Captiva Designs E02GR004 User manual
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Assembly, Care And Use Instructions
Read Carefully Important:Retain These
Instructions For Future Reference.
USE AND CARE GUIDE
E02GR004
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Safety Information
Warning
Components
Assembly Instructions
Curing your smoker
Cleaning and Maintenance
Environmental Protection & Disposal
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General Operating Instructions 12-15
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Preparation
Assembler/Installer
This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe
use of this appliance. Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using this
appliance.
Leave these instructions with the consumer.
Consumer/User
Follow all warnings and instructions when using this appliance. Keep these instructions for future
reference.
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Safety Information
Proper Utilisation
The smoker may only be used for preparing suitable foods. All requirements of this assembly and
operation manual must be complied with. Only for private domestic use!
Warning
Prop 65 Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium (hexavalent compounds),which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or or other reproductive harm.
For more information visit www.P65Warnings. ca. gov.
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WARNING:
This
smoker
will become very hot, do not move it during operation!
• Always wear
smoker
gloves when grilling or adjusting the vents as well as when using a chimney
starter.
• When preparing food, adjusting the vents, placing charcoal and using the thermometer or lid always
wear barbecue gloves.
• Grill gloves must be tested in accordance with local code.
• For grilling use only qualied barbecue charcoal or
barbecue
charcoal briquettes.
• Do not BBQ before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• Use grilling tongs with long, heat-resistant handles.
• Allow the
smoker
to cool down completely before cleaning it.
WARNING:
• Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or
re-lighting!
• Never use water to extinguish the charcoal.
WARNING:
Risk of burning!
• Make sure that the
smoker
is standing on a at and reproof surface that is not made of glass or
plastic.
WARNING:
DANGER to children and pets!
• Never leave the hot smoker unattended.
• WARNING! Keep children and pets away!
Warning
WARNING:
Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning!
• Do not use indoors !
Information for safe operation of the smoker
•The
smoker
must be positioned in a stable and secure surface.
Do not use in enclosed areas or on covered areas.
•Only use safe lighting materials.
•The
smoker
should be heated up and the fuel kept red hot at least 30 minutes before it is used for
the rst time.
•When smoker is in use, maintain clearance of 36” between the hot smoker and any combustible
materials, such as beshes, trees, wooden decks, wooden fences, buildings, etc. Do not place hot smoker
under roof overhang or in any other enclosed area.
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Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents
list and hardware contents above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.
Contact customer service for replacement parts.
Estimated Assembly Time: 20 minutes.
Tools Required for Assembly: Wrench (not included) and Phillips Screwdriver (not included)
Hardware Contents
Components
Item No. Item name Diagram Qty
D(pre-assembled on thermometer)
C
E
A
B
G
H
F
6
1
6
12
2
1
1
6
M6X10 Philips Head Flange
Bolt
M5X10 Philips Head Flange
Bolt
M6 Wing Nut
M6 Nut
M8 Wing Nut
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
M6X8 Bolt
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4. CharcoalGrate 5. CharcoalBowl 6. WaterBowl
Qty:1 Qty:1 Qty:1
7. Handle 8. Short Grate Bracket 9. Long Grate Bracket
Qty:3 Qty:3 Qty:3
10. Leg 11. Thermometer / Nut 12. Door Assembly
Qty:3
11a: Thermometer - 1pc
11b: M8 Wing Nut –1pc
(Nutis pre-assembled on
thermometer)
12a: Door- 1pc
12b: Door handle –1pc
12c: Lock plate –1pc
12a
12b
12c
2. Body
Qty:1
3. Cooking Grate
Qty:2
1. Lid
1a: Lid –1pc
1b: Air vent –1pc
1b
1a
11a
11b
Components
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8
9
1a
1b
2
10
11
3
6
4
5
12
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Assembly Instructions
Please read the assembly instructions carefully and follow the safety precautions. Allow sufcient time for
assembly. Before starting assembly, clear an area measuring approximately two to three square meters.
Remove the item from the packaging. Lay out all of the parts and any necessary tools so that they are within
easy reach.
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E
FC
A
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A
8
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Assembly Instructions
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4
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B
12
7
11
1
E
F
C
1bG
H
–
D This wing nut
is pre-assembled
on the thermometer
Assembly Instructions
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Curing Your Smoker
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Prior to your rst use of the smoker, follow the instructions below carefully to cure your smoker. Curing your
smoker will minimize damage to the exterior nish as well as rid the smoker of paint odor that can impart
unnatural avors to the rst meal prepared on the smoker.
IMPORTANT: To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all
times when not in use.
Step1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the smoker with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal
grate or inner bowl.
Step2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a re.
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer's warnings and instructions regarding the use of
their product. Place charcoal on top of grate in chimney starter until full. Underneath grate place balled up
paper and light with match or lighter thru holes in bottom of chimney sides. Once paper lights, re will spread
up thru charcoal until entire column is glowing red in the bottom with ash formation on top. Pick up by handle
and pour lit charcoal into smoker. Start with 2.4 pounds (1. 1kg) of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal
to cook with, once the curing process has been completed.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting uid, ONLY use charcoal lighting uid approved for lighting charcoal.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other ammable materials for lighting charcoal. Follow all
manufacturer's warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 2 to 2.4 pounds
(0.9 to 1.1 kg) of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been
completed. Place the charcoal in the center of the charcoal grate.
