Char-Broil 16202009 Mode D'emploi page 6

Control Panel Operating Instructions
Power Button - Turns smoker on and off
Up Button - add to time/temp value
Down Button - subtract from time/temp value
Temp Button - switches input to adjust
Cooking temp
Time Button - switches input to adjust
Cooking time
Meat Probe Button - switches input to adjust target
meat probe temp
Chamber Light - On/Off
The control panel temperature reading may fluctuate plus or
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minus 5-8°C as the appliance cycles to maintain correct cooking
temperature setting.
Press the Power Button once, and the appliance is now ready
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to receive input settings from the Temp Button, Time Button
and/or Meat Probe Button.
If appliance is powered on and left unattended for 19 hours, the
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appliance will automatically turn off.
The controller reads and displays internal cook temperature
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setting in °C, time in 00:00 (hours:minutes) and meat probe
temperature in °F. Temperature readings can be changed from
°C to °F by pressing the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons
simultaneously for a period of 3 seconds. The temperature
readings can be changed back to °C from °F using the same
method.
The heating element will not begin to heat up until you input the
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Temp and Time or Meat Probe and Temp settings. NOTE: You
must choose to cook by either time or meat probe target temp.
These functions will not work simultaneously.
If the meat probe is not connected to the smoker the meat probe
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function is disabled.
1) Seasoning Your Smoker
NOTE: Season your smoker before first cooking.
a) Make sure water pan is in place with NO WATER and
smoker box is in place with no wood chips.
b) Plug in the appliance. The display will immediately
have power. A beep is sounded when the unit is
plugged in.
c) Press the Power Button once, the control unit is now
ready.
CAUTION: The smoker is HOT during use. Wear protective gloves
Using the Smoker Box:
The smoker box is what will enable you to add smoke flavor to your
foods. Simply fill the smoker box with wood chips to the desired
level and slide it into place prior to preheating the smoker. The
smoker box can be filled to varied levels to accommodate short and
long cooks. There are many wood chip types that result in different
flavors. For a chart listing estimated wood chip level to cook time
ratios and smoke flavor details, please see grilling guide.
NOTE:
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Using the Water Pan:
Your appliance comes equipped with a water pan. The water pan
can be used to keep meat moist while cooking. To use, fill the water
pan with warm water (cold water can bring down the temp of the
cooker) to the Max Water mark and slide into place. Do not overfill
the water pan.
NOTE:
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Cooking with your Smoker -
NOTE: Always preheat smoker with smoker box in place, including
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Control Panel Operating Instructions (Continued)
d) Press the Temp Button and set temperature to 135°C,
max. setting, using the "UP" or "DOWN" buttons.
e) Press the Time Button and set the time to 2 hours
using the "UP" or "DOWN" buttons,
f) Once 2 hours has elapsed, turn off smoker and allow to
cool.
g) After the seasoning process has completed, your
smoker is now ready for use.
when working inside the smoker.
The smoker box is designed for wood chips or pellets only, do
not use wood chunks.
Always operate smoker with smoker box in place regardless of
whether or not you use wood chips. Never remove or refill the
smoker box during cooking
Using water is not required for smoking.
Always operate (including preheating) smoker with water pan in
place regardless of whether or not you use water. Never remove
the water pan during cooking.
If water pan needs to be refilled during cooking, always fill
through the hole in the drip pan assembly. Care should be taken
when refilling water pan to avoid having any liquid coming in
contact with the heating element. Serious damage to the heating
element could result, including flare ups and electrical failure.
wood chips if being used.
1) Setting the Preheat Cycle
a) Press the Temp Button.
b) Press and hold the "UP" or "DOWN" button to raise or
lower until the letters "PH" is displayed. Release the
button. "PH" is blinking.
c) Press the Temp Button again. The display will no
longer blink indicating that the "PH" is set.
d) The display will show "PH", no temperature will be
shown during the Preheat cycle.
e) The appliance will automatically start the Preheating
process.