Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warnings & Warranty............................. A-1 Assembly Instructions ..................................... B-1 Product Usage .................................................. C-1 Recipes .............................................................. D-1 Accessorie...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
A-1 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL Read the following instructions carefully and be sure your grill is properly assembled, installed, and maintained. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious b...
Page 6 - Do NOT Return Product to Store.; REGISTER YOUR GRILL:
A-4 *** STOP! CONTACT FIRST! *** Do NOT Return Product to Store. This grill has been made according to the highest of quality standards. If you have any questions not addressed in this manual or if you need parts please email our Customer Service Department at: [email protected] and have your serial...
Page 7 - WARRANTY INFORMATION
A-5 WARRANTY INFORMATION A COPY OF THE DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE (RECEIPT) IS REQUIRED WHEN REGISTERING OR SUBMITTING A WARRANTY* CLAIM. PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF THE RECEIPT FOR YOUR RECORDS. Char-Griller ® will replace any defective part of its grillers/smokers, under warranty, as outlined below. PLEA...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
B-1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 46 5 7 43 9 42 10 11 22 45 12 39 27 24 50 18 15 31 36 29 13 38 L 44 47 48 6 14 26 21 40 8 30 37 41 20 25 28 23 K Z Z 33 17 19 34 32 16 35 14 49
Page 9 - PRE-ASSEMBLED COMPONENTS
B-2 PRE-ASSEMBLED COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 KKK 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 Z Z 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 14 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 LL 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 KKK 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 Z Z 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 14 ...
Page 10 - PARTS LIST
B-3 PARTS LIST Item QTY Part Name 1 1 DAMPER 2 1 DAMPER HANDLE GRIP 3 1 DAMPER O-RING 4 1 HOOD 5 1 HOOD SEALER 6 1 HEAT SENSOR (HARDWARE ATTACHED) 7 1 CENTER GRATE 8 1 OUTER GRATE 9 1 FIRE GRATE 10 1 HOOD HINGE 11 1 RIGHT SIDE SHELF 12 1 FIRE BOWL 13 1 GRILL BODY 14 3 LEG SOCKET 15 3 LATCH 16 1 REAR...
Page 11 - HARDWARE NEEDED; cleared and
B-4 HARDWARE NEEDED Assembly: Requires 2 people. Tools Needed: Hammer, Phillips Head Screwdriver, Pliers, and a 7/16” Nut Driver. **NOTE: DO NOT fully tighten any bolts until instructed to do so. Tightening too soon may prohibit parts from fitting together. All hex nuts should be on the inside of th...
Page 22 - DETAIL A
Page 26 - FULLY ASSEMBLED
B-19 GET TO KNOW YOUR AKORN ® SCAN HERE FULLY ASSEMBLED To ensure sturdy assembly, tighten all NUTS and BOLTS.
Page 27 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Setting Up; OVERHEAD; CAUTION; HOT; DO NOT MOVE; PAT E N T P E N D I N G
C-1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting Up This grill is designed for use outdoors, away from any flammable materials. It is important that there are no overhead obstructions and that there is a minimum distance of 12 feet (~4 meters) from the grill. It is important that the ventilation openings of the g...
Page 28 - Lighting Instructions; Top Ignition; Bottom Ignition
C-2 Lighting Instructions • BE PATIENT . AKORN ® Kamados are a highly efficient design, position the fuel source directly in the firebox, and require minimal airflow. This design is sensitive to the activation of the charcoal. Follow lighting and operating instructions for best performance. • Always...
Page 33 - Adding Wood For Flavor; Wood Pairing Guide
C-7 Adding Wood For Flavor 1. Follow the Lighting Instructions on pages C-2 – C-5. 2. Pre-soak wood chips for 35 minutes. Soak chunks for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the wood is completely saturated. 3. After the grill has reached the desired temperature, sprinkle two handfuls of soaked wood chi...
