Char-broil 13201597 User manual

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-800-241-7548.

To insure your satisfaction and for follow-up service, register your smoker online at

www.grillregistration.com

Read and follow all safety statements, assembly

instructions, and use and care directions before

attempting to assemble and cook.

INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:

Leave this manual with consumer.

CONSUMER:

Keep this manual for future reference.

Failure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions could

result in serious personal injury and/or property

damage.

Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear

protective gloves if necessary.

CAUTION

WARNING

42804856 • 07/17/12

Product Manual

Model 13201597

CAUTION

THIS UNIT IS HEAVY!

DO NOT assemble without a helper.

Serial Number

Model Number

Date Purchased

IMPORTANT: Fill out the product record information below.

See rating label on grill for serial number.

• Columbus, GA 31902 •

Vertical Gas Smoker 580

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance

and immediately call your fire department.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in

fire or explosion, which could cause property

damage, personal injury or death.

DANGER

1. Never operate this appliance unattended.

2. Never operate this appliance within 10ft (3m) of

any structure, combustible material or other gas

cylinder.

3. Never operate this appliance within 25 ft (7.5 m)

of any flammable liquid.

4. If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance

and immediately call your fire department, Do not

attempt to extinguish an oil or grease fire with

water.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire,

explosion or burn hazard, which could cause property

damage, personal injury or death.

Installation Safety Precautions

• Use your smoker, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas

and the regulator/valve assembly supplied.

• Your smoker installation must conform with local codes, or in

their absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code, CSA B149.1, and Propane Storage and

Handling, CSA B149.2, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1

• Your smoker is not for use in or on recreational vehicles and/or

boats.

• This smoker is safety certified for use in the United States

and/or Canada only. Do not modify for use in any other

location. Modification will result in a safety hazard.

DANGER

Safety Symbols

The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each heading

means. Read and follow all of the messages found throughout

the manual.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or

unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in minor

or moderate injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Record Information............................1

For Your Safety......................................2

Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Symbols......................................2

Use and Care.....................................4-11

Parts List/ Parts Diagram.............................12

Assembly.......................................13-17

Troubleshooting..................................18-19

Limited Warranty....................................20

Registration .......................................23

WARNING

Do not attempt to repair or alter the

hose/valve/regulator for any “assumed” defect. Any

modification to this assembly will void your warranty

and create the risk of a gas leak and fire. Use only

authorized replacement parts supplied by

manufacturer.

CAUTION

For residential use only. Do not use for commercial

cooking.

CAUTION

•Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not

possible. Grills are well ventilated for safety reasons.

•Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may

result. If a grease fire develops, turn knobs and LP tank

off.

• If grill has not been regularly cleaned, a grease fire can

occur that may damage the product. Pay close attention

while preheating or burning off food residue to insure

that a grease fire does not develop. Follow instructions

on General Grill Cleaning and Cleaning The Burner

Assembly to prevent grease fires.

Grease Fires

The best way to prevent grease fires is

regular cleaning of the grill.

•

• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the

appliance or in an enclosed area.

• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.

• An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard

due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve.

This could cause an intense fire with risk of property

damage, serious injury or death.

• If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately get

away from the LP cylinder/appliance and call your fire

department.

• Keep LP tank at a minimum distance of 24” (inches) away

from appliance at all times.

DANGER

USE AND CARE

WARNING

Hose is a trip hazard

WARNING

DO NOT place

cylinder

within 24"of

appliance

OPD Hand Wheel

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

•LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For

Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten

cabbage) so that it can be smelled.

•LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when

mixed with air.

LP Cylinder Filling

•Use only licensed and experienced dealers.

•LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling.

•Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP

cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by

temperature.

•A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP

cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.

•Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.

This is a hazardous practice.

•To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a

local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone

directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP

dealers.

LP Cylinder

•The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the

following requirements:

•Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12"

(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)

capacity maximum.

•LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance

with specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of

Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,

cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous

goods. Transport Canada (TC). See LP cylinder collar for

marking.

•LP cylinder valve must have:

•Type 1 outlet compatible with

regulator or grill.

•Safety relief valve.

•UL listed Overfill Protection

Device (OPD). This OPD safety

feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use

only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.

•LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include

collar to protect LP cylinder valve. Always keep LP cylinders in

upright position during use, transit or storage.

LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal

LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage

•Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling

nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to

disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath bottom shelf, then

lift LP cylinder up and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP

cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.

Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious

personal injury and/or property damage.

