700 Series Kamado Grill
Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual
Cooking with your Kamado
Your new Icon Kamado is the complete outdoor cooking
appliance that allows you to sear, grill, bake and smoke all types
of food. For best results, we recommend using natural lump
charcoal made from hardwoods. Compared to briquettes,
natural charcoals start faster, burn cleaner and longer, reach
higher temperatures and produce less ash. Leftover natural
charcoal also relights for re-use. Before restarting the grill, knock
off excess ash from remaining charcoal. Routinely empty ash,
but only do so when grill is cool.
Starting your Icon Kamado Grill is simple and fast: Open top and
bottom vents wide open, fill the inner fire bowl with enough
charcoal to cover the air holes, then light the charcoal using an
electric starter or approved grill starters. After several coals are
burning, spread evenly, adjust top and bottom vents, and wait
for the Kamado to reach your desired cooking temperature.
As needed, add more charcoal by using the flip grate feature,
being careful not to burn yourself with the hot food or cooking
grate.
Welcome to Kamado cooking! Our Icon Kamado is based on 3,000+
years of clay pot cooking from around the world. Over generations
our ancestors have continued to refine Kamado techniques for
grilling, smoking, baking and cooking all types of food, including
meats, poultry, fish and vegetables. Kamado cooking locks in moisture
and provides a variety of ways to infuse different tastes into your
foods, turning weekend grillers into neighborhood chefs.
Our Icon Kamado builds on this heritage with fresh aesthetics, safety
and convenience features, a user-friendly easy-lift lid with spring
assist and high-quality materials to define a new industry standard
for design and innovation. The thick ceramic construction of our grill
provides superior thermal insulation allowing you to grill, cook, bake
or smoke regardless of the season - from the hot summer days in our
home town of St. Louis to the cold snowy days in Bangor, Maine.
In this manual we provide the basics to get you cooking and invite you to our website, www.icongrills.com,
where we share recipes, detailed Use & Care information and contact information if you need more help.
From our entire team here at Icon Grills, thanks for your purchase. Here’s to becoming the destination eatery
in your neighborhood!
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STEP 7
SET-UP
WARNING
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ICON KAMADO.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ATTENTION! Use caution when cooking, as grill surfaces get hot. To avoid burns,
always use protective gloves to adjust top and bottom vents when grill is in use. Do
not wear loose clothing near the grill.
ATTENTION! This barbecue will become very hot, do not move it during operation.
For outdoor cooking use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an enclosed space.
Use grill only in well-ventilated areas. Keep immediate area around the grill free
from combustible materials. Allow for at least 3 feet/1 meter of clearance around
grill (house, other outdoor products, hanging tree limbs, shrubs, etc.)
WARNING! Keep children and pets away from the grill at all times.
Do not allow children to operate grill. Never leave grill unattended when in use.
Grill should be placed securely on a level base prior to use. Only operate grill on a
hard, stable, level surface (concrete patio, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the
weight of the grill when loaded with food. Never operate grill on wood support
surface, wood deck or like combustible support surfaces. Never attempt to move
grill when in operation or cooling down. Never operate this grill within 25 feet/7.5
meters of any flammable liquid. Never operate this grill within 10 feet/3 meters of
a gas cylinder. The grill should not be placed under combustible structures, like
garages, porchs, patios, or carports. Burning charcoal produces carbon monoxide,
an odorless gas, which can cause death.
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the
operator’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the grill.
Do not use on boats or recreational vehicles.
CAUTION: Never use lighter fluid, gasoline, or other volatiles to start your charcoal,
as it is dangerous and will leave a residual taste in your food. Use only firelighters
complying to EN 1860-3. Use utmost care when adding charcoal to grill. Electric
start-up is recommended. Dispose of cooled ash by placing it in aluminum foil,
soaking with water and discarding in a non-combustible container. Always wait for
grill to completely cool before opening built-in ash drawer.
When cooking above 500ºF/260ºC, with both top and bottom vents closed, rapidly
opening the lid creates a sudden rush of oxygen into the grill, which can cause a
flare-up. When in this cooking mode, we recommend that, prior to opening the
lid, you open top and bottom vents to allow oxygen to stabilize inside the grill,
minimizing the possibility of a flare-up.
