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1. 15 This appliance should never be left unattended while in use It must be placed on a stable horizontal surface prior to use 16 To avoid burns never touch the cooking grate or exterior of your COOK AIR while in use Always use the wood handles or the handle ring 17 Because of the intense heat produced by COOK AIR never put your face hands or clo thing directly above the grill while the unit is in use This could result in serious burns 18 CAUTION Never move the appliance while it is in use or hot 19 Always allow the appliance to cool before moving or storing 20 Always make sure that the vinyl cover is pro perly placed and that the cord is securely fig 3 A below the handle ring fig 3 B before transporting the unit fig 3 C Fig 3 C 21 This appliance is not intended for use by per sons including children with reduced physi cal sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concer ning use of the appliances by a person res ponsible for their safety ALWAYS BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN USING AN APPLIANCE THAT PRODUCES SEVERE HEAT 9 COOK AIR INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY List of accessories Cook Air Barbecue Grill ill 1 Burner brush ill 4 Introduction video ill 7 Cigarette lighter adapter ill 2 Vinyl cover ill 5 Owner s Manual ill 8 AC adaptor ill 3 Cooking grate handle ill 62. 2 If you have any inquiries and or comments regar ding this grill or require help using it please 1 888 332 CATA 2282 call 1 888 332 CATA 2282 to speak with a United States Canada Customer Service Representative 3 00 am 5 00 pm Eastern time 3 For reference purposes please staple or attach your original sales receipt to this manual Also take ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE the time to write the product information below REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE They will be useful when speaking with one of our Customer Service Representatives gt gt Important information Model number Date of purchase Serial number Name of store cookapr Allume fen Fire starter Prende fuego Combustible de baks franc asldile Ji gtd hard weed fuel Oh Conbusiihle de madera 2013 Cata Marketing Inc All rights reserved COOK AIR and the COOK AIR logo are trademarks of Cata Marketing Inc registered in the U S Canada and Europe THE REVOLUTIONARY COOK AIR BARBECUE GRILL Owner s Manual Congratulations A unique experience awaits you thanks to the state of the art COOK AIR barbecue grill Outdoor cooking will never be the same COOK AIR is a true little marvel that will never cease to amaze you Quick and efficient Thanks to a new combustion technology COOK AIR quickly reaches a very high cooking temperature It easily exceeds 1 000 F Approximately four to five 4 5 minutes after starting the
3. Canada you may contact us by email describing the nature of your pro blem either by visiting the warranty section of our Website WWW COOK AIR COM or directly at service cook air com Upon receipt of your inquiry and analysis of your problem we will indicate the procedure to follow You may need to return to us the product carefully packaged freight and insu rance prepaid When you contact us please supply your name address phone number and the original proof of purchase detailing a description of the product s date of purchase and serial number s of the COOK AIR unit s EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Limited Warranty applies only to COOK AIR products manufactured by or for Cata that can be identified by the COOK AIR trademark trade name or logo affixed to them The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non COOK AIR products COOK AIR and its Authorized Service Providers are not liable for any damage to or loss of any non COOK AIR pro duct or part not covered by this warranty This warranty does not apply a to damage caused by accident abuse misuse misapplication or non COOK AIR products b to damage caused by commercial use of this product c to a product or a part that has been modified without the written permission of Cata or d if any COOK AIR serial number has been removed or defaced THIS WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REME DIES AND CONDITIONS
4. The COOK AIR barbecue grill is fully assembled Using a screw driver firmly install the handle on the lid Step 1 and 2 Simply follow the instructions bellow and it will be ready to use How to assemble the handle on the lid GRILL POWER SUPPLY There are three ways to supply your COOK AIR with the 12 volts DC energy source it requires 1 D alkaline batteries Batteries COOK AIR uses eight 8 D alkaline batteries To install the batteries in your barbecue grill 1 Remove the cover and cooking grate turn the unit upside down and set down on a flat level surface 2 Remove the cover from the battery compartment 3 Insert the batteries carefully placing them according to the polarity indicated 4 Check that the batteries are correctly installed by pressing the control button ON the fan motor should start 5 Replace the cover on the battery compartment Once the batteries are installed COOK AIR becomes totally portable The batteries last up to 20 hours on high speed and even more on low For your cooking to be a success it is impor tant to sear the meat COOK AIR is amazing when it comes to doing this rapidly Cigarette lighter adapter The COOK AIR 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter is very versatile It allows for maximum use Plug it in your car motor home trailer boat or into any other 12 volt energy source Using this adapter will allow you to enjoy your COOK AIR everywhere wi
5. WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CATA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA TION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF CATA CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALL SUCH WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHAN TABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY No COOK AIR reseller agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty CATA MARKETING INC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR INNAPROPRIATE USE CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen tial damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or conditions so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you spe cific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary by state or province Customer Service INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Do not return 1 Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical components of this grill To do so this product to the store would void your warranty For any inquiry please call Customer Service at
6. cooka The revolutionary barbecue grill Model EP 3620 Owner s Manual Get the most out of your grill WWW COOK AIR COM COOK AIR One 1 Year Limited Warranty U S Canada WARRANTY COVERAGE COOK AIR warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth below Cata Marketing Inc Cata warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of original retail pur chase This guarantee is valid only for the original purchaser of the COOK AIR and only if the COOK AIR is used for domes tic purposes non commercial This guarantee is not valid in the following cases inappropriate use modifications made to the barbecue grill breakage during transport or if used for purposes others than those specified in the Owner s manual If a defect exists at its option Cata will 1 repair the product at no charge using new parts 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or 3 refund the purchase price of the product A replacement product part assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety 90 days from the date of replacement or repair whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Cata s property When a refund is given your product becomes Cata s property OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE If you purchased this product in the U S A or
7. de the cooking grate NEVER PUT THE HOT COOKING GRATE DOWN ON ANOTHER SURFACE IT COULD DAMAGE IT Add wood to the combustion chamber using the tongs provi ded Replace the cooking grate and reset the fan to the requi red speed to resume cooking The lid should not be tightly closed except to smoke food that is almost fully cooked The fan must be set on minimum speed level 1 during this process COOK AIR HINTS AND TIPS Maintenance As previously mentioned the COOK AIR is a high tech appliance Minimum and regular maintenance is enough to ensure years of outdoor cooking enjoyment To clean the combustion cham ber first wait until the unit is cold then 1 First set the fan on low level1 Once the cooking grate is re moved loosen ash residues in the combustion chamber using the supplied brush in a circular motion 2 Remove the ashes safely and make sure that there is no re sidue left in the chamber Make sure that the burner holes inside the combustion chamber are clear of debris If needed clean the holes with an ordinary paperclip 3 Unit care e Protect your barbecue from bad weather e Carefully dry your barbecue when wet e Use the vinyl cover when transporting your COOK AIR and to protect it in storage e Store in a cool dry location Storage Before storing your COOK AIR clean the combustion chamber as indicated above Clean the cooking grate with regular house hold cleaner and wipe all stainless s
