® SMOKE’N GRILL CHARCOAL SMOKER AND GRILL
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 & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
WARNING • Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns. • When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen replace dome lid to suffocate the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires. • Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the dome lid, keep hands, face and body safe from hot steam and flame flare-ups.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. 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.
STEP 1: a. Attach the three legs to smoker body using 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts as illustrated. Lower support bracket (V-clip) with notched side facing up. Upper support bracket with notched side facing up. STEP 2: a. 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. b.
STEP 4: a. Attach hinge to inside of smoker body as illustrated. Use the 6-32 x 4" screws and nuts to attach the hinge to smoker body. NOTE: Attach the hinge so pin is facing out of smoker as illustrated. b. Attach door to hinge using the remaining 6-32 x 4" screws and nuts. STEP 5: a. Place charcoal pan inside smoker body on top of legs. Position charcoal pan so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three legs. b. Place water pan on top of lower support brackets.
STEP 6: a. Attach a handle assembly on top of dome lid using 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts. b. Install heat indicator in dome lid by aligning tabs on heat indicator with slots in the opening on front of dome lid. Insert and turn 4 revolution until the word “IDEAL” on the heat indicator is at the top of the dial. DALLAS, TX 75244 BRINKMANN BRINKMANN DALLAS, TX 75244 c. Place dome lid on upper support brackets of smoker body. NOTE: The dome lid is not designed to fit snugly in the smoker body.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. 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. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
4. If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Carefully place 8-10 pounds of hot coals in the charcoal pan. Proceed to Step 7. If using charcoal lighting fluid, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal ONLY. Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal.
Grilling & Searing 1. Remove dome lid, cooking grills, water and charcoal pans from smoker body and set aside. 2. Place a drip pan/ash guard or its equivalent under the grill to catch embers, ashes or drippings. NOTE: Grilling Heavy-duty aluminum foil folded several times can be used as a drip pan/ash guard. Make the foil sheets large enough so it extends beyond the legs of the smoker. Fold the edges up to contain any embers and drippings.
To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavoring. Do not use resinous woods such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste. Flavoring Wood Wood chunks or sticks 3" to 4" long and 2" to 1" thick work best.
Adding Water During Cooking Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer than 2 hours. A low water level can be detected by listening for the sound of water sizzling. Water can be added to the water pan through the top of smoker or through the door. Use caution and follow instructions carefully. OPTION 1: Adding Water Through Top of Smoker 1" 1. Remove dome lid by tilting it toward you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face.
AFTER-USE SAFETY WARNING • Always allow smoker and all components to cool completely before handling. • Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. • Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container or leave in charcoal pan and completely saturate with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.
ACCESSORIES The Art of Smoke Cooking Cookbook Contains 40 exciting yet simple recipes using the delicious technique of smoke cooking. Beautifully photographed full-color, sixty-six page hardback cookbook presents old favorites as well as new recipes such as smoked meatballs & spaghetti, smoked pizza, smoked tomato soup and smoked peach cobbler. Model 812-3327-0 Smoker Basket The unique basket weave prevents food from falling through the grill while allowing smoke, steam and heat to flow into the food.
ACCESSORIES Smoke’N Spice Seasoning These custom blended spices are a delicious marinade seasoning for smoke cooking and grilling. Contains no MSG. Available in red and white meat varieties in a money-saving 2-pack.
