Brinkmann CHARCOAL SMOKER Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

Always allow smoker, cooker, pot and liquid, and all components to cool completely before handling.

Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before removing.

Before smoker 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 and completely saturate with
water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.

Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.

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.

Allow metal bucket and its contents to cool completely before removing. Dispose of contents properly.

Cover and store smoker in a protected area away from children and pets.

Always disconnect the propane tank from cooker when not in use - a safety plug should be placed in the propane tank valve.

AFTER-USE SAFETY

WARNING

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Proper Care

& Maintenance

WARNING

:

Use extreme care when lifting basket out of pan. Always grip
pan handle with one hand while lifting basket with the other.
Failure to do so could create a situation where you pull the pan
off the burner spilling the contents onto yourself or someone
else. Always hang basket directly over pan as illustrated. This
allows hot liquid to drip back into the pan. Hanging the basket
in any other way could cause the pan to tip over, spilling hot
liquid. Always use hot pad to protect hands.

Step 9

When food is done, turn cooker OFF. Always turn propane tank valve OFF
first, then turn the control knob OFF.

Step 10

Allow cooker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the ”After-Use
Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections on page 6 of this
manual.

Cure your smoker periodically throughout the year to protect against excessive rust.

Wash cooking grills and charcoal grate with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat grills
and grate with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.

Clean inside and outside of smoker by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable
oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to prevent rusting.

If 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 quality high-temperature resistant paint.

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 oil spray to minimize rusting.

Basket Holder

WARNING

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Never store propane tank in an enclosed area (house, garage, etc.). Store outdoors in a well ventilated, shaded area, away

from any heat source or open flame and away from children’s reach. 

Turn the cooker "ON" and "OFF" with the propane tank valve; use the control knob ONLY to adjust the flame. Read all

warnings on or accompanying propane tank.

Disconnect the propane tank from the cooker when not in use. A safety plug should be placed in the propane tank valve.

Only use flat bottom metal cookware and center evenly over burner. Never put an empty pan over an open flame; the bottom of
the pan could melt. Do not use plastic, ceramic or glassware. Any pan larger than the retaining ring will rest on top of the ring.
Use caution to avoid knocking pan from retaining ring.

Do not fill cookware beyond one-half full with liquid to allow room for the addition of food and to avoid boil-over of hot liquid.
In some cases, depending on the weight or size of food, even less liquid will be required. If spill-over/boil-over occurs, check
to make sure flame was not extinguished by liquid. Gas could accumulate causing a highly flammable, very dangerous
situation. Allow gas to dissipate prior to relighting cooker.

In case of grease fire, do not use water to extinguish flame. Turn gas OFF at propane tank and use fire extinguisher approved
for use with gas appliances or other appropriate means to extinguish flame.

Only use replacement/accessory parts manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation. Repairs should be performed by The
Brinkmann Corporation.

Do not exceed a temperature of 400°F in cooking chamber. Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of the
firebox and cooking chamber. Doing so will greatly reduce the life of the metal and finish of your smoker. Extinguished coals
and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.

With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which
may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.

After each use, clean the smoker thoroughly and reapply a light coat of oil to interior to prevent rusting. Cover the smoker to
protect it from the weather.

Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent strains and back injuries. Moving smoker may require the help of an
additional person.

We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.

Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not recommended and
may lead to personal injury or property damage.

Store the smoker out of reach of children and 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 &
Maintenance” sections of this manual. Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation only.

Properly dispose of all packaging material.

USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT

IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Summary of Contents for CHARCOAL SMOKER

Page 1: ...ongly recommend that you retain your sales receipt or invoice To obtain replacement parts for your Cimarron Deluxe under the terms of this warranty please call Customer Service Department at 800 527 0...

Page 2: ...shes Do not store or use smoker or fryer attachment near gasoline or other flammable liquids gases or where flammable vapors may be present Use caution when assembling and operating your smoker to avo...

Page 3: ...ddenly comes in contact with fire When opening the lids keep hands face and body a safe distance from hot steam and flame flare ups Keep hands face and hair away from burner Use long matches or long n...

Page 4: ...flame and away from children s reach Turn the cooker ON and OFF with the propane tank valve use the control knob ONLY to adjust the flame Read all warnings on or accompanying propane tank Disconnect t...

Page 5: ...is achieved reduce the heat to maintain temperature Step 8 Test food for doneness using a meat thermometer after removing from hot liquid Use caution as food will be very hot FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCT...

Page 6: ...l is burning strong again wear oven mitts gloves and carefully replace cooking grills and food Step 5 Close the cooking chamber lid and allow food to continue cooking Adding Charcoal Wood During Cooki...

Page 7: ...A recommended amount for the Cimarron Deluxe is 5 to 6 sticks of wood Experiment by using more wood for stronger smoke flavor or less wood for milder smoke flavor Additional flavoring wood should not...

Page 8: ...that is shallow enough to fit between the charcoal grate and cooking grill as a water pan Set the metal pan on charcoal grate under food and cooking grill and fill with water or marinade until q full...

Page 9: ...his could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and may result in a flash fire or explosion when lids are opened 13 Metal Bucket not included Grease Hole Grilling In Cooking Chamber Prior t...

Page 10: ...mper and lids unless trying to cool the smoker down or suffocate a flame Step 14 By closing the air vent and smokestack damper more the burning intensity is slowed and smoke is contained within the co...

Page 11: ...USE IN WINDY WEATHER PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER Metal Bucket not included Grea...

Page 12: ...USE IN WINDY WEATHER PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER Metal Bucket not included Grea...

Page 13: ...mper and lids unless trying to cool the smoker down or suffocate a flame Step 14 By closing the air vent and smokestack damper more the burning intensity is slowed and smoke is contained within the co...

Page 14: ...his could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and may result in a flash fire or explosion when lids are opened 13 Metal Bucket not included Grease Hole Grilling In Cooking Chamber Prior t...

Page 15: ...that is shallow enough to fit between the charcoal grate and cooking grill as a water pan Set the metal pan on charcoal grate under food and cooking grill and fill with water or marinade until q full...

Page 16: ...A recommended amount for the Cimarron Deluxe is 5 to 6 sticks of wood Experiment by using more wood for stronger smoke flavor or less wood for milder smoke flavor Additional flavoring wood should not...

Page 17: ...l is burning strong again wear oven mitts gloves and carefully replace cooking grills and food Step 5 Close the cooking chamber lid and allow food to continue cooking Adding Charcoal Wood During Cooki...

Page 18: ...is achieved reduce the heat to maintain temperature Step 8 Test food for doneness using a meat thermometer after removing from hot liquid Use caution as food will be very hot FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCT...

Page 19: ...flame and away from children s reach Turn the cooker ON and OFF with the propane tank valve use the control knob ONLY to adjust the flame Read all warnings on or accompanying propane tank Disconnect t...

Page 20: ...ddenly comes in contact with fire When opening the lids keep hands face and body a safe distance from hot steam and flame flare ups Keep hands face and hair away from burner Use long matches or long n...

Page 21: ...shes Do not store or use smoker or fryer attachment near gasoline or other flammable liquids gases or where flammable vapors may be present Use caution when assembling and operating your smoker to avo...

Page 22: ...ongly recommend that you retain your sales receipt or invoice To obtain replacement parts for your Cimarron Deluxe under the terms of this warranty please call Customer Service Department at 800 527 0...

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