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Cook-Air FAQs
Wood & fire starter
1. What kind of wood should I use with my COOK-AIR BBQ?
If not using COOK-AIR Wood Pucks, you can use either pieces of hardwood, dry (maple, cherry, apple, oak or other) or ecological logs (without wax or chemicals) made of sliced sawdust. You can also use lump wood charcoal (without additives) if you do not have access to natural wood.
2. Can I make my own wood?
Yes. The taste of the food will be at its best if you use chunks of dry wood. Each variety of hardwood will give a different flavor to the foods.
3. What size of wood chunks should I use in my COOK-AIR BBQ?
Hardwood blocks should ideally measure less than 5 cm (2'') in thickness about 5 cm (2 '') in width and no more than 7.5 cm (3 ") in length. Branches up to 5 cm (2 '') in diameter can also be used, if they are cut in lengths of less than 7.5 cm (3 ").
4. Can I use regular charcoal or wood pallets in my COOK-AIR BBQ?
No. The COOK-AIR works at its best only with hardwood or lump wood charcoal.
5. Can I use resin wood or soft wood like cedar, fir or pine?
It is not recommended to use these types of wood with the BBQ because they can create lots of sparks and will leave a bitter aftertaste..
6. Can I add wood while I’m cooking?
Yes. You can add wood as required during cooking, very safely as described in the operating manual.
7. How many wood pieces should I put in the combustion chamber?
To start, we recommend using only one piece of wood. When the fire is lit, you can add wood as required but do not fill the combustion chamber with more than 3/4 of its capacity otherwise the burning could be affected and as a result produce black smoke.
8. Where can I buy the wood?
You can purchase the Cook-Air™ Wood pucks online by clicking here or from dealers who sell the COOK-AIR BBQ; also, you can buy bags of pieces of hardwood for smoking sold in many garden centres and elsewhere, or ecological logs (without wax or chemicals). They are easy to cut with a flat head screwdriver and a hammer.
9. What kind of fire starter can I use to start my COOK-AIR BBQ?
If you don't have COOK-AIR BBQ fire starter, you can use any type of fire starter (without chemicals) sold in most stores. A piece of solid fire starter of one to two square inches is usually sufficient. Crumpled newspaper can also do the trick.
10. Can I use alcohol or liquid fuel to start or to boost my cooking fire?
No. Do not use flammable liquid with the COOK-AIR BBQ because you could damage it.
If not using COOK-AIR Wood Pucks, you can use either pieces of hardwood, dry (maple, cherry, apple, oak or other) or ecological logs (without wax or chemicals) made of sliced sawdust. You can also use lump wood charcoal (without additives) if you do not have access to natural wood.
2. Can I make my own wood?
Yes. The taste of the food will be at its best if you use chunks of dry wood. Each variety of hardwood will give a different flavor to the foods.
3. What size of wood chunks should I use in my COOK-AIR BBQ?
Hardwood blocks should ideally measure less than 5 cm (2'') in thickness about 5 cm (2 '') in width and no more than 7.5 cm (3 ") in length. Branches up to 5 cm (2 '') in diameter can also be used, if they are cut in lengths of less than 7.5 cm (3 ").
4. Can I use regular charcoal or wood pallets in my COOK-AIR BBQ?
No. The COOK-AIR works at its best only with hardwood or lump wood charcoal.
5. Can I use resin wood or soft wood like cedar, fir or pine?
It is not recommended to use these types of wood with the BBQ because they can create lots of sparks and will leave a bitter aftertaste..
6. Can I add wood while I’m cooking?
Yes. You can add wood as required during cooking, very safely as described in the operating manual.
7. How many wood pieces should I put in the combustion chamber?
To start, we recommend using only one piece of wood. When the fire is lit, you can add wood as required but do not fill the combustion chamber with more than 3/4 of its capacity otherwise the burning could be affected and as a result produce black smoke.
