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• When outside temperature is cooler than 65°F (18°C) and/or altitude is above 3,500 feet (1067m),
additional cooking time may be required. To insure that meat is completely cooked use a meat
thermometer to test internal temperature.
• Opening smoker door during cooking process may extend cooking time due to heat loss.
SMOKING CHART
ITEM
SIZE
TEMP
CHARCOAL
WATER
WOOD
CHIPS
COOK TIME
INTERNAL TEMP
Pot Roast
(arm, top,
chuck, blade)
4 - 5 lbs
(1.8-2.3kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
7 - 8 lbs
(3.2-3.6kgs)
3 - 4 qts
(2.8-3.8l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
3 - 4 hrs
140°F (60°C) Rare
160°F (71°C) Med
170°F (77°C) Well
Brisket
3 - 4 lbs
(1.4-1.8kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
7 - 8 lbs
(3.2-3.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3 - 4.5 hrs
170°F (77°C)
Well Done
Loin Roast
(bone in)
3 - 4 lbs
(1.4-1.8kgs)
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
200°F
(93°C)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
6 qts
(5.7l)
2 cups
(0.56l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3.5 - 4.5 hrs
5 - 7 hrs
170°F (77°C)
Well Done
Loin Roast
(boneless)
3 - 5 lbs
(1.4-2.3kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
4 - 5 qts
(3.8-4.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3.5 - 5.5 hrs
170°F (77°C)
Well Done
Spare Ribs
4 - 6 lbs
(1.8-2.7kgs)
7 - 10 lbs
(3.2-4.6kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
200°F
(93°C)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
5 - 6 qts
(4.7-5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
2.5 - 3.5 hrs
3.5 - 5 hrs
Well done when
meat pulls away
from bone
Chicken
(2 whole)
2 - 3 lbs ea
(0.9-1.4kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
3 - 4 qts
(2.8-3.8l)
2 cups
(0.56l)
2.5 - 3.5 hrs
180°F (82°C)
(Leg moves
easily in joint)
Turkey
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
11 - 13 lbs
(5.0-5.9kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
200°F
(93°C)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
5 qts
(4.7l)
6 qts
(5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
4 - 6 hrs
6 - 7.5 hrs
185°F (85°C)
(Leg moves easily
in joint)
Salmon
6 - 7 lbs
(2.7-3.2kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
5 - 6 qts
(4.7-5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
4 - 6.5 hrs
Flesh white,fl akes
when forked
Fish Fillets
Full Grate
200°F
(93°C)
5 lbs
(2.3kgs)
3 qts
(2.8l)
1 - 2 cups
(0.28-0.56l)
1.5 - 2.5 hrs
Flesh white,fl akes
when forked
Shrimp,
Clams,
Crab Legs
Full Grate
200°F
(93°C)
5 lbs
(2.3kgs)
3 qts
(2.8l)
1 - 2 cups
(0.28-0.56l)
1 - 2 hrs
Shrimp pink
Shells open
Quail,
Dove, etc.
12 - 16 birds
200°F
(93°C)
7 - 10 lbs
(3.2-4.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
2 - 4 hrs
Leg moves easily in
joint
Pheasant,
Duck, etc.
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
4 - 5 qts
(3.8-4.7l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
4 - 5 hrs
180-185°F
(82-85°C)
Well Done
PORK
POULTRY
SEAFOOD
WILD GAME
BEEF
REGULATOR, BURNER AND GAS VALVE CONNECTION & OPERATION
MATCH LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
PERFORM “SOAPY WATER TEST” BEFORE EACH USE. SEE “SOAPY WATER TEST” SECTION IN
MANUAL. EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES BEFORE CONNECTING REGULATOR TO GAS
CYLINDER. TURN GAS OFF AFTER EACH USE.
• Inspect hose before each use. If there are signs of wear, cuts, or leaks, replace
unit. DO NOT USE.
• Inspect burner before each use. Check burner and burner ventura tube for insects
and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fi re beneath appliance.
• Connect hose regulator to LP Gas Cylinder
1. Make sure gas cylinder valve is closed. Turn knob clockwise until it stops.
2. Make sure control knob on smoker is in the “OFF” position.
3. Remove protective cap from gas cylinder and coupling nut if applicable.
4. Center and insert regulator nipple into valve outlet on gas cylinder as shown in
fi gure on the left. Turn regulator coupling nut clockwise until it stops. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN.
• Perform Soapy Water Test.
• To use, turn gas cylinder ON, turn regulator control valve ON, push burner control
knob in and turn counter-clockwise ¼ turn. Push ignitor button to light.
• If ignition does not take place within fi ve seconds, turn gas control valve to off position
and wait fi ve minutes and repeat lighting procedures. If ignition still does not occur,
see match light directions below.
• After use turn burner control knob OFF, turn regulator control valve OFF, then turn
gas cylinder OFF.
• Burner control knob adjusts burner fl ame. Turn knob counter-clockwise to decrease
fl ame. Turn knob clockwise SLOWLY to increase fl ame. Push burner control knob
in and turn clockwise to shut fl ame off.
• Visually check burner fl ame. A CORRECT FLAME should be blue with a small
amount of yellow at the tip. An INCORRECT FLAME is excessively yellow and
irregular. If an incorrect fl ame occurs, turn burner control knob to “OFF position,
turn off regulator and propane tank. Allow unit to cool and then clean burner. Let
burner completely dry before re-lighting.
CLOCKWISE
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
17.75”
(45cm)
APPROX.
12.25” (45cm)
APPROX.
YELLOW
BLUE
1. Read all instructions and warnings before lighting.
2. Check gas control valve and gas cylinder valve to be certain
it is in OFF position before connecting to gas cylinder.
Perform soapy water test before each use.
3. Open door during lighting.
4. Turn gas control valve on, turn gas cylinder valve on.
5. Place a long, lit fi replace match stick close enough to
burner to ignite.
6. After each use, fi rst turn gas control valve off, then gas
cylinder valve off. Always allow unit to cool completely
before touching, moving or storing.
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