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Extension Cord Use and Safety

For best smoker performance use of extension cord is 

not

 

recommended.

If you must use an extension cord for your safety:

• Use only outdoor type with 3 prong grounding plug, rated for 15

amperes or more, approved by UL, marked with a W-A and a
tag stating “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliance”.

• Use the shortest length extension cord required. Do not connect

2 or more extension cords together. A 12 or 14 gauge extension

cord of 50 ft. or less is acceptable.

• Keep connections dry and off ground.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table top or other items where

it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

•Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC) has required

Ground Fault Interrupter devices on all outdoor circuits.

•If your residence was built before 1971, check with a qualified

electrician to determine if a Ground Fault Interrupter protector

exists.

•Do not use this appliance if the circuit does not have GFI

protection.

•Do not plug this appliance into an indoor circuit.

  

Do not use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords.
Damage to household wiring and/or fire could result.

WARNING

General Safety

1. Do not touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands. Use

is not to be used for lifting the appliance.

2. Keep children away from smoker both when hot and cold.
3. Use long barbeque utensils for cooking.
4. Allow smoker to cool before moving, cleaning or storing.
5. Do not cook under a roof.
6. Keep smoker 36" (36 po) away from

walls and rails.

7. For outdoor household use

only. Do not use indoors or

for commercial cooking.

8. Do not use or store gasoline,

kerosene or other flammable
liquids within 20 feet of this
smoker when in use.

9. Store smoker in weather protected area

or use a cover when not in use.

10. Use only accessory attachments recommended by

manufacturer.

11. It is the responsibility of the assembler/owner to assemble,

install and maintain smoker.

36 in

36 po

12. Do not cover cooking rack with metal foil. This could lead to

overheating and damage to the appliance.

13. Use the drip tray only as instructed. Do not place it on the

cooking racks during operation.

14. Smoker box 

MUST 

be used at all times.

15.

DO NOT

 leave old wood ashes in the smoker box. Empty

smoker box after each use.

16. Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in a metal foil wrapper,

soaking them in water overnight and discarding in a non-
combustible container.

DO NOT

 cover the cooking grates with metal foil.

rear handle provided for transportation. 

NOTE: 

Rear handle

Ground Fault Interrupter

Use and Care of Your Smoker

Before first use of smoker:

• Remove all packaging and sale labels from the smoker. Do not

use sharp tools to remove stickers.

• Wash cooking baskets and half racks with warm soapy water,

rinse and dry throughly.

Before each use of smoker:

• Use smoker only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping

over. Not for use on table tops or other elevated surfaces.

• To prevent household circuit breakers from tripping, keep

electric controller dry and do not use other electrical products
on the same circuit.

• Check grease tray to make sure it is empty and is properly

• For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable

oil or vegetable oil based spray to the cooking baskets and

Turn smoker on:

• Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, GFI

protected outlet. If extension cord must be used, refer to
“Extension Cord Use and Safety”.

• Refer to Cooking Guide for important instructions

before first use.

installed.

racks.

• Press the Power Button. Follow instructions in Cooking Guide.

NOTE:  

Before cooking on your Smoker for the first time, refer to

the separate Cooking Guide on how to prepare the Smoker for 
cooking.  It is recommended that you season your Smoker prior 
to cooking

.

Once seasoning is complete, the Smoker is ready for use.   The

cooking chamber will continue to darken with use. This will inhibit
rusting  along  with  improving  the  performance  of  the  infrared
cooking system.

Turn Smoker off:

• Unplug the unit from the power source.

Cleaning electrical controller

• Clean controller case by wiping with a damp cloth using a mild

detergent or hot soapy water.

• Dry electrical controller before use.

DANGER

In case of fire, turn controller 

OFF 

by pressing the 

Power Button.

Unplug smoker from outlet and allow fire to burn out. Do not use
use water to put out a fire in this or another electrical appliance.

your smoker.

Storing Your Smoker

• Clean cooking racks.
• Store in dry location.
• Cover Smoker if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of

covers offered by the manufacturer.

To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord before cleaning

Clean digital food thermometer with a damp cloth using hot
soapy water and wipe dry. Do not immerse or soak in water. Do
not place under running water or in a dishwasher.

Summary of Contents for 15202043

Page 1: ...FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY 15202043 Digital Electric Smoker with SmartChef ...

Page 2: ...malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids Do not use appl...

Page 3: ...al foil wrapper soaking them in water overnight and discarding in a non combustible container DO NOT cover the cooking grates with metal foil rear handle provided for transportation NOTE Rear handle Ground Fault Interrupter Use and Care of Your Smoker Before first use of smoker Remove all packaging and sale labels from the smoker Do not use sharp tools to remove stickers Wash cooking baskets and h...

Page 4: ...ding lead and lead compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash your hands after handling this product Apartment Dwellers Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using an electric smoker in your apartment complex Use only as allowed To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord before cleaning smoker Never ...

Page 5: ...one 170 F Internal Cooking Temperatures USDA Recommended WARNING Failure to follow all manufacturer s instructions could result in serious personal injury and or property damage Use care when operating your smoker Read and follow all the information and safeguards in this product guide before attempting to assemble or operating this smoker CAUTION Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean smoker ...

Page 6: ...6 B Drip Pan A Smoker Assembly C Water Pan D Smoker Box E Cooking Grates 4 F Meat Probe What s in the Box ...

Page 7: ...7 4 ASSEMBLY A E 4 each B D C C D B E E E E Side wall not shown for clarity ...

Page 8: ...household circuit breakers or GFI Ground Fault Interrupter Reset or replace if necessary Ÿ Try a known working appliance in the outlet Ÿ Try a different outlet preferably on a different circuit Ÿ Replace controller or heating element Ÿ Do not use other electrical appliances on the same circuit Ÿ Keep all electrical connections dry Do not operate unit when raining Ÿ Replace damaged controller or ex...

Page 9: ...RRANTY 4 Damage failures or operating difficulties resulting from accident alteration careless handling misuse abuse fire flood Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under the terms of this limited warranty In the event of parts availability issues the manufacturer reserves the right to substitute like or similar parts that are equally functional Manufacturer will not b...

Page 10: ... 13 4 COOKING GRATE 14 1 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY KIT 15 1 HEATING ELEMENT REFLECTOR SUPPORT 16 1 HEATING ELEMENT 17 1 MEAT PROBE 18 1 THERMOSTAT KIT 19 1 HEATING ELEMENT BACK HOUSING KIT 20 1 FRONT FASCIA LOWER 21 1 RIGHT LEG FRONT 22 1 RIGHT LEG REAR 23 1 CONTROL PANEL FASCIA KIT 24 1 HEATING ELEMENT REFLECTOR 25 1 POWER BOARD KIT 26 1 POWER BOARD HOUSING 27 1 POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT NOT Pictured 1 A...

Page 11: ...11 4 REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAM 10 20 7 11 16 24 8 12 6 4 1 14 18 13 5 9 22 21 17 15 26 25 2 19 23 27 3 ...

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