8. Where can I buy the wood?
You can purchase the Cook-Air™ Wood pucks online by clicking here or from dealers who sell the COOK-AIR BBQ; also, you can buy bags of pieces of hardwood for smoking sold in many garden centres and elsewhere, or ecological logs (without wax or chemicals). They are easy to cut with a flat head screwdriver and a hammer.
9. What kind of fire starter can I use to start my COOK-AIR BBQ?
If you don't have COOK-AIR BBQ fire starter, you can use any type of fire starter (without chemicals) sold in most stores. A piece of solid fire starter of one to two square inches is usually sufficient. Crumpled newspaper can also do the trick.
10. Can I use alcohol or liquid fuel to start or to boost my cooking fire?
No. Do not use flammable liquid with the COOK-AIR BBQ because you could damage it.
Usage & cooking
1. Does the COOK-AIR BBQ come assembled?
The COOK-AIR is already assembled. All you have to do is fix the lid handle and you are ready for cooking.
2. What is the weight of the COOK-AIR BBQ?
The COOK-AIR weighs approximately 9kg (20 lbs) with accessories therefore making it easy to carry it around wherever you go.
3. How powerful is the COOK-AIR BBQ?
The COOK-AIR BBQ is equivalent to a BBQ that produce 65,000 BTUs. To avoid flare-ups when cooking at high tempertaures it is essential that you trim all access fat from the meat - please refer to user manual and video.
4. Avoiding flare-ups
To avoid flare-ups when cooking at high tempertaures it is essential that you trim all access fat from the meat - please refer to user manual and video.
5. What is the cooking surface of the COOK-AIR BBQ?
The cooking surface is 355mm / 14" in diameter (993 sq cm / 154 sq in), enough to cook 8 hamburgers or 3 big porterhouse steaks or at the same time.
6. Is the COOK-AIR BBQ safe?
Yes. It does not use explosive fuel nor propane. It is also ready for cooking in less than 5 minutes.
7. Do I need to put my COOK-AIR BBQ on a special surface when in usage?
COOK-AIR BBQ is the safest grill on the market. Its base remains cold even though the cooking surface reaches temperatures over 595C (1100F). Therefore, you can use your COOK-AIR BBQ grill on a plastic table for example.
8. What is the MAX temperature I can reach with my COOK-AIR BBQ?
Thanks to a new method of combustion, the COOK-AIR BBQ reaches a very high temperature of cooking in just 5 minutes. Its steady temperature can exceed 595C (1100F). This makes the COOK-AIR BBQ the best grill on the market for cooking and searing meats.
9. What is the best temperature to sear and to keep the juices inside the meat?
A minimum temperature of 425C (800F) is required to sear the meat and seal in the juices. Gas grills and camping BBQs reach at best 315C (600F), which has the effect of boiling meat thus losing most of its juices and taste during cooking. Most major steakhouses are cooking their meat on the fire at a temperature of 540C (1000F) and more. That’s the secret!
10. How long does it take for my COOK-AIR BBQ to be ready to cook?
You start up the unit and about four to five minutes later you are ready to cook your hamburgers, hot dogs, chops, steaks, sausages, chicken, fish or any other food of your choice.
11. How do I control the cooking temperature?
Choose the degree of heat required for the foods that you wish to cook by varying the speed of the fan using the command and also by adding wood as required.
12. Can l smoke food with my COOK-AIR BBQ?
COOK-AIR BBQ is not a smoker, but it allows you to get this sought-after smoky flavor taste by cooking on a wood fire. It is a simple technique explained in the operating manual.
13. How is the COOK-AIR BBQ powered?
There are three different ways of powering up the COOK-AIR BBQ:
14. What are the lengths of the electric cables provided in the accessories kit?
The included adaptors are 3.65m (12ft) long to give you sufficient space to create your BBQ setup.
15. What type of batteries are required?
COOK-AIR BBQ uses 8 type ‘’D’’ alkaline batteries.
16. Can I use rechargeable batteries?
Yes. Rechargeable batteries are found in most stores.
17. How long will my batteries last?
Depending on the quality of the batteries, approximately 20hours of cooking.
