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Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer
than 2 hours. A low water level can be detected by listening for the sound of
water sizzling. Water can be added to the water pan through the top of smoker
or side door. Use caution and follow instructions carefully.
WARNING: Do not spill water onto the electric element.
1. Unplug the smoker from electric outlet.
2. Lift the dome lid off the smoker body by tilting the dome lid toward you to
allow heat and steam to escape away from your face. Use caution since
flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire.
Inspect the water level in pan.
3. If water level is low, add water to water pan. If food is on top cooking grill
only, water may be added to the water pan by moving food aside on cooking
grill and pouring water down through the cooking grill. Fill water pan to 1"
below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or overfilling.
If using both cooking grills, wear oven mitts to remove food and the top
cooking grill. Move food aside on the lower cooking grill and pour water into
water pan through the lower cooking grill. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or
overfilling.
4. Set the top cooking grill on the upper support brackets and place food back
on the cooking grill.
5. Place the dome lid on smoker body. Plug smoker back into electric outlet
and allow food to continue cooking.
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• Variation in flavor can be achieved by adding wine, soft drinks, herbs, spices,
bits of citrus peel, fruit juice, onion or marinades to the water pan.
• Brush poultry and naturally lean meats with cooking oil, butter or margarine
before cooking.
• Meat should be completely thawed before cooking.
• When cooking more than one piece of meat, the cooking time is determined by
the largest single piece being cooked.
• The meat bastes itself while cooking in the smoker. No basting or
turning is necessary after the meat is placed on the grill. For added variety,
barbecue sauce or marinade may be applied on meat before placing on grill.
• There is very little difference in temperature and cooking time between top and
bottom grill levels. When cooking different types or cuts of meat at the same
time, place the meat that requires the least cooking time on the top cooking
grill so that it may be easily removed first. If only one cooking grill is required,
use the upper grill level for best results.
• During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to lift dome lid to check
food. Lifting the dome lid allows heat to escape, making additional cooking
time necessary.
• Always use a meat thermometer to determine the proper degree of doneness.
Many variables (outdoor temperature, the number of times the dome lid is
removed, proximity of food to heat source, etc.) will affect actual cooking
times. When using a meat thermometer, place probe midway into the thickest
part of the meat, making sure that it does not touch any fat or bone. Allow five
minutes for the thermometer to register temperature properly.
Cooking Tips
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Adding Water
During Cooking