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Primo All-In-One Oval XL 400 Ceramic Kamado Grill With Cradle, Side Shelves, And Stainless Steel Grates - PGCXLC
Primo All-In-One Oval XL 400 Ceramic Kamado Grill With Cradle, Side Shelves, And Stainless Steel Grates - PGCXLC
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Description
The Primo All-In-One Oval XL 400 (PGCXLC) is Primo's XL ceramic kamado grill sold as a complete package: the grill head with an ergonomic handle, a cradle stand, side tables, an ash tool and a grate lifter. The XL head gives you 400 sq. in. of main cooking area on an 18-1/2 x 25 inch grid, 680 sq. in. with Primo's optional rack system, and a temperature range of 151 to 850°F and up on natural lump charcoal. Primo calls the XL its most popular ceramic grill and the All-In-One series the most economical way to own its most popular accessories.
The patented oval shape lets you build a fire on one side and cook indirectly on the other, so you can grill, sear, roast, bake and smoke in one grill. The cradle rolls on locking casters and the side tables fold down when you are not using them. Primo says the All-In-One is ready to grill in about 30 minutes after minimal assembly. If you already have a stand or a built-in counter, see the head-only Oval XL 400 PGCXLH; for the Jack Daniel's Edition head on a Cypress table see PGCXLHJ + PG00600, and for more room the Oval XXL 500 PGCXXLH. You can also browse our kamado grills.
Plan ahead: the grill head alone weighs about 250 lb, so arrange two adults to lift it into the cradle. Primo asks for 12 in. of space behind the grill so the lid can open and at least 2 in. around the outside. Indirect cooking needs heat deflectors or racks; ask us whether they are in the box (see What's included). Primo grills are made in the USA, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Features
- Complete package: grill head, cradle stand, side tables, ash tool and grate lifter in one order, so the grill is ready to use soon after delivery.
- Patented oval shape: two cooking zones in one grill, so you can sear over the fire and roast or smoke beside it.
- 400 sq. in. main cooking area, 680 sq. in. with racks: Primo rates it for 8 whole chickens, 2 whole turkeys, 12 steaks, 20 burgers, 10 racks of ribs or 12 ears of corn.
- 151 to 850°F and up: premium-grade ceramics hold heat for low-and-slow smoking at about 225°F as well as high-heat searing.
- 5-position damper top with a hood, and a 5-position draft door: fine temperature control, and the hood helps keep rain out of the top vent.
- Easy-lift hinge: Primo says it cuts the force needed to open the heavy ceramic lid by 70%.
- Rolling cradle with locking casters and fold-down side tables: move the grill where you cook, lock it in place and fold the tables away when you are done.
- Made in the USA: built by Primo in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Specifications
| Brand | Primo Ceramic Grills |
|---|---|
| Model | PGCXLC, Oval XL 400 (X-Large) charcoal All-In-One; cradle model 7800 |
| Type | Oval ceramic kamado grill in a rolling cradle with side tables |
| Fuel | 100% natural lump charcoal |
| Main cooking area | 400 sq. in. (2,580 sq. cm) |
| Optional rack system | 280 sq. in. (1,806 sq. cm); 680 sq. in. (4,386 sq. cm) total with racks |
| Cooking grid | 18-1/2 x 25 in. (47 x 64 cm), reversible cooking grates |
| Temperature range | 151 to 850°F+ (66 to 454°C+) |
| Capacity (Primo) | 8 whole chickens, 2 whole turkeys, 12 steaks, 20 burgers, 10 racks of ribs or 12 ears of corn |
| Grill head width | 28 in. at the widest point (lid); 22 in. at the base |
| Grill head depth | 21-1/2 in. |
| Grill head height | 27-1/2 in. with the lid closed (lid 11 in., base 16-1/2 in.) |
| Grill head weight | 250 lb (113.4 kg) |
| Construction | Premium-grade ceramic dome and base, with bands and hinge |
| Air control | 5-position cast aluminum damper top with hood and daisy wheel; 5-position lower air control (draft door) |
| Hinge | Easy-lift hinge, about 70% less opening force (Primo) |
| Thermometer | Dome thermometer |
| Clearances | 12 in. behind the grill for the lid to open; at least 2 in. around the exterior |
| Stand | Cradle stand (Primo XL 7800 All-In-One cradle) on locking casters; fold-down side tables |
| Assembled package size and weight | Not published by Primo; ask us before you order |
| Assembly | Cradle: minimal assembly; adjustable wrench (or 10 and 11 mm wrenches) and a large Phillips screwdriver |
| Made in | USA (Poplar Bluff, Missouri) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime on ceramic parts; 5-year rust-through on metal parts except cast iron; see Warranty below |
What's included
- Primo Oval XL 400 ceramic grill head with ergonomic handle: dome and base with bands and hinge, reversible cooking grates, top vent with daisy wheel, lower draft door, dome thermometer, ceramic fire box and fire grate
- Cradle stand for the Oval XL (Primo All-In-One cradle 7800): cross brace, 2 side supports, 2 stabilizers, 2 base supports, 4 shelf brackets and hardware, on locking casters
- 2 side tables (fold-down)
- Ash tool
- Grate lifter
Primo's product page lists the head, handle, cradle, side tables, ash tool and grate lifter. Primo's 2024 brochure also lists a heat deflector and fire box divider in its oval All-In-One packages; the sources differ, so ask us to confirm those two items and the grate material before you order.
