SETTING UP
Check the contents of your smoker. You should have 2 side racks, 6 grills, 2 wood boxes 4 wheels,
a grease pan, starter wood, and instructions.
Choose a Location
Choose a dry, sheltered, well-ventilated location. Do not expose the smoker to rain or snow. You
can purchase a cover for your Smoker by calling SmokinTex at (888) 922-1511 or on our wbsite.
Electrical Power Connections
Your Pro-Series Smoker has a dual 700 watt heating system which uses 120V AC power. Connect
the smoker to the power supply by plugging the power cord into a standard, 3-prong, 120V recepta-
cle that is protected by a breaker or fuse rated at 15-20 amperes. A long or light-duty extension cord
will reduce the efficiency of the heating element
.
HOW TO USE YOUR PRO-SERIES SMOKER
The interior of your smoker needs to be seasoned prior to smoking your first load.
Remove all packaging materials from inside the smoker, including the shelves and side racks.
(Remove the cardboard protector around the thermostat probe)
Place 8 ounces of wood in the wood box on the left side, and close and latch the smoker door
(below shows a wood box with 8 ounces of hickory).
Never place more than 8 ounces of wood in the smoker. Too
much wood will cause the food to have a bitter taste.
DO NOT use the smoker without the wood boxes in the
proper position. The wood box lids must be closed com-
pletely.
Set temperature control knob to 215°F. with only the 700 watt
element on. Let the smoker smoke, empty, for a minimum of 4 hours. Do not open the door during
this 4 hours.
Use any hardwood in your smoker. The popular woods for smoking are hickory, apple, cherry, mes-
quite, pecan, alder, and maple. Most of these are available from SmokinTex. If you purchase local
wood at the supermarket, be sure the wood box lid closes and don't use more than 8 ounces. There is
no need to soak the wood. Use only dry wood. If you are smoking meat and want the smoke ring
effect add a few pieces of charcoal to the other wood box. The nitrates from the charcoal will pro-
duce the red ring. For added flavor use herbs and spices in the 2nd wood box .