•A disconnected LP cylinder in

storage or being transported

must have a safety cap installed (as shown).

Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces

such as a carport, garage, porch, covered

patio or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder

inside a vehicle which may become overheated

by the sun.

•Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.

LP Cylinder Valve

Retainer Strap

Safety

Cap

24”

WARNING

If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the LP

cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire

department!

Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder

1.LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to

assembly section.)

2.Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.

3.Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a

full stop.

4.Remove the protective cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use

cap and strap supplied with valve.

Safety Relief Valve

Nipple has to be centered

into the LP cylinder valve.

OPD Hand Wheel

Type 1 outlet with

thread on outside

Do not use a POL transport plug

(plastic part with external threads)!

It will defeat the safety feature of

the valve.

Strap and Cap

LP Cylinder Exchange

•Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing

your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only

those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill,

test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your cylinder only

for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described

in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.

•Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright

position during use, transit or storage.

•Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE

connecting to grill.

LP Cylinder Leak Test

For your safety

•Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is exchanged

or refilled.

•Do not smoke during leak test.

•Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.

•Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area,

away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical

appliances. During leak test, keep grill away from open flames

or sparks.

•Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water

solution.

 Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas

train components can result.

Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows

in figure below.

5.Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP

cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the

coupling nut, holding regulator in a

straight line with LP cylinder valve so

as not to cross-thread the connection.

•Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is

not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve

outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps

or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop. The

regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the LP cylinder

valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to

three-quarters turn is required to complete the

connection. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools.

NOTE:

If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulator and

repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to complete the

connection, do not use this regulator!

Straight

Hold coupling nut and regulator

as shown for proper connection

to LP cylinder valve.

DANGER

• Do not insert any tool or foreign object into the valve

outlet or safety relief valve. You may damage the valve

and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in

explosion, fire, severe personal injury, or death.

Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator

1. Turn control knob to OFF.

2. Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP cylinder.

3. Completely open LP cylinder valve by turning hand wheel

counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off

immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct

before proceeding.

4. Brush soapy solution onto areas circled below.

5. If “growing” bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close LP

cylinder valve immediately and retighten connections. If leaks

cannot be stopped do not try to repair. Call for replacement

parts. Order new parts by giving the serial, model number and

name and part number of items needed (see parts list) to the

Grill Service Center at 1-800-241-7548.

6. Always close LP cylinder valve after performing leak test by

turning hand wheel clockwise.

• This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on a

boat.

• is not intended to be installed in or on an This appliance

RV.

• Never attempt to attach this to the self-appliance

contained LP gas system of a camper trailer or motor

home.

• Do not use until leak-tested.appliance

• If a leak is detected at any time, STOP and call the fire

department.

• If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close LP

cylinder valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire

department!

WARNING

24”

WARNING

3 ft.

For Safe Use of Your smoker and to Avoid Serious

Injury:

• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription

drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly

assemble or safely operate the appliance.

• When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable

noncombustible surface in an area clear of combustible

material. An asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be

acceptable for this purpose.

• Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children and

pets away from the appliance at all times.

• Do not place empty cooking vessel on the appliance

while in operation. Use caution when placing anything in

cooking vessel while the appliance is in operation.

• Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the

cooking vessel to cool to 115°F (45°C) before moving or

storing.

• This appliance is not intended for and should never be

used as a heater.

• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use

insulated oven mitts or gloves and long-handled

barbecue utensils for protection from hot surfaces or

splatter from cooking liquids.

• Keep appliance area clear and free from materials that

burn.

• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible

materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and

liquids.

• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

• Use only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use appliance

in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch,

covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any

kind.

• Use appliance at least 3 ft. from any wall or surface.

Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or

sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters,

live electrical appliances, etc.

• Apartment Dwellers:

Check with management to learn the requirements and

fire codes for using an LP gas appliance in your

apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground

floor with a three (3) foot clearance from walls or rails. Do

not use on or under balconies.

• NEVER attempt to light burner with any type of

closed cover . A buildup of non-ignited gas inside a

closed appliance is hazardous.

• Never operate appliance with LP cylinder out of

correct position specified in assembly instructions.

• Always close LP cylinder valve and remove coupling

nut before moving LP cylinder from specified

operation position.

Safety Tips

• Before opening LP cylinder valve, check the coupling nut for

tightness.

• When appliance is not in use, turn off control knob and LP

cylinder valve.

• Smoker Chamber door should be open while attempting

to light the burner.

• The grease tray must be inserted into appliance and

emptied after each use. Do not remove grease tray until

appliance has completely cooled.

