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SAFETY INFORMATION
• If you must dispose of ashes in less time than it takes for the ashes to completely cool down,
remove the ashes from the appliance, keeping them in heavy-duty foil and soaking them completely
with water before disposing of them in a noncombustible container.
• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from
hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• Make sure that the
visual observation. Please refer to maintenance section.
• Use caution when opening the door of the smoker while in operation. Keep hands, face and body
safe from hot steam or
• DO NOT wear loose clothing while operating the smoker. Tie back long hair while operating the
smoker. ALWAYS wear shoes that fully cover your feet while operating the smoker.
• Allow the smoker and its components to cool completely before conducting any routine cleaning
or maintenance.
• NEVER use glassware, plastic or ceramic cookware on or in your smoker. Use metallic cookware only.
• NEVER operate the smoker without water in the water bowl. NEVER allow the water to completely
evaporate. Check the water level at least every 2 hours. A sizzling sound may indicate a low water
level. Follow instructions in this manual for adding water while operating (see the Operating
Instructions section).
• When using
while operating. Adding wood while operating may splash hot water and cause serious injury.
• Use of accessories not intended for this smoker is not recommended and may lead to injury or
property damage.
• An LP cylinder not connected for use should not be stored in the vicinity of the smoker or any other
appliance. DO NOT store spare LP cylinders within 10 feet of the smoker. LP cylinders must be stored
outdoors, out of reach of children. DO NOT store LP cylinders in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
• DO NOT store LP gas cylinders inside or on top of the smoker. Improper storage of cylinders could
lead to explosion,
children and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
• While the smoker is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
• LP gases are heavier than air, tend to pool and collect in low-lying areas, are easily ignited and are
highly Proper care and caution should be employed when dealing with any such fuels.
• The smoker should be turned off and all supply valves (on piping or on fuel cylinders) should be closed
in the event that the odor of unburned gas is detected. Do not attempt to use the appliance until any
gas leaks are
• DO NOT use the smoker if the burner fails to light or fails to remain lit. Under such conditions, gas
should be turned off and the fuel cylinder should be disconnected.
• Use in high wind conditions that result in poor burner operation such as blowing out and
be avoided. If repositioning the appliance does not improve operation under such wind conditions, the
appliance should be turned off.
• Install the smoker with the hose regulator assembly extended the full length of the hose (24 in.
minimum) directly away from the appliance. When so configured, placement results in maximum tank
to smoker distance. When the smoker is operated, the hose/regulator and gas tank should be
perpendicular to wind direction. Placing tank closer than 24 in. to the smoker can overheat the tank
and cause release of propane through relief openings and can result in tank fire or explosion.
of the control valve properly mates with the burner mixing tube by
DO NOT inhale smoke.
wood, add a
and/or personal injury. Cylinders are to be stored outdoors, out of reach of
and/or the source of the unburned gas odor is accounted for.
amount prior to operation to avoid having to add wood
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