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Step 1a:
• Loosen the (4) outer bolts slightly so as to allow for
the Holster body to slide into the gap between the
bolt heads and the leg bars.
• Remove bolts, washers and locking washers from
the three “X” connectors.
• Remove paper washers and begin assembling the
“X” connectors and legs.
• Please Note: Top, Middle & Bottom “X” connectors
must be assembled simultaneously.
• Assemble cart by inserting the three “X” connectors into leg ends and install bolts
and washers in the same order they were removed from “X” connectors.
• While assembling, only finger-tighten bolts to allow for adjustment in cart.
Otherwise it can be difficult to get all the bolts inserted.
• Screw in Standard Rubber Wheels to rear Cart Legs and the Locking Rubber
Wheels to the front Cart Legs.
• Once Cart is assembled, flip cart over so that bolts are
exposed.
Step 1: Cart Assembly
STEP 1STEP 1
Shown here is the bottom of the cart,
flipped upside down
Step 1b:
• With opening of Holster facing the front of the cart (the
Locking Wheels) slide toward the rear of the cart.
Step 1c:
• Slide Holster back into place.
Step 1d:
• Using provided T-Handle
Wrench, tighten bolts again
through hole openings in
bottom of Holster.
• Once
Holster is secure, flip cart back over to proper position so that it is resting
on Wheels. Continue Grill Assembly.
STEP 10b
• Place cooking grates onto grill with
hinged section facing towards front
of grill.
• Close lid and press top vent onto grill with calibrations
facing the front (Step 8).
STEP 10a
Step 10: Ash Drawer Usage
• Once grill is cool, it is safe to remove ash from Ash Drawer.
• (Step 10a) Using bottom knob on Ash Drawer, lift slightly
and (Step 10b) pull drawer out.
• Once ash is emptied, reinstall by pushing Ash Drawer back
into grill body until it drops down back into place.
WARNING: ALWAYS WAIT FOR ASHES TO COOL BEFORE
REMOVING ASH DRAWER. NEVER PULL OUT ASH DRAWER
WHILE GRILL IS HOT.
Step 9: Using the Electric Starter
• Place required amount of charcoal inside fire bowl and
completely open bottom and top vents to maximize air
flow.
• Flip open electric starter door and insert electric starter as
far in as possible. Plug in electric starter.
• Wait until edges of charcoal turn white and flames are
licking the mound of charcoal. On average it takes 8-12
minutes to start charcoal.
• Unplug starter and remove from Starter Door. Be careful
when removing electric starter, the element will be very hot. After use, let
element rest on support and cool completely away from children and pets.
NOTE: Do not plug the electric starter in while it is raining unless you’re in a safe
and securely covered area.
Step 8: Complete Assembly
STEP 8
Step 11: Removing Cast Iron Grate
• Use provided Grate Removal Tool to lift out Cast Iron
Grate by centering the prongs of the tool in between the
center grate bars closest to the Icon logo.
• When prongs are pushed all the way forward, lean Tool
back against grate and lift up. Use caution, Cast Iron
Grate is heavy.
Step 2: Shelf Brackets
• Remove nuts and washers from bolts welded on
the bottom banding and remove paper washers.
• Mount shelf brackets over studs with bracket
slots facing up. Brackets are stamped on the
back with letters indicating their position (e.g., LF=Left Front and RB=Right Back).
• Mount flat washer then acorn nut on each stud and tighten with wrench
provided.
STEP 2
Step 3: Handle and Side Shelf Mounting
• To assemble handle, remove nuts and washers from
bolts welded on the top banding opposite the hinge.
• Remove paper washers and attach handle bracket over
studs. On each stud, place a flat washer and an acorn
nut, then tighten (Step 3).
• Mount side shelves by inserting the shelf rod into the
shelf bracket. Tilting the shelf up slightly and sliding in
or out allows you to deploy the shelves.
STEP 3
Step 5: Grill Assembly
• Take all parts out of grill before lifting. The grill is heavy and
will require two people to lift and guide the Kamado into
cart.
• Be sure the Ash Drawer is centered between the two front
legs and the grill is resting against the two back legs.
