Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker
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1. The Electric Converter will convert most Brinkmann or Cook N Ca jun charcoal smokers with an open bottom into an electric smoker in minutes will not work with Cook N Carry Gourmet Charcoal and Cook N Ca jun S 80 models Simply replace the charcoal pan with the electric converter and place wood chunks in metal tray provided The 1500 watt electric element provides consistent heat and temperature The constant electric heat source is great for long smoking times and smoking in cold weather It s so easy to use simply plug it in and you re ready to smoke Model 812 3323 0 Drip Pan Ash Guard The drip pan ash guard catches falling embers ashes and drippings when placed under your smoker or grill Rust resistant and sized to fit all Brinkmann and Cook N Ca jun vertical smokers a _ Model 812 3309 0 Charcoal Heat Booster Grate The heat booster grate sits in the bottom of the charcoal pan leaving an air pocket below the charcoal which provides better airflow This results in a hotter and more evenly burning charcoal Ashes drop through the grate prolonging the burning rate of the charcoal for more efficient and economical use Designed for use with Brinkmann and Cook N Ca jun vertical smokers Does not work with Gourmet charcoal or Cook N Ca jun S 80 models Model 115 0001 0 Air pocket below grate Smoke N Spice Seasoning These custom blended spices are a delicious marinade seasoning for smoke cooking and2. section of this manual for the recommended amount of flavoring wood Use long cooking tongs to carefully place flavoring wood on top of hot charcoal NOTE Depending on the weather a full pan of charcoal will burn for 5 6 hours 8 Place the water pan on the lower support brackets Make sure water pan is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets 9 Carefully fill water pan with warm water or marinade to 1 below the rim A full pan holds 4 quarts 1 gallon of water and will last 2 3 hours Do not overfill and allow water to overflow from water pan 10 Place a cooking grill on the lower support brackets directly on top of the water pan Position the cooking grill so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets 11 Place food on the cooking grill in a single layer with space between each piece This will allow smoke and moist heat to circulate evenly around all pieces 12 Place the other cooking grill on the upper support brackets Position the cooking grill so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets Place food on the cooking grill 13 Place the dome lid on smoker body and allow food to cook 1 14 After 2 3 hours of cooking check water and charcoal levels by Y following instructions in the Adding Water During Cooking and Adding Charcoal Wood During Cooking sections of this manual A
3. all types of meat Get perfectly smoked roasts briskets and turkeys without cutting into the meat Commercial quality thermostat features an easy to read 23 dial with a 512 stem Features Fahrenheit and Centigrade readings and National Livestock and Meat Board recommended temperatures Also features the newly recommended 170 F internal tem perature for fresh pork Stainless steel construction and dishwasher safe Hickory amp Mesquite Smoking Wood Select hickory or mesquite wood chunks greatly enhance the flavor of meat and vegetables when smoking or grilling Can also be used as a fuel instead of charcoal Packaged in a 10 Ib bag these chunks work great with either charcoal electric or LP gas smokers Model 812 3440 0 Hickory Model 812 3450 0 Mesquite Model 812 4100 0 Rib Rack Chrome plated rack can greatly increase the cooking capacity of your smoker Holds ribs chicken halves potatoes and corn vertically to triple cooking capacity Allows smoke steam and heat to penetrate food evenly Model 812 3310 0 Smoker s Blend Charcoal This blend of all natural charcoal and smoking wood briquets burns longer than regular charcoal and also adds smoke without adding wood chunks The result is a deeper richer smoked flavor Available in hickory or mesquite in a 10 Ib bag Model 812 4040 0 Hickory Model 812 4030 0 Mesquite 13 z Wood chunks not included Electric Converter for Charcoal Smokers
4. before each use e Place smoker in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit Close supervision is necessary when smoker is in use e Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent strains and back injuries e In windy weather place smoker in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind e Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely while using smoker e Use caution when reaching into or under smoker Always wear oven mitts or gloves to protect your hands from burns Avoid touching hot surfaces e We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher e Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not recommended and may lead to personal injury or property damage e Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended e Before smoker can be left unattended remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker and completely extinguished Use caution to protect yourself and property Place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container or leave in charcoal pan and completely saturate with water Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing e Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials e With a garden hose completely wet the surface beneath and around smo
5. of charcoal pan on upper support brackets A CAUTION The charcoal grill will be VERY HOT and caution must be used when working in or around the grill Use oven mitts gloves to protect your hands from burns 9 Place food on the cooking grill in a single layer with space between each piece and allow food to cook WARNING If a flame flare up occurs while grilling cover grill with dome lid to limit airflow and extinguish the flare up 10 Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker 11 Allow grill to cool then follow instructions in the After Use Safety and Proper Care amp Maintenance sections of this manual To obtain your favorite smoke flavor experiment by using chunks sticks Flavori ng Wood or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory pecan apple cherry or mesquite Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavoring Do not use resinous woods such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste Wood chunks or sticks 3 to 4 long and 1 2 to 1 thick work best Unless the wood is still green soak the wood in water for 20 minutes or wrap each piece in foil and tear several small holes in the foil to produce more smoke and prevent the wood from burning too quickly A lot of wood is not required to obtain a good smoke flavor A recommended amount is 3 4 wood chunks or sticks Experiment by using more wood for stronger smoke flavor or less wood for milde
