Step 1
Water pan, wood chip pan and cooking grids should be washed with hot, soapy water then rinsed and allowed to dry. Cooking
grids can be lightly coated with vegetable oil or cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.
Step 2
A light coating of vegetable or cooking spray may also be applied to the inside of the smoker to prevent rusting.
Step 3
If rust appears on the exterior of the smoker, clean the affected area with steel wool and apply a high-temperature resistant
paint.
Step 4
Do not apply additional paint to the interior surface of the smoker. If rust develops, use steel wool to remove and then coat with
vegetable oil or cooking spray.
Step 5
After the electric element has completely cooled, clean with a damp cloth after each use.
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• When cool and not in use, store your smoker indoors in a dry location to protect against rusting.
• If storing the grill outdoors, cover the grill with a grill cover for protection from the weather.
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WARNING:
Always use a 3-wire grounded outlet wired for 120-volts that is GFCI protected at 15 or 20 amps. If you are not
sure the outlet is suitable, contact a qualified electrician. Do not operate this smoker on the same circuit with any
other appliance or electrical device.
WARNING:
When connecting controller to smoker, plug electric controller into smoker first, make sure controller is set to
OFF, then plug into outlet. When unplugging, turn controller to OFF, disconnect from outlet, then remove
controller from smoker.
Step 7
Adjust the electric controller to the high position and allow the smoker to heat up. The desired temperature for smoking is
between 220F and 250F. The heat indicator on the front of the unit will let you know when the smoker is near the desired
temperature and you can adjust the controller accordingly.
Step 8
Allow food to cook approximately 30-45 minutes per pound. Check the water level periodically and add water if needed. When
adding water, wear an oven mitt and slide the wood chip pan/water pan rack slightly toward the door opening, add water and
slide the rack back into place. You can add additional wood chips by following the same procedure.
Step 9
Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your food. The heat indicator on the door will provide the approximate
temperature inside the smoker but you should use a meat thermometer to ensure that your food is fully cooked.
Step 10
After you are finished smoking, turn the controller knob to the off position and always unplug the smoker from the electric outlet
and allow the smoker to cool. Once the smoker has cooled, follow the instructions in the “Care and Maintenance” section of this
manual.
NOTE:
Performance of the smoker is dependent on ambient temperature and wind conditions.
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