Cooking Tip:
Line the water tray with aluminum
foil before each use. This will make
it easy to clean and help your water
tray last longer.
To make adding water easier and
safer, use a clean watering can with a
long spout.
Cooking Tip - Damper Adjustment:
• While making adjustments, open
door enough to view the flame.
• For better performance, rotate the
smoker to where the front or back
of the cabinet is facing the wind.
This allows the adjustment of the
dampers to be more effective and
accurate.
• The dampers should never be fully
closed.
• Opening a side damper allows more
oxygen to be consumed by the fire,
fueling the flames and causing an
increase in temperature.
• Opening the top damper helps to
exhaust both the heat and smoke.
• The key to effective smoking is to
watch your heat indicator on the
door and adjust the dampers
accordingly. Temperature is best
controlled by different damper
adjustment configurations.
Care and Maintenance
IMPORTANT:
Before each use, clean and
inspect the hose and the connection to
the LP cylinder. If there is evidence of
abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose
must be replaced before the smoker is
used. Refer to the “leak test” instructions
in the LP Tank connection portion of
this manual. See rating sticker on side of
appliance for regulator model number
CAUTION:
All care and maintenance
procedures are to be performed only
while the smoker is turned off and
cooled.
Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air by covering air
openings on side of burner housing or
completely closing the air vents.
Clean the water tray and cooking grids
with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Coat the water bowl and
cooking grids lightly with cooking oil or
cooking spray.
Frequently check and clean the venturi
and burner for insects and insect nests. A
clogged tube can lead to fire outside the
smoker. Also make sure the smoker does
not have any foreign objects obstructing
the flow of combustion and ventilation
air.
To clean the inside and outside of
the smoker, simply use a damp cloth.
Spray-washing with a water hose is not
recommended. All moisture should be
wiped away and not allowed to stand
inside or on top of the smoker. Carefully
remove the grease pan, dispose the
grease, and wash thoroughly. Once
cleaned, you may prefer to lightly coat
the interior of the smoker with cooking
oil of cooking spray.
If rust is present on the exterior surface of
the smoker, clean the area with steel wool
or emery cloth and use heavy duty, heat
resistant paint.
Never apply additional paint to the
interior of the smoker. If rust is present
on the interior of the smoker, clean it
thoroughly with steel wool or emery
cloth and lightly coat the area with
cooking oil or cooking spray to help
minimize recurring rust.
When an LP tank is not connected, and
to help prevent dirt or other foreign
particles from clogging the HVR, hang the
end of the HVR hose from the side handle
using the supplied S-hook.
Inspect the flame at the burner. A good
flame should be blue with yellow tip 1”
to 2” in length. If flames are excessively
yellow and irregular, oil residue and food
deposits may be collecting on the burner.
Try cleaning the burner surface and the
holes to improve the flames. Bad flames
may also be caused by poor HVR-to-
venturi attachment.
To protect your smoker from weather,
always keep your smoker covered while
not in use.