PK PKGO Benutzerhandbuch
PKGO | OWNER’S GUIDE 01
OWNER’S HANDBOOK
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WELCOME TO THE CLUB
CHARCOAL MATTERS
For the best flavor and a hot, clean, burn, use natural hardwood lump
charcoal made by burning whole logs or large pieces of wood in a kiln
without oxygen. The result is a pure product made from various types of
hardwood. Begin cooking when the coals are glowing red and covered
with a fine gray ash.
As luck would have it, a friend recommended PK Grills, an
Arkansas-based cooker born in the 1950’s, just before I
dove into my last two cookbooks (both devoted to grilling
and smoking). Which means I’ve been cooking steadily and
enthusiastically on my PK360 for the last several years.
However, my aection for the grill—it’s smart, intuitive design,
ability to hold a steady temperature and cook either hot and
fast or low and slow—was sparked the moment I lit my first
chimney of coals.
The only downside to my new dinner companion is that
aside from the occasional food festival, it mostly lives in our
backyard. That is, until now: The new PKGO plays to my love of
outdoor adventure, and desire to prepare delicious meals and
local ingredients wherever we travel, from camping in beautiful
Texas State Parks to beaches on the Gulf Coast or my favorite
lake up north. Our desire is that this small but mighty cooker
will provide fantastic meals and lasting memories for you and
your family and friends wherever you roam.
PAULA DISBROWE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, PK GRILLS
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
4-POINT VENTING SYSTEM™
TWO-ZONE COOKING:
Patented venting and shape for exceptional two-zone grilling. Superior direct high
heat cooking and indirect low & slow cooking.
02. Air Intake Doors™01. Unique Shape 03. Radial Exhaust Vents
PATENTED VENTING & SHAPE
Combined with its unique cylinder shape, the venting system on the New PKGO
is ideal for both direct and indirect cooking, known as 2-zone Cooking. This
matchless system provides exceptional airflow inside the grill capsule. Keeping
consistent heat on a charcoal grill has never been easier.
Direct High Heat
(1 Zone Grilling)
Indirect Low Heat
(2 Zone Grilling)
2-ZONE COOKING
Two-zone cooking, or banking the hot coals to one side of the grill is the most
versatile approach for laying a fire. That’s because it creates a cooler “safety
zone,” that allows you to manage the heat. When you have flare-ups, for
instance, you can quickly move food away from the fire (and/or close the grill
to snuff out the flame) and the problem is solved. Consider giving meats (e.g.
chicken wings, thighs and pork chops) an initial char over direct heat, then
moving them to indirect heat to finish cooking to juicy perfection more slowly.
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
IT’S 100% A PK GRILL.
BUILT TO COOK & BUILT TO LAST.
BUILT TO TRAVEL WITH DUAL SIDE CAM LOCKS
Dual side cam locks allow you to lock the top on to the PKGO and take it with you
wherever you go, keeping what’s inside, inside.
DURA-HINGE™
PK’s patented Dura-hinge™ design
allows for easy tool-free lid removal
(for open-top use or cleaning) and it
locks securely in place when the lid
is open.
RADIAL VENTS
Highly durable, cast aluminum radial
top vents with drip channel keeps
water from getting into the capsule and
mucking things up.
ALUMINUM
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RUST-PROOF & DURABLE CAST ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
Lightweight, durable, and infinitely recyclable, aluminum is what
we’ve been making PK Grills out of since 1952.
Aluminum’s thermal conductivity is 4x more ecient than cast
iron and 4x more ecient than steel. What does that mean to
you? That means inside the cook chamber of our grills, heat gets
distributed more evenly for a more consistent cook.
Aluminum naturally forms a hard coating of oxidization which
makes it impervious to rust, making it last for decades with
minimal care.
Thermometer Access
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PARTS / ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PKGO WITH FLIPKIT™
Remove all grill components, take inventory of the following parts and
assemble as shown.
01. REMOVE LID 02. FLIP LID 03. PLACE ON
FLIPKIT™
STAND
04. INSERT
GRATES
05. HIBACHI
FLIPKIT™
Lid Stand may vary in size and appearance
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
1) Box cutter
2) Snips (for zip ties)
3) 3/16 or #5 Hex key
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PARTS / ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PKGO HIBACHI
Remove all grill components, take inventory of the following parts and
assemble as shown.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
1) Box cutter
2) Snips (for zip ties)
3) 3/16 or #5 Hex key
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COOKING WITH YOUR PK
FIRING UP YOUR PK
• OpentheAirIntakeDoors™androtateRadialExhaustVents,ifapplicable,tothefull
open position.
• Remove the cooking surface from the PKGO.
