Brinkmann OUTDOOR BARBECUE GRILL & SMOKER owner manual Important Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER.

WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

WARNING

•Only use this product on a level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, gravel, etc.). Do not use on wooden surfaces.

•Always use a drip pan/ash guard under grill to protect surface from heat damage and/or discoloration and to catch ashes, embers and drippings.

•Do not use unit on a surface that could burn. A drip pan/ash guard will not prevent fires from occurring on a com- bustible material.

•Proper clearance of 5 feet between the cooker and combustible construction should be maintained at all times when this product is in use.

•For household use only. Do not use this product for other than its intended purpose.

•This product is to be used outdoors only. Do not operate this product indoors or inside any enclosed area.

•Do not leave product unattended when in use.

•Never move product when it is in use.

•Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products will cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.

•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids near the cooker.

•We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting fluid. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Carefully read in- structions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to use.

•If using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. If charcoal lighting fluid does not completely burn off, fumes could accumulate in cooker causing an explosion or flash fire when cooker door is opened.

•Do not use self-starting charcoal. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.

•Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals.

•Use caution when opening the door to avoid steam burns and flame flare-ups.

•Use caution when assembling and operating your smoker to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts.

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