OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON- COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
CURING
Before first use, cure your smoker to minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the smoker of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared.
Step 1
Remove water pan from smoker and do not use flavoring wood while curing your smoker.
Step 2
Coat all interior surfaces of the smoker cabinet, side rack and cooking grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
WARNING: DO NOT coat the electric element and the controller.
Step 3
Plug the smoker into electric outlet.
Step 4
Cure smoker for two hours, then unplug smoker from electric outlet. Allow smoker to cool completely. It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the curing and cooling process.
NOTE: Cure your smoker before first use. After cleaning, apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray to the interior surfaces, smoker body, cooking grids and water pan. This simple process will help reduce interior rusting. DO NOT apply oil to electric element or controller.
SMOKING
Step 1
Open door and remove wire rack that supports the wood chip pan and water pan.
Step 2
Remove lid from the wood chip pan and add wood chips. We recommend the use of wood chips, not wood chunks. Replace the wood chip pan lid and slide rack into smoker.
Step 3
Carefully fill water pan with warm water or your choice or marinade to 1 inch below the rim. Do not fill completely or water may overflow during use.
WARNING: DO NOT spill water, marinade or any liquid onto the electric element and controller.
Step 4
Remove cooking grids and adjust the wire cooking grid support brackets to the desired height for the items you are smoking.
Step 5
Place food on cooking grid(s) in a single layer and leave room between each piece to allow smoke and moisture to circulate evenly. Slide cooking grid into the wire cooking grid support brackets. Repeat steps for each cooking grid that is used.
Step 6
Close door and plug the smoker into electric outlet.
WARNING: Always use a
WARNING: When connecting controller to smoker, plug electric controller into smoker first, make sure controller is set to OFF, then plug into outlet. When unplugging, turn controller to OFF, disconnect from outlet, then remove controller from smoker.
Step 7
Adjust the electric controller to the high position and allow the smoker to heat up. The desired temperature for smoking is between 220F and 250F. The heat indicator on the front of the unit will let you know when the smoker is near the desired temperature and you can adjust the controller accordingly.
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