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GETTING STARTED
•
Pre-season unit prior to first use. See
PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS
.
• Before starting the unit, see
ADDING WOOD CHIPS OR CHUNKS
.
• Do not open smoker lid and/or access door unless necessary. Opening smoker lid and/or access door causes
heat to escape and may cause wood to flare up. Closing the smoker lid and/or access door will re-stabilize the
temperature and stop flare up
.
•
Should wood flare up, immediately close smoker lid and/or access door, wait for wood to burn down then open
smoker lid and/or access 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 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,
lid and/or access door. Make sure water
pan is in place WITHOUT WATER.
2.
Position charcoal bowl and fill with up to 8 lbs (3.6 kgs) of charcoal
(see
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
),
light charcoal. LEAVE LID AND ACCESS DOOR
OPEN. In about 15 minutes when the flames die out, spread
briquettes into a single layer. Add
up to 1 cup of wood chips or chunks (see
ADDING WOOD CHIPS OR
CHUNKS
)
to charcoal bowl.
Close lid and access 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,
lid and/or access 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 flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from flame. Do NOT lean over unit when lighting.
Loose hair and clothing may catch fire.
• DO NOT obstruct flow 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 ashcan 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 fire.
• Use protective gloves when handling this unit or working with fire. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy
fireplace tools when adding wood or charcoal.
• Never use gasoline to light charcoal.
• Overfilling charcoal bowl can cause serious injury and damage the unit.
• Never add additional lighter fluid once charcoal has ignited. Follow directions on lighter fluid container.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water, and discarding in a non-
combustible container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