8. due on the metal Wood fuel COOK AIR uses an advanced design and patented technology combustion chamber to reach very high thermal and combus tion efficiencies It is recommended to use only dry hardwood species as fuel Green or wet wood can produce smoke and reduce heat levels some softwood can spark excessively COOK AIR was designed to reach the highest combustion effi ciency and works best when using dry hardwood or COOK AIR solid wood fuel It is therefore to your advantage to choose these sources of fuel All you need is a lighter If you wish you can also prepare your own wood To do so you will need very dry hardwood species such as maple ash hickory apple or cherry Each variety of hardwood will give food a unique flavour Hardwood chunks should be no thicker than 5 cm by 5 cm 2 x 2 and no longer than 7 5 cm 3 Branches up to 5 cm 2 in diameter can also be used if they are cut in lengths no longer than 7 5 cm 3 You should be able to find various types of kindling in most hardware stores and megastores that can be cut to the size required for the COOK AIR You can also use hard wood lump charcoal or wax free and chemical free ecological firelogs sold in stores They re easy to cut to the desired size using a hammer and an awl or a screwdriver They burn easily and produce lots of heat For greater combustion efficien cy the wood fuel should be piled in the upper position similar to a campf
9. hy it is important to use quality fuel You can also add 1 or 2 pieces of bark covered wood which will increase the quantity of smoke Depending on the kind of wood you use such as cherry apple hickory maple each will give a unique aroma to your food The new COOK AIR barbecue grill promises culinary expe riences full of great moments However since it is a highly revolutionary product made and designed with advanced technology IT IS IMPERATIVE that you read this user s manual carefully Once you fully understand the features and how it operates you can make the most of all it has to offer SAFE USE OF THE COOK AIR BARBECUE GRILL Warnings To get the most out of your COOK AIR it is essential to understand how it works and to always follow basic safety standards Read all the instructions carefully before operating your COOK AIR barbecue grill 1 Ul Nag Keep the COOK AIR barbecue grill out of the reach of children and pets Children should not operate this appliance CAUTION Never use alcohol gasoline or any other liquid fuel to light or reactivate your COOKAIR Use as fire starter a ball of crum pled paper the COOK AIR paper fire starter or a fire starter that complies with EN 1860 3 Never use charcoal or chemically treated wood as fuel because it produces a lot of creosote and emits toxic gases Also never use wood from coniferous trees such as cedar fir spruce or others The combust
10. ion chamber should never be fil led more than three quarters full USE HARD WOOD OR HARD WOOD LUMP CHARCOAL ONLY Always use the fan on low speed level 1 for ignition 30 to 45 sec then on higher speed To avoid fire hazards always put the cooking grate properly positioned before pressing the high speed control button level 5 To handle your cooking grate safely always insert the handle fig 1 A in one of the 4 slots designed for this purpose fig 1 B a a 10 If you use the lid for VA ia mg mai ln iN a mm Ca lt ng ma gt oe Eea am To refuel while cooking slide the cooking grate using the handle Always use tongs to add wood Do not never attempt to remove or lift the coo king grate that has food on it 9 Always remove excess fat from food and drain marinated meat in order to reduce excessive flare ups cooking be sure to position the lid soas to allow the air to circulate fig 2 11 When you are finished cooking set the fan on medium level 2 or 3 Fuel residues will burn safely 12 After each use of your grill always make sure the ashes are completely cold before remo ving them Put the ashes or remaining wood in a nonflammable container 13 Always remove the batteries before trans porting the unit or storing it for a long period of time 14 CAUTION Never use your COOK AIR in doors or in enclosed areas such as a tent ora garage
11. ire in the combustion chamber which should never be more than three quarters full Cooking COOK AIR is capable of reaching very high temperatures in record time You must become familiar with the fan control to master the intensity of the cooking heat CAUTION Always remove excess fat from food and drain mari nated meat in order to reduce excessive flare ups and smoke Contrary to other types of barbecue grills on the market which cannot reach the high temperatures required to sear meat 1 000F and COOK AIR allows you to sear your meat and seal in its natural juices For meat 1 to 1 25 thick 2 5 3 cm you just have to sear it on high for 1 1 2 minute on each side For meat 34 inch thick 2 cm one minute on each side will suffice Once the meat is seared given the very high temperature rea ched by the COOK AIR it is advisable to frequently turn the meat every 60 seconds until the desired cooking is reached To enjoy a new cooking experience just before your food is cooked reduce the fan speed to level 1 and place the lid on the grill When fully ignited the wood fuel produces a smo ked wood aroma that is absorbed by the food Every variety of wood fuel has its own characteristics and consequently pro duces a unique flavour and incomparable taste To add wood fuel If you must add wood fuel while cooking turn the fan control button to minimum speed level 1 Always use the supplied handle to sli