• Lower fire bowl into grill with the ash drawer opening
lined up with the opening in the main ceramic body. Place
cast iron charcoal grate with attached starter pocket into
fire bowl (Step 4). Align tabs of starter pocket with electric
starter port in fire bowl.
STEP 5
Step 6: Install Grill Light
• Remove nut and washer from the
first shelf bracket bolt on right side
of bottom banding.
•
Slide flexible light bracket over bolt,
then replace washer and bolt and
tighten (Step 6a) and
insert flexible
light into bracket and tighten knob
(Step 6b).
STEP 6a
STEP 6b
Step 7: Lava Stone & Bracket Assembly
• Open grill and take off grill grates to expose fire bowl.
• Spread bracket so it makes an “X” shape and lower into fire
bowl, allowing the bracket to rest on edge of fire bowl.
• Lower Lava Stone onto the bracket.
STEP 1
STEP 1a
STEP 1b
STEP 1c
STEP 1d
STEP 4
Step 4: Cast Iron Cooking Grate
Assembly
• Remove stainless steel handles and bolts from
package. Line up handles and bolts with holes
in Cast Iron Cooking Grate & tighten.
Subject to the following terms and conditions, Phase 2, LLC, d/b/a Icon Grills (“Icon Grills”),
warrants to the original purchaser that the ceramic cooker manufactured or supplied by Icon
Grills will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the following
periods from the original date of purchase: limited lifetime for all ceramic parts, five (5) years for
all metal parts, one (1) year for temperature gauge, gaskets and cover, 90 days for side shelves,
adjustable grill light, electric starter and lava stone & bracket. This Limited Lifetime Warranty is
contingent upon purchaser registering the product at www.icongrills.com/register within 30
days from the date of purchase along with a copy of the original dated sales receipt, which
can be attached in an electronic format (i.e. scan, photograph, etc.) to an email sent to help@
icongrills.com. Failure to do so will invalidate the warranty. Any chips or cracks in the finish of
the ceramic cooker present at the time of purchase must be noted on the original dated sales
receipt. This Warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners. If you cannot register online,
contact Icon Grills customer service at (877) 917-4273 or email help@icongrills.com.
If any product covered by this Warranty is defective due to a covered warranty condition, such
product will, at the option of Icon Grills, be repaired to its original condition or replaced with
a comparable new product or part. The repair and/or replacement of parts shall constitute the
extent of the liability and obligations of Icon Grills under this Warranty. Purchaser is required to
provide photographic evidence to assess the damage when submitting claims.
Scratches, cracks, chips, dents, crazing, or minor cosmetic blemishes of the exterior glaze not
affecting performance are not covered under warranty, as determined by Icon Grills.
This Warranty does not cover damages caused by improper assembly, improper care, failure to
follow directions of use, misuse, abuse, negligence, extreme environmental conditions, normal
wear and tear, accidents, acts of nature, or unauthorized repair, alteration or modification, as
determined by Icon Grills. This Warranty does not apply to chips or cracks in the ceramic cooker
which may occur after the ceramic cooker is purchased by the original purchaser. Icon Grills
is not liable for any default or delay in its performance under this Warranty that is caused by
any circumstances beyond its control. This Warranty will be invalidated if any liquids, including
starter lighter fluid, are poured on or in the ceramic cooker. The protective coating of the
ceramic cooker can be compromised by substances or conditions that are beyond the control
of Icon Grills. While Icon Grills uses rust-resistant materials, the Warranty as to metal parts does
not cover rust or oxidation unless the structural integrity of the ceramic cooker is compromised
as determined by Icon Grills.
This Warranty does not cover purchases from unauthorized resellers and/or third parties.
Warranty coverage is limited to products purchased at an authorized reseller only.
Commercial use and related applications are not covered under this Warranty. Warranty
coverage is based on normal residential use and maintenance.
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or contingency beyond the control of Icon Grills. This includes acts of nature, fire, government
restrictions or restraints, strikes, reduced supply of materials or transportation delays.
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WARRANTIES OF FITNESS, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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RELATING TO LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN TO
REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE AFFECTED PRODUCT.
