Instructions / Assembly
General Operating Instructions
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Step3
Saturate charcoal with lighting uid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting uid to soak into
charcoal. Store lighting uid a safe distance from the smoker.
Step4
With smoker lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal. Allow to burn until covered with a light
ash (approximately 20 minutes).
Step5
Place cooking grate on smoker body.
Step6
Place food on cooking grate and close smoker lid. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully
cooked before removing from smoker.
Step7
Allow smoker to cool completely, and then follow instructions in the "Cleaning and Maintenance " and "
Environmental Protection & Disposal " sections of this manual.
WARNING:
Charcoal lighting uid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing smoker lid
(approximately 20 minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting uid in smoker
and may result in a ash-re or explosion when lid is opened.
WARNING:
Always wear oven mitts / gloves, use lifter (not included) when remove cooking grate and / or
charcoal grid to protect your hands from burns.










