SHUTTING THE SMOKER OFF
CAUTION: The smoker can become very hot while in use. Do not touch any portion of the smoker except for the door handle and burner control knob. It may be necessary to use protective gloves.
•Turn the burner control knob off by pushing in and rotating clockwise. The burner flame should then go out.
•Turn off the LP cylinder valve by turning the knob clockwise until it stops.
•Follow all warnings and safety precautions before removing meat from smoker or preparing the unit for storage. Please see page 16 for proper storage procedures and the important warnings and safeguards on pages 2 and 4.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Before each use, clean and inspect the hose and the connection to the LP cylinder. If there is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose must be replaced before the smoker is used. Refer to the “leak test” instructions in the LP Tank connection portion of this manual.
•Fill the wood chip box with flavoring wood chips and place the box inside the smoker as instructed in the assembly section of this manual. Refer to the section that explains flavoring wood for recommended use of flavoring wood.
•Place the water bowl inside the smoker in the lowest rack position as explained in the assembly section of this manual. Carefully fill the water bowl with water or marinade up to 1 inch below the rim. A full bowl will last for approximately
•Insert or adjust the cooking grills in to the desired rack positions. For better access to the food with tongs or spatulas, make sure the grill wires run front to back as explained in the assembly section of this manual.
•You are now ready to light the burner. Refer to the Lighting Procedure on the previous pages of this manual. The heat from the burner will allow the wood chips to burn, causing the flavoring smoke to accumulate.
•Place the food on the cooking grills in a single layer with space between each piece. This will allow smoke and hot moisture to circulate evenly around all the food pieces.
•Smoking for 2 to 3 hours at the ideal constant cooking temperature of 225° to 250° F (110° to 120° C) will get the best results. This temperature is according to the temperature gauge mounted on the front of the smoker. For more tender and heavily smoked meat, a lower temperature may be preferred. If time is critical, a higher temperature range is recommended.
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