6. 2 x 1 4 screws and nuts to attach the hinge to smoker body NOTE Attach the hinge so pin is facing out of smoker as illustrated b Attach door to hinge using the remaining 6 32 x 1 4 screws and nuts STEP 5 a Place charcoal pan inside smoker body on top of legs Position charcoal pan so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three legs b Place water pan on top of lower support brackets Position water pan o the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets a ace a cooking grill on the lower support brackets directly on top of ater pan 2 u d Place a cooking grill on the upper support brackets so the outer rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets STEP 6 a Attach a handle assembly on top of dome lid using 10 24 x screws and square nuts b Install heat indicator in dome lid by aligning tabs on heat indicator with slots in the opening on front of dome lid Insert and turn 1 4 revolution until the word IDEAL on the heat indicator is at the top of the dial oe eRINKMANN Q c Place dome lid on upper support brackets of smoker body NOTE The dome lid is not designed to fit snugly in the smoker body The gap between the dome lid and smoker body allows proper air draft and circulation YOUR CHARCOAL SMOKER IS NOW C
7. ANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ANY LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE FAILURE OF THIS CHARCOAL SMOKER TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS EXCLUDED CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE CHARGED IS BASED UPON THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THE WARRANTY SET OUT ABOVE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Owner s Manual for Models 146698 Smoke N Grill 810 5301 C amp 810 5301 M 12 98 Cook N Ca jun DS 30 852 7006 0 amp Sportsman 815 3060 C
8. OMPLETELY ASSEMBLED IMPORTANT Before first use and after cleaning apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray to the interior surface of the dome lid smoker body cooking grills and water pan This simple process will help reduce interior rusting DO NOT apply oil to the charcoal pan READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USING YOUR SMOKER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AX PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD LEVEL NON COM BUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COM BUSTIBLE MATERIAL NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE IN WINDY WEATHER PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND A READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS amp INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SM OKER Curing Your Smoker Prior to first use cure your smoker to minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the smoker of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared Cure your smoker periodically throughout the year to protect against rust 1 Remove water pan from smoker Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the smoker and cooking grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray Do not coat charcoal pan 2 F
9. SMOKE N GRILL CHARCOAL SMOKER AND GRILL ere ad FL VUUR N MI VING DS 30 CHARCOAL SMOKER AND GRILL OWNER S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM AGE Jerincmany SMOKE N GRILL IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL 4 IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORM ATION WHICH FOLLOWS A READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS amp INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER A WARNING e Only use this smoker on a hard level noncombustible stable surface concrete ground etc Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn e Always use a drip pan ash guard under smoker to protect surface from heat damage and or discoloration and to catch ashes embers and drippings Place a thin layer of water in drip pan ash guard to help extinguish falling ashes and embers A drip pan ash guard is designed for use with a smoker for easy clean up of drippings that can cause discoloration of surface and to catch falling ashes and embers e Proper clearance of 10 feet between the smoker and combustible material bushes trees wooden decks fences buildings etc or construction should be maintaine
10. WARNING Do not allow liquid in water pan to completely evaporate Always keep water in water pan as long as coals are still burning Water will evaporate and grease in water pan can catch on fire 15 Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker 16 Allow smoker to cool then follow instructions in the After Use Safety and Proper Care amp Maintenance sections of this manual Grilling amp Searing Grilling 1 Remove dome lid cooking grills water and charcoal pans from smoker body and set aside 2 Place adrip pan ash guard or its equivalent under the grill to catch embers ashes or drippings NOTE Heavy duty aluminum foil folded several times can be used as a drip pan ash guard Make the foil sheets large enough so it extends beyond the legs of the smoker Fold the edges up to contain any embers and drippings Place a thin layer of water in drip pan ash guard to help extinguish falling ashes and embers 3 Open the door on the smoker body Place a cooking grill on lower support brackets 4 If grilling food place the charcoal pan on top of the cooking grill on lower support brackets If searing food place the charcoal pan on the upper support brackets Make sure charcoal pan is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets WARNING It is very important that the rim of ch
