Masterbuilt MPS 230S, Manual

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Operating Instructions - Propane
IGNITION INSTRUCTIONS
• Visually check burner flame (Fig. 3). A CORRECT FLAME should be blue with a small amount of yellow
at the tip. An INCORRECT FLAME is excessively yellow and irregular. If an incorrect flame occurs, turn
burner control knob to OFF position, turn OFF LP gas cylinder valve. If an incorrect flame still occurs
allow smoker to cool and then clean burner. Let burner completely dry before re-lighting.
• After use turn burner control knob OFF, then turn LP gas cylinder valve OFF and disconnect tank.
• Regulators may have a hook. The regulator hook is used to keep the regulator off the ground when
removed from the LP gas cylinder. Attach to smoker as shown in image (Fig. 4).
• Do not open smoker door(s) unless necessary. Opening smoker door(s) causes heat to escape, which
may cause extended cooking time and may cause wood to flare up. Closing the door(s) will re-stabilize
the temperature and stop flare up.
• This is a smoker. There will be a lot of smoke produced when using wood chips or chunks. Smoke will
escape through seams and turn the inside of smoker black. This is normal. To minimize smoke loss
around door(s), door latch(es) can be adjusted to further tighten door seal against body.
• To adjust door latch, loosen hex nut on door latch. Turn hook clockwise to tighten. Secure hex nut firmly
against door latch.
• When outside temperature is cooler than 20°C and/or altitude is above 1067 m, additional cooking time
may be required. To insure that meat is completely cooked use a meat thermometer to test internal
temperature.
• Check grease tray/cup often during cooking. Empty grease tray/cup before it gets full. Grease tray/cup
may need to be emptied periodically during cooking.
MATCH-LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions and warnings before lighting.
2. Check burner control knob(s) and LP gas cylinder valve to
be certain they are in the OFF position before connecting
regulator and hose to LP gas cylinder.
3. Perform a leak test before each use (refer to Leak Testing
in this manual). If you smell, hear or see gas escaping,
immediately get away from LP gas cylinder and call the fire
department. Fire may cause death or serious injury.
4. Open door(s) during lighting and remove all accessories
and cooking vessels from inside or on the smoker.
5. Turn LP gas cylinder valve on, then turn burner control
knob(s) on.
6. Place a long, lit fireplace match close enough to the burner
for it to ignite.
7. If ignition does not take place within 5 seconds, turn burner control knob(s) to the OFF position, wait 5
minutes, then repeat match-lighting instructions.
8. After each use, first turn burner control knob(s) off, then turn LP gas cylinder valve off. Always allow
smoker to cool completely before touching, moving or storing.