Brinkmann Wood Smoker/Grill owner manual Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox Step

Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking

Additional charcoal and/or wood may be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature.

Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox

Step 1

Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire.

Step 2

Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or wood, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. If necessary, use your Charcoal Chimney Starter to light additional charcoal and/or wood and add to existing fire.

WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.

Step 3

When charcoal is burning strong again, close the firebox lid.

Adding Charcoal/Wood in Cooking Chamber

Step 1

Stand back and carefully open cooking chamber lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire.

Step 2

Wearing oven mitts/gloves, remove food and cooking grills.

Step 3

Stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or wood, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. If necessary, use your Charcoal Chimney Starter to light additional charcoal and/or wood and add to existing fire.

WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.

Step 4

When charcoal is burning strong again, wear oven mitts/gloves and carefully replace cooking grill and food.

Step 5

Close the cooking chamber lid and allow food to continue cooking.

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