Vertical Electric Analog Smoker MODEL #DGU505BAE / DGU505BAE-D Français p. 28 Español p. 56 FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY Use only with Class A GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) 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 e-mail us at customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................3 Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................8 Hardware Contents .........................................................................................................................9 Preparation Before Assembly .......................................
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PRIOR TO USING THIS SMOKER • DO NOT use this product for anything 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 boat. • DO NOT operate this smoker with a damaged cord or plug or after the smoker malfunctions, has been dropped, or is damaged in any manner.
SAFETY INFORMATION • DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. • To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or thermostat control assembly in water or other liquid. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
SAFETY INFORMATION Ground Fault Interrupter • Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC) has required Ground Fault Interrupter devices on all outdoor circuits. • If your residence was built before 1971, check with a qualified electrician to determine if a Ground Fault Interrupter protector exists. • Do not use this appliance if the circuit does not have Class A GFI protection. • Do not plug this appliance into an indoor circuit.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To Avoid Serious Injury: • While cooking, the smoker must be on a level, stable, noncombustible surface in an area clear of combustible material, including long or dry grass. • The use of alcohol, prescription or nonprescription drugs may impair the user’s ability to properly assemble and safely operate this appliance. • DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USING THE SMOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME Before Initial Use: Remove all packaging, hang tags, plastic straps, and sales stickers if present. Do not use sharp tools. Wash cooking grates with warm, soapy water, rinse and allow to completely dry before placing them back into the smoker. Prior to initial use, it is important to “season” your smoker.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Guidelines • Refer to the “Troubleshooting Section” on Pages 24 and 25 for operational problems. • DO NOT open the smoker door while operating, unless it is necessary. Opening the door will allow heat to escape and prolong the cooking time. • DO NOT USE CHARCOAL. This appliance is not designed for use with charcoal and a fire will result if charcoal is used during operation. The fire will create an unsafe condition and damage the smoker.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Seasoning the Smoker (Before Initial Use) To season your smoker, follow these steps WITHOUT the use of food: 1. Place desired flavoring woods in wood chip box and fill to ¾ full. DO NOT put water in the water bowl. 2. With the smoker door closed, turn the control dial to 3 (High) and maintain this burner setting for 2 hours. 3. Once seasoning is complete, your smoker’s interior will have a durable, seasoned coating. 4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION • Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean smoker. • Do not use abrasive oven cleaners, steel wool or metal brushes to clean porcelain grates or smoker body. They will damage the finish. • Replace damaged part(s) only with Dyna-Glo certified replacement parts. Do not attempt to repair damaged parts. • In order to maintain optimal performance, cleaning the smoker after each use is highly recommended. • Wait until the smoker has completely cooled before cleaning.
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 Please understand that these are only guidelines. All smokers are different. Take into consideration other variables such as weather conditions, wind, ambient temperature, etc. and things can vary by as much as an hour or more. Learn to tell doneness visually as well as with temperature and time and you will be a much better chef with the smoker.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at 1-877-447-4768, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No heat from smoker • Smoker is turned off • No power • Faulty controller or heating element • Turn on the smoker • Check for any tripped circuit breakers and reset the breaker, if needed. • Check for faulty or tripped GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) at the outlet. Reset the GFI or replace, if needed.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Flare-ups • Meat contains excessive amounts of fat • Cooking temperature is too high • Grease build-up • Trim the appropriate amount of fat before cooking. • Lower the temperature as needed. • Clean the smoker, according to the instructions. Persistent grease fire • Too much build-up on grease drip tray and/or grease cup • Turn off the smoker and open the door to allow the fire to burn out. DO NOT use water to extinguish the fire.