Sold separately
- Replacement stand: cradle and side tables for the XL 400 All-In-One PG0178005
- Indirect cooking: heat deflector rack PG00333 with ceramic heat deflector plates PG00324
- Two-zone cooking: cast iron firebox divider PG00334
- More grill space: extended cooking rack PG00332 and stainless half rack PG0177805
- Cookware: half-moon cast iron searing grate PG00361, XL griddle PGXLG and rotisserie kit PGXLR
- Temperature: precision control upgrade kit PGCXL
- Fuel and lighting: Primo natural lump charcoal PG00608 and electric charcoal starter PGEFIRE
- Thermometers: digital remote BBQ thermometer PG00339 and instant-read probe thermometer PG00359
Installation planning
- Placement: allow 12 in. behind the grill so the lid can open fully, and keep at least 2 in. of space around the exterior surface of the grill. Work on a smooth, level surface.
- Cradle assembly (Primo All-In-One instructions, XL 7800): join the two base supports, fit the side supports and stabilizers, then the cross brace; finger-tighten the nuts until the last step, then tighten all fasteners. Set the cradle so the locking casters face forward on the long side. If a side table sags or sits uneven, loosen the two acorn nuts, pull the side support up and retighten them firmly.
- Unpacking and lifting: Primo's oval unpacking instructions (PG1000596) call for two adults, one at each end, with one hand under and one behind the grill. Never lift it by the hinge assembly; the opened ash door can be used as a lifting point only with heavy gloves. Lock the casters of the stand before setting the grill in it, and use a 5 mm hex key to check that both bands are tight before and after first use (do not overtighten).
- Fuel and lighting: use only natural lump charcoal, a full fire box for searing or smoking and about half for two-zone cooking. Light it with fire starter cubes, a chimney starter or an electric starter with the dome open; after 5 to 10 minutes, when embers form, close the dome and open the draft door and top vent fully. Never use lighter fluid or other combustible liquids, because the ceramic absorbs them and food can taste of fuel.
- Temperature control: when you are within about 25°F of your target, close the top vent to one-third open, wait 1 to 2 minutes, then adjust it in 1/4 in. steps (each step can move the temperature up to about 25°F). For grilling keep the draft door fully open; for roasting set it about one-third open. For smoking at about 225°F, start a very small fire, set the draft door to about a 1 in. opening at 200°F and use only the daisy wheel holes on the top vent. It is easy to raise the temperature and hard to bring it down.
- Cooking setups: direct one-zone grilling and searing, two-zone grilling and roasting, or indirect one-zone baking, roasting and smoking with heat deflectors or racks.
- Reusing charcoal: lump charcoal can be used 2 to 3 times; stir the ash through the fire grate with an ash tool and add about 30% new charcoal.
Care: Primo's warranty requires regular maintenance: clean the ash from the cast iron grates to prevent buildup, clean the cooking grates and cast iron surfaces after each use, and check and tighten the band bolts several times a season and after high-heat cooks. Surface rust, fading and blemishes on metal parts are not covered unless they cause a part to fail.
Warranty
Primo Ceramic Grills warrants the grill to the original purchaser: a limited lifetime warranty on all ceramic parts; a limited 5-year rust-through warranty on all metal parts except cast iron; a limited 1-year rust-through warranty on all cast iron parts and all other parts and accessories unless stated otherwise; and a limited 30-day warranty on felt gaskets and thermometers.
Conditions: the grill must be installed according to Primo's instructions, with access for service, and you keep a bill of sale or payment record. Replacement parts ship at the purchaser's expense, and the defective part must be disposed of once the replacement arrives. Not covered: damage from use, misuse, improper installation or storage, unauthorized service or parts, lack of maintenance, removal and reinstallation, service calls, labor, travel, diagnostic and freight charges, and metal rust, fading or oxidation that does not stop the grill from working. Claims go through your dealer, with the model number, serial number and proof of purchase; international claims are not accepted. Full terms are on Primo's warranty and parts page.
Manuals and documents
- Primo X-Large charcoal grill specification sheet (PDF)
- Primo oval All-In-One cradle assembly instructions, 7400/7500/7800 (PDF)
- Primo oval grill unpacking instructions PG1000596 (PDF)
- Primo Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- Primo product brochure (PDF)
- Primo XL 400 product page
- Primo warranty and parts
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