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c. Move food back to the proper location.
d. Replace lid on smoker/grill.
Upper and lower cooking grid used:
a. While wearing protective gloves and using long cooking
tongs, remove food and upper cooking grid.
b. While wearing protective gloves and using long cooking
tongs, slide food over to one side of lower cooking grid.
c. Carefully pour water into water pan to 1 inch (2.54 cm)
below the water pan rim. (Figure 8, p. 13). Do not over
fill water pan.
Stand to side of smoker/grill and use
extreme caution while pouring water as it
may turn directly to steam.
d. Move food back to the proper location on lower cooking
grid.
e. Replace upper cooking grid and food.
f. Replace lid on smoker/grill.
Adding Water Option 2 - through Side of Smoker/grill
1. While wearing protective gloves, carefully open the smoker/grill side door. Make sure to stand on the opposite side of door
opening. This will allow the steam to escape away from you.
Open door slowly as flare-up can occur, when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire.
2. Determine water level in water pan:
a. If water is needed continue to step 3.
b. If water is not needed, close side door on smoker/grill.
3. Using a funnel or a container with a spout, carefully pour water into water pan to 1 inch (2.54 cm) below the water pan rim.
(Figure 8, p. 12). Do not over fill water pan.
Stand to side of smoker/grill and use extreme caution while pouring water as it may turn directly to
steam.
4. Close side door on smoker/grill.
controlling Flare-ups:
do not use water on an oil/grease fire. this can cause the grease to splatter and could result in serious
burns, bodily harm or other damage.
do not leave smoker/grill unattended while preheating, cooking or burning off food residue. if smoker/
grill has not been cleaned, an oil/grease fire can occur that may damage the product.
When cooking, fire extinguishing materials shall be readily accessible. in the event of an oil/grease fire,
do not attempt to extinguish with water. use type Bc dry chemical fire extinguisher or smother with dirt,
sand or baking soda.
Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a smoker/grill and add to the unique flavor of smoking.
Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for you and your smoker/grill.
Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease in the bottom of your smoker/grill.
If excessive flare-ups occur, DO NOT pour water onto the flames.
If grease fire occurs, close the lid until the grease burns out. Use caution when opening the lid as sudden flare-ups may occur.
minimize Flare-ups:
1. Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking.
2. Ensure that your smoker/grill is on a hard, level, non-combustible surface.
tips for Better cookouts and longer Smoker/grill life
1. There is very little difference in temperature and cooking times between the upper and lower cooking grid. The food that requires
the least amount of cooking time should be placed on the upper cooking grid.
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