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MAINTENANCE
DAILY:
1. Remove all product racks from smoker and take to sink area for cleaning. Use a commercial foodservice
detergent / degreaser. Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions for proper use, cautions and warn-
ings. Protective gear such as goggles and rubber gloves should be used.
2. Sanitize product racks with a commercial product service sanitizer.
Follow the product manufacturer’s in-
structions for proper use, cautions and warnings. Protective gear such as goggles and rubber gloves should
be used.
3. Remove ashes and coals from woodchip boxes after each cook cycle. Refer to the Ash Removal Instruc-
tions on page 15 of this manual.
4. Drain the grease pan after each cook cycle. Refer to the Grease Removal Instructions on page 15 of this
manual.
MONTHLY:
1. Check the thermostat thermocouple. The thermocouple is located in the top, back, right inside corner of
the smoker. Be sure there is no solids or creosote buildup. Clean as needed.
2. Check the product door hinges and the product door latches. Tighten screws and align as needed.
WARNING
It is extremely important to follow the below maintenance procedures.
Grease or solids buildup inside the smoker could result in a fire hazard.
WARNING:
Before any service is performed on the smoker, the power must be disconnected and the
smoker should be allowed to cool down.