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After Use Safety and Maintenance
WARNING
Use caution when lifting and moving the smoker to avoid strains or back injury. 2 people are recommended
to lift or move the smoker.
DO NOT replace cover on smoker if unit is still hot.
DO NOT store the smoker near gasoline or other combustible liquids or where combustible vapors may be
present. Keep the area around the smoker clear and free of combustible material and vapors.
DO NOT store this smoker in an area accessible to children or pets. Store the smoker in a dry, protected
location.
DO NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around the smoker following use until it has cooled. It is hot dur-
ing operation and remains hot for a period of time following use.
DO NOT leave hot ashes unattended until the smoker cools completely.
This smoker becomes extremely hot - allow the smoker to cool completely before handling. If you must
handle the smoker while it is hot, ALWAYS wear protective oven mitts or heat resistant gloves when handling
the smoker or its components. Allow the smoker to cool before removing and cleaning the grease pan.
Dispose of cold ashes by wrapping them in heavy duty aluminum foil and putting them in a noncombustible
container. Be sure there are no other combustible materials in or near the container.
If you must dispose of the ashes in less time than it takes for them to completely cool, remove the ashes
from the smoker, keeping them in heavy duty foil, and soak them completely with water before disposing of
them in a noncombustible container.
Care and Maintenance
CAUTION: All care and maintenance procedures are to be performed only while the smoker is turned off and cooled.
Clean the water bowl and cooking grids with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. You may prefer to coat the water bowl and
cooking grids lightly with cooking oil or cooking spray.
Frequently check and clean the venturi and burner for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to fire outside the smoker.
Also make sure the smoker does not have any foreign objects obstructing the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
If your heat indicator seems to be out of calibration: Remove the heat indicator from the door of the smoker by loosening and
removing the mounting nut from the inside. There is a second nut mounted on the back of the heat indicator that can be turned to
adjust the heat indicator needle. Set the needle to the current outdoor ambient temperature and re-mount the heat indicator to the
door of the smoker.
To clean the inside and outside of the smoker cabinet, simply use a damp cloth. Spray-washing with a water hose is not recom
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mended. All moisture should be wiped away and not allowed to stand inside or on top of the smoker. Carefully remove the grease
pan, dispose of the grease, and wash thoroughly. Once cleaned, you may prefer to lightly coat the interior of the smoker cabinet
with cooking oil or cooking spray.
If rust is present on the exterior surface of the smoker, clean it thoroughly with steel wool or emery cloth and use heavy duty, heat
resistant paint.
NEVER apply additional paint to the interior of the smoker. If rust is present on the interior of the smoker, clean thoroughly with
steel wool or emery cloth and lightly coat the area with cooking oil or cooking spray to help minimize recurring rust.
When an LP tank is not connected, and to help prevent dirt or other foreign particles from clogging the HVR, hang the end of the
HVR hose from the side handle using the supplied S-hook.
Inspect the flames at the burner by looking through the front access hole. A
good flame should be blue with a yellow tip 1” to 2” in length. If flames are
excessively yellow and irregular, oil residue and food deposits may be collect
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ing on the burner. Try cleaning the burner surface and the holes to improve the
flames. Bad flames may also be caused by poor HVR-to-venturi attachment.
Always allow the smoker to cool before cleaning or checking the assembly.
To protect your smoker from weather, always keep your smoker covered when
not in use.
To obtain replacement parts or accessories, call our toll free customer service
line: 1-800-668-5323.
Bad Flame
Good flame
Yellow
Blue
Holes in Burner
Burner
Flame Check