Masterbuilt K42802, Operation And Safety Instructions

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TARTER TIPS
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FOR BEST RESULTS, READ the following start up tips before using this product. Remember this is an
ELECTRIC unit and has different characteristics than a gas unit.
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FOR SAFETY , The smoker has a powerful heating element and may cause circuit breaker to trip. To minimize
occurrences operate any additional appliances on separate circuit. Tripping circuit breaker will NOT damage unit
or household electrical system.
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PRE-SEASONING, must be performed prior to using smoker for the fist time.
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Make sure grates, grease tray and water pan are in place with NO WATER.
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Set temperature to 275°F (135°C) and run unit for 3 hours.
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To complete the pre-seasoning, during last 45 minutes, add ½ cup of wood chips in wood chip loader and unload wood chips into
the wood chip tray. This amount is equal to the contents of a filled wood chip loader.
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Shut down and allow to cool.
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PRE-HEAT smoker for 30 minutes, or to set temperature before loading food and first round of wood chips.
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WOOD CHIPS , For best smoke quality, wood chips should be dry. Use only ½ cup every 45 minutes to 1 hour for
at least 3 cycles. For stronger smoke flavor wood chips can be added throughout entire cooking period.
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WATER
should be in water bowl to prevent food from drying out. Substitutes, such as apple juice can be used.
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DOOR
should not be opened during cooking unless necessary. Opening smoker door causes heat to escape and
may cause wood to flare up. Closing the door will re-stabilize the temperature and stop any possible flare up.
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DAMPER should be at least be a 3
rd
opened to allow old smoke and moisture to escape. When cooking seafood,
open damper fully.