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• Always allow smoker and all components to cool completely before handling.
• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended.Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before removing.
• Before smoker can be left unattended,remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution to protect yourself
and property.Place remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal container and completely saturate with water.Allo w
coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.
• With a garden hose,completely wet surface beneath and around the smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may
have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
• Cover and store smoker in a protected area away from children and pets.
• Cure your smoker periodically throughout the year to protect
against excessive rust.
• To protect your smoker from excessive rust,the unit must be properly cured
and covered at all times when not in use.A smoker cover may be ordered
directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
• Wash cooking grills and water pan with hot,soapy water, rinse
well and dry.Lightly coat grills with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
• Clean inside and outside of smoker by wiping off with a damp cloth.Apply a
light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to
prevent rusting.Do not coat charcoal pan.
• If rust appears on the exterior surface of your smoker,clean and buff the
affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth.Touch-up with a good
quality high-temperature resistant paint.
• Never apply paint to the interior surface.Rust spots on the interior surface
can be buffed,cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable
oil spray to minimize rusting.
AFTER-USE SAFETYWARNING
Proper Care
& Maintenance
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