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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. The E-Z Way Roaster/Smoker is equipped with a manual control valve attached to a thermocouple.
A placard with operating instructions is located on the control valve housing. Please read these
instructions thoroughly before continuing.
2. Securely connect the regulator to the propane cylinder and test for leaks according to the
instructions found on PAGE 5 & 6 of this manual.
3. Generously coat grate with vegetable oil or oil-based cooking spray.
4. Open cylinder valve completely and allow system to pressurize - takes about 1 minute.
5. To light the E-Z Way Roaster/Smoker:
a. Turn the control to Pilot Position.
b. Depress dial & hold for one (1) minute. DO NOT LET GO OF CONTROL KNOB.
c. Repeatedly press red electronic igniter, holding dial down until pilot lights.
d. Keep dial depressed for at least 1 minute. Sufficient time must be allowed for
thermocouple to heat and hold the safety magnet in the locked position. May take as
long as 2 minutes
e. Release control knob and turn counter clockwise to full ON position.
f. Turn control to adjust the flame to be mostly blue with a small orange tip.
g. If pilot fails to ignite, retry above steps.
6. After burner ignites, allow the roaster 10 - 15 minutes to heat up to your selected cooking
temperature.
7. If using the E-Z Way Roaster/Smoker to reheat foods or as a griddle, plug the grease drain and
remove the grill rack. Place food directly on the stainless steel pan.
8. If roasting or smoking meat, use the rack provided. We suggest roasting and smoking at 225 to 275˚
F. A meat thermometer should be used to ensure the finished product is thoroughly cooked.
9. Authentic smoked barbecue flavor is obtained by using the wood smoker trough. The most effective
way to used the smoker trough is to use Big John's 100% natural wood pellets or wood chips that
have been soaked in water for 24 hours .
10. To turn the E-Z Way Roaster/Smoker off, rotate the ON/OFF knob clockwise to the PILOT position,
then press down and turn to OFF position.