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Proper care and maintenance will keep your smoker in top
operating condition and prolong its life. Follow these
cleaning procedures on a timely basis and your smoker
will stay clean and operate with minimum effort.
CAUTION:
Be sure your smoker is OFF and cool before cleaning.
Cleaning The Cooking Grids
Before initial use, and periodically, wash your
Cooking Grids in a mild soap and warm water
solution. You can use a wash cloth or vegetable
brush to clean your Cooking Grids.
Cleaning The Water Tray
To reduce the chance of fire, the Water Tray should
be visually inspected before each smoker use.
Remove any grease and wash Water Tray with a
mild soap and warm water solution.
Cleaning The Vent Body and Vent
Remove vent body and vent from back of smoker
cabinet panel and wash with a mild soap and
warm water solution to clean any grease.
Annual Cleaning of The Smoker Interior
At least every 3 months or as often as needed you
must give the entire smoker a thorough cleaning to
minimize your risk of grease fire and keep the
smoker in top shape. Follow these steps:
Turn Burner Valve to the full OFF position.
Turn the LP Gas tank valve to the full OFF position.
Disconnect the regulator from the gas tank. Inspect
the hose with regulator assembly for cracking, cuts
or any other damage, and replace as neccessary.
Refer to the Parts List in this Operator's Manual.
Remove and clean the Cooking Grids, Water Tray,
Smoker Drawers, Smoker Cover, Smoker Drawer
Brackets and Burner.
Cover each Gas Valve Orifice with aluminum foil.
Brush the inside and bottom of the smoker with a
fiber pad or nylon brush and wash with a mild soap
and warm water solution. Rinse thoroughly and let
dry.
Remove aluminum foil from Orifice and check each
Orifice for obstruction.
Check the Spark Electrode, adjusting as needed.
The space between the Spark Electrode Tip and
Spark Receiver should be approximately 3/16".
Replace the Burner and adjust the Gas Collector
Box. The edge of the collector box should be
overlapping the Burner Port.
Replace the Smoker Drawer Brackets, Smoker
Drawers, Water Tray, and Cooking Grids.
Reconnect the gas source and observe the Burner
flame for correct operation.
Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces:
Weathering and extreme heat can cause exterior
stainless steel surfaces to turn tan in color. Machine
oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless
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steel can also cause this tanning color. After remov-
ing any protective PVC film from the smoker use a
Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish the stainless steel
surfaces of your smoker. Never use abrasive clean-
ers or scrubbers because they will scratch and
damage your smoker. Follow these steps for the best
results.
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Keep smoker area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
Do not obstruct the flow of air for combustion
and ventilation.
Keep the ventilation openings of the tank enclosure
cabinet free and clear of debris.
Visually check burner flames occasionally to
ensure proper flame pattern as shown below.
CAUTION
Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in injury.
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MAGNIFIED VIEW OF BURNER FLAME THROUGH
FRAME SIDE PANEL HOLE
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Remove aluminum foil from exposed gas fitting
and allow smoker to air dry before attaching the
regulator and hose to your LP Gas tank.
Remove dirt or grease using a soft cloth and
polish stainless surfaces. W ipe with a soft cloth.
Turn the LP Gas tank valve (clockwise) to the full
OFF position. Disconnect the regulator and hose
assembly from LP Gas tank. Cover exposed gas
fitting with aluminum foil.
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