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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Load meat on the food racks. DO NOT LET THE MEAT EXTEND BEYOND OR
HANG OVER THE EDGE OF THE RACKS.
CORRECT INCORRECT
Load meat on bottom rack first. May cause food to tip and meat to fall.
This could cause the Rotisserie to jam.
2. To advance the racks with the Meat Doors open, depress the Red Rotisserie Advance Button
until the racks advance to the next position.
3. After the meat is loaded, depress the Red Rotisserie Advance Button and allow the rotisserie
to make one complete revolution. Check meat clearances to cabinet and all racks. If necessary
reposition meat on racks for maximum clearances.
4. Put a small amount of wood in the Firebox. Use 1-2 logs on the Model 280, 2-3 logs on the
Models 500 & 700, 4-6 inches in diameter, 12-15 inches long. Use green or slightly seasoned
hardwoods, fruitwoods, or charcoal.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE DRY WOOD OR KINDLING.
DO NOT OVERLOAD FIREBOX. TOO MUCH WOOD CAN CAUSE OVER-
HEATING OF THE PIT.
COALS AND ASHES FROM PREVIOUS COOKING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE
LOADING WOOD.
DO NOT ALLOW ASHES IN OR NEAR THE BURNER OPENING. KEEP ALL LOGS
AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE BURNER.