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Before smoker can be left unattended:
• Do not allow charcoal to rest on the walls of smoker. Doing so
will greatly reduce the life of the metal and finish of your smoker.
• Check to make sure the air vents are free of debris and ash before
using the smoker.
• Make sure charcoal pan is securely and completely in place
before using the smoker.
• Do not move smoker while water pan contains liquid.
• Always use the water pan designed for this smoker when using
smoker.
• Always use a drip pan/ash guard designed for use with a smoker.
• Use only authorized replacement parts supplied by manufacturer.
• Always keep a thin layer of water in drip pan/ash guard to
extinguish any falling ashes and embers.
• Do not allow water in water pan to completely evaporate while
smoker is in use. Check water pan at least every 2 hours and add
water if level is low. Add water per “Adding Additional Water”
section in this manual.
• Do not remove water from water pan once food is removed.
Allow smoker to cool and water to evaporate.
Before smoker can be left unattended:
• Smoker must be cool.
• Remaining coals and ashes must be carefully removed and placed
in a noncombustible metal container and saturated with water.
• Allow saturated coals and ashes to remain in a noncombustible
container and saturated with water for 24 hours prior to
properly disposing.
• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and
around smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers that may
have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance
from all structures and combustible materials.
• Keep all electrical cords away from a hot smoker.
