Tramontina CHURRASCO TCP-320L Manual De Instrucciones página 16

5.2. STEPS TO A GREAT BARBECUE
Please follow these guidelines to prepare your barbecue:
• Read the instructions for preparing your barbecue, consulting the
following pages for specific guidelines.
• Do not place the food on the grate before obtaining an ideal brazier.
Leave the charcoal to burn until embers are formed (keep air inlets/
outlets unobstructed so the fire does not die out).
• If your grill has an option to adjust the air flow, the internal intensity of
the heat can be increased or reduced by making these adjustments.
• If your model is equipped with a thermometer, it is possible to measure
the internal temperature of the grill, making preparation easier.
• In order to keep food juicy, we recommend using Tramontina spatulas
or tongs to prevent creating holes in the food.
• To preserve the natural juices of the foods, avoid pressing them
against the grate.
• When using the lid during preparation, remove it by sliding it sideways.
This will prevent ashes from falling on top of the food.
• Do not defrost beef, fish, or chicken at room temperature. Defrost in
the fridge.
• Wash hands thoroughly with water and soap before handling,
preparing, and consuming food.
• Use different boards for cutting raw and cooked foods.
• Wash all kitchen utensils with warm water and soap, rinsing them well
before and after use.
6. COOKING METHODS
Tramontina grills were designed to be used in the direct cooking method,
use the grate for cooking, keeping the bottom part of the food in direct
contact with the heat from the brazier.
The food should be turned at alternating times regardless of what you
are preparing.
Follow the steps below for cooking:
1. Open air inlets/outlets;
2. Put the recommended amount of charcoal in the center of the charcoal
tray/grate (refer to the chart for the recommended amount of charcoal);
3. Light the charcoal. Keep the grill open until the brazier is formed
(approximately 15 to 20 minutes);
4. Spread the embers evenly across all of the tray/grate of the grill;
5. Place the cooking grate(s) according to the assembly instructions. If
using skewers*, the cooking grate(s) must be removed. (*Skewers do not
come with the product).
6. Place the food on the cooking grate or skewer;
7. If necessary, use the lid on the charcoal grill.
Make sure the charcoal is not too close to the cooking grate.
The bigger the air inlet, the more the charcoal will burn and be consumed
which will result in quicker cooking. If you want the food to cook more
slowly, the air inlet should be reduced. Please disregard this information
if your model does not have this feature.