Vertical Charcoal Smoker MODEL #DGSS681VCS / DGSS681VCS-D Français p. 19 Español p. 37 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date _________________________________ 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 log on to customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com. 70-10-126 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 product 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. Before you cook food in your smoker, it is important to “season” your smoker. Seasoning seals the paint and interior of your smoker to enhance flavoring, durability and overall performance. To season your smoker follow all of the operating procedures in the next few sections of this manual; but, do not place food inside the smoker during the seasoning process.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting Instructions (Continued) Step 4 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 firebox during the lighting procedure could trap fumes from the charcoal lighting fluid in the smoker box and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when door is opened, resulting in property loss, personal injury or death.
TIPS ON SMOKING Pairing wood chips with a specific type of food will depend on the preferences of the user. This page can be used as a general guideline for acquiring the ideal flavor. • Hardwoods such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry or mesquite typically burn slower and produce more smoke over longer periods of time. • To prolong the burn cycle for wood chips, pre-soak them in a separate bowl of water for at least 30 minutes, and/or wrap the chips in perforated aluminum foil.
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.
