WARNING
•Proper clearance of 5 feet between the smoker and combustible construction should be maintained at all times when this product is in use.
•In windy weather, this product should be located in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
•Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.
•Do not place smoker on or near a gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.
•Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.
•Use smoker only on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.). Never use smoker on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
•A drip pan/ash guard will not prevent fires from occurring on a wooden or other combustible surface. A drip pan/ash guard is designed for use with a smoker for easy clean up of drippings that can cause discoloration of surface and to catch falling ashes and embers.
•Smoker should be placed in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when this smoker is in use.
•Use caution when reaching into or under smoker. Always wear oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands from burns. Avoid touching hot surfaces.
•Base pan should never be touched or moved while smoker is in operation or if still hot.
•Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely when operating smoker.
•Always wear shoes when operating smoker.
•When in operation, smoker contains hot liquid in water pan. Extreme caution should be used at all times. Do not move smoker when water pan contains hot liquids. Tilting or other slight movement could cause hot liquid to spill from water pan causing serious bodily injury.
•When opening door, keep hands, face and body safe from hot steam or possible flame
•Use extreme caution when adding liquid to water pan being careful not to spill any liquid onto electric element. Always unplug smoker before adding water. Follow instructions in Step 8 of “Smoking” section of this manual.
WARNING
•Water pan should always be used when smoking. Do not allow liquid in water pan to completely evaporate. Check water pan every 2 hours and add water if level is low (a sizzling sound may indicate a need for water). Follow instructions in Step 8 of “Smoking” section of this manual.
•Use caution when assembling or operating your smoker to avoid cuts or scrapes from sharp edges of metal parts.
•Never add charcoal, lighter fluid, fuel or material of any kind, other than flavoring wood to the wood chip pan.
•Unplug the smoker from electric outlet when not in use. Allow smoker to cool completely before cleaning. Make sure embers are completely extinguished. Dispose of remaining embers and ashes in a noncombustible container. Do not allow ashes to build up in smoker.
•Do not use the smoker if the electric element has been exposed to moisture. Do not clean electric element with a water spray or the like. Failure to adhere to this safety warning could result in the electric element shorting out and in some cases, exploding. Clean the electric element as instructed in the “Care and Maintenance” section of this manual.
•Store the smoker indoors in a dry location when not in
•Accessory attachments not manufactured for use with this smoker are not recommended and may lead to personal injury or property damage.
•Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent strains and back injuries.
•We advise that you have a fire extinguisher designed for use with electrical appliances on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.
•Do not attempt to service smoker other than normal maintenance as explained in “Care & Maintenance” section of this manual.
•Properly dispose of all packaging material.
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