Step 5
When charcoal is burning well, use long cooking tongs to carefully spread
briquets evenly on the charcoal grates, one to two layers thick. If desired,
add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “Flavoring Wood” and
“Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” sections of this manual.)
Step 6
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, place the two larger cooking grills on the top
level in cooking chamber. Place food on cooking grills.
Step 7
Close firebox and cooking chamber lids. Adjust the firebox air vent and
smokestack damper to regulate cooking temperature.
NOTE:
Do not fully close air vent, damper and lids unless trying to cool the
smoker down or suffocate a flame.
Step 8
By closing the air vent and smokestack damper more, the burning intensity
is slowed and smoke is contained within the cooking chamber, imparting
more smoke flavor to food.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food
is fully cooked before removing from smoker.
Step 9
Allow smoker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After-Use
Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual.
Top Cooking Level
Grill food in the firebox while smoking food in the cooking chamber.
Step 1
Follow the same procedure for building a fire in the firebox as outlined in the
“SMOKING” section of this manual.
Step 2
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, carefully place the smaller cooking grill in the
firebox above the hot coals. Place food on cooking grill.
Combination
Grilling & Smoking
Grilling In Firebox
Step 1
Follow the same procedure for building a fire in the firebox as outlined in the
“SMOKING” section of this manual.
NOTE:
Use 5 to 7 pounds of charcoal when grilling only in the firebox, about
one to two layers of charcoal.
Step 2
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, carefully place the smaller cooking grill in the
firebox above the hot coals. Place food on cooking grill.
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Warming Tray
The warming tray on top of firebox provides extra work area, warms rolls and
side dishes, and keeps food hot until ready to serve.
WARNING:
Do not place glass, plastic or other containers that will break or
melt on hot warming tray. Only use metal or oven-safe cookware
on warming tray.
WARNING:
The warming tray and firebox lid will be extremely hot during use.
Use caution and always wear oven mitts/gloves to protect your
hands from burns when handling cookware on warming tray.
