Cook directly over flames from the wood fire.
Preparation
Flame vent must be open (pull top black handle out) when using Open Flame Grilling!
- Keep both left and right drip trays in place
- Remove the cover off the left drip tray so the heat can rise up through the holes.
- Open the flame vent (or remove the heat baffle entirely for maximum possible heat).
Grill Controls
Firing Up
- Shut the grill lid.
- With the grill powered on, press MENU, rotate to PRO MODES, press control knob select.
- Rotate to Open Flame Grilling and press control knob to select.
- Set to LOW FLAME and wait for the fire to be lit (2 to 3 minutes).
Cooking
- Wait for the grill to heat up to 80℃ / 176℉ which ensures the grill racks and vent cover are nice and hot.
- If not already open, pull the top handle to open the flame vent, allowing flames to rise up through the vents.
- Change between LOW and TURBO flame as required by pressing the control knob, rotating to change and pressing again to confirm.
- Note the primary source of flames/flare ups above the drip tray level is from food grease dripping on the hot metal. Flames from the fire will not extend far up through the vents.
- Food can easily be overcooked or burnt, so constantly monitor and move around food as required.
- If the lid is left shut when using TURBO FLAME the temperature will quickly increase and once above 220℃ / 428℉ the controller will automatically switch back to LOW FLAME.
Shutting Down
- Once finished cooking, safely shut the grill down by pressing and holder POWER and selecting SHUT DOWN.
Reverse Searing Meat
Reverse sear a steak or even snags by cooking at a low temperature first in Auto mode, then change to open flame grilling to finish with some flame grilled flavour and char!
- Fire up the grill in Auto mode set to high smoke around 100℃ / 212℉ to 120℃ / 248℉
- Place the meat on the right side of the grill rack away from the open flame area.
- Keep the flame vent open so the grill rack and vent cover is already getting nice and hot.
- Once the meat internal temperature is about 45~50℃ / 113~122℉ (depending on your doneness preference), press MENU, rotate to Change Mode then select Open Flame Grilling and set to TURBO.
- Wait a few minutes for the fire to build, then open the lid and place the meat over the flames, flipping regularly.
- For best results tap the meat on the grill rack to cause fat drips which will give nice flare ups for more firey excitement and flavour!
The above method is also great for steak, lamb chops and even snags!
Heat Baffle Removed?
Can the heat baffle be removed for open flame grilling? YES!
Changing Modes
Seamlessly change between Auto mode (lid should be kept closed) to open flame searing (lid can be left open) by changing the operating mode.
- Press MENU, rotate to Change Mode then select Open Flame Grilling and set to LOW or TURBO FLAME.
Cleaning
- Depending on how fatty the food being cooked was, there may be grease accumulated on the drip tray. This should be cleaned off before the next cook as it can release bad flavoured smoke, or cause a grease fire.
- Spray the drip tray with BBQ cleaning, wait a few minutes then scrape off any thick grease and food chunks with a metal scraping blade. Spray again and then wipe clean with paper towel or cloth.
- Jif, Bar Keepers Friend or similar kitchen cleaning powder/cream are safe to use and required to get the surface really clean.
- Clean the grease V drain (far right side), the drain spout and empty the grease bin.
Safety
Never leave the grill unattended when food is over the open flame area!
- Cooking over open flames has risks of large flare ups and even a grease fire, so wear heat proof gloves and be cautious.
- Never leave the grill unattended when food is inside, especially if the lid is shut!
- Always keep the flame vent open when in Open Flame Grilling mode.