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SaFeTY iNFormaTioN
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the product. If you have any
questions regarding the product, please call customer service at 1-800-963-0211, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Friday, EST.
WarNiNGS aND CaUTioNS:
• This smoker is for outdoor use only, and shall not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
• For residential use only. This smoker is NOT for commercial use.
• Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal, charcoal/wood mixture, lump
charcoal or cooking wood. The conversion to or attempted use of any other fuel source in this smoker is dangerous and will void your
warranty.
• This smoker is not intended for and should never be used as a heater. TOXIC fumes can accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
• Do not use smoker for indoor cooking. Toxic carbon monoxide fumes can accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
• This smoker is safety certified for use in the United States and Canada only. Do not modify for use in any other location. Modification
will result in a safety hazard and will void the warranty.
• Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within ten (10) feet (3.05 m) of walls, structures or buildings. Do not use this appliance
under any type of overhang or roof.
• Apartment Dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using a smoker in your apartment complex.
If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a ten (10) foot (3.05 m) clearance from any structure. Do not use on or under
balconies.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting.
• Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep smoker area free and clear from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet (7.62 m) of this appliance.
• Do not alter smoker in any manner. Any altering will void your warranty.
• Do not use the smoker unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are securely fastened and tightened.
• This smoker should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.
• Use only manufacturer’s factory authorized parts. The use of any part that is not factory authorized can be dangerous and will void
your warranty.
• Do not use this appliance without reading “Operating Instructions” in this manual.
• Do not touch metal parts of smoker until it has completely cooled (about 45 min.) to avoid burns, unless you are wearing protective
gear (pot holders, gloves, BBQ mittens, etc.).
• Never touch grates (charcoal or cooking), ashes or coals to see if they are hot.
• Do not use on wooden decks, wooden furniture or other combustible surfaces.
• Always place your smoker on a hard, non-combustible level surface. An asphalt or blacktop surface may not be acceptable for this
purpose.
• Do not use in or on boats or recreational vehicles.
• Position smoker so wind can not carry ashes to combustible surfaces.
• Do not use in high winds.
• Never lean over the smoker when lighting.
• Do not leave a lit smoker unattended. Keep children and pets away from smoker at all times.
• Do not attempt to move smoker when in use. Allow the smoker to cool (about 45 min.) before moving or storing.
• When cooking, fire extinguishing materials shall be readily accessible. In the event of an oil/grease fire, do not attempt to extinguish
with water. Use type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or baking soda.
• Always open smoker lid carefully and slowly as heat and steam trapped within smoker can severely burn you.
• Do not leave smoker unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on high. If smoker has not been cleaned, a grease fire
can occur that may damage the product.
• Do not place empty cooking vessels on the appliance while in operation.
• Use caution when placing anything under or in the smoker while the appliance is in operation. Use oven mitts or gloves to protect your
hands, and avoid touching hot surfaces.
• Never add lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing serious injury or damage to property.
• Always wear protective gloves when adding fuel (charcoal briquettes, wood or lump charcoal) to retain desired heat level.
• Do not remove the ashes until they are completely and fully extinguished.
• Live hot briquettes and coals can create a fire hazard.
• Always empty the charcoal pan and smoker after each use.
• Do not place fuel (charcoal briquettes, wood or lump charcoal) directly into bottom of smoker. Place fuel only on the charcoal grid.
• 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.