Page 36 - AKORN
C-10 POWER 1. Ensure Controller Adapter is securely plugged in to GFCI outlet2. Press Power Button for 1 second to turn controller ON3. Press and hold Power Button for 2 seconds to turn Controller OFF4. Press Power Button for 1 second when running to Pause, Press again for 1 second to Resume NOTE: U...
Page 38 - Pairing the Grill with a Smart Device
C-12 Pairing the Grill with a Smart Device NOTE: This is NOT required for basic operation. 1. Download the Char-Griller ® app from the App Store (Apple or Google Play). For more information about the App, supported devices, and more - go to CharGriller.com/akorn/app-support. 2. After installation is...
Page 39 - Seasoning Your AKORN
C-13 ATTENTION! Please Review ALL of the Lighting Instructions Prior to Operating Grill • DO NOT use a charcoal chimney to ignite charcoal. Over-activation of charcoal will prevent controller from being able to control temperature. • BE PATIENT . Time to reach desired temperature will vary by fuel t...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting
C-15 Troubleshooting QUESTION ANSWER WHY IS MY GRILL NOT TURNING ON? • Press the power putton on the controller to verify, if controller will not turn on see next answer. • Verify controller is plugged into an outlet and that the power cord is securely plugged into the digital controller wiring harn...
Page 43 - General Grilling Tips & Warnings
C-17 • When cooking with oil or grease, have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily available. • In the event of an oil or grease fire do not attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call the fire department. A type BC or ABC fire extinguisher may, in some circumstances, contain the fire. •...
Page 44 - Cooking Guidelines; SEAFOOD; CHICKEN; PORK; BEEF
C-18 Cooking Guidelines AVG. COOKING TIME HEAT LEVEL SEAFOOD LARGE SHRIMP 4-6 MIN. 1 1/2 OUNCES SCALLOP 4-6 MIN. 1-INCH THICK FISH, FILET 5-10 MIN. 1 POUND FISH, WHOLE 15-20 MIN. AVG. COOKING TIME HEAT LEVEL CHICKEN 4 OUNCES - BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST OR THIGH 8-12 MIN. 3-6 OUNCES - BONE-IN...
Page 45 - GRILLING RECIPES; GRILLED FLANK STEAK; Direct Heat Recipes
D-1 GRILLING RECIPES GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH VEGETABLES A vastly under-appreciated meat, the flank steak can be a flavorful and fast meal for the weeknights. Get dinner on the table in under 20 minutes and use a charcoal grill to get all the best flavors of summer with this flank steak recipe. Ingr...
Page 47 - HASSLEBACK POTATOES
D-3 JALAPEÑO BACON BLANKET POPPERS Need and easy to make snack for this big game? These Jalapeno Bacon Blanket Poppers are a crowd pleaser and are super easy to whip up on the grill. The bacon gets crispy quickly and doesn’t burn easily since it’s just sitting on top of the cream cheese filling. Eas...
Page 49 - Smoking Recipes; “CERTIFIED” PORK BUTT; BRISKET
D-5 Smoking Recipes “CERTIFIED” PORK BUTT A great pork butt recipe perfect for beginners and pitmasters alike. This slow smoked pork butt recipe is great shredded and piled high with coleslaw for a sandwich or eaten on it’s own straight out of the pan! Ingredients: 2 Pork Butts (6-10 lbs. each) Appl...
Page 52 - Marinades; CHICKEN MARINADE
D-8 SMOKED TURKEY Instructions: 1. Empty cavity rinse and pat dry with paper towel. 2. Tuck wing tips under the back and tie legs together. 3. Place in center of cooking grate directly above foil drip pan of water. 4. Smoke for 12 minutes per pound. Allow several extra minutes per pound if stuffed t...
Page 53 - SCAN; FAVORITE ACCESSORIES
E-1 Original All-Purpose BBQ Rub Pairs well with all types of meat and fish 15” Pizza Stone Withstands temperatures over 1200°F, transform your AKORN ® Auto-Kamado™ into an outdoor pizza oven Grill Wok Stainless Steel Construction, Non-stick surface, perfectly cook vegetables on the grill Custom Fit...