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or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. Icon Grills does not authorize any person or entity
to assume any obligation or liability on its behalf in connection with the sale and purchase
of any of its products. The purchase of any Icon Grills product from anyone other than Icon
Grills or an authorized dealer will void the Warranty associated with the product. If you have a
question regarding the identity of an authorized dealer, you should contact Icon Grills before
you purchase the product.
To submit a warranty claim, the original purchaser or authorized agent of the original purchaser
must contact Icon at (877) 917-4273 or contact Icon Grills via email (help@icongrills.com) or
through the website at www.icongrills.com.
WARRANTY
PARTS
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* Part Material & Style may vary based on Model
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Not included in all Grill packages
Long-Term Maintenance
• Cover your grill when not in use to extend life and maintain appearance.
• When moving grill, always pull by the back hinge.
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PART NAMES PART NUMBERS
1 Cast Iron Top Vent
1.1 Bakelite Tab with Stopper Pin
2 Ceramic Dome Lid
2.1 Thermometer
3 Top Ring Assembly
4 Ceramic Dome Bottom
5 Bottom Ring Assembly
5.1 Right Front Side Shelf Bracket (with
nuts & washers)
5.2 Right Back Side Shelf Bracket (with
nuts & washers)
5.3 Left Front Side Shelf Bracket (with
nuts & washers)
5.4 Left Back Side Shelf Bracket (with
nuts & washers)
6 Cast Iron Cooking Grate
6.1 Handle for Cast Iron Grate (with
bolts) (x2)
7 Charcoal Grate
8 Electric Starter Pocket
9 Fire Bowl
10 Top Cooking Grate, Stainless Steel
11 Shock Absorber Assembly
12 “X” Leg Connectors (with bolts,
washers & lock washers) (x3)
13 Wood Shelves, Slatted, Dark (x2)
Solid Stainless Steel Shelves, (x2)
14 Handle (with nuts & washers)
15 Ash Drawer Body, Powder Coat
Ash Drawer Body, Stainless Steel
15.1
Starter Port Flipper Door, Powder Coat
Starter Port Flipper Door,
Stainless Steel
16
Cart Leg, Curved, Powder Coat (x4)
Cart Leg, Curved, Stainless Steel (x4)
17 Felt Gasket
18 Rubber Wheels (x2) Standard
19 Rubber Wheels (x2) Locking
20 Starter Holster, Powder Coat
Starter Holster, Stainless Steel
21 Grill Cover
22 Lava Stone
23 SS Stone Bracket
24 Electric Starter
25 Flexible Grill Light, White
Flexible Grill Light, Black
VGC TV-CA-SP
VGC TV-CA-TSP
ICN CDL-L+
ICN SSIT
VGC RA1-L+
ICN SSDB-L+
VGC RA2-L+
VGC SB-RF
VGC SB-RB
VGC SB-LF-L
VGC SB-LB-L
ICN CGB-L+
ICN CGB-H
VGC CG-1
VGC ESP-1
VGC FB-L+
VGC CGT-L+
VGC AC-L
ICN XLC-L
VGC WS-SD-L
VGC SSS-L
ICN HDLSS-L+
ICN ADB-PC
ICN ADB-SS
ICN ADB-PCFD-L
ICN ADB-SSFD-L
VGC CLEG-PC+
VGC CLEG-SS+
VGC FLT-L
VGC WHLS-L
VGC WHL-L-L
VGC HOLST-PC
VGC HOLST-SS
ICN GC-L+
VGK-101R+
VGK-BRACKET+
VGK-ELEC
ICN-FGL-W
ICN-FGL-K
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2.1
2
3
14
7
5
5.2
5.1
5.3
5.4
13*
4
15.1*
16*
18
18
17
11
1.1
15*
12
13*
8
16*
16*
16*
12
19
19
9
12
6
10
20*
25
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6.1
6.1
Step 1: Measure Charcoal
Set bottom vents wide open and open lid.
Fill the fire bowl with enough charcoal to
cover the air holes. For smoking foods
at low temperatures for longer periods
of time (1.5 hours+) you will need to add a
little more charcoal, up to approximately 2 inches/5 centimeters
above the same air holes. Mound charcoal over perforated
stainless steel electric starter pocket. Use lump charcoal for best
results.
