Step 15
For large cuts of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time
per pound of meat. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is
fully cooked before removing from smoker.
Step 16
Allow smoker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the
“After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this
manual.
WARNING
:
A metal bucket must be placed under the grease hole at all
times to catch grease and/or ashes. Check grease level in
bucket often. Empty or change grease bucket when
w
full.
Use extreme caution as bottom of cooking chamber,
container and contents will be hot.
Step 1
Remove cooking grills from cooking chamber and set aside. Place
charcoal grate in bottom of cooking chamber.
Step 2
Follow instructions below carefully to build a fire in the cooking chamber.
You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Cimarron Deluxe (see
“Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Open the firebox
air vent approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack damper halfway.
Carefully place 8 to 10 pounds of hot coals in center of charcoal grates
in cooking chamber. Using long cooking tongs, carefully spread
briquets evenly on the charcoal grates, one to two layers thick.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting
fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene,
alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Place 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal in center of charcoal grate in
cooking chamber.
WARNING
:
Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with
lighter fluid as a flash fire may occur. Use only a high grade
plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutes
to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid
safely away from the grill.
Step 4
Fully open the firebox air vent and smokestack damper. Stand back and
carefully light charcoal. With firebox and cooking chamber lids open,
allow charcoal to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20
minutes). Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn
off prior to closing firebox and cooking chamber lid.
WARNING
:
Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting
fluid in grill and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when
lids are opened.
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Metal Bucket
(not included)
Grease
Hole
Grilling In Cooking
Chamber
Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Cimarron Deluxe, follow the
instructions below carefully to cure smoker. Curing your smoker will
minimize rust and damage to the exterior finish as well as rid smoker of
paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on
your Cimarron Deluxe.
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the smoker including cooking grills
and charcoal grates with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
Step 2
Place a charcoal grate in firebox. Place cooking grills in cooking
chamber.
Step 3
Place a metal bucket on bracket under grease hole. A metal bucket
must be placed under grease hole at all times.
Step 4
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire in the firebox. You
may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Cimarron Deluxe (see
“Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 8 to 10
pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with once
the curing process has been completed. Open the firebox air vent
approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack damper halfway. When charcoal
is burning strong, carefully place the hot coals in center of firebox.
WARNING
:
Keep hot coals away from the firebox air vent to prevent coals
from falling out.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 7.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting
fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene,
alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Start with 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough
charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed.
Place the charcoal in center of firebox.
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PREPARATION FOR SMOKER USE
& LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE 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.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
Curing Your Smoker
Metal Bucket
(not included)
Grease
Hole
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