18. Can I leave the batteries inside the COOK-AIR BBQ?
We recommend removing at least one battery between usage in order to preserve the battery life. For seasonal storage or for shipping your COOK-AIR BBQ, we recommend removing all the batteries.
19. Does the COOK-AIR BBQ create a lot of smoke?
COOK-AIR BBQ can reach very high temperatures in a record time. It is a grill designed for the outdoors and it produces smoke. We recommend always removing the extra fat from your food as well as any excessive marinade from your meat of choice in order to reduce the risk of outbreaks and excessive smoke.
20. Can I use the lid while I am cooking?
Yes. You can use the lid during cooking. We also recommend using it if you use your COOK-AIR BBQ during the winter months. You must always ensure to leave enough space between the lid and the cooking surface to allow air circulation.
21. Can I use my COOK-AIR BBQ indoors since it works with electricity?
No. The COOK-AIR BBQ is an outdoor BBQ just like gas or charcoal grills. The electricity is used in the operation of the blower which feeds the combustion chamber with air to create the intense heat to grill your food. COOK-AIR BBQ uses wood as fuel and it creates smoke just like any other type of grill.
The COOK-AIR is already assembled. All you have to do is fix the lid handle and you are ready for cooking.
2. What is the weight of the COOK-AIR BBQ?
The COOK-AIR weighs approximately 9kg (20 lbs) with accessories therefore making it easy to carry it around wherever you go.
3. How powerful is the COOK-AIR BBQ?
The COOK-AIR BBQ is equivalent to a BBQ that produce 65,000 BTUs. To avoid flare-ups when cooking at high tempertaures it is essential that you trim all access fat from the meat - please refer to user manual and video.
4. Avoiding flare-ups
To avoid flare-ups when cooking at high tempertaures it is essential that you trim all access fat from the meat - please refer to user manual and video.
5. What is the cooking surface of the COOK-AIR BBQ?
The cooking surface is 355mm / 14" in diameter (993 sq cm / 154 sq in), enough to cook 8 hamburgers or 3 big porterhouse steaks or at the same time.
6. Is the COOK-AIR BBQ safe?
Yes. It does not use explosive fuel nor propane. It is also ready for cooking in less than 5 minutes.
7. Do I need to put my COOK-AIR BBQ on a special surface when in usage?
COOK-AIR BBQ is the safest grill on the market. Its base remains cold even though the cooking surface reaches temperatures over 595C (1100F). Therefore, you can use your COOK-AIR BBQ grill on a plastic table for example.
8. What is the MAX temperature I can reach with my COOK-AIR BBQ?
Thanks to a new method of combustion, the COOK-AIR BBQ reaches a very high temperature of cooking in just 5 minutes. Its steady temperature can exceed 595C (1100F). This makes the COOK-AIR BBQ the best grill on the market for cooking and searing meats.
9. What is the best temperature to sear and to keep the juices inside the meat?
A minimum temperature of 425C (800F) is required to sear the meat and seal in the juices. Gas grills and camping BBQs reach at best 315C (600F), which has the effect of boiling meat thus losing most of its juices and taste during cooking. Most major steakhouses are cooking their meat on the fire at a temperature of 540C (1000F) and more. That’s the secret!
10. How long does it take for my COOK-AIR BBQ to be ready to cook?
You start up the unit and about four to five minutes later you are ready to cook your hamburgers, hot dogs, chops, steaks, sausages, chicken, fish or any other food of your choice.
11. How do I control the cooking temperature?
Choose the degree of heat required for the foods that you wish to cook by varying the speed of the fan using the command and also by adding wood as required.
12. Can l smoke food with my COOK-AIR BBQ?
COOK-AIR BBQ is not a smoker, but it allows you to get this sought-after smoky flavor taste by cooking on a wood fire. It is a simple technique explained in the operating manual.
13. How is the COOK-AIR BBQ powered?
There are three different ways of powering up the COOK-AIR BBQ:
- With the supplied electric adaptor, which requires a 12 volt DC power source.