11. ace a thin layer of water in drip pan ash guard to help extinguish falling ashes and embers 3 Open the door on the smoker body Make sure the charcoal pan is resting securely on notched out step of all three legs Ad WARNING Never use charcoal that has been pre treated with lighter fluid Use only high grade plain charcoal or charcoal wood mixture 4 If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter follow all manufacturer s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product Carefully place 8 10 pounds of hot coals in the charcoal pan Proceed to Step 7 If using charcoal lighting fluid follow all manufacturer s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product Use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal ONLY Do not use gasoline kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal Place 8 10 pounds of high quality charcoal in charcoal pan 5 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid and wait 2 to 3 minutes for fluid to soak in Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from smoker 6 Carefully light the charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash approximately 20 minutes prior to closing door and placing dome lid on smoker This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off A WARNING Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker and may result in a flash fire or explosion when door is opened or dome lid is removed 7 Refer to Flavoring Wood
12. arcoal lighting fluid allow charcoal to burn until covered with a light ash approximately 20 minutes prior to closing door and placing dome lid on smoker This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker and may result in a flash fire or explosion when door is opened or dome lid is removed e Never use charcoal that has been pre treated with lighter fluid Use only high grade plain charcoal or charcoal wood mixture e Do not use gasoline kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal Use of any of these or similar products will cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury A WARNING e Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns e When grilling grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire If this should happen replace dome lid to suffocate the flame Do not use water to extinguish grease fires e Use caution since flames can flare up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire When opening the dome lid keep hands face and body safe from hot steam and flame flare ups Remove the dome lid by tilting it toward you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face e Use caution when assembling and operating your smoker to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts e Check support brackets to make sure they are secure and notches are upright
13. arcoal pan is securely locked into the notches of upper support brackets Doing so will hold the pan in place on brackets and prevent pan with hot coals from falling WARNING Never use charcoal that has been pre treated with lighter fluid Use only high grade plain charcoal or charcoal wood mixture 5 If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter follow all manufacturer s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product Carefully place 4 5 pounds of hot coals in the charcoal pan Proceed to Step 7 If using charcoal lighting fluid follow all manufacturer s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product Use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal ONLY Do not use gasoline kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal Place 4 5 pounds of high quality charcoal in charcoal pan 6 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid and wait 2 to 3 minutes for fluid to soak in Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from grill 7 Leaving the dome lid off and the door open carefully light the charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash approximately 20 minutes This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off WARNING Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and may result in a flash fire or explosion when door is opened or dome lid is removed 8 If grilling food place a cooking grill on upper support brackets If searing food place a cooking grill on top
14. d at all times when smoker is in use Do not place smoker under a roof overhang or other enclosed area e For household use only Do not use this smoker for other than its intended purpose e For outdoor use only Do not operate smoker indoors or in an enclosed area as it is a fire hazard and burning charcoal produces toxic fumes Do not leave smoker unattended when in use e Water pan should always be used when smoking Do not allow liquid in water pan to completely evaporate Check water pan every 2 hours and add water if level is low a sizzling sound may indicate a need for water Follow instructions in Adding Water During Cooking section of this manual e Always keep water in water pan even after food is removed from smoker Water will evaporate and grease in water pan can catch on fire e Use extreme caution when adding charcoal wood Follow instructions in Adding Charcoal Wood During Cooking section of this manual e Never move smoker when it is in use or when water pan contains hot liquids Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other flammable liquids gases or where flammable vapors may be present We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting fluid If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal Carefully read instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to use e When using ch
15. er against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser The Brinkmann Corporation s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following guidelines e This warranty does not cover smokers that have been altered or damaged due to normal wear rust abuse improper maintenance improper use disassembly of parts and or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized employee of The Brinkmann Corporation e This warranty does not cover surface scratches or heat damage to the finish which is considered normal wear e The Brinkmann Corporation may elect to repair or replace damaged units covered by the terms of this warranty e This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable to subsequent purchasers The Brinkmann Corporation requires reasonable proof of purchase Therefore we strongly recommend that you retain your sales receipt or invoice To obtain repair or replacement of your charcoal smoker under the terms of this warranty please call Customer Service Department at 1 800 527 0717 for a Return Authorization Number and further instructions A receipt will be required A Return Authorization Number must be clearly marked on the outside of the box The Brinkmann Corporation will not be responsible for any smokers forwarded to us without a Return Authorization Number EXCEPT AS ABOVE STATED THE BRINKMANN CORPORATION MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY THE IMPLIED WARR
