After-Use Safety
•
Always allow smoker and all components to cool completely before handling.
• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before
removing.
• Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoke
r
. 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.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.
•
W
ith a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath an
d
around the smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers
which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning proces
s.
•
Allow metal bucket or tin can and its contents to cool completely before removing. Dispose of contents properly.
• Cover and store smoker in a protected area away from children
and pets.
WARNING
Proper Care & Maintenance
• Cure your smoker periodically throughou
t
the year to protect against excessive rust.
•
T
o protect your smoker from excess
i
ve rust, the unit must be pr
o
perly cured and covered at all times when not in use.
•
Wash cooking grills and charcoal g
rates with hot, soapy wate
r
, rinse well and dr
y
. Lightly coat grills and grates with vegetable oil
or vegetable oil spra
y.
• Clean inside and outside of smok
er by wiping off with a damp cloth.
Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to t
he
interior surface to prevent rusting.
• If rust appears on the exterior surf
a
ce of your smoke
r
, clean and buf
f the affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth.
T
ouch-up with a good quality high-
t
emperature resistant paint.
• Never apply paint to the interior su
r
face. Rust spots on the inte
r
ior surface can be bu
f
fed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable
oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize
rusting.
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