• If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from

appliance onto valve, hose or regulator, turn off gas

supply at once. Determine the cause, correct it, then

clean and inspect valve, hose and regulator before

continuing. Perform a leak test.

• Do not store objects or materials under the appliance

enclosure that would block the flow of combustion air to

the underside of either the control panel or the firebox

bowl.

• The regulator may make a humming or whistling noise

during operation. This will not affect safety or use of grill.

• If you have an appliance problem see the

"Troubleshooting Section".

• If the regulator frosts, turn off appliance and LP cylinder

valve immediately. This indicates a problem with the

cylinder and it should not be used on any product. Return

to supplier!

• Clean grill often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle

brush is used to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces,

ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior

to grilling. It is not recommended to clean cooking

surfaces while grill is hot.

3 ft.

CAUTION

If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn the

control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat the

lighting procedure. If the burner does not ignite with

the valve open, gas will continue to flow out of the

burner and could accidently ignite with risk of injury.

Turn control knob and LP cylinder OFF when not in

use.

WARNING

Ignitor Lighting

• Do not lean over appliance while lighting.

1. Turn ON LP gas cylinder.

2. Open the Smoke Chamber door.

3. Press and turn the control knob to HIGH.

4. Turn ROTARY IGNITOR knob rapidly.

5. Verify burner is lit by checking flame through view port or

pulling out smoker drawer. .

6. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control

knob OFF, wait 5 minutes, and repeat lighting procedure.

If ignition still does not occur, follow match-lighting

instructions. Turning Appliance Off

• Turn control knob to position. Turn LP cylinder off by OFF

turning hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.

Ignitor Check

• Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Turn ignitor knob. "Click" should

be heard each time at electrode. See "Troubleshooting" if no

click or spark.

Valve Check

• Important: Make sure gas is off at LP cylinder before

checking valve. Knob locks in position. To check valve, OFF

first push in knob and release, knob should spring back. If knob

does not spring back, replace valve assembly before using Oil-

less Fryer. Turn knob to HIGH position then turn back to OFF

position. Valve should turn smoothly.

Hose Check

• Before each use, check to see if hose is cut, worn or kinked.

Replace damaged hose before using applaince. Use only

valve/hose/regulator specified by manufacturer.

General Appliance Cleaning

• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and

smoke for paint. Interiors are not painted at the factory (and

should never be painted). Apply a strong solution of detergent

and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush on insides of

appliance lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dry.

Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to painted

surfaces.

• Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.

Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a

concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and

failure of parts can result.

• Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or non-abrasive

cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft non-

abrasive cloth.

• Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain the high quality

appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water

and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Baked-on grease

deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic cleaning

pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid damage.

Do not use abrasive pad on areas with graphics.

Burner Flame Check

• Light burner, rotate knob from HIGH to LOW. Looking through

the match light holes underneath the appliance, you should see

the flame height decrease when turning knob from HIGH to

LOW. Always check flame prior to each use. If only low flame

is seen refer to "Sudden drop or low flame" in the

Troubleshooting Section.

Normal

Hose

Kinked

Hose

Match-Lighting

Do not lean over appliance while lighting.

1. Turn ON LP cylinder.

2. Open the Smoke Chamber door.

3. Place lit match into match lighting hole of appliance as

pictured below. Make sure lit match is placed inside hole and

near burner.

4. Push in and turn control knob to HIGH. Be sure burner

lights and stays lit.

5. Verify burner is lit by checking flame through view port or

pulling out smoker drawer.

View is from side of appliance

• Cooking surfaces: If a bristle brush is used to clean any of

the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on

cooking surfaces prior to grilling. It is not recommended to

clean cooking surfaces while grill is hot.

Match

Control

Knob

Smoker

Drawer

First - Open

the door

Match

Lighting

Hole

Viewing

Port

Cleaning the Burner Assembly (Continued)

7. Clean inner burner as recommended below, shown E.

We suggest three ways to clean the burner tube. Use the one

easiest for you.

(A) Bend a stiff wire (a light weight coat hanger works well)

into a small hook. Run hook through burner tube several

times.

(B) Use a narrow bottle brush with a flexible handle (do not

use a brass wire brush), run the brush through burner

tube several times.

the burner tube and out the burner ports. Check each

port to make sure air comes out each hole.

8. Check burner for damage, due to normal wear and corrosion

some holes may become enlarged. If any large cracks or

holes are found replace burner.

9. Attach electrode to burner.

10. Carefully replace control panel assembly .

VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tube must re-engage over valve

opening. See illustration, shown F.

