PREPARATION FOR USE
& LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL,
AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
Curing Your Grill
Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Smoke’N Pit, follow the instruc- tions below carefully to cure your grill. Curing your grill will minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the grill of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your Brinkmann Smoke’N Pit.
IMPORTANT: To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A cover for your Smoke’N Pit may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the Smoke’N Pit including cooking grills with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grates or charcoal tray.
Step 2
Place a tin can on the grease cup holder. A tin can must be placed under the grease hole at all times.
Step 3
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Smoke’N Pit (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
WARNING: Never use charcoal that has been
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed. When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of each charcoal grate.
WARNING: DO NOT use grill without charcoal ash tray in place. DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal ash tray while tray contains hot coals.
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 6
Start with 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with once the curing process has been completed. Open the firebox air shutter approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack damper halfway. When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place the hot coals in center of charcoal grate in firebox.
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