1. Before starting the unit, pull wood chip tray from smoker, lift the lid and fill the wood chip tray with
wood chips. Close lid and slide back into slot in smoker.
2. Carefully fill water pan with warm water or your choice of marinade to 1/2 inch below the rim. Do not
fill completely or water may overflow during use.
WARNING: Do not spill water, marinade or any liquid onto the electric element and controller.
3. Remove cooking grids and adjust the wire cooking grid support brackets to the desired height for the
items you are smoking.
4. Place food on cooking grid(s) in a single layer and leave room between each piece to allow smoke and
moisture to circulate evenly. Slide cooking grid into the wire cooking grid support brackets. Repeat
steps for each cooking grid that is uesd.
5. Close door and plug the smoker into electric outlet.
WARNING: Always use a 3-wire grounded outlet wired for 120 volts which is GFCI protected at
15 or 20 amps. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician. Do not operate any other appliances or
electrical devices on the same circuit as the smoker.
WARNING: When connecting controller to smoker, plug electric controller into smoker first,
make sure controller is set to OFF, then plug into outlet. When unplugging, turn controller to OFF,
disconnect from outlet, then remove controller from smoker.
6. Adjust the electric controller to the high position and allow the smoker to heat up. The desired
temperature for smoking is between 220
°
F and 250
°
F. The heat indicator on the front of the unit will
let you know when the smoker is near the desired temperature and you can adjust the controller
accordingly.
7. Allow food to cook approximately 30-45 minutes per pound. Check the water level periodically and
add water if needed. When adding water, wear an oven mitt and slide the water pan rack slightly
toward the door opening, add water and slide the rack back into place. You can add additional wood
chips by following the same procedure.
8. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your food. The heat indicator on the door will
provide the approximate temperature inside the smoker but you should use a meat thermometer to
ensure that your food is fully cooked.
9. After you are finished smoking, turn the controller knob to the off position and always unplug the
smoker from the electric outlet and allow the smoker to cool.
Note: Performance of the smoker is dependent on ambient temperatures and wind conditions.
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