FAQ – Using My Saffire Grill

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Do I Need to Season My Saffire Grill Before I Start Cooking

No. Your Saffire Grill does not need seasoning or “breaking in.” ...

What Sort of Fuel Should I Use in My Saffire?

Natural Lump Charcoal is the best. Natural lump charcoal burns cleanly with very little ash production. As its name suggests it is all natural wood tu ...

Should I Use Lighter Fluid to Start My Charcoal?

Saffire does not recommend using lighter fluid to light your charcoal. Lighter fluid chemicals leave a residue that requires several high temperature ...

Why Should I Use a Heat Deflector?

A heat deflector is designed to block flames from touching the food on your Saffire cooking grid(s), converting your Saffire grill into a “smoke-only” ...

How Can I Get My Saffire’s Temperature in the “Searing” Range (450-750)?

Saffire’s superior air control allows tighter temperature control without relying on external “bells and whistles.” Air flow is the key. Adjusting you ...

How Hot is Too Hot for My Saffire?

The temperature gauge at the top of your grill should tell you how hot your grill is. There shouldn’t be any need to let the grill get hotter than 700 ...

How Often Should I Clean out the Ash?

You should check the ash level before each cook, and remove it if it’s building up.

For grills with fire grates that hold the charcoal in the firebox ...

Will Extreme Outdoor Temperatures Hurt My Grill?

No. Your Saffire grill is solidly built for you to enjoy Grilling, Smoking, and Baking whatever the temperature is outside. Do not pour water in your ...

Do I Need to Buy a Grill Cover?

Your Saffire grill is a high quality, top performance machine built for the outdoors. Grill covers are usually not necessary. If your grill will consi ...

Can I Place My Saffire on a Combustible Surface?

Saffire recommends using a Build Kit on combustible surfaces. The Build Kit’s ceramic feet and stainless steel shield create an air buffer between the ...

How Do I Add Wood Smoke with the Patented Smokin’ Chip Feeder?

It’s time to get smokin’! Unscrew the cap (aka “bellybutton”) on the chip feeder port. Load your chip feeder with the wood chips of your choice. Slide ...

What is the Round, Stainless Steel Plate that Came with My Grill?

This is your Efficiency Plate. Peel the white cover off your Efficiency Plate and put it below your firebox at the very bottom of your Saffire grill, ...

I’m Moving. How Do I Transport My Grill?

Here is how you can transport your grill, even if it’s an XL.

First remove the internal components and Side Shelves:

– Take the Side Shelves off, wr ...

I Have Another Question about Using My Saffire

Please check out this page, which highlights general grill use topics, including those found in your manual. If you can’t find your answer there, plea ...