GETTING STARTED
• Pre-season unit prior to
fi
rst use. See
PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS
.
• Before starting the unit, see
ADDING WOOD CHIPS
.
• Do not open smoker door unless necessary. Opening smoker door causes heat to escape and may cause wood
to
fl
are up. Closing the smoker door will re-stabilize the temperature and stop
fl
are up.
• Should wood chips
fl
are up immediately close smoker door, wait for wood chips to burn down then open smoker
door again.
CAUTION
- All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy cooking tools when
loading/unloading food or racks, and when adding charcoal, wood chips or water.
PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS
Curing your smoker will rid the unit of chemicals and oils left over by the manufacturing process allowing them to
burn off.
PRE-SEASON SMOKER PRIOR TO FIRST USE.
1. Using a napkin or cloth, rub a light coat of cooking oil on smoking racks, inside smoker cabinet and inside smoker
door. Make sure water pan is in place with NO WATER.
2. Position charcoal bowl and
fi
ll with up to 3lbs (1.4kgs) of charcoal (see
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
), light
charcoal. LEAVE DOOR OPEN. In about 15 minutes when the
fl
ames die out, spread briquettes into a single
layer. Add up to 1 cup of wood chips (see
ADDING WOOD CHIPS
) to charcoal bowl. Close door.
3. Let the smoker burn for about 1 hour. Make sure temperature gets up to 350°F (177°C).
4. Allow unit to cool COMPLETELY.
5. Reapply light coat of cooking oil on smoking racks, inside smoker cabinet and inside of smoker door.
6. Restart smoker and burn for 20 minutes.
• Cure your smoker periodically to prevent excessive rust.
SMOKER OPERATION - READ & FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
• Unit has an open
fl
ame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from
fl
ame. Do NOT lean over or in unit when lighting.
Loose hair and clothing may catch
fi
re.
• DO NOT obstruct
fl
ow of combustion and ventilation.
• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and may cause damage to the unit.
• Never leave HOT coals or ashes unattended.
• Fuel should be kept red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to use.
• Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• Do not remove ash can while ashes and charcoal are HOT.
• Keep hands, hair and face away from the burning charcoal. Be careful of loose hair and clothing during
operation as they could catch
fi
re.
• Use protective gloves when handling this unit or working with
fi
re. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy
fi
replace tools when adding wood or charcoal.
• Never use gasoline to light charcoal.
• Over
fi
lling charcoal bowl can cause serious injury and damage the unit.
• Never add additional lighter
fl
uid once charcoal has ignited. Follow directions on lighter
fl
uid container.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a non-
combustible container.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Masterbuilt warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper assembly,
normal use and recommended care for 90 days from the date of original retail purchase.
Masterbuilt warranty does not cover paint finish as it may burn off during normal use.
Masterbuilt warranty does not cover rust of the unit.
Masterbuilt requires reasonable proof of purchase for warranty claims and suggests that you keep your receipt. Upon
the expiration of such warranty, all such liability shall terminate.
Within the stated warranty period, Masterbuilt, at its discretion, shall repair or replace defective components free of
charge with owner being responsible for shipping. Should Masterbuilt require return of component(s) in question for
inspection Masterbuilt will be responsible for shipping charges to return requested item.
This warranty excludes property damage sustained due to misuse, abuse, accident, damage arising out of
transportation, or damage incurred by commercial use of this product.
This expressed warranty is the sole warranty given by Masterbuilt and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
implied including implied warranty, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
Neither Masterbuilt nor the retail establishment selling this product, has authority to make any warranties or to
promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above.
Masterbuilt’s maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original
consumer/ purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
In such a case, the above limitations or exclusions may not be applicable.
California residents only:
Not withstanding this limitation of warranty, the following specific restrictions apply; if
service, repair, or replacement of the product is not commercially practical, the retailer selling the product or
Masterbuilt will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the
original buyer prior to the discovery of the nonconformity. Owner may take the product to the retail establishment
selling this product in order to obtain performance under warranty.
This expressed warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Go Online www.masterbuilt.com
or complete and return to
Attn: Warranty Registration
Masterbuilt Mfg., Inc.
1 Masterbuilt Court - Columbus, GA 31907
Name: ___________________________ Address :_________________________ City:________________
State/Province: ________ Postal Code: ________________ Phone Number: (_____) - ____________
E-mail Address:_______________________________________
*
Model Number: ____________________
*
Serial Number: ____________________
Purchase Date: _____- ______-_______ Place of Purchase: ____________________________________
*
Model Number and Serial Number are located on silver label on back of unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
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