Heavy-Duty Charcoal Offset Vertical Smoker & Grill MODEL #DGSS1382VCS / DGSS1382VCS-D Français p. 26 Español p. 51 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date _________________________________ 70-10-583 Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday – Friday or email customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com. 1 Rev.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ...................................................................................................................... 2 Package Contents ...................................................................................................................... 4 Hardware Contents .................................................................................................................... 5 Preparation ...................................................................
SAFETY INFORMATION • DO NOT use this product in a manner other than its intended purpose. It is NOT intended for commercial use. It is NOT intended to be installed or used in or on a recreational vehicle and/or boats. • DO NOT store this unit near gasoline or other combustible liquids or where other combustible vapors may be present. • DO NOT use or store or operate this unit in an area accessible to children or pets. Store this unit in a dry protected location.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE Remove all hangings or plastic straps, if present. It is important to "season" the smoker & grill, before cooking food. Seasoning seals the paint and interior to enhance flavoring, durability and overall performance. To season your smoker and grill, simply use it as you normally would without adding food.. You will need to follow all of the lighting and operating procedures in the next few sections of this manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting Instructions (Continued) Step 3 After 20-25 minutes, charcoal should be ready for cooking and/or adding woodchips. Refer to the next section before adding wood chips to pre-lit charcoal. DANGER: Closing the smoker body door and offset lid during the lighting procedure could trap fumes from the charcoal lighting fluid in the smoker boxes and may result in a flashfire or explosion when door is opened, resulting in property loss, personal injury or death.
TIPS ON SMOKING Smoking foods is different from grilling foods, Smoking is typically done slowly and at a lower temperature than grilling. The smoke produced by the wood infuses itself into the meat giving it that great smoked flavor. Grilling is a much quicker cooking process using higher temperatures. • Small wood chips work best inside the wood chip tray. • Use dry hardwoods such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry or mesquite.
SUGGESTED SMOKING AND MEAT TEMPERATURES Smoking Temperatures Accurate smoking temperatures are critical for safely cooking food when meat probes are not available. Please understand that using the factory installed temperature gauge is an acceptable tool for smoking food; but it’s not always the ideal means of measuring the most accurate smoking temperature because internal smoker temperatures can vary between the top and bottom cooking grates.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE AFTER USE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE WARNING • Use caution when lifting and moving the smoker to avoid strain injuries. Two people are recommended to lift or move the smoker. • DO NOT store the smoker near gasoline or other combustible liquids or where combustible vapors may be present. Keep the area around the smoker clear and free of combustible materials and vapors. • DO NOT store this smoker in an area accessible to children or pets. Store the smoker in a dry, protected location.
