Operation Instructions; Before First Use - Dyna-Glo DGO1176BDC-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.
er at low temperature
(around 175°F/79.4°C) for 45 – 60 minutes. Let the smoker cool and clean out the wood chips and charcoal.
Once seasoning is complete, your smoker's interior will have a durable, seasoned coating.
Lighting Instructions
DO NOT USE PRETREATED, MATCH-LIGHT CHARCOAL with this smoker. Only use standard,
Damage to the smoker may occur with the use of
match-light charcoal.
Step 1
Remove the charcoal tray from the offset smoker box and add 3 lbs. (1.36 kgs) of charcoal.
(approximately 62 briquettes). Please note: Cold weather climates may require up to 1/2 lbs. (0.22 kgs)
of additional charcoal (approximately 10 briquettes).
Step 2
from the smoker.
Step 3
With both doors open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with
f
prior to closing the doors. (Fumes will tend to collect in the upper cavity if the door is closed).
door is opened, resulting in property loss, personal injury or death. Never attempt to add more
Step 4
After 25 - 30 minutes, charcoal should be ready for cooking and/or adding woodchips. Carefully add
wood chunks using long cooking tongs.
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