Kalamazoo K-SMOKE-36, Use And Care Manual

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Caring for the Pit Computer and Blower
Remove the pit computer after each use and store indoors. Do the same with the blower. The AC power
adapter can remain inside the smoker cabinet between uses, but if you anticipate long periods of inactivity for
your smoker, it is best to bring the AC adapter indoors as well.
Use caution to avoid stressing the wire connection on the blower when operating the smoker.
Caring for the Gaskets
After every few uses, gently wipe down the gaskets on the charcoal chute door and pit door. With proper care
the gaskets will last a long time.
Replacing the Gaskets
If the gaskets are damaged or no longer seal properly,
they should be replaced. The charcoal chute door and
pit door gaskets can be replaced without using any
special tools. Replacing the gasket on the back of the
fire door requires the removal of 8 screws on the face
of the fire door.
Removing the Fire Door
Remove the 8 screws from the face of the fire door.
Pivot the hinges out of the way to remove the fire
door from the cabinet.
Removing the Old Gaskets
The gasket attaches to the stainless steel on the doors
using small clips. Start by pulling the loose ends of
the old gaskets out of the hole where they overlap
and tuck in. Find the closest spring clip to the hole
you pulled the ends out of and pry the clip loose.
Continue along the length of the gasket, pulling
out one clip at a time until the gasket is completely
removed.
Installing the New Gaskets
Start by inserting the last clip on the new gasket into
the small hole closest to the larger hole where the
two ends will tuck in. Work along the length of the
gasket, snapping in one clip at a time until you have
made it back around to the tuck-hole. Use a flat head
screwdriver to gently tuck both loose ends of the
gasket into the tuck-hole so that the gasket overlaps
itself.