16. grilling Contains no MSG Available in red and white meat varieties in a money saving 2 pack Model 812 3322 0 Twin Pack Red amp White Model 812 3324 0 Red Meat Model 812 3325 0 White Meat Chicken and Turkey Racks These chromed steel racks hold chicken corninsh hen duck or turkey upright and are ideal for smoking or oven roasting poultry The rack allows the meat to cook from the inside as well as from the outside This speeds up cooking time seals in flavorful juices and promotes even browning of skin It s a lower fat way to cook poultry because excess fat drips off the meat When oven roasting place poultry on rack in a shallow pan of water to steam baste to tender perfection When smoking simply place poultry on rack atop the grill Makes carving easier too Chicken Racks set of 2 Model 885 9015 0 Turkey Rack Model 885 9025 0 Smoke N J acket Vertical Smoker Cover This durable weather resistant vinyl cover protects your smoker from the elements all year long Designed to fit Brinkmann and Cook N Ca jun double grill vertical smokers Black Model 812 3321 0 LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER BRINKMANN ACCESSORIES AT YOUR LOCAL RETAILER WHERE SMOKERS ARE SOLD OR ORDER DIRECT BY CALLING 1 800 468 5252 14 1998 The Brinkmann Corporation Dallas Texas 75244 www brinkmanncorp com ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from date of purchase The Brinkmann Corporation warrants this charcoal smok
17. ion since flames can flare up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire Inspect the water level in pan If water level is low add water to water pan Stand back and carefully add water using a funnel or a container with a spout Fill water pan to 1 below the rim Pour slowly to avoid splashing or overfilling Close side door and allow food to continue cooking There is very little difference in temperature and cooking time between top and bottom grill levels When cooking different types or cuts of meat at the same time place the meat that requires the least cooking time on the top cooking grill so that it may be easily removed first If only one cooking grill is required use the upper grill level for best results During the smoking process avoid the temptation to lift dome lid to check food Lifting the dome lid allows heat to escape making additional cooking time necessary We strongly recommend using a meat thermometer to determine the proper degree of doneness Many variables outside cooking temperature amount of charcoal the number of times the dome lid is removed proximity of food to heat source etc will affect actual cooking times When using a meat thermometer place probe midway into the thickest part of the meat making sure that it does not touch any fat or bone Allow five minutes for the thermometer to properly register temperature AFTER USE SAFETY e Always allow smoker and all components to cool com
18. ker to extinguish any ashes coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process Store the smoker out of reach of children indoors in a dry location when not in use Do not attempt to service smoker other than normal maintenance as explained in After Use Safety and Proper Care amp Maintenance sections of this manual Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation only e Properly dispose of all packaging material USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN USING YOUR SMOKER FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CHCTEICICICICICICICICICNS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AX READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS amp INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER FOR MISSING PARTS PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 527 0717 Proof of purchase will be required Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged Tools required to assemble your Smoker f ft e Flathead screwdriver Ti H e Pliers PARTS LIST 1 Dome Lid 1 Smoker Body 1 131 Water Pan 1 15 Charcoal Pan 2 151 Chrome Cooking Grills 3 Legs 1 Door 1 Door Hinge 3 Metal Brackets for Handles 6 Wooden Handle Halves 1 Heat Indicato
19. n of residue wipe off dome lid after each use e f rust appears on the exterior surface of your smoker clean and buff the affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth Touch up with a good high temperature resistant paint e Never apply paint to the interior surface Rust spots on the interior surface can be buffed cleaned then lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray to minimize rusting e To protect your smoker from excessive rust the unit must be properly cured periodically and covered at all times when not in use A smoker cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1 800 468 5252 12 ACCESSORIES The Art of Smoke Cooking Cookbook Contains 40 exciting yet simple recipes using the delicious technique of smoke cooking Beautifully photographed full color sixty six page hardback cookbook presents old favorites as well as new recipes such as smoked meatballs amp spaghetti smoked pizza smoked tomato soup and smoked peach cobbler Model 812 3327 0 Smoker Basket The unique basket weave prevents food from falling through the grill while allowing So ENER smoke steam and heat to flow into the food Great for fish shrimp vegetables and hors d oeuvres Also provides a convenient method for lifting food in and out of the smoker Great for large cuts of meat such as turkeys and roasts Model 812 3333 0 Commercial Quality Meat Thermometer An essential tool when cooking
