After se Safety and aintenance
A, Use caution when lifting and moving the smoker to avoid strains or back injury. 2 people are recommended to lift or move the smoker.
ADO NOT store the smoker near gasoline or other combustible liquids or where combustible vapors may be present. Keep the area around the smoker clear and free of combustible materials and vapors.
,& DO NOT store this smoker in an area accessible to children or pets. Store the smoker in a dry, protected location.
ADO NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around the smoker following use until it has cooled. It is hot during operation and remains hot for a period of time following use.
A DO NOT leave hot ashes unattended until the smoker cools completely.
,& This smoker becomes extremely hot - allow the smoker to cool completely before handling. If you must handle the smoker while it is hot, ALWAYS wear protective oven mitts or heat resistant gloves when handling the smoker or its components.
,& Dispose of cold ashes by wrapping them in heavy duty aluminum foil and putting them in a noncombustible container. Be sure there are no other combustible materials in or near the container.
If you must dispose of the ashes in less time than it takes for them to completely cool, remove the ashes from the smoker, keeping them in heavy duty foil, and soak them completely with water
before disposing of them in a noncombustible container.
Care and Maintenance
CAUTION All care and maintenance procedures are to be performed only while the smoker is turned off and cooled.
Clean the water bowl and cooking grids with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. You may prefer to coat the water bowl and cooking grids lightly with cooking oil or cooking spray.
Frequently check and clean the venturi and burner for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to fire outside the smoker. Also make sure the smoker does not have any foreign objects obstructing the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
If your heat indicator seems to be out of calibration: Remove the heat indicator from the door of the smoker by loosening and removing the mounting nut from the inside. There is a second nut mounted on the back of the heat indicator that can be turned to adjust the heat indicator needle. Set the needle to the current outdoor ambient temperature and
To clean the inside and outside of the smoker cabinet, simply use a damp cloth.
If rust is present on the exterior surface of the smoker, clean the area with steel wool or emery cloth and use heavy duty, heat resistant paint.
NEVER apply additional paint to the interior of the smoker. If rust is present on the interior of the smoker, clean it thoroughly with steel wool or emery cloth and lightly coat the area with cooking oil or cooking spray to help minimize recurring rust.
When an LP tank is not connected, and to help prevent dirt or other foreign particles from clogging the HVR, hang the end of the HVR hose from the side handle using the supplied
BAD FLAME | GOOD FLAME |
Inspect the flames at the burner by looking through the front access hole. Agood flame should
be blue with a yellow tip up to 1" in length. If flames are excessively yellow and irregular, oil residue and food deposits may be collecting on the burner. Try cleaning the burner surface and the holes to improve the flames. Bad flames may also be caused by poor
To protect your smoker from weather, always keep your smoker covered while not in use.
To obtain replacement parts or accessories, call our
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