• Fill one half charcoal chimney with charcoal and light the chimney as per the
instructions.
• Once the coals are ready (clear smoke, white appearance) dump the hot charcoal
onto the charcoal grate.
• For two-zone cooking, arrange the coals on one side of the grill. This side will be
your hot zone. The other side will be your cool zone.
• Put the cooking surface into place.
• Close the lid and set the vents (top and bottom) to dial in your desired cooking
temperature.
• The amount of fuel you use should be based on your cooking method. You may have
to experiment with dierent amounts of fuel to determine how much you need.
SPECIAL NOTE: No matter what the outside temperature is, the area immediately
surrounding any PK Grill is considered the “cool zone.” Welcome to the club.
COOLING DOWN YOUR PK
• Starving your coals of oxygen will shut down the grill. If you have a PKGO with a
lid, close the lid and all the vents. If you are cooking Hibachi style (without lid),
you may want to help things along by dousing the coals carefully with water.
• Make sure the coals are completely cool before attempting to transport or clean
ash out of your PK. Never dispose of hot ash in any area with flammable materials.
• Never use the PKGO handle to carry the PKGO (like a suitcase) as this can cause
damage to the unit or injury. The handle was not designed to support the weight
of the PKGO and it’s contents.
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COOKING WITH YOUR PK
GRILLING, HOT & FAST, THE DIRECT METHOD
Start the fire as indicated on page six, and let the coals get up to temperature.
Crack open a beverage. Smile.
You can cook hot and fast using one or two temperature zones (see page two). If
you would like to set up two-zones, as many chefs prefer, ensure the coals are on
one side of the capsule. We generally use right side, but that’s up to you.
Close the lid and open all of the vents. Wait a few minutes to allow PKs aluminum
cast to warm up and then take a temperature reading.
Use the vents to adjust the temperature. If your smoke looks thick and dirty, your
coals are not getting enough oxygen—open your vents slightly. Good smoke
is thin and almost clear. More oxygen equals higher temps. Once your PK has
reached the desired temperature, throw some meat on it.
If your PKGO has a lid, keeping it closed while cooking will allow you to cook at a
very high heat without fire flaming up and burning the meat as typically happens
in other outdoor cookers. If you get a flame-up, briefly close the lid and the top
vents to extinguish it.
BARBECUE, LOW & SLOW, THE INDIRECT METHOD
Start the fire as indicated on page six, and let the coals get up to temperature. Crack
open a beverage. Toast your neighbors.
Set up the grill for two-zone cooking (see page 2). Place the coals on one side of
the charcoal grate and place a drip pan on the other side.
Close the lid and configure the vents as follows. Open the Air Intake Door™ beneath
the hot coals to the fully open position. Close the other Air Intake Door. Close the
radial exhaust vent above the hot coals. Open the other radial exhaust vent.
Wait a few minutes to allow PKs aluminum cast to warm up and then take a
temperature reading. If the temperature is too high, close radial exhaust vent
over the meat slightly, wait a few minutes and re-check. If the temperature is too
low, open the other Air Intake Door™ slightly to allow more oxygen in, wait a few
minutes and re-check.
Place your meat on the cool side of the grill. Refuel as needed to maintain desired
temperature.
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We stand behind this product. If you are not entirely satisfied with your new PK
Grill & Smoker, we want to know about it. Do not return to the retailer where you
purchased it. Contact us immediately to resolve the issue: customerservice@
pkgrills.com or 1 (866) 354-7575.
Immediately register your new grill online:
www.pkgrills.com/warranty-registration
30-Day No Questions Asked Guarantee. Portable Kitchens, Inc. hereby warrants
to the original purchaser this new “Portable Kitchen” grill and smoker to be free
from defective material or workmanship at the time of purchase. Any defect must
be brought to the attention of Portable Kitchens, Inc. within thirty (30) days from
the date of purchase. Portable Kitchens, Inc. will replace free of charge to the
purchaser any part or parts.
20-Year Limited Warranty. Portable Kitchens, Inc. hereby warrants to the original
consumer-purchaser this new “Portable Kitchen” grill and smoker to be free from
defective material or workmanship at the time of purchase. Portable Kitchens, Inc.
warrants the cast aluminum bowl and lid for a period of twenty (20) years from
the date of purchase; the cooking and charcoal grates, if constructed of stainless
steel, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase, and otherwise for
a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase; the plastic components for
a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase; all other metal parts and
accessories for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase; grill covers
for two (2) years from the date of purchase; and the temperature gauge for one (1)
year from the date of purchase. Please see full warranty terms at: www.pkgrills.
com/warranty-registration.
WARRANTY
BUILT TO COOK.
BUILT TO LAST.
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