20. ollow instructions carefully in the Smoking section of this owner s manual to light charcoal in charcoal pan WARNING Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing dome lid approximately 20 minutes Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker and may result in a flash fire or explosion when lid is opened 33 pz 28 ae 4 z 3 With coals burning strong in charcoal pan close dome lid 4 Allow temperature to reach the Ideal range on the heat indicator Maintain this temperature for two hours then allow smoker to cool completely It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process IMPORTANT To protect your smoker from excessive rust the unit must be cured periodically and covered at all times when not in use A smoker cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1 800 468 5252 Smoking caution Before each use check handles and support brackets to make sure they are securely fastened 1 Remove dome lid cooking grills and water pan from smoker body and set aside 2 Place a drip pan ash guard or its equivalent under the base pan to catch any ashes or drippings NOTE Heavy duty aluminum foil folded several times can be used as a drip pan ash guard Make the foil sheets large enough so it extends beyond the legs of the smoker Fold the edges up to contain any embers and drippings Pl
21. pletely before handling e Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended e Before grill can be left unattended remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker Use caution to protect yourself and property Place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container or leave in charcoal pan and completely saturate with water Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing e With a garden hose completely wet surface beneath and around the smoker to extinguish any ashes coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process e Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials e Cover and store smoker in a protected area out of reach of children e Wash cooking grills water and charcoal pans with hot soapy water Proper Care rinse well and dry Lightly coat cooking grills with vegetable oil or amp Maintenance vegetable cooking spray e Clean inside and outside of smoker by wiping off with a damp cloth After cleaning apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray to the interior surface of the dome lid smoker body cooking grills and water pan This simple process will help reduce interior rusting DO NOT apply oil to the charcoal pan NOTE Smoke will accumulate and leave a black residue in the dome lid of your smoker that may drip onto food during cooking To minimize accumulatio
22. r oan 3 Lower Support Brackets V Clip 3 Upper Support Brackets Single Clip 18 10 24 x Screws and Square Nuts 6 6 32 x 1 4 Screws and Nuts for Door 6 8 32 x Screws and Nuts for Handles 1 Recipe Booklet Wood Chunk sample STEP 1 a Attach the three legs to smoker body using 10 24 x screws and square nuts as illustrated STEP 2 a Attach the three lower support brackets V clips to inside of smoker body through the three 1 4 holes that are located about halfway down on sides Mount each bracket with notched side facing up using 10 24 x screws and square nuts Tighten screws securely Attach the three upper support brackets single clips to inside of smoker body through the three 14 holes located near the top edge Mount each bracket with notched side facing up using 10 24 x screws and square nuts Tighten screws securely STEP 3 a Attach wooden handle halves to metal brackets using 8 32 x 3 4 screws and nuts as illustrated Attach two handle assemblies to side of smoker body using 10 24 x e screws and square nuts as illustrated Lower support bracket V clip with notched side facing up Upper support bracket with notched side facing up STEP 4 a Attach hinge to inside of smoker body as illustrated Use the 6 3
23. r smoke flavor Additional flavoring wood should not have to be added during the cooking Adding process however it may be necessary when cooking very large pieces of meat Follow the instructions and cautions below to avoid injury while Charcoal Wood adding wood and or charcoal During Cooking Additional charcoal may be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature NOTE Dry wood burns hotter than charcoal so you may want to increase the ratio of wood to charcoal to increase the cooking temperature Hardwood such as oak hickory mesquite fruit and nut wood are an excellent fuel because of their burning rate When using wood as fuel make sure the wood is seasoned and dry DO NOT use resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste 1 Remove dome lid by tilting it toward you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face Use caution since flames can flare up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire 2 Stand back a safe distance and carefully open door A CAUTION When the smoker is in use the door will be very hot Wear oven mitts and use caution when handling the door 3 Use long cooking tongs to lightly brush off ashes on hot coals Use tongs to add charcoal and or wood being careful not to stir up ashes and sparks A WARNING Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns 4 When charcoal is burning strong again clo
24. se the door and replace the dome lid 11 Adding Water During Cooking Cooking Tips Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer than 2 hours A low water level can be detected by listening for the sound of water sizzling Water can be added to the water pan through the top of smoker or through the door Use caution and follow instructions carefully 1 OPTION 1 Adding Water Through Top of Smoker Remove dome lid by tilting it toward you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face Use caution since flames can flare up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire Inspect the water level in pan If water level is low add water to water pan If food is on top cooking grill only water may be added to the water pan by moving food aside on cooking grill and pouring water down through the cooking grill Fill water pan to 1 below the rim Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over filling If using both cooking grills wear oven mitts to remove food and the top cooking grill Move food aside on lower cooking grill and pour water through the lower cooking grill into water pan Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over filling Set the top cooking grill on the upper support brackets and place food back on the cooking grill Place dome lid on smoker body and allow food to continue cooking OPTION 2 Adding Water Through the Door Stand back and carefully open side door Use caut
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