11. Reverse steps for re-assembly.

CAUTION

SPIDER ALERT!

VALVE

CONTROL PANEL SPIDER WEBS

INSIDE VENTURI

If you notice that your grill is getting hard to light or that the

flame isn’t as strong as it should be, take the time to check and

clean the venturi.

In some areas of the country, spiders or small insects have been

known to create “flashback” problems. The spiders spin webs, build

nests and lay eggs in the grill’s venturi tube(s) obstructing the flow of

gas to the burner. The backed-up gas can ignite in the venturi behind

the control panel. This is known as a flashback and it can damage

your grill and even cause injury.

To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance the burner and

venturi assembly should be removed from the grill and cleaned

before use whenever the grill has been idle for an extended period.

BURNER

SPIDER AND WEBS

SHOWN

INSIDE BURNER TUBE

Cleaning the Burner Assembly

Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner

assembly or if you have trouble igniting appliance.

1. Turn gas off at control knob and LP cylinder and

disengage regulator from cylinder.

2. Remove the smoker drawer and water pan, shown A.

3. Remove the Electrode Wire from the Rotary Ignitor,

shown B.

4. Remove 4 Control Panel screws and nuts. Shown C

5. Disengage Control Panel/control Valve from burner..

6. Slide Control Panel Assembly from unit, shown D.

Smoker

Drawer

Remove Control

Panel screw and nuts

Disengage Venturi

tube from Control

Valve and slide

Control Panel out.

Remove

Smoker

Drawer

Rotary Ignitor

Remove Electrode Wire

from Rotary Ignitor

Use Tool to

remove debris

from Venturi

Tube.

Proper Venturi Tube to Valve

Alignment shown.

(Some parts not

shown for clarity)

Storing Your Appliance

• Store in dry location.

• When LP cylinder is connected to appliance, store outdoors in

a well-ventilated space and out of reach of children.

• If Regulator is disconnected from the LP cylinder, a hook is

provided to hang Regulator from the handle as shown.

• Cover appliance if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of

covers offered by manufacturer.

• Store indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off and

disconnected, removed from appliance and stored outdoors.

• When removing appliance from storage, follow “Cleaning the

Burner Assembly” instructions before starting.

Food Safety

Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor

cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria,

follow these four basic steps:

Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water

before and after handling raw meat and poultry.

Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat

foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and

utensils when removing cooked foods.

Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a

thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.

Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at

1-800-535-4555 In Washington, DC (202) 720-3333, 10:00 am-

4:00 pm EST.

How To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly

• Meat and poultry cooked on the appliance often browns very

fast on the outside. Use only thawed meat and a meat

thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal

temperature, and cut into food to check for visual signs of

doneness.

• We recommend food to be at least 40°F before cooking in your

appliance.

• Whole poultry should reach 165° F. Juices should run clear

and flesh should not be pink.

• Beef, veal and lamb steaks, roasts and pork chops can be

cooked to 160° F.

• NEVER partially cook meat or poultry and finish cooking later.

Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria.

Tools Required for Assembly:

#2 Phillips or Standard Flat blade Screwdriver (Not Provided)

Small Adjustable Wrench (Not Provided)

7/16” Combination Wrench (Not Provided)

Safety Precautions while cooking:

• The exterior surfaces of your smoker can become extremely

hot during use. Be sure to wear insulated oven mitts or gloves

before making adjustments to the Top Damper or when

opening the Smoker door.

Water Level

• Watch water level. Always keep water in water pan (unless you

wish to brown your food), Food can burn quickly if water

completely evaporates. When using smoker, be very careful

when adding water to the hot smoker.

Use Wire Hook

Provided

to Store Regulator

USDA Recommended Safe Minimum

Internal Temperatures

145° F

Fish

(with a 3 minute rest time)

145° F

Beef, Veal, Lamb, and Pork - Ground 160° F

Egg Dishes 160° F

Turkey, Chicken & Duck Whole,

Pieces & Ground 165° F

Beef, Veal, Lamb, Steak, Roasts, & Whole Pork

Setup Instructions

Using Wood Chips or Chunks

• Dried aromatic wood chips or chunks need to be saturated with

water, so that when placed in the water pan, a smoldering

smoke will result. Wood chips or chunks cannot be soaked too

long; however, 2 hours is adequate. As a rule of thumb, use

wood chunks for smoking 3 or more hours and wood chips

when smoking less than 3 hours. Start with 3 wood chunks or

1½ cups of wood chips.

