Welcome to the family. Let’s get started. CGT18G1A Portable Charcoal Grill Manual applies to the following model number(s) MB20040722, MB20040822, MB20040522, MB20040622 Mfg. Date - Serial Number Your model number These numbers are located on the rating label of the grill. IMPORTANT Please record this information immediately and keep in a safe place for future use. Manual Code : 9804210034 220124-GH Master it. Masterbuilt.
WARNING • This manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance. • Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance. • Keep this manual for future reference. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • DO NOT bump or impact the grill to prevent personal harm, damage to grill, or spillage/splashing of hot cooking liquid. • Do not touch HOT surfaces • Grill is hot during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from door(s) and vents. Steam and hot air are expelled during use. • Grill has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from flame. Do NOT lean over grill when lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch fire.
Parts Diagram 1 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 16 6 17 7 18 8 19 9 20 10 21 22 23 11 24 25 Parts List NO. 4 QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. QTY.
Hardware M6x15 Phillips Screw Qty - 10 A M4x10 Phillips Screw Qty - 4 B Mica Plat Qty - 4 M12 Nut Qty - 2 C M12 Flat Gasket Qty - 2 E KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION A 10 M6x15 Screw B 4 M4x10 Screw C 4 Mica Plat D 2 M12 Nut E 2 M12 Flat Gasket F 1 Wrench D Wrench Qty - 1 F TOOL REQUIRED Structural Proximity and Safe Usage Recommendations REMINDER: Maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet from rear and sides to walls, rails or other combustible construction.
Assembly 1 10 21 21 MODELS WITH NO CART MB20040522, MB20040622 A C 17 21 17 X8 X4 2 10 6 11
Assembly 3 23 D EE X2 D E F E X2 23 4 Press Down Unlock Instructions for raising and lowering the cart are located on page 14.
Assembly 5 A A 8 X4 C C X2 6 A B 19 C 20 18 X4 18 B X4 C X2 8 A
Assembly 7 15 6 15 Install Grease Tent First 8 5 14 5 5 9
Assembly 9 10 10 16 1
Assembly 3 11 13 2 A A X2 Operating Instructions ASSEMBLY IS DONE. LET’S HAVE SOME FUN! PRE-SEASONING Pre-seasoning will rid your grill of chemicals and oils left over by the manufacturing process, allowing them to burn off. PRE-SEASON GRILL PRIOR TO FIRST USE. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Start grill following the START-UP instructions and set the temperature to medium. Set the temperature to medium and burn one hopper full. Shut down the grill following the SHUTDOWN instructions. Allow grill to cool COMPLETELY.
Operating Instructions START-UP 1. Open charcoal hopper. 2. Place fire starter in fire starter slot under the charcoal grate. Replace the charcoal grate and light the firestarter. • Use a food safe fire starter block or twisted paper towel/paper. • Use caution and wear protective gloves. • Light with match stick or lighter. • Wait 30 seconds to 1 minute after lighting fire starter to ensure fire starter is fully lit. Note – For a faster startup, we recommend using 2 of our fire starters. 3.
Operating Instructions CONTROL PANEL REGULATING TEMPERATURE IN YOUR GRILL: Your grill has a temp probe located under the cooking grate that will regulate the grill temp based on the position of the control knob. Knob positon in relation to the grill temperature will vary based on outside temperature, amount of food and charcoal type used. Power ON/Off Controller: 1.
Operating Instructions CART RAISING AND LOWERING THE CART PRESS HERE TO RELEASE LATCH From the lower position: 1. Place foot on the bottom leg. 2. Release the latch 3. Using the side shelf, pull the grill up. 4. Raise the top leg in the lock position. Note: Do not remove foot from bottom leg until grill is fully locked in the raised position. From the raised position: 1. Lock the lid. 2. Place foot on the bottom leg. 3. Pull side shelf toward you while releasing the latch. 4.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Grill is not getting up to temperature. Fan is not working. REASONS Charcoal is not lit. SOLUTIONS Charcoal low. Check the charcoal, re-run lighting procedure. Add charcoal to keep the temperature up. Ash buildup in the charcoal hopper and manifold. Cleanout old ash from both the hopper and manifold. Each setting will vary with outside temperature, food qty. and type of charcoal being used. Turn knob to a higher setting. Low or depleted battery. Replace the batteries.
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