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Important Safety Warnings
We want you to assemble and use your Charmate Smoker
as safely as possible.
When you see this safety alert symbol please
pay particular attention to the information
which follows it.
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before
assembling and operating the Smoker.
Warning
• Place the smoker on an even, horizontal, secure, heat-
resistant and clean surface.
• Always use a drip pan/ash guard under Smoker to
protect surface from heat damage and/or discoloration
and to catch ashes, embers and drippings. Place a thin
layer of water in drip pan/ash guard to help extinguish
falling ashes and embers. A drip pan/ash guard is
designed for use with the Smoker for easy clean up of
drippings that can cause discoloration of surface and
to catch falling ashes and embers.
• Proper clearance of 1 metre between the smoker and
any combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden
decks, wooden fences, buildings, etc.) or construction
should be maintained at all times when Smoker is in
use. Do not place Smoker under a roof overhang or
other enclosed area.
• For household use only. Do not use this Smoker for
other than its intended purpose.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate Smoker indoors or
in an enclosed area.
• Do not leave Smoker unattended when in use.
• Do not store or use Smoker near gasoline or other
flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors
may be present.
• We do not recommend the use of lighting fluid.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only
use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal.
Carefully read instructions on the charcoal lighting
fluid and charcoal prior to use.
• Do not use self-starting charcoal. Use only high
grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting
charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products can
cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily
injury.
• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even
warm charcoal.
• During grilling, grease from meat may drip into
the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should
happen, close lid to suffocate the flame. Do not use
water to extinguish grease fires.
• Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air
suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening
the lid, keep hands, face and body safe from hot
steam and flame flare-ups.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your
Smoker to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of
metal parts.
• Check support brackets to make sure they are
secure before each use.
• Place Smoker in an area where children and
pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close
supervision is necessary when Smoker is in use.
• Use caution when lifting or moving Smoker to
prevent strains and back injuries.
• In windy weather, place Smoker in an outdoor area
that is protected from the wind.
• Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang
freely while using Smoker.
• Use caution when reaching into or under Smoker.
Always wear oven mitts or gloves to protect your
hands from burns. Avoid touching hot surfaces.
• We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer
to your local authority to determine proper size and
type of fire extinguisher.
• Any accessory attachments not included with this
unit are not recommended and may lead to personal
injury or property damage.
• Never leave coals and ashes in Smoker unattended.