Spray inside door and body with nonstick vegetable oil based

spray. Place water pan onto brackets in

the smoker drawer. Using a 4 quart (one gallon) container fill the

water pan 2/3 full with hot tap water. Do not overfill the water

pan.

Water or Juice?

Placing water alone in the water pan is adequate; however, it is

not the only viable choice. Fruit juice, cola, beer, wine, drained

marinades and even the water in which the wood has soaked

make flavorful sources. In addition, celery stalks, onions, carrots,

apples, peppercorns and bay leaves are just a few of

the other popular flavor sources to add to the water pan.

Before each use, inspect the interior lid and body surface areas

for loose particle buildup. Clean away any loose or flaking

residue so it will not fall onto food while being cooked.

Before cooking, coat cooking grates with oil or with a vegetable

oil based spray. Using oven mitts, carefully place cooking grates

into smoker. Larger cuts of meat or food that cook for long

periods of time should be placed on the lower cooking grate. If

you are cooking foods with several pieces, such as racks of ribs

or Cornish hens, be sure to allow adequate spacing for even

heat circulation. Using oven mitts, carefully insert upper

cooking grate into smoker. Smaller food items require less

cooking time and should be placed on the upper cooking

grate. After filling the smoker, close the door and leave

undisturbed until suggested minimum cooking time.

Meats that require more than 4 hours of cooking time to reach

doneness may require additional water. The initial amount of hot

water added (4 quarts) should last 4-6 hours. After 4-6 hours,

check water level and add more hot water as necessary.

Use a meat thermometer for measuring the internal heat of any

food. The appearance of smoked foods resembles no other

method of cooking, particularly in light colored meats such as

pork, turkey, chicken and Cornish hens. The outside will be

pinkish-red while the inside when cooked to perfection, is often

pink. The juices from fully cooked poultry will run clear when

pierced with a fork. Fish is done when it flakes easily when

tested with a fork. Shrimp should be resilient to the touch when

done. Remove foods from smoker before carving. To brown

meats, cook for an additional ½ hour or more with no water in

water pan.

Performance of the smoker is dependent on ambient

temperature and wind conditions. With temperature below 60°F

and winds of 5 MPH or more, the smoker can lose a significant

amount of heat and it may not be possible to raise internal

temperature of meat high enough to cook it in a reasonable time.

Your smoker is designed with a drawer that is used to hold the

water pan. This drawer will allow you to keep a check on the

water level in the smoker without having to open the door.

Opening the door during cooking will allow heat to escape and

will significantly increase cooking time.

You may use your smoker without water in the water pan.

However DO NOT use the smoker without the water pan

properly installed. To do so will allow grease and drippings from

the food being cooked to drop through the unit and onto the floor

or surface on which the units sits.

Brush poultry and naturally lean meats with cooking oil, butter or

margarine before cooking.

When cooking more than one piece of meat, the cooking time is

determined by the largest piece being cooked.

The meat bastes itself during cooking. No basting or turning is

necessary while cooking in the smoker. For variety, marinade or

barbeque sauce may be applied before placing into the smoker.

Resist the temptation to open the door during cooking time.

Opening the door will cause a loss of heat, which will result in

longer cooking times.

Water

Reservoir

Wood Chips

or Chunks

Key Qty Description

A 1 SMOKER CHAMBER

B 1 DOOR, SMOKER CHAMBER

C 1 SMOKER DRAWER

D 1 BURNER HOUSING

E 1 CONTROL PANEL

F 4 LEG

G 1 BURNER

H 1 DAMPER ASSEMBLY, TOP

I 3 GRATE, COOKING

J 1 PAN, WATER

K 1 HOSE, VALVE, REGULATOR

L 3 HANDLE

M 3 HANDLE SPRING

N 1 HANDLE SPRING, F/ DOOR

NOTE: Some grill parts shown in the assembly steps may differ slightly in appearance from

those on your particular model. However, the method of assembly remains the same.

Hardware List

Item Description Qty.

1 #1/4 Flat washer 2

2 #10-24 Keps nut 4

3 1/4-20 Keps nut 6

4 #10-24×3/8" Screw 4

5 #1/4-20 Reversible Lock Nut 1

6 #1/4-20×3/4" Combo truss head screw 6

7 #1/4-20×1/2" Hex head bolt 9

8 #1/4-20×1/2" Combo truss head screw 3

PARTS DIAGRAM

Key Qty Description

O 1 KNOB, CONTROL

P 1 IGNITOR, ROTARY

Q 1 KNOB, IGNITOR

R 1 TEMPERATURE GAUGE

S 1 LOGO PLATE

T 2 WIRE RACK, SMOKER CHAMBER

U 1 WIRE, ELECTRODE

--- 1 HARDWARE PACK

--- 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION, ENGLISH

— 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION, SPANISH

ASSEMBLY

Inset A

• Carefully remove the door from the unit by swinging it opening and lifting it up and away from the smoker

chamber. Lay the door aside.

