Controlling grease fires:
To aid in controlling grease fires use the following precautions:
•Keep smoker free from grease; chance of fire is greatly increased by grease buildup.
•Trim excess fat off meat and use less fatty cuts of meat to reduce chance of grease fires.
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Grease Tray
•Never use drippings directly from the grease tray to make gravy. Use the included foil tray liner to catch drippings, then reheat the drippings to kill bacteria. Replacement foil tray liners and other accessories can be found at www.charbroil.com.
•Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease.
Safety Tips
•The grease tray must be inserted into smoker and emptied after each use.
•If you have a smoker problem see the "Troubleshooting Section".
•Clean smoker often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the smoker cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to cooking. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces while smoker is hot.
•Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock. When removed from the unit, the roasting basket may
General Smoker Cleaning
•Meat Thermometer: Do not immerse or soak in water. Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
•Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for paint. Interiors surfaces should not be painted. Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush on insides of smoker lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to painted surfaces. A black surface improves the smokers performance.
•Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry. Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.
•Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or
•Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain the high quality appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean smoker.
Do not use abrasive oven cleaners, steel wool or metal brushes to clean smoker body. They will damage the finish.
Replace damaged part(s) only with
WARNING |
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
1.This product is produced with or contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
2.This product contains chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling this product.
WARNING |
Burning wood gives off carbon monoxide which can cause death.
DO NOT burn wood chips inside homes, vehicles, tents, garages or any enclosed areas.
Use only outdoors where it is well ventilated.
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