DRAGONFIRE KAMADOOWNERS MANUAL

THE ULTIMATE COOKINGEXPERIENCE

“IT TOOK ASIAN INGENUITY TO INVENT IT,IT TOOK AMERICAN INGENUITY TO PERFECT IT.”

For over 3,000 years in every part of the world our ancestorsused clay pots to smoke, grill, cook, and even prepare theirfood. Over time, generations refined the simple clay cook potby experimenting with its shape, materials, flue design and vent-ing in their search for the ideal design to lock in the savory fla-vors of cooked meats and vegetables.

During this evolution, the Japanese adapted and refined claycook pots for rice cooking, calling them Mushikamado. In the60's the Mushikamado was further refined for general grillingand smoking and imported to the US by a commercial pilotwho coined the product named “Kamado”. Kamado has sincebecome synonymous with ceramic cookers, grills, oven and fire-places, all based on the ancient clay pot cooker design.

The DRAGONFIRE Kamado builds on this heritage with state-of-the-art materials, new ergonomic and safety features, and afresh design aesthetic setting the standard for perfection andquality in ceramic cookers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unpacking Your DRAGONFIRE Kamado . . . . . . . .5

DRAGONFIRE Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Meat Thermometer Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cookbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS!You have purchased theDRAGONFIRE KAMADO

The ultimate smoker and grill.

DRAGONFIRE has set the standard for ceramicsmokers and grills introducing the WORLDS first

ceramic smoker/grill featuring the followingstainless steel components:

Top Draft - Hinge BandDraft Door - Cart

UNPACKING YOUR DRAGONFIRE

Your DRAGONFIRE has been packaged securely to assure its safearrival. Please help us by taking the packing material your localrecycling company.

Cut the banding straps and remove the top which allows you toremove the cart for easy assembly.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE WRAPPED AND PACKEDINSIDE YOUR DRAGONFIRE KAMADO:

1 - Fire Ring1 - Fire Box1 - Fire Grate2 - Bamboo Shelves1 - Bamboo Handle1 - Stainless Steel Cooking Grid1 - Package Hardware-containing connectors, bolts and

allen wrench to assemble the cart

CAREFULLY1. Unwrap the components; Handle - Shelves - Fire Grate -

Cooking Grid

2. Assemble cart by inserting the connectors and attaching the legs keeping the locking casters on the same side which will be the front when placing the DRAGONFIRE in the cart.

3. Make sure you align the lower draft door in the center of the cart supports for better aesthetics and a balanced appearance.

4. Make sure the wheels are locked and place the DRAGONFIRE in the cart assembly.

5. Attach Bamboo Handle and bracket to the band assembly using the nut caps included.

6. Install shelves by inserting into the shelf brackets on the hinge band assembly.

7. Insert the firebox into the lower portion of the DRAGONFIRE.NOTE: Make sure opening of the fire box is at the draft door position.

8. Place the fire grate in the bottom of the fire box.

9. Install fire ring on the fire box

YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETEDTHE SET UP!

IMPORTANT: Inspect the hinges and bolts on the metal bandsfor tightness on set up. Inspect the bolts periodically and tighten ifnecessary.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use only natural hardwood lump charcoal. NEVER USE A CHEMICAL STARTER FLUID!

2. Fill lower fire box with natural lump charcoal.

3. Open lower draft door with open top

4. Using fire - jel starter, nestle in the center and light the jel.The container is a simple carbon and a natural starting jel.

5. Once the charcoal has started approximately 3-5 minutes close the lid and adjust the top draft to attain the desired cooking temperature.

6. Normal cooking temperatures are reached in 10-15minutes. An approximate opening of 1/2” at the top and lower draft will attain the proper cooking temperature.

7. The larger the opening, the higher the temperature.

8. To extinguish the fire, close both the top and lower draft.The remaining charcoal can be re-used when you are ready to cook again.

RECOMMENDED FIRE STARTERS Fire JelElectric LighterCharcoal Chimney Lighter

MEAT THERMOMETER TEMPERATURES

BeefRare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160° Medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170°Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177°

Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160°

LambRare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160° Medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170°Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177°

Pork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170° - 180°

Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175°

Since the external heat gauge does not tell you when foodsare done, we recommend using a meat thermometer to checkfor proper doneness.This eliminates the guesswork and youget consistent results.

ACCESSORIES

1. Ashtool - for ash removal through lower draft door

2. Grate lifter - to remove cooking grate

3. Grilling basket - non-stick, flexible and expandable. Use for fish, vegetables, steak, hamburgers, chicken fillets, etc.

4. Grilling skillet - with folding handle for storage. Perfect for vegetables and seafood.

5. Kabob basket - Perfect for kabobs every time with its non-stick coating. Simply open the basket, load, closeand cook.

6. Leather BBQ Gloves - extra long, comfortable fit long enough to protect your arm and hands, yet soft and pliable for an easy grip.

7. Rib rack - Holds 6 racks and 6 potatoes or corn onthe cob.

8. Skewers - use for kabobs, extra long 21".

9. Vinyl covers - heavy duty lined vinyl cover to keepmoisture from the inside of the grill. The cover also helps keep the grill free from tree sap, bird droppings, dirt, etc.

10. V-Rack - designed for chickens, turkeys, roast, and wheninverted it becomes a rib rack. For indirect cooking, placev-rack in a pan or on a pizza stone.

DRAGONFIRE KAMADOOUR PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

COOKBOOKS

"Smoke and Spice"by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison

"Born to Grill"by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison

"Al Roker's Big Bad Book of Barbecue"by Al Roker

"Backyard Grilling and Barbecuing"by John Henry Abercrombie

Lump charcoalCowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal

King Hardwood Lump Charcoal

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. This unit is for outdoor use only.

2. Do use lighter fluids of any kind.

3. Keep away from children while in use or duringcool-down.

4. Do not modify the design of the DRAGONFIRE Grillin any way.

5. Operate in safe areas well away from overhanging trees and buildings.

6. Children should never be allowed to use theDRAGONFIRE.

7. If you operate the unit at high temperatures above 500oFwith the dampers closed, be care when reopening the lid.First open both dampers, waiting 12-15 seconds, then the main lid no more than one (1) inch and pausing before raising the lid all the way.This will allow oxygen to flow naturally and remove the possibility of a flashback which could cause possible injury.

8. For insertion into an “outdoor kitchen” or as a built-in configuration, please allow all the proper clearances found on the web site. Failure to allow for proper clearances may damage the DRAGONFIRE Grill and may result in a void of the warranty.

DRAGONFIRE GRILLSCONTACT INFO

HASSLE FREE LIFE TIME WARRANTY

ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL ANDCERAMIC PARTS

Consult with your retailer for warranty claims andpresent your original purchase receipt.

Warranty does not cover misuse or abuse such as acts of God or other weather related issue, over firing ,or other related misuse as related to warranty claims.

The part will be shipped “No Charge” to the original purchaser but will be subject to a $75.00 packing fee on all Ceramic parts.