• Place the Smoker Chamber on it’s back with the door opening facing up. CAUTION: This unit is heavy!

Place Unit on it’s back

(door opening facing up)

Swing Door open,

then lift up and

Remove the door

from its hinges

CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS HEAVY!

DO NOT ASSEMBLE WITHOUT A HELPER!

TOP

• Install Burner Housing to Smoker Chamber using three 1/4-20x1/2” bolts. Install all bolts hand tight, then tighten with a

#2 phillips screwdriver. (not provided)

• NOTE: The venturi tube MUST face up (towards the door opening).

Qty: 3

1/4-20x1/2"

Combo Truss

head screw

Burner Housing

with Burner

Venturi

Tube

#1/4-20x1/2"

NOTE:

The venturi tube

MUST be installed

as shown

3 • Place Control Panel Assembly onto Smoker Chamber by placing tabs under the front edge of the Smoker Chamber. The

Control valve must engage the burner venturi tube as shown A.

• From the inside of the Smoker Chamber, Install 2 #10-24x3/8” screws through the smoker chamber and through the

Control panel Tabs as shown. Thread 1 #10-24 Keps Nut onto each screw and tighten As shown B. Install 2 #10-24x3/8”

screws through the control panel tabs and into the burner assembly housing. Thread 1 #10-24 Keps Nut onto each screw

and tighten securely. Shown B

Qty: 4

#10-24 Keps Nut

Qty: 4

#10-24x3/8" Screw

#10-24x3/8"

Screws

Control Panel

Shown Installed

• Be sure the electrode wire exits the hole UNDER the venturi tube hole. DO NOT route the wire through the same hole as

the burner venturi tube.

• Install Ignitor Wire by pushing the round connector onto the Ignitor as shown.

Install 1 #10-24x3/8"

Screw per side

Push the

Round end

of ignitor wire

onto the

Rotary Ignitor

Rotary ignitor

Control

Panel Tabs

Control Panel

Screw Hole

Control

Valve

Burner Assembly

Housing

#10-24 Keps Nuts

• Install legs by placing 2 - 1/4-20x1/2” Hex Head Bolt through the smoker body and through each leg as shown. Thread the

bolts into the 1/4-20 nut welded to the underside of each leg. Tighten bolts by hand. Using an adjustable wrench (not

provided), tighten each bolt securely.

• Install the leg with the rating label on the back side of the smoker body, as shown.

• With the assistance of a helper - stand the unit upright on its legs.

CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS HEAVY!

Stand the unit upright on its legs

CAUTION: This unit is HEAVY!

Do not attempt this step

without assistance!

• Install legs by placing 2 - 1/4-20x1/2” Hex Head Bolt through the smoker body and through each leg as shown. Thread the

bolts into the 1/4-20 nut welded to the underside of each leg. Tighten bolts by hand. Using an adjustable wrench (not

provided), tighten each bolt securely.

• Install the leg with the rating label on the back side of the smoker body, as shown.

Qty: 8

1/4-20x1/2"

Hex Head Bolt

• With the assistance of a helper - stand the unit upright on its legs.

CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS HEAVY!

Stand the unit upright on its legs

CAUTION: This unit is HEAVY!

Do not attempt this step

without assistance!

Install bolts from inside

the smoker body

Leg with Rating Label

• Insert 1/4-20x1/2” Hex Head Bolt and flat washer through the top smoker body, in the center of the damper holes as shown.(A)

• Insert the damper as shown. (B)

• Place the 1/4” flat washer onto bolt and thread the 1/4-20 reversible lock nut on to the bolt. Tighten the nut sufficiently to allow the damper

to move. (B)

• Damper is shown properly installed in figure C.

• Install the side handles with 1/4-20X3/4” screws and 1/4-20 Keps nuts as shown (D)

• NOTE: If the handle springs are not installed on the handle rod, Install them per inset E.

• Install Drawer Handle using 2 - 1/4-20x 3/4”screws and 2 1/4-20 Keps nuts. Tighten securely.

• Place the Water Pan onto the drawer rack as shown.

