Safety Tips

Users are responsible for the safe operation of the Egg and should exercise caution at all times.

Please read our First Timer Tips when assembling or using an Egg for the first time.

• Always be aware of fire hazards and surroundings while using the Egg.
• Never leave a lit Egg unattended or open in high winds.

• Position the Egg in a safe, level spot, avoiding slopes or areas prone to tipping over.
• Use locking casters on the Nest wheels and never move the Egg while in use or when hot.

• Use caution when using a Table Nest and ensure it's properly supported.
• Maintain a sufficient air gap around the Egg if installed in a table or built-in.

• Keep combustible items away from the Egg and ensure proper ventilation.
• Avoid placing the Egg on or near any combustible surface.

• Use extreme caution when handling or removing hot cooking surfaces such as the cooking grid, convEGGtor, or pizza/baking stone.
• Always use protective gloves and gripping tools to avoid burns.
• Place these surfaces away from anyone or combustible materials.

• Use a heavy-duty, ventilated cover and place your Egg in a wind-sheltered spot to prevent snow, ice and moisture buildup.
• To prevent the dome from freezing shut, before closing, prop the lid slightly open or wrap foil around the gasket to keep moisture from freezing and sealing it tight.
• If your dome does freeze shut, never force it open. Light a few fire starters inside and let the heat melt the ice. Or use a hair dryer on low around the gasket.
• When grilling in colder weather, allow extra preheat time, keep the dome closed during cooks when you can and store all accessories inside to prevent thermal shock.

• Avoid using lighter fluid or any flammable liquids in the Egg.
• Never use water to extinguish charcoal in the Egg.

• Utilize the specially designed Big Green Egg Grill Gripper or Grid Lifter to safely handle hot cooking grids.
• Hold the lifter properly for effective lifting, ensuring safety and avoiding burns.

Burp the Egg by opening the Dome Lid 5-10 cm before closing, repeating the process 2 or 3 times, This will help avoid potential flashbacks.

Handle the hinge assembly, top vent cap, and stainless steel draft door carefully to prevent injuries from hot surfaces or edges.

• Never store a hot Egg inside any enclosed space or vehicle.
• Be cautious about using the Egg indoors, adhering to building codes and safety requirements.

• Exercise extreme care when moving, loading, or unloading the Egg due to its weight and potential hazards.
• When needing to move an Egg in a Nest, pull the Egg by the nest handle, do not push.
• Ensure stable footing and avoid moving the Egg unless completely cool and charcoal-free.
• Always avoid rolling or moving an Egg when it is hot to prevent injury or property damage.

• Periodically check nuts, bolts, and band hardware for tightness and alignment.
• Regularly inspect band and hinge assembly for proper operation and tightness.

• MANUFACTURER: THE BIG GREEN EGG, INC. | ATLANTA, GEORGIA MODEL: Big Green Egg
• CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLES: 14” sides and back | 36” front NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR PROTECTION DIMENSIONS: 30”x36”
• VENTILATION: This cooking equipment is to be provided with an exhaust hood tested for compliance with the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, NFPA 96, with the requirements in the Standard for Exhaust Hoods for Commercial Cooking Equipment, UL 710.
• INSTALLATION AND OPERATION: Please refer to Manufacturer’s installation and operation instructions for precautions, clearances, and to ventilation supplier’s minimum required air flows required for installation of the exhaust hood, and references to building codes for details. 
• CAUTION: Do not over fire - When  flame spills out of the EGG, you are over-firing. 
• To reduce the risk of creosote fire: Inspect Egg twice monthly and clean when necessary.
• For use with natural lump charcoal fuel only.