Use and Care Manual

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USING YOUR GRILL

Your Hestan Grill is a powerful and versatile cooking tool. Traditional grilling requires high heat

for searing and proper browning. Many meats are initially cooked on “HIGH” to sear / brown the

meat and lock in juices. After that, the temperature can be lowered to complete the cooking, such

as with large pieces of meat or poultry. This method will cook the food through without burning

the outside. Traditional barbecuing (foods cooked for a long time at low heat) is also possible with

your Hestan Grill. As with any new tool, it will take a little practice to get to know your new grill,

how hot it runs, cooking times for your favorite foods, etc. DO NOT leave the grill unattended

while cooking.

PREHEATING

A typical preheat time for the Trellis Burner

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is about 10-15 minutes on “HIGH”. The infrared

Rotisserie and Sear Burners also require 10-15 minutes pre-heat time.

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The large temperature gauge in your Hestan grill hood indicates

when your grill is ready for cooking. The dial reads the air

temperature in your grill, but is calibrated to approximate the

temperature at the cooking surface. (see Fig. 8)

COOKING WITH TRELLIS BURNERS

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AND SEAR

BURNERS

The unique shape of the Hestan Trellis Burner was designed

with even heating in mind. The burners, along with the specially

designed valves, allow for a broad range of cooking temperatures.

The Trellis Burner can sear and grill your meats on high heat, or be

dialed down low for authentic barbecuing. The radiant briquette

trays are an integral part of this cooking system. They serve to

even out the heat, while also reducing flare-ups and vaporizing

drippings which release aromas that are absorbed by the meat.

For those seeking a little more, the extreme heat of the Hestan Infrared Sear Burners offer even

more power for those wishing a quick sear to lock in flavor, while still retaining temperature

control. However, your grilling times are much shorter. The mesh screen on the burners serve to

protect the ceramic tiles from food debris and drippings which might clog the thousands of pores in

the tiles. Most drippings and grease will instantly vaporize on contact with the hot screen and tiles.

COOKING WITH THE ROTISSERIE

Rotisserie cooking provides an even delivery of heat to your foods. The constant rotation not only

cooks foods evenly, it also self-bastes the food as the juices rise to the surface and naturally flow

around it. The position of the Hestan rotisserie burner ensures no flare-ups are possible and heat

is not directed at you when the hood is open. Your foods will be more evenly cooked, more tender,

and juicier when slow-roasted on a Hestan rotisserie.

Before rotisserie cooking, swing the warming rack down and out of the way. It will rest in place

against the rear wall, or it can be removed from the grill. A roasting pan is provided with your grill

to catch excess drippings from clogging your burners below. Be sure you remove it after using your

rotisserie and before using the other burners.

The Hestan rotisserie system consists of three main parts: the motor, the spit & forks, and the

infrared Rotisserie Burner.

THE MOTOR

Your Hestan Grill features an integral, chain-driven, AC motor which can handle a load of 50

in-lbs and a maximum diameter of 10 inches (25 cm). The Grill must be connected to AC power for

the rotisserie to work. The speed is not adjustable but should provide a respectable speed for the

majority of your rotisserie cooking needs.

Figure 8