GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible at all times while operating unit.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws, and bolts, to make sure they are tight and secure.
• Use of alcohol, prescription, or non-prescription drugs may impair user's ability to properly assemble
or safely operate unit.
• Keep children and pets away from unit at all times. Do NOT allow children to use unit. Close
supervision is necessary should children or pets be in the area where unit is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit during, or following, its use until it has cooled.
• Avoid bumping or impacting unit.
• Never move unit when in use. Allow unit to cool completely (below 115° F (45° C)) before moving or
storing.
• The unit is HOT while in use, and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling
process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Do not use wood pellets.
• Never use glass, plastic, or ceramic cookware in unit. Never place empty cookware in unit while in
use.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC are NOT recommended, and
may cause injury.
• Wood chip bowl is HOT when unit is in use. Use caution when adding wood.
• Be careful when removing food from unit. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective
gloves, or long, sturdy cooking tools.
• Always use unit in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal fire codes.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water, and discarding in a
non-combustible container.
• Do not store unit with HOT ashes inside unit. Store only when all surfaces are cold.
• Store product indoors when not in use, out of reach of children.
• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
• Do not plug in electric smoker until fully assembled and ready for use.
• Use only approved grounded electrical outlet.
• Do not use during an electrical storm.
• Do not expose electric smoker to rain or water at anytime.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or control panel in water or other
liquid.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance malfunctions, or has
been damaged in any manner. Contact Masterbuilt Customer Service for assistance at
www.masterbuilt.com/pages/customer-support.
• Longer, detachable power-supply cords, or extension cords, are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
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