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6. care and maintenance
6.1 Care
Regular care of your smoker will help keep it operating properly. All maintenance should be done only when the
smoker is cool and with the fuel supply turned off. Occasionally inspect and tighten hardware that may become loose.
WarninG!
Do not disassemble or alter the fuel supply system. Improper assembly can result in a hazardous condition.
Seek qualified professional assistance if repairs are required.
6.2 Cleaning And Maintenance
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WARNING: Do not clean any cooking surface while smoker is operating.
Let smoker cool to a safe temperature prior to cleaning.
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Disconnect the fuel supply and remove the fuel supply cylinder prior to cleaning.
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Cleaning should be done where detergent won’t harm work surface or lawn.
Exterior Cleaning
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Clean smoker exterior surfaces with warm soapy water.
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Wash drip tray in warm soapy water – do not run through dishwasher.
Interior Cleaning
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Cooking grate can be cleaned with a smoker brush. For best results, cooking grate should be warm
(warm, not hot – never brush with smoker operating, or when interior is very hot). If desired, cool
cooking grate can be removed from smoker and cleaned with warm soapy water.
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WARNING: DO NOT APPLY ANY CLEANERS OR LIQUIDS TO BURNER ELEMENT
OR ATTEMPT TO CLEAN IN ANY WAY.
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DO NOT USE WATER OR LIQUIDS TO CLEAN SMOKER INTERIOR
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7. FaQ and troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use wood chips or wood chunks?
You can use wood chips or wood chunks. Wood chunks will take longer to produce smoke.
Should I presoak the wood chips or use them dry?
Both are acceptable options. The dry chips with burner faster with a more intense smoke. The pre-soaked chips will burn
slower.
Is it O.K. to use the smoker with no water in the water bowl?
Yes. But, water will help control the temperature and the steam from the water will keep the food moist. Filling the water
bowl with cold water will help lower the smoker temperature.
How much wood should I put in the wood chip bowl?
Fill the wood chip bowl about half an inch above the rim of the bowl. Refill wood chips when chips stop producing
smoke.
Can I use the smoker in my garage?
No. Do not use smoker in any enclosed or covered areas. Keep smoker 10+ feet from any building.
Troubleshooting
Burner Won’t Light
-Be sure LP tank still has fuel in it
-Ensure LP tank is correctly threaded into hose (not cross threaded) and fully tightened
- Check to see that burner orifice holes are clear. If obstructed, with gas tank disconnected, gently brush orifice holes
with a small brush
-Check to see that igniter is producing a spark against the burner (best checked in shady spot).
-Ensure that LP tank supply valve is open (turned counterclockwise until stop)
-Ensure that the orifice at the end of the hose is not obstructed or damaged
-Straighten sharp kinks in hose
Smoker doesn’t reach high enough temperature (using 20lb LP tank with conversion hose)
Your LP tank has a safety device that is intended to reduce gas flow in the event of a leak. When this device is active, it
is commonly called “”bypass””. This device can be inadertantly activated by not following proper lighting procedures.
Should you experience low flame, you should do the following:
1) shut off smoker
2) close tank valve fully
3) remove hose from tank for one minute to relieve pressure, then re-attach
Then, restart the smoker (and start the smoker each time) using the proper procedure:
1) ensure the smoker fuel knob is turned to OFF
2) slowly open the gas tank valve fully
3) WAIT 15 SECONDS
4) follow the smoker lighting steps (printed on smoker, and in owner’s manual)
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