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Summary of Contents for Backyard Smoker

Page 1: ...Backyard Smoker OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Version 1 0 SEPT 2013...

Page 2: ...e your Yoder Please complete the form below for future reference Additionally complete the online Warranty Registration www yodersmokers com warranty registration form using the information that you f...

Page 3: ...ild a Fire For Your Smoker 10 How to Use Your Smoker for Direct Grilling 12 Using the Firebox for Direct Grilling 12 Using the Cooking Chamber for Direct Grilling 13 GrillMaintenance 16 Preparing the...

Page 4: ...ot transport your grill while operating or when the grill is hot Make sure the fire is out and the grill is cool before moving Exterior surfaces on the grill will be hot when in use and during cool do...

Page 5: ...sign reduces the side to side temperature variance that is commonly seen in offset cookers Counter Weight The counter weight is welded onto the door of the main cooking chamber The counter weight assi...

Page 6: ...ghter W41695 Charcoal Grate 41440 The Kingman Log Lighter W41695 Charcoal Grate 42587 Durango 20 Log Lighter W41695 Charcoal Grate 41440 2nd Level Slide Out Shelf W41788 Durango 24 Log Lighter W41695...

Page 7: ...6 COOKING GRATE SECOND SHELF HEAT MANAGEMENT PLATE optional COOKING GRATE WOOD GRATE LOG LIGHTER optional Smoker Diagram NOTE Loaded Wichita shown Your smoker may vary slightly depending on model...

Page 8: ...k and not side to side Leveling the smoker from side to side will offset the slope that is built in to the smoker and could cause the grease to run towards the firebox Operating the Smoker Initial Bur...

Page 9: ...ll Checklist Routine Maintenance Perform the following services when the grill is cool 1 Open the cooking chamber door and remove the cooking grates 2 Remove the heat management plate if applicable FI...

Page 10: ...chamber for any grease build up and clean as needed See page 16 for more details 6 Clean grease bucket as needed See FIG 3 4 Install the heat management plate See FIG 2 5 Install cooking grates and o...

Page 11: ...d chimney damper in the open position This will increase airflow and speed the fire building process It is preferable to start with a charcoal base Once you have a hot bed of charcoal close the door a...

Page 12: ...l close both dampers to the halfway position to allow the pit temperature to begin to rise Once the pit stabilizes at the desired temperature add one piece of flavor wood You are now ready to cook HAL...

Page 13: ...per in the open position This will increase airflow and speed up the time it takes for the coals to be ready to cook on Place your charcoal onto the wood grate and ignite the coals Once this is done y...

Page 14: ...now ready to cook FIG 10 HALF OPEN Using the Cooking Chamber for Direct Grilling Start by removing the cooking grates and the heat management plate if applicable This is an optional accessory for you...

Page 15: ...s We do not recommend using lighter fluid to ignite the charcoal Note The charcoal grate sits against the walls of the cooking chamber CHARCOAL GRATE FIG 13 Be sure the main damper chimney damper and...

Page 16: ...15 After the coals are started place cooking grates back into the cooking chamber Once you have a hot bed of charcoal you are ready to cook FIG 15...

Page 17: ...s When you begin the next cooking session bring the grill up to the desired cooking temperature and use a long handled grill brush to clean the grates Heat Management Plate Clean excess grease using a...

Page 18: ...sed cleaning solution to thoroughly clean the inside of the smoker 4 Finally visually inspect the painted surfaces and touch up any scratches with high heat flat black paint Touchup paint can be purch...

Page 19: ...most commonly used and recognized smoke Spicy very distinctive smoke of southwestern cooking Heavy smoke with no after taste gives foods a wonderful smoked color Similar to hickory but milder and swe...

Page 20: ...Degrees F 135 Degrees F 145 Degrees F Color is similar to the raw meat Fish is slightly translucent and will ake easily Fish is opaque and will ake easily Fish Safe for Consumption Should be white or...

Page 21: ...e or extreme weather conditions components accessories or fuels not compatible with the unit have been used the unit has been used in a commercial or food service application or the user has abused or...

Page 22: ...f purchase Yoder Smokers Yoder Warranty Registration 1816 E Wasp Rd Hutchinson KS 67501 Contact our customer service with any questions at 877 409 6337 or at info yodersmokers com required field First...