Char-Broil 14202002, Product Manual

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Control Panel Operating Instructions (Continued)
d) Press the Temp Button and set temperature to 275 ° F
(135 ° C) , max. setting, using the “ UP” or “DOWN ”
buttons.
e) Press the Time Button and set the time to 2 hours
using the using the “ UP” or “DOWN ” buttons,
f) Once 2 hours has elapsed, turn off smoker and allow to
cool.
g) After the seasoning process has completed, your
smoker is now ready for use.
CAUTION: The smoker is HOT during use. Wear protective gloves
when working inside the smoker.
Using the Smoker Box:
The smoker box is what will enable you to add smoke flavor to your
foods. Simply fill the smoker box with wood chips to the desired
level and slide it into place prior to preheating the smoker. The
smoker box can be filled to varied levels to accommodate short and
long cooks. There are many wood chip types that result in different
flavors. For a chart listing estimated wood chip level to cook time
ratios and smoke flavor details, please see grilling guide.
NOTE:
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The smoker box is designed for wood chips or pellets only, do
not use wood chunks.
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Always operate smoker with smoker box in place regardless of
whether or not you use wood chips. Never remove or refill the
smoker box during cooking
Using the Water Pan:
Your appliance comes equipped with a water pan. The water pan
can be used to keep meat moist while cooking. To use, fill the water
pan with warm water (cold water can bring down the temp of the
cooker) to the Max Water mark and slide into place. Do not overfill
the water pan.
NOTE:
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Using water is not required for smoking.
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Always operate (including preheating) smoker with water pan in
place regardless of whether or not you use water. Never remove
the water pan during cooking.
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If water pan needs to be refilled during cooking, always fill
through the hole in the drip pan assembly. Care should be taken
when refilling water pan to avoid having any liquid coming in
contact with the heating element. Serious damage to the heating
element could result, including flare ups and electrical failure.
Cooking with your Smoker -
NOTE:
Always preheat smoker with smoker box in place, including
wood chips if being used.
1) Setting the Preheat Cycle
a) Press the Temp Button .
b) Press and hold the “UP” or “DOWN“ button to raise or
lower until the letters “PH ” is displayed. Release the
button. “PH” is blinking.
c) Press the Temp Button again. The display will no
longer blink indicating that the “PH” is set.
d) The display will show “PH”, no temperature will be
shown during the Preheat cycle.
e) The appliance will automatically start the Preheating
process.
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f) The Preheat cycle will run for 40 minutes.
g) After the 40 minute preheat cycle ends:
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The appliance will automatically reduce the interior
temperature.
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The display will blink "00:00" (no temp will be
displayed)
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An audible beep will sound - 3 beeps initially and
then 3 beeps once every 30 seconds thereafter.
h) You can then use the Temp Button , Meat Probe
Button or Time Button to start using the smoker.
NOTE: The appliance will automatically turn off if 60 minutes has
passed after the initial 40 minute Preheat cycle has been
completed (40 minute P 1 hour = 100 total
minutes)
IMPORTANT: Always cook with both the water pan and smoker box
in place, whether or not they are filled.
2) Using the Temp Button
Display Range: 100°F - 275°F (38 ° C - 135 °C )
a) Press the Temp Button . The default temperature
setting of 200°F (93 ° C) is shown.
b) Press and hold the “UP” or “DOWN“ button
respectively to raise or lower the desired cooking
temperature. (The display should automatically raise or
lower when the button is pressed and stop when the
button is released.)
c) Press the Temp Button again after the desired
temperature setting is entered. After the Temp Button
is pressed the display should no longer blink indicating
that it is set.
3) Using the Time Button
Display Range: 00:00 – 19:00 hours.
NOTE: The Meat Probe function will be disabled.
a) Press the Time Button , and a blinking “00:00” is
shown.
b) Press the “UP” or “DOWN“ button to raise or lower the
hour (“00:00”) in 1 hour increments. (The display should
still be blinking.) The display will raise or lower when the
button is pressed and stop when the button is released.
c) Press the Time Button again after the desired hour
portion of the cook time setting is entered. After the
Time Button is pressed the hour portion (“ 00 :00”)
should no longer blink indicating that it is set.
d) The minute portion (“00: 00 ”) will remain blinking at this
point as it has not yet been set.
e) Press the “UP” or “DOWN“ button to raise or lower the
minutes (“00: 00 ”). The display should still be blinking.
f) Press the Time Button again after the desired minute
portion (“00: 00 ”) of the cook time setting is entered.
After the Time Button is pressed the minute portion
(“00: 00 ”) should no longer blink indicating that it is set.
g) After pressing the Time Button in the previous step
the time should begin to count down.
h) When using the Time function, the display should show
the Set Cooking Temperature and the actual elapsed
Time (countdown). They should alternate every
throughout the length of the cooking cycle.