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GETTING STARTED

BEFORE LIGHTING

(A)

1.The smoker should be placed on a level, heat proof, non- combustible surface away from buildings and out of general traffic path. The smoker is for outdoor use only and not recommended for use on outdoor carpeted surfaces.

2.Remove the lid and center section before lighting the charcoal briquettes. Weber recommends the use of charcoal briquettes

(A) with your Weber® Smokey Mountain Cookersmoker. Lump

charcoal or heat beads are not recommended.

(Approximate briquette size)

Never use charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious bodily injury, death, or fire, causing damage to property.

3. Ensure that ashes have been removed from bottom bowl and that the charcoal grate and charcoal chamber are in place.

4. Open all vents on the bottom of the bowl.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Fill charcoal chamber with the amount of charcoal recomended

in the Smoking Guide on page 14. Heap charcoal in the center of the charcoal grate. Carefully distribute 3-4 paraffin cubes into the charcoal mound and light using a long-neck lighter or matches.

Never use charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious bodily injury, death, or fire, causing damage to property.

2. The charcoal is ready when gray ash is beginning to form on the top coals. Spread the coals evenly over the charcoal grate. with a pair of tongs or long handled metal tool.

3. Add 3-4 chunks of dry hardwood on top of the hot coals. More can be added if you prefer a stronger smoke flavor.

(See Cooking Tips & Smoking Guide for more information)

TOTAL CHARCOAL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)

 

Smoker Diameter

Charcoal Chamber Capacity

 

 

 

 

18.5 inches (47cm)

200 briquettes

 

 

 

 

22.5 inches (57cm)

300 briquettes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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