• Slide the Drawer, with Water Pan, into the Smoker body.

Qty: 1

1/4-20x1/2"

Hex Head Bolt

Qty: 2

#1/4 Flat

Washer

CDamper shown

installed

Insert 1/4-20X1/2” bolt

and flat washer into bolt hole

Insert damper handle through

damper hole as shown

Install Side Handles with 1/4-20X3/4”

screws and 1/4-20 Keps nuts as shown.

Qty: 4

1/4-20x3/4”

Combo truss

head screw

Qty: 4

1/4-20 Keps Nut

Handle Rod

Spring

1/4-20X3/4” screws

1/4-20 Keps nuts

Qty: 2

1/4-20x3/4"

Combo truss

head screw

Qty: 2

1/4-20 Keps Nut

1/4-20x3/4” screws 1/4-20 Keps nuts

Smoker Drawer Water Pan

Smoker Drawer

Water Pan Frame

CAUTION: THE DAMPER HANDLE

WILL BE HOT WHILE COOKING!

WEAR AN INSULATED OVEN MITT

WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS!

Qty: 1

1/4-20 Reversible

lock nut

• Remove wingnut from temperature gauge, insert temperature gauge through the hole in the door from the front, reinstall

the wingnut to the temperature gauge.

• Insert the 3 Cooking Grates into the smoker body.

• Carefully place the door back onto the Smoker Body hinges.

Cooking Grates (3)

Wing Nut

Temperature gauge

EMERGENCIES: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department.

Emergencies

Gas leaking from

cracked/cut/burned

hose.

Gas leaking from LP

cylinder.

Gas leaking from LP

cylinder valve.

Gas leaking between

LP cylinder and

regulator connection.

Fire coming through

control panel.

Grease fire or

continuous excessive

flames above cooking

surface.

Problem

Burner will not light

using ignitor.

Possible Cause

• Damaged hose.

• Mechanical failure due to rusting or

mishandling.

• Failure of cylinder valve from

mishandling or mechanical failure.

• Improper installation, connection not

tight, failure of rubber seal.

• Fire in burner tube section of burner due

to blockage.

• Too much grease buildup in burner area.

Possible Cause

GAS ISSUES:

• Burner not engaged with control valve.

• Obstruction in burner.

• No gas flow.

• Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP cylinder.

• Coupling nut and LP cylinder valve not

fully connected.

ELECTRICAL ISSUES:

• Electrode cracked or broken; “sparks at

crack.”

• Electrode tip not in proper position

• Wire and/or electrode covered with

cooking residue.

• Wire is loose or disconnected.

• Wire is shorting (sparking) between

ignitor and electrode.

Prevention/Solution

• Turn off gas at LP cylinder or at source on natural gas systems. If

hose is cut or cracked, replace valve/hose/regulator. See LP

Cylinder Leak Test and Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder.

• Replace LP cylinder.

• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Return LP cylinder to gas supplier.

• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Remove regulator from cylinder and

visually inspect rubber seal for damage. See LP Cylinder Leak Test

and Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder.

• Turn off control knob and LP cylinder valve. Allow flames to die

down. After fire is out and fryer is cold, remove burner and inspect

for spider nests or rust. See Natural Hazard and Cleaning the

Burner Assembly pages.

• Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Allow flames to die

down. After cooling, clean food particles and excess grease from

inside fryer body, grease tray, and other surfaces.

Prevention/Solution

• Make sure valve is positioned inside of burner tube.

• Ensure burner tube is not obstructed with spider webs or other

matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.

• Make sure LP cylinder is not empty. If LP cylinder is not empty,

refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow.”

• Turn off knob and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder.

Reconnect and retry.

• Turn the coupling nut approximately one-half to three-quarters

additional turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do not use

tools.

• Replace electrode.

• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on

burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”. Adjust if necessary.

• Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.

• Reconnect wire or replace electrode/wire assembly.

• Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (continued)

Possible Cause

• Rotary knob rotates without clicking.

• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.

• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.

• Match will not reach.

• Improper method of match-lighting.

• Out of gas.

• Excess flow valve tripped.

• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder

connection.

• Low on LP gas.

• Excess flow valve tripped.

• Grease buildup.

• Excessive fat in meat.

• Excessive cooking temperature.

• Grease trapped by food buildup around

burner system.

• Burner and/or burner tube is blocked.

• Some dealers have older fill nozzles

with worn threads.

• High wind conditions

• Vapor Lock

• Valve not properly aligned to burner

Prevention/Solution

• Replace knob.

• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wire if

insulation is broken.

• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).

• See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.

• Check for gas in LP cylinder.

• Turn off knob, wait 30 seconds and light fryer. If flames are still low,

turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect regulator.

Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP cylinder valve, wait

30 seconds and then light fryer.

• Turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from

cylinder. Reconnect and retry.

• Refill LP cylinder.

• Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.

• Clean burner and inside of fryer body.

• Trim fat from meat before grilling.

• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.

• Turn knob to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Let fire burn out. After

fryer cools, remove and clean all parts.

• Turn knob to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tube. See burner

cleaning section of Use and Care.

• The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage the valve. Try

a second LP dealer.

• Relocate cooker to a less windy area

• Turn off knob and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder.

Reconnect and retry.

• Loosen control panel and valve. Be sure valve is centered top to

bottom and left to right in burner tube. Tighten all components

once proper alignment is achieved.

Problem

Burner will not light

using ignitor.

Burner will not match

light.

Sudden drop in gas

flow or low flame.

Flames blow out.

Flare-up.

Persistent grease fire.

Flashback...

(fire in burner tube).

Unable to fill LP

cylinder.

Cooking slower than

expected

This warranty only applies to units purchased from an authorized retailer. Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer-purchaser only that this

product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials after correct assembly and under normal and reasonable home use for the periods

indicated below beginning on the date of purchase*. The manufacturer reserves the right to require that defective parts be returned, postage and or

freight pre-paid by the consumer for review and examination.

SCOPE OF COVERAGE PERIOD OF COVERAGE TYPE OF FAILURE COVERAGE

*Note: A dated sales receipt WILL be required for warranty service.

The original consumer-purchaser will be responsible for all shipping charges for parts replaced under the terms of this limited warranty.

This limited warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only, is only available to the original owner of the product and is not transferable.

Manufacturer requires proof of your date of purchase. Therefore, you should retain your sales slip or invoice. Registering your product is not a

substitute for proof of purchase and the manufacturer is not responsible for or required to retain proof of purchase records.

This limited warranty applies to the functionality of the product ONLY and does not cover cosmetic issues such as scratches, dents, corrosions or

discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners or any tools used in the assembly or installation of the appliance, surface rust, or the

discoloration of stainless steel surfaces.

This limited warranty will not reimburse you for the cost of any inconvenience, food, personal injury or property damage.

ITEMS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY FOR:

1. Shipping cost, standard or expedited, for warranty and replacement parts

2. Service calls to your home.

3. Repairs when your product is used for other than normal, single-family household or residential use.

acts of God, improper installation or maintenance, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use

of products not approved by the manufacturer.

5. Any food loss due to product failures or operating difficulties.

6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.

7. Pickup and delivery of your product.

8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product.

9. The removal and/or reinstallation of your product.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES and LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under the terms of this limited warranty. In the event of parts availability issues,

Manufacturer will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of either this limited warranty or any

applicable implied warranty, or for failure or damage resulting from acts of God, improper care and maintenance, grease fire, accident, alteration,

replacement of parts by anyone other than Manufacturer, misuse, transportation, commercial use, abuse, hostile environments (inclement weather,

acts of nature, animal tampering), improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes or printed manufacturer instructions.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

SPECIFICATION OR DESCRIPTION WHEREVER APPEARING IS WARRANTED BY MANUFACTURER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SET

FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY PROTECTION ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE,

INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, IS HEREBY

LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

Neither dealers nor the retail establishment selling this product has any authority to make any additional warranties or to promise remedies

in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above. Manufacturer's maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the

product paid by the original consumer.

NOTE: Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations or exclusions

may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights as set foth herein. You may also have other rights which vary from state

to state. In the state of California only, if refinishing or replacement of the product is not commercially practicable, the retailer selling this product or

the Manufacturer will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the original consumer-purchaser

prior to discovery of the nonconformity. In addition, in the state of California only, you may take the product to the retail establishment selling this

product in order to obtain performance under this limited warranty.

If you wish to obtain performance of any obligation under this limited warranty, you should

write to:

Consumer Relations

P. O. Box 1240

Columbus, GA 31902-1240

Consumer returns will not be accepted unless a valid Return Authorization is first acquired. Authorized returns are clearly marked on the outside of

the package with an RA number and the package is shipped freight/postage pre-paid. Consumer returns that do not meet these standards will be

refused.

LIMITED WARRANTY

PERFORATION, MANUFACTURING,

AND MATERIAL DEFECTS ONLY