User Manual
1. Open Glass door and using vinegar water and paper towel clean the glass surface. DO NOT use oven
cleaner, glass cleaner, or abrasive material, these products will leave a film on the glass, and when heated, makes
the glass dirty, quicker and can bake on.
2. Remove water pan from smoker and do not use flavoring wood while curing your smoker.
3. Plug the smoker into electric outlet.
Warning: Always use a 3-wire grounded outlet wired for 120 volts which is GFCI protected at 20
amps. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician. Do not operate any other appliances or
electrical devices on the same circuit as the smoker.
4. Turn the Control dial to the highest level, and your smoker to operate at approximately 300 degrees
Fahrenheit for 45 -60 minutes.
5. Turn off the control, and allow the electric smoker to completely cool.
1. Ensure the two adjustable top air dampers leading to the Gas Grill and the Charcoal Grill are in the closed
position.
2. Open the air supply to the smoker. Located on the backside of the smoker.
3. Carefully lift up on the handle and slide the wood chip pan out. Open the lid of the wood chip pan and
add wood chips. We recommend the use of wood chips,
not wood chunks. Close the wood chip pan lid and slide
back into smoker. Wood Chips do not need to wet.
4. Open door and carefully fill water pan with warm water or your choice or marinade to 3/4 full. Do not fill
completely or water may overflow during use.
Warning: Do not spill water, marinade or any liquid onto the electric element and controller.
5. Remove necessary cooking grids to the allow for the height for the items you are smoking.
Warning: Never cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and cause severe damage
6. Place food on cooking grid(s) in a single layer and leave room between each piece to allow smoke and
moisture to circulate evenly, approximately 1 inch. Slide cooking grid into the wire cooking grid support brackets.
Repeat steps for each cooking grid that is used.
7. Close door and plug the smoker into electric outlet.
8. Adjust the electric controller to the high position and allow the smoker to heat up. The thermometer on
the front of the unit will let you know when the smoker is near the desired temperature and you can adjust the
controller accordingly.
9. Check the water level periodically and add water if needed. When adding water, wear an oven mitt and
slide the water pan rack slightly toward the door opening, add water and slide the rack back into place.
10. Check the wood chip box periodically and add more if needed. Wearing an oven mitt, lift up on the
handle of the box and slide the box out. Place the hot box on a non-combustible surface and carefully open the
lid and add more wood chips, if needed. Slide the hot box back into place.
Smoker is intended for outdoor use only and should be used on a hard, level, non-combustible surface away
from roof overhangs and/or any combustible material. Do not use smoker on wooden surface or any other
surface that could bum. Place the smoker in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind and keep the
smoker away from open windows or doors to prevent smoke from entering your home.
Curing Your Smoker:
Before first use, cure your smoker to minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the smoker of paint
odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ELECT
RIC SMOKER