Operation Instructions; Before First Use; Lighting Instructions - Dyna-Glo DGX780BDC-D Mode D'emploi

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all hangings or plastic straps, if present.
Before you cook food in your smoker, it is important to "season" your smoker. Seasoning seals the
To season your smoker, simply use it as you normally would only do not cook any food. You will
need to follow all of the operating procedures in the next few sections of this manual.
(around 175°F/79.4°C) for 45 – 60 minutes. Let the smoker cool and clean out the wood chips and charcoal.

Lighting Instructions

DO NOT USE PRETREATED, MATCH-LIGHT CHARCOAL with this smoker. Only use standard,
lighting charcoal. Damage to the smoker may occur with the use of match-light charcoal.
Step 1
Remove the charcoal grate and chamber from the smoker box. Place the grate on a cement surface
Refer to the assembly instructions for proper placement.
Start with at least 4 lbs. (1.8 kgs.) of charcoal (75 standard briquettes).
Make adjustments as needed when cooking in colder climates or during high winds, and/or when fair
amounts of precipitation are present.
Step 2
(refer to assembly instructions for proper chamber and grate placement). After soaking the charcoal,
Step 3
With both doors open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with
prior to closing the doors. (Fumes will tend to collect in the upper cavity if the door is closed).
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