Trail Embers SMK7030AS, Owner'S Manual

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Step 1
Place the main body and hood onto the base pan. Make sure the center section
and the base pan are lined up properly to lock the three latches. Place the water
pan in position on the lower brackets.
Step 2
Using the appropriate container (i.e. pitcher), fill the water pan 1” from top.
Place the lower cooking grate directly above the water pan.
WARNING:
Do not spill any water onto the hot coals. This can cause steam and
ash to rise and could cause injury or death.
Step 3
If you are cooking on all three of the cooking grates, place food to be smoked
on the bottom grate before installing the middle and top grates. position the
middle and top cooking grates on brackets.
Step 4
Close the hood and open the vent on the lid.
Step 5
The vents are used to regulate heat within the smoker. Opening the vents
increases the temperature and closing the vents decreases the temperature.
WARNING: Always use protecting gloves or mitts to protect hands and arms.
Step 6
The water in the water pan helps keep the temperature low in the smoker. Check
the water pan every 2 hours. If you notice the temperature going up in the
smoker, fill the pan with more water. You can either pour water through the top
of the smoker or through the top door.
Step 7
To add more wood or charcoal, open the bottom door and using long handled
tongs, set the wood chunks/chips and/or charcoal on top of the burning coals,
and then close the door.
Step 8
The ideal smoking temperature is between 175˚ F and 250˚ F. For large cuts of
meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time per pound of meat. Always
use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from
smoker.
Step 9
When smoking is completed, clean your cooking grates with a grill brush to
loosen and debris and close both vents to extinguish the coals.
Step 1
Unhook the three latches and remove the main body and hood.
Step 2
Add the appropriate amount of charcoal to the charcoal pan for grilling
(5 to 8 lbs.) and follow the “Lighting Instructions” listed in the owner’s manual.
Make sure the bottom air vent is open fully for grilling/searing foods.
Step 3
Place the cooking grate on the base pans outer rim.
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