Step 3: Set Temperature
Once charcoal is lit, level it out for even heat distribution and close
the lid. Set top and bottom vents to the desired setting (refer to the
Setting Temperature section in this manual for specific calibrations to
use to attain desired cooking temperature).
Give your Kamado 8 - 12 minutes to settle into the cooking
temperature you want before putting food on the grill.
NOTE: If smoking, do not let temperature exceed 275ºF/135ºC.
A) Spread hot charcoal evenly over grate.
B) Set top and bottom vents for desired cooking temperature.
C) Let temperature stabilize.
A B C
Top Vent
Step 2: Start Charcoal
Keep lid open. Open the electric starter
flipper door and insert starter as far as
possible then plug in. Wait until edges of
charcoal turn white and flames are licking the
mound of charcoal. It takes approximately
8 - 12 minutes to start the charcoal. After coals
are started, unplug electric starter and store in
holster located under Ash Drawer*.
Electric Starter sold separately on some models.
*Not applicable to grills w/Cabinet Carts
Step 4: Get Cooking
Use a wire grill brush to clean the cooking grate. That’s it - you are
ready for the best cooking experience of your life. Go to our website
for recipes.
Step 5: Ash Removal
Always let ash cool before removing ash drawer. Prior to each use, lift
and pull out Removable Ash Drawer and dispose of ash.
Bottom Vent
Control Knobs
54mm
STARTING
*Caution – If you’re going to smoke, do not let the grill get
too hot. Keep the temperature low, it takes hours to cool
down.
*Caution – Continuous grilling at extreme high temperatures
may cause the felt to burn.
Prevent Flare-Ups:
If the lid is lifted too quickly, oxygen will rush inside the grill,
causing a flare-up. To prevent a flare-up, lift the lid 1 inch/2.5
centimeter and count to five before slowly opening the lid
wide open.
SETTING TEMPERATURE
SMOKING
GRILLING (350 - 450°F)
COOKING TEMPERATURE
Icon Grills Kamado cooking temperatures
are controlled by adjusting the calibrated
top and bottom vents.
Increasing air flow through top and bottom
air vents increases cooking temperature,
while decreasing air flow lowers the cooking
temperature. Closing both top and bottom vents
starves the charcoal of oxygen and stifles down
the fire.
All cooking times and temperatures are approximate.
Visit foodsafety.gov for additional information on safe minimum cooking temperatures.
Approximate
Cooking Time Smoker Temp (°F) Meat Temp. (°F)
BEEF
Brisket (8 - 12 lbs) 1.5 hours/lb 225 - 250 185 - 205
Short Ribs 5 hours 225 - 250 Pulls back from bones
Tenderloin (3 - 4 lbs) 1-4 hours 225 - 250 120 - 160
PORK
Baby Back Ribs
(1.5 - 2.5 lbs)
5 hours 225 - 250 Pulls back from bones
Shoulder / Butt (6 - 8 lbs) 1.5 hours/lb 225 - 250 170 - 205
Ham (Bone In) 1.5 hours/lb 225 - 250 160
Spare Ribs (2.5 - 3 lbs) 5 - 7 hours 225 - 250 Pulls back from bones
Tenderloin (1.5 - 2 lbs) 2.5 - 3 hours 225 - 250 160
POULTRY
Turkey
(Whole)
15 - 20 min./lb 240 - 275 170
Chicken
(Whole: 2.5 - 4.5 lbs) 2.
5 - 4 hours 250 - 275 170
Beef Temp (°F) Pork Temp (°F)
Rare 125 + 3 min. Rest ---------
Medium-Rare 130 - 135 145 + 3 min. Rest
Medium 135 - 140 150
Medium-Well 140 - 150 155
Well-Done 155+ 160+
Ground 160
Poultry Temp (°F)
Dark Meat 165 - 175
White Meat 165
Ground 170 - 175
SEARING
GRILLING
SMOKING
TOP VENT BOTTOM VENTS
500º + F
260º + C
300º – 450ºF
149º – 233ºC
225º – 250ºF
107º – 221ºC
*Temperature Settings are approximate. Many varying factors may give you different results with controls, such as lump charcoal quality, altitude, wind, outside temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, humidity, etc.
