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 • Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals. • 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 & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR 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 wooden handle halves to metal brackets using 8-32 x w" screws and nuts as illustrated. b. Attach two handle assemblies to side of smoker body using 10-24 x s" screws and nuts as illustrated. c. Attach three support brackets to inside of smoker body through the three 4" holes that are located about halfway down the smoker body (lower level). Mount each bracket with notched side facing up using 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts. Tighten screws securely. d.
STEP 3: a. Place charcoal pan inside base pan. STEP 4: a. Place water pan inside smoker body on top of lower support brackets. Position water pan so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets. Place smoker body on base pan. b. Place a cooking grill on the lower support brackets directly above water pan. c. Place a cooking grill on the upper support brackets so the outer rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets. STEP 5: a.
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 AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
11. Place the other cooking grill on the upper support brackets. Make sure the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets. Place food on the cooking grill. 200 18 0 160 140 0 12 POULTRY LAMB 85 80 BEEF WELL PORK 77 VEAL 12. Allow food to cook. After 3-4 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. HAM BEEF MED. 70 BEEF RARE COOKED HAM 60 13.
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 3 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 side door. Use caution and follow instructions carefully. OPTION 1: ADDING WATER THROUGH TOP OF SMOKER 1. Lift the dome lid off the smoker body by tilting the dome lid toward you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face.
• During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to lift dome lid to check food. Lifting the dome lid allows heat to escape, making additional cooking time necessary. • Always use a meat thermometer to determine the proper degree of doneness. Many variables (outside cooking temperature, amount of charcoal, the number of times the dome lid is removed, proximity of food to heat source, etc.) will affect actual cooking times.
©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 Gourmet Charcoal Smoker against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser.
