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Always allow smoker and all components to cool completely before handling.
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Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before
removing.
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Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution to protect
yourself and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and completely saturate with
water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.
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Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.
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With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers
which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
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Allow metal bucket or tin can and its contents to cool completely before removing. Dispose of contents properly.
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Cover and store smoker in a protected area away from children and pets.
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Cure your smoker periodically throughout the year to protect
against excessive rust.
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To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be
properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A
Pitmaster Deluxe cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann
by calling 1-800-468-5252.
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Wash cooking grills and charcoal grates with hot, soapy water, rinse
well and dry. Lightly coat grills and grates with vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray.
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Clean inside and outside of smoker by wiping off with a damp cloth.
Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior
surface to prevent rusting.
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If rust appears on the exterior surface of your smoker, clean and buff
the affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up with
a good quality high-temperature resistant paint.
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Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior
surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting.
AFTER-USE SAFETY
WARNING
Proper Care
& Maintenance
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