey upright e Retain temperatures of 275 F 300 F until done Use a meat thermometer for safe temperature of poultry e Raise the temperature to 500 F in the last 20 minutes for a stronger roasting effect 1st Primo Chicken Grill Te
26. temperatures or longer cooking times i e slow cooked ribs would require a full firebox FILL FIREBOX WITH LUMP CHARCOAL Only use pure lump charcoal No briquettes Sprinkle in smoking woods fruit wood hickory etc for flavor if desired Fill the firebox either half way or fully with lump charcoal REMOVE ASH AND DEBRIS after the first use if needed Use the ash rake to stir the coal from your prior cooks to remove ash from the leftover coal in the firebox it naturally falls to the bottom of the grill Then use the ash rake to scoop ash out of the lower vent Cold ash and debris make great compost for gardens FULLY OPEN TOP AND BOTTOM VENTS Doing so allows air flow to the coal when first starting the grill LIGHT THE CHARCOAL For 72 a firebox bury one or two starter pouches Primo Quick Lights are recommended halfway down in the charcoal For a full firebox use two or three pouches You may also use a starter chimney or if monitored closely an electric fire starter CLOSE THE LID Be sure the fire has started and the top and bottom vents are fully open INSERT RACKS Wait a few minutes open the lid and reinsert the cooking racks Then close the rack again MONITOR THERMOMETER Watch the thermometer Once the grill approaches the desired temperature partially close the vents to maintain that temperature Warning Take caution when opening the lid In rare instances the burning coal may be severely deprived of oxygen
27. the coal making it more difficult to heat properly My Primo has tiny cracks Should be concerned No These tiny cracks or crazing are normal and will not compromise the grills durability or performance However if chunks of ceramic break off contact Primo Note We do not use lead in our glaze mix you benefit from a manufacturer who cares about your health and the environment How much meat should I prepare Use the chart below to calculate the lbs of meat to prepare per person of men x27 of women x17 of children x12 Total 2 4 Ibs of meat to buy 29 Primo Grills and Smokers 5999 Goshen Springs Road Norcross GA 30071 USA Office 770 729 1110 Fax 770 729 1111 www primogrill com Premium LITY TASTE
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