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Primo Oval Large 300 Ceramic Kamado Grill With Stainless Steel Grates - PGCLGH
Primo Oval Large 300 Ceramic Kamado Grill With Stainless Steel Grates - PGCLGH
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Description
The Primo Oval Large 300 (PGCLGH) is Primo's Large oval ceramic kamado grill head for natural lump charcoal, with 300 sq. in. of main cooking area on a 15 x 22 inch grid and a temperature range of 151 to 850°F and up. Its 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 the same grill. With Primo's optional rack system the cooking area grows by 195 sq. in. to 495 sq. in.
This listing is the grill head only. It needs a stand or a home: a Primo cart, a Cypress table, or a built-in counter cut to the Large cut-out on Primo's spec sheet. For a grill that arrives with a cradle and fold-down side tables in the box, see the All-In-One Oval Large 300 PGCLGC. For a bigger head see the Oval XL 400 PGCXLH; for a smaller one the Oval Junior 200 PGCJRH. You can also browse our kamado grills.
Plan ahead: the head weighs about 152 lb, so arrange help and a stand rated for it before delivery. Primo asks for 12 in. of space behind the grill so the lid can open, and at least 2 in. of space around the outside of the grill. Indirect cooking needs heat deflectors or racks, which are sold separately for the head. Primo grills are made in the USA, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Features
- Patented oval shape: two cooking zones in one grill, so you can sear over the fire and roast or smoke beside it.
- 300 sq. in. main cooking area, 495 sq. in. with racks: Primo rates it for 6 whole chickens, 1 whole turkey, 8 steaks, 12 burgers, 8 racks of ribs or 8 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.
- Top damper with daisy wheel and a lower draft door: two air controls for fine temperature adjustment, from smoking to searing.
- Built-in ready: Primo publishes a standard and a hinge-notch cut-out for the Large, so it can sit in an island or outdoor kitchen counter.
- Made in the USA: built by Primo in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Specifications
| Brand | Primo Ceramic Grills |
|---|---|
| Model | PGCLGH, Oval Large 300 (LG 300) charcoal grill, head only |
| Type | Oval ceramic kamado grill head |
| Fuel | 100% natural lump charcoal |
| Main cooking area | 300 sq. in. (1,935 sq. cm) |
| Optional rack system | 195 sq. in. (1,258 sq. cm); 495 sq. in. (3,193 sq. cm) total with racks |
| Cooking grid | 15 x 22 in. (38 x 56 cm) |
| Temperature range | 151 to 850°F+ (66 to 454°C+) |
| Capacity (Primo) | 6 whole chickens, 1 whole turkey, 8 steaks, 12 burgers, 8 racks of ribs or 8 ears of corn |
| Width | 24 in. at the widest point (lid); 19 in. at the base |
| Depth | 18-1/2 in. |
| Height | 25-1/4 in. overall with the lid closed (lid 10-1/2 in., base 14-3/4 in.) |
| Weight | 152 lb (68.95 kg) |
| Construction | Premium-grade ceramic dome and base, with bands and hinge |
| Air control | Top vent (damper top) with daisy wheel; lower air control (draft door) |
| Thermometer | Dome thermometer |
| Clearances | 12 in. behind the grill for the lid to open; at least 2 in. around the exterior |
| Built-in use | Primo LG cut-out (new hinge, 5/4/21): standard cut-out with a supporting shelf 10-1/4 in. below the countertop surface, or hinge-notch cut-out with the shelf 13 in. below |
| Made in | USA (Poplar Bluff, Missouri) |
| Not included | Cart, cradle, table or stand; heat deflectors or racks for indirect cooking; charcoal |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime on ceramic parts; see Warranty below |
What's included
- Primo Oval Large 300 ceramic grill head: dome and base with bands and hinge
- Cooking grates
- Top vent (damper top) with daisy wheel, and lower draft door
- Dome thermometer
- Fire box and fire grate
Primo does not publish a carton list for the head-only package; the parts above are the grill components named in Primo's Quick Start Guide. Ask us to confirm the grate material and whether a fire box divider is in the box before you order.
Sold separately
- Stands: steel cart PG00368 (add stainless side shelves PG00369 or the 2-piece island top PG00311), steel cart with stainless side tables PG00370 or Cypress countertop table PG00613
- Indirect cooking: heat deflector racks PG00316 with ceramic heat deflector plates PG00326
- Two-zone cooking: cast iron firebox divider PG00344
- More grill space: stainless half rack PG0177505
- Cookware: half-moon cast iron searing grate PG00364, half-moon cast iron griddle PG00365 and pizza oven insert PGLGP
- Temperature: precision control upgrade kit PGCLG
- Protection: grill covers PG00414 (Large in a cart) or PG00423 (Large in the Cypress top table)
- 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.
- Stand: the head weighs about 152 lb. Set it in a Primo cart or table made for the Oval Large, or in a built-in counter. 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, and use a 5 mm hex key to check that both bands are tight before and after first use (do not overtighten).
- Built-in: Primo's Large spec sheet carries the LG cut-out for island and outdoor kitchen installs (grill head only, rear of the grill at the top of the drawing). The standard cut-out (Fig. A) needs a supporting shelf 10-1/4 in. below the countertop surface; the hinge-notch cut-out (Fig. B) sets the grill lower and needs the shelf 13 in. below. Primo says not to scale the drawings, so check the current template against the grill on site before cutting.
- 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 Large charcoal grill specification sheet with built-in cut-out (PDF)
- Primo Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- Primo oval grill unpacking instructions PG1000596 (PDF)
- Primo product brochure (PDF)
- Primo Large 300 product page
- Primo warranty and parts
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