12. teel surfaces with a damp cloth Make sure that the unit is in the OFF position to avoid draining the batteries For seasonal storing or when transpor ting remove the batteries from the appliance COOK AIR PARTS LIST Model EP 3620 C 001A Cover handle Top cover C 001 _ NT A a SMIN c 003 Thermal pan 7 C 003B Cooking grate handle Cooking grate lt lt C 002 Grate C 006 Inner casing cone Combustion chamber C 010A N C 009 Inner casing tube C 011 Removable Air chamber Disc baffle C 014 Ring handle C 021 Base control housing C 015 Air pump C 018 Base control cover AN battery casing C 015A LIV Battery door C 015B Try it with your favorite dishes and bon appetit WWW COOK AIR COM 2013 Cata Marketing Inc All rights reserved COOK AIR and the COOK AIR logo are trademarks of Cata Marketing Inc registered in the U S Canada and Europe Made in China for CATA Marketing Inc e Granby Qc Canada J2J 1E9 twitter You
13. ter paper fig 7 at the bottom of the combustion chamber A ball of crumpled news paper or any type of chemicals free solid fire starter may be used if you do not have any COOK AIR fire Starter paper Never under any circumstances use lighter fluid kerosene or any other flammable liquid on COOK AIR fire starter paper or wood fuel 3 Ignite the COOK AIR fire starter using a long handled barbe cue lighter or fireplace match fig 8 Fig 9 4 Once the COOK AIR fire starterpaper is well ignited use tongs to carefully put one or more pieces of dry wood or one ortwo pucks of COOK AIR solid fuel on the fire starter in the bottom of the combustion chamber fig 9 Using the control button set the fan on low level 1 Never under any circumstances use charcoal with your COOK AIR grill 5 Put the cooking grate back into place 6 Wait 30 to 45 seconds and then using the control button set the fan on high level 5 7 If necessary repeat the first steps to achieve full ignition About four or five minutes after ignition and depending on the ambient temperature your COOK AIR should have rea ched its cooking temperature Select the heat output requi red for the food you are cooking by varying the fan speed using the control button and by adding wood as needed CAUTION When operating the COOK AIR for the first time light the appliance at least 10 to 20 minutes prior to use in order to burn off any resi
14. thout using your batteries 2 Automobile cigarette lighter adapter 3 AC COOK AIR adapter COOK AIR AC adapter The AC adapter supplied with your COOK AIR extends battery life and allows to use the barbecue grill anywhere you have access to electrical power supply For safe use always follow the following recommendations To install 1 Plug the adapter cord into the intended socket fig 4 A and 4 B then plug the other end into an approved electrical source The barbecue grill can now operate normally Fig 4 A Fig 4 B 2 Be careful when unplugging the COOK AIR AC adapter Never pull on the cord you could damage the cord or the grill s socket CONTROL PANEL The control panel of your COOK AIR barbecue grill was desig ned for easy use fig 5 Here is how it works D ON button starts the fan Ga OFF button stops the fan The arrows set the power level of the fan to the desired level The lowest level is 1 and the highest DD is 5 The stronger the fan level the hotter the cooking surface STARTING YOUR COOK AIR Follow these instructions when starting your barbecue grill Place the appliance on a flat level surface at a convenient cooking height 1 Remove the cover and insert the handle in one of the four slots on the cooking grate fig 6 then remove the cooking grate to be able to access the com bustion chamber 2 Place a 1 2 strip of previously folded COOK AIR fire star
15. unit you are ready to cook hamburgers hot dogs chops steaks sausages chicken fish or any food of your choice Once you are done cooking COOK AIR cools off just as quickly simply let the fuel residue burn 15 minutes Simple and precise No more charcoal bags or heavy gas tanks From now on all you will need is some solid wood fuel and the COOK AIR fire starter It s simple clean easy to store and to use Solid wood fuel is a very safe available and renewable energy source and therefore contributes to the conservation of our resources Heat control is not a very common characteristic with barbecue grills However COOK AIR has a variable speed fan that allows you to control the temperature and cooking time required for each food Furthermore cleaning the unit is also very simple you just have to safely dispose of the small quantity of ashes remaining in the combustion chamber Totally revolutionary Another great surprise awaits you with COOK AIR In addition to giving you exceptional performance thanks to its intense dry cooking heat COOK AIR makes it possible to also smoke your food This is just one of the many simple techniques you will be able to use with COOK AIR Go ahead and experiment To smoke food you simply have to follow the simple steps provided A few minutes before cooking is completed reduce the fan s speed to minimum and replace the lid The food will absorb a barbecue flavor which is w
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