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STANDARD FEATURES CONT ...
“FAN COOLED HOPPER”
The entire line of Country Smokers utilizes the exact same Hopper and component parts. To increase the life of your grill and its main working component parts the Combustion / Cooling fan is used to perform 3 main functions:
1.Pressurize the internal hopper compartment to cool the wiring and electrical component parts, the “Paddle Wheel” feed system and the wood pellet fuel.
2.Forces constant air movement between the hopper and grill barrel wall. Because of the higher temperatures needed for searing and because of the longer length of time a pellet grill can operate, to slow smoke a whole hog, air movement is used to provide a barrier between the two surfaces. Note the air slots found at the top of the hopper, between the lid and the grill.
Ensure that these do not get blocked off at any time.
3.To provide combustion air allowing the pellet fuel to burn properly. The fan forced air is then used to provide “Convection Cooking” within the smokin grill. Convection cooking locks in the juices and distributes the heat evenly throughout the grill resulting in that savory flavour and near perfect cooking.
PAINT GRADE FINISH
Louisiana Grills uses a “High Heat BBQ Paint” finish throughout the entire line of Country Smokers. This is done to allow easy and trouble free maintenance, adding to the life and look of your smoking grill. Baked enamel and porcelain finishing require as much, if not more, maintenance and up keep. If they do scratch or chip and moisture gets between the surface and the exposed metal, the problem becomes even larger. “Surface Rust” and “Food Acids” are two of the most common factors that effect your smokers finish. Surface rust can develop for a number of reasons; such as pets, kids, accidents, weather, etc. Acids that are found in many common foods and meats can also act as a corrosive on most finishes. A paint grade finish may require a periodic sanding and a
(see maintenance for further details)
PORCELAIN COATED COOKING GRIDS
Your Country Smokin Grill comes complete with porcelain coated cooking grills or grids, as they are called by the “Pit Masters”. Porcelain grids may not have the same heat retention as cast iron, but they do show “grid marks” and are never easy to clean. To maintain the searing and grilling performance of your grid, as well as their longevity, some special care and maintenance is required.
GREASE CATCHER
All Country Smokers use the “Arched Flavor Guard” system that channels any excess grease, that does not evaporate, directly to a sealed grease catch area. From here any excess grease is directed to the drop spout where it is disposed in an easy to replace, low cost soda or beverage can of your choose. The can is hung in place using the J style hook that is mounted through the grease spout. Simply by lifting the pull tab from the beverage can, upwards, allows the can to easily hook on to the J hook. Allow the grease to cool before removing the can or for those extra fatty foods, you may need to replace the can while using the smoker. If this is the case be sure to wear an oven or bbq glove, as the can will be hot and cause burning.
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