Step 4
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open wait 2 to 3 minutes
to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting
fluid safely away from the grill.
Step 5
Open the smokestack damper half way. With grill lid open, stand back
and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light
ash (ap prox i mate ly 20 minutes). Charcoal light ing fluid must be
allowed to com plete ly burn off prior to closing grill lid.
WARNING:
Charcoal light ing fluid must be allowed to com plete ly burn off
prior to closing grill lid (approximately 20 minutes). Failure to
do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill
and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when lid is
opened.
Step 6
With coals burning strong, close the lid. Allow the temperature to
reach 250°F on heat indicator. Maintain this temperature for 2 hours.
Step 7
Increase the temperature to approximately to 400°F. This can be
achieved by opening the smokestack damper and adding more
charcoal and/or wood (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking”
section of this manual). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then
allow unit to cool completely.
NOTE: Never exceed a temperature of 400°F in cooking chamber. It is
important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or
rubbed during the curing process.
IMPORTANT:
To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must
be cured periodically and covered at all times when not in
use. A smoker cover can be ordered directly from
Brinkmann by calling 800-468-5252.
YOUR BRINKMANN BARREL IS NOW CURED AND
READY FOR USE.
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