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).
NOTE:
To extend the life of your smoker, make sure that hot charcoal and wood do not touch the walls
of smoker.
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.
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Step5
With charcoal burning strong, close the lid. Allow the temperature to reach 225°F (107°C) on temperature
gauge. Maintain this temperature for 2 hours.
Step6
Increase the temperature to 400°F(205°C) on temperature gauge. This can be achieved by adding more
charcoal and / or wood . Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then allow unit to cool completely.
IMPORTANT: To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be cured periodically and
covered at all times when not in use.
Step1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the smoker including cooking grate with vegetable oil or vegetable oil
spray. Do not coat charcoal grate or charcoal bowl.
Step2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a re. You may use charcoal and / or wood as fuel in the
smoker .
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer's warnings and instructions regarding the
use of their product. Place charcoal on top of grate in chimney starter until full. Underneath grate place
balled up paper and light with match or lighter thru holes in bottom of chimney sides. Once paper lights,
re will spread up thru charcoal until entire column is glowing red in the bottom with ash formation on top.
Pick up by handle and pour lit charcoal into smoker. Start with 2.4 pounds (1.1kg) of charcoal.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting uid, ONLY use charcoal lighting uid approved for lighting charcoal.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other ammable materials for lighting charcoal. Follow all
manufacturer's warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with2 to 2.4 pounds
(0.9 to 1.1 kg) of charcoal. Place the charcoal in the center of the charcoal grate.
NOTE:
To extend the life of your smoker, make sure that hot charcoal and wood do not touch the walls
of smoker.
NOTE:
It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the curingprocess.
WARNING:
DO NOT use smoker without charcoal grate in place. DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal
grate while smoker contains hot charcoal.
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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.
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Step1
Put the charcoal in the charcoal bowl and light it up,
carefully following the instructions on building a re
that are listed on pages 11-13
WATER SMOKING
Step2
Once unit is lit, position water bowl so rim is resting
securely on notched out step of all support brackets.
Step3
Carefully, ll water bowl with warm water or marinade
to 1" below the rim. A full bowl holds approximate
4 quarts of water and will last for approximately 2-3
hours. Do not overll or allow water to overow from
water bowl.
Step4
Place a cooking grate on the middle bracket that same
level of the water bowl. Like the gure illustrated.
Step5
Place food on the cooking grate in a single layer with
space between each piece. This will allow smoke and
moist heat to circulate evenly around all pieces.
Step6
Place other cooking grate on the upper support brackets.
Make sure the rim is resting securely on notched out step
of all three support brackets. place food on the
cooking grate.
Step7
Cover the lid on smoker body.
Step8
Allow food to cook. After 1-3 hours of cooking (depending on temperature), more liquid may be required.
Check the level through the access door.
Step9
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker.
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Step1
Remove the cooking grates, water bowl and charcoal bowl with
grate. Replace the cooking grate on middle bracket. Make sure
the rim is resting securely on notched out step of lowest
support brackets.
Step2
Put the charcoal bowl on the charcoal grate on the middle
cooking grate.
Step4
Place a cooking grate on the top support brackets.
Step5
Place food on the top level cooking grate and start grilling.
Step6
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker.
Step3
Put the charcoal in the chracoal bowl and light it up. lf you choose
lighting charcoal. Carefully read manufacturer's warnings and
from grill.
lid open until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes).
We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid
GRILLING
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WARNING:
Risk of burning!
Allow the smoker to cool down completely before cleaning it.
Never use water to quench the hot smoker. This could result in burning or scalding.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Occasional cleaning is necessary to preserve the beautiful appearance of the smoker. Do not use any
scouring agents.
1. A rinsing cloth and some water with a commercial detergent is sufcient for the normal cleaning process.
2. If the enamelled parts are heavily soiled, use a commercial enamel cleaning agent (oven cleaner). Observe
the manufacturer’s instructions for the cleaning agent being used.
3. Clean the grill using some washing-up liquid and a rust proof cleaning pad.
Environmental Protection & Disposal
Pay attention to cleanliness when using the smoker and dispose of waste in a clean and safe manner. As a
general rule, only dispose of waste in designated metal or non-ammable containers. The local regulations for
disposal apply.
Warranty
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1-877-606-2818
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This warranty does not cover commercial use, hardware, acts of nature, re, freezing and abusive.
In addition, purchased parts are not covered under this warranty.
We reserve the right to make substitutions with similar merchandise, if the model in question is no longer in
production.
For a copy of our full limited warranty, please contact our customer service team below.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
HAT IS COVERED
We warrant the frame to be free of Manufacturing defects to the original purchaser for one year.
This warranty is a limited warranty, and applies to the original purchase is required. This is a residential
warranty and does not applyto commercial use. This collection carries a (1) year limited warranty and is valid
from original date of purchase to the original owner (proof of purchase required).
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