- With 8x "D" type batteries.
- With the car cigarette lighter adapter included in the accessories kit.
14. What are the lengths of the electric cables provided in the accessories kit?
The included adaptors are 3.65m (12ft) long to give you sufficient space to create your BBQ setup.
15. What type of batteries are required?
COOK-AIR BBQ uses 8 type ‘’D’’ alkaline batteries.
16. Can I use rechargeable batteries?
Yes. Rechargeable batteries are found in most stores.
17. How long will my batteries last?
Depending on the quality of the batteries, approximately 20hours of cooking.
18. Can I leave the batteries inside the COOK-AIR BBQ?
We recommend removing at least one battery between usage in order to preserve the battery life. For seasonal storage or for shipping your COOK-AIR BBQ, we recommend removing all the batteries.
19. Does the COOK-AIR BBQ create a lot of smoke?
COOK-AIR BBQ can reach very high temperatures in a record time. It is a grill designed for the outdoors and it produces smoke. We recommend always removing the extra fat from your food as well as any excessive marinade from your meat of choice in order to reduce the risk of outbreaks and excessive smoke.
20. Can I use the lid while I am cooking?
Yes. You can use the lid during cooking. We also recommend using it if you use your COOK-AIR BBQ during the winter months. You must always ensure to leave enough space between the lid and the cooking surface to allow air circulation.
21. Can I use my COOK-AIR BBQ indoors since it works with electricity?
No. The COOK-AIR BBQ is an outdoor BBQ just like gas or charcoal grills. The electricity is used in the operation of the blower which feeds the combustion chamber with air to create the intense heat to grill your food. COOK-AIR BBQ uses wood as fuel and it creates smoke just like any other type of grill.
Maintenance & Cleaning
1. Does the COOK-AIR BBQ require maintenance?
The COOK-AIR BBQ is a high-tech BBQ. A minimal, regular maintenance will ensure many years of usage.
2. Does the COOK-AIR BBQ create lots of ashes?
The advanced technology of the COOK-AIR BBQ allows a maximum combustion of the wood. At the end of a cooking session there is usually a small quantity of ashes, about the size of a quarter.
3. How should I clean my COOK-AIR BBQ after cooking?
To clean the combustion chamber:
Once cool, you should then also clean of any food or grease residue using a damp cloth and a light detergent. Surface cleaning spays can work well.
4. Can I leave my COOK-AIR BBQ outside when I am not using it?
COOK-AIR BBQ uses an electric blower. Therefore, it is highly recommended to store it in a dry area between usage in order to protect it from the rain or any other weather conditions.
The COOK-AIR BBQ is a high-tech BBQ. A minimal, regular maintenance will ensure many years of usage.
2. Does the COOK-AIR BBQ create lots of ashes?
The advanced technology of the COOK-AIR BBQ allows a maximum combustion of the wood. At the end of a cooking session there is usually a small quantity of ashes, about the size of a quarter.
3. How should I clean my COOK-AIR BBQ after cooking?
To clean the combustion chamber:
- Allow the BBQ time to cool down.
- Then, set the command of the fan at low speed (level 1), remove the cooking grate and start removing residues of ashes from the combustion chamber in a circular motion, using the supplied brush.
- Dispose of the ashes in a safe manner and ensure that the combustion chamber is free from all residues.
- Make sure that the holes of the combustion chamber are not blocked and if so, clean them using a paper clip.
Once cool, you should then also clean of any food or grease residue using a damp cloth and a light detergent. Surface cleaning spays can work well.
4. Can I leave my COOK-AIR BBQ outside when I am not using it?
COOK-AIR BBQ uses an electric blower. Therefore, it is highly recommended to store it in a dry area between usage in order to protect it from the rain or any other weather conditions.
Warranty
1. What is the warranty on the COOK-AIR BBQ?
The COOK-AIR BBQ against all defects in materials and parts for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
The COOK-AIR BBQ against all defects in materials and parts for a period of one year from the date of purchase.