OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(CONTINUED)
Enhance Flavor
WOOD PAIRING GUIDE
NOTE: Different wood varieties possess different flavors and we recommend pairing your woods with the meats you intend to
cook.
WOOD
FLAVOR
ALDER
MILD
MAPLE
MILD
CHERRY
MILD
APPLE
MEDIUM
PECAN
MEDIUM
OAK
MEDIUM
HICKORY
STRONG
MESQUITE
STRONG
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
W CAUTION: Do not apply vegetable oil to charcoal grid or charcoal pan.
W CAUTION: All cleaning and maintenance should be done when smoker is cool (about 45
minutes) and with the fuel supply removed.
W CAUTION: DO NOT clean any smoker part in a self cleaning oven. The extreme heat will
damage the finish.
W CAUTION: Do not leave smoker unattended while preheating, cooking or burning off food
residue on high. If smoker has not been cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the
product.
W CAUTION: Do not remove the ashes until they are completely and fully extinguished.
W Always empty the charcoal pan and smoker after each use.
W CAUTION: Do not allow water in water pan to completely evaporate. Check water pan at least
every 2 hours and add water if level is low. Add water per "Adding Additional Water" section in
this manual.
W CAUTION: Do not remove water from water pan once food is removed. Allow smoker to cool
and water to evaporate.
W Before smoker can be left unattended:
1. Smoker must be cool.
2. Remaining coals and ashes must be carefully removed and placed in a non-combustible metal
container and saturated with water.
3. Allow saturated coals and ashes to remain in non-combustible container for 24 hours prior to
properly disposing.
W CAUTION: With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around smoker to
extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning
process.
W CAUTION: Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures
and combustible materials.
BEEF
PORK
POULTRY
SEAFOOD
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VEGGIES