OUTDOOR GAS COOKER OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
WARNING • Use a sufficient amount of flavoring wood to avoid having to remove smoker body from base pan during the cooking process. This will limit the danger of spilling hot liquid from the water pan which could cause serious bodily injury. • Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this smoker are not recommended and may lead to personal injury and/or property damage. • This outdoor gas smoker is designed for propane gas supply.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR COOKER. FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717. (Proof of purchase will be required.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. 12 Tools required to assemble your Smoke’N Grill: • • • Flathead screwdriver Adjustable wrench 7/16" Wrench NOTE: 11 1 Pliers can be substituted for the adjustable wrench.
STEP 1: a. Turn base pan upside down to assemble. Attach leg brackets to base pan with 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts. NOTE: Plastic Leg Caps The two screw holes in tube portion of leg bracket must align to point to center of base pan. Chrome Triangle Base Pan View from Bottom b. Insert end of leg with two holes into leg bracket and align holes. Make sure the single hole on opposite end of leg is facing center of base pan. Fasten with a 10-24 x 12" screw and square nut.
STEP 3: Square Nuts a. Install control panel assembly to front of base pan by inserting end of brass extension tube through elongated hole in base pan. Attach control panel to base pan using two 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts. Control Panel 10-24 x s" screws STEP 4: a. Check gap between end of ignitor electrode wire and gas portholes of burner assembly. Gap should be 5/32". Adjust gap if necessary by bending electrode wire.
STEP 5: Burner Mixer Tube a. Turn burner assembly over in base pan. Insert the end of brass extension tube (that extends inside the base pan) into the head of burner mixer tube. Burner Assembly Burner Mixer Tube Head b. Position burner assembly in center of base pan and push tab on bottom of burner bracket through slot in bottom of base pan. c. Install the hitch pin through the hole in the tab on the underside of base pan. This will hold the burner assembly in place.
STEP 7: a. Attach wooden handle halves to metal brackets using 8-32 x w" screws and nuts as illustrated. b. Attach two handles to sides of smoker body using 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts. Single Clip V Clips c. Attach the three lower support brackets (V clips) to inside of smoker body through the three 4" holes that are located about halfway down on sides. Mount each bracket with notched side facing up using 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts. Tighten screws securely. d.
GAS LEAK TESTING THE GAS LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED EVERY TIME THE TANK IS CONNECTED TO SMOKER. WARNING • Gas leak testing must be performed outdoors in a well ventilated area. • During the gas leak testing procedure, always keep unit away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes. • Never use a flame to check for gas leaks. • Always remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan before lighting the burner.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND. GAS LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED EVERY TIME THE TANK IS CONNECTED TO SMOKER. READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
1. Remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan. Grilling 2. Light the burner following “Lighting Instructions” section of this manual. 3. Place a cooking grill on the 10-24 x w" screws in the base pan. Place the dome lid on the base pan and preheat grill for 5 minutes on MEDIUM flame. For best results, the dome lid should be placed on base pan when grilling food. 4. Place food on cooking grill in a single layer with space between each piece. Adjust the flame to obtain the desired cooking temperature.
9. Place the other cooking grill on upper support brackets, making sure rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets. Place food on cooking grill. 10. Place dome lid on smoker body and allow food to cook. After 2-3 hours of cooking, check water level and add water if level is low. Follow instructions in the “Adding Water During Cooking” section of this manual. HEAT VARIATION: The heat setting for water smoking will vary with outdoor temperatures and weather conditions.
Additional flavoring wood should not have to be added during the cooking process, however, it may be necessary when cooking very large pieces of meat. Follow the instructions and warnings below to avoid injury while adding wood. Adding Wood During Cooking 1. Remove dome lid so you can see the water pan. Tilt dome lid toward you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face. 2. Wearing oven mitts, remove food and cooking grills. Remove smoker body from base pan.
AFTER-USE SAFETY WARNING • Allow liquid in water pan to cool before handling to avoid being burned or scalded. • Always allow the smoker and all components to cool completely before handling. • Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining embers and ashes must be removed. Use caution to protect yourself and your property. Place remaining embers and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and completely saturate with water.
• In some parts of the country, spiders have been found to create flashback problems or improper operation of the burner by spinning webs in the mixer tube. The webs may block the gas flow which results in a flashback ( a fire in the burner mixer tube). To solve this problem, remove burner and clean mixer tube with a bottle brush once or twice a month, or before using smoker if it has not been used for a long time. If flashback occurs, turn the propane tank valve and burner control knob off.
©1998 The Brinkmann® Corporation Dallas, Texas 75244 www.brinkmanncorp.com ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Smoke’N Grill Gas Smoker against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser.
