These important tips will help you get safely started as a Big Green Egg owner. Please take the time to read these tips before assembly and first use of your EGG – proper product knowledge will greatly enhance your enjoyment and safety.
The Big Green EGG is extremely safe and hazard free when used as intended and according to safety guidelines, and will provide years of trouble free use and enjoyment.
Cautions
Periodically Inspect all Fasteners for Tightness
Always Cook with the Domed Lid Closed
Big Green Egg All Natural Charcoal is the Secret of Chefs Worldwide
Never Use Lighter Fluid – an EGG Lights Differently Than Other Grills
Do Not Cook at High Temperatures on Your First Use
Use Caution and Always Vent or Burp a Hot EGG Before Opening Fully
Always Use Protective Heat Proof Gloves
Keep Your Charcoal Dry
Keep Your EGG Interior Dry
Prepare Your EGG Properly for Storage or Seasonal Use
Always Use Our Natural Lump Charcoal
Never Use Water to Extinguish the EGG – Simply Close Both Upper and Lower Vents Completely
Do Not Stoke or Turn Coals Once Lit
Never Use Water to Clean the Inside of Your EGG
You Can Cook in Every Season, in Any Weather … Even in the Rain or Snow
Periodically Inspect All Fasteners for Tightness
Be Careful When Handling Metal Parts
Be Sure the Patented Stainless Steel Draft Door is Installed Correctly
Soak Your Wood Chips, Chunks or Cooking Planks Before Use
Always Be Aware of Fire Hazards
Do not Open the Dome Fully and Leave EGG Unattended if High Winds are Present
Always Close Upper and Lower Vents Fully Upon Conclusion of Cooking
Do Not Attempt to Light or Use an EGG Indoors
Do Not Use a Table Nest Alone to Support an EGG
The Low-Profile Table Nest Is not Designed or Intended as a Free-Standing Support
The EGG Is Designed to Be Used in a Metal Nest or With a Metal Table Nest, Providing an Air Gap Below The EGG
For Optimum Heat Protection, a Metal Table Nest Placed Over Granite Tile May Be Used in Combination
Periodically Check the Area Directly Below the EGG
Periodically Check the Area Around the Sides of the EGG
Do Not Attempt to Modify or Use Non-BGE Components Inside Your EGG
It Is the User’s Responsibility to Maintain Safe Operation of the EGG
Use Extreme Care When Transporting, Moving, Loading or Unloading an EGG
Always Take Care When Handling Hinge Assembly
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