Charcoal Companion KitchenQue InstaSmoke CC4132 User manual

Another cooking innovation from the industry leader
Charcoal Companion®
KitchenQue™
InstaSmoke™
CC4132
© 2017 The Companion Group
1250 9th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
1.800.521.0505
[email protected]
OWNER’S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT: This instruction manual contains important information
necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.
Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling
and using the appliance. Keep this manual for future reference.
CAUTION: This product will produce smoke. We recommend only
using the KitchenQue™ stovetop smoker on well-ventilated stoves.
Turn vent on high to prevent smoke from gathering in your kitchen.
Only lift the hood when absolutely needed to keep as much
smoke contained within the unit as possible.
We suggest covered, protected hands during operation of the
smoker. Do not move your smoker when it is in operation or hot
to the touch. Wait until your stove is turned off and the unit is
properly cooled down before moving it. Failure to follow this
warning could result in personal injury.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
The burning of gas cooking fuel and wood smoke generates
some by-products, which are on the list of substances known
by the State of California to cause cancer, reproductive harm,
or other birth defects. To reduce exposure to these substances,
always operate this unit according to the use and care manual,
ensuring you provide good ventilation.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in re or explosion,
which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING

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Package Contents ............................................................................... 4
Assembly ...........................................................................................5-6
Using the Smoker ..............................................................................7-9
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................... 9
Accessories ........................................................................................ 10
Warranty and Registration ................................................................ 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Parts included in package:
1. Top Handle
2. Thermometer
3. Vent Plug
4. Hood
5. Grill Grate
6. Drip Tray
7. Base with Handles
8. (1) Tube of InstaSmoke™
Hardware included in package:
9. (2) Screws
10. (2) Thumb Nuts
Make sure all parts are present before beginning assembly of
product. Compare parts with package contents and hardware
contents list. Do not discard packing materials before assembly
is complete. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to
assemble the product. Call customer service at 800-521-0505.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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ASSEMBLY
The top handle, thermometer and vent plug come unattached to
the hood. Use the instructions below to assemble before use.
Attach the top handle to the hood with the (2) screws provided
using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Attach the vent plug by pressing the plug anchor through the
corresponding hole on the top of the hood. If you have difculty
pressing the anchor through, try getting one side in and then
pull the rest through from the inside of the hood.

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ASSEMBLY
Attach the thermometer by feeding the probe and alignment
pins through the corresponding holes on top of the hood. Screw
the two thumb nuts onto the pins from the underside of the
hood to x the thermometer in place.
Your KitchenQue™ stovetop smoker is now fully assembled and
ready to use! Time to get smoking!

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USING THE SMOKER
1. To begin, place the base of the smoker on the stove top and
spread two tablespoons of InstaSmoke™ super-ne smoking
wood across the bottom, or as much as the recipe suggests.
2. Next, set the drip tray into the base, adding liquid if you are wet
smoking. Then place the grate into the drip tray and place food
on top.
3. Place the hood over the food to keep the smoke contained
inside the unit. If using a probe thermometer to monitor the
internal temperature of the foods, feed the probe wire through
the notch in the vent hole and seal it with the plug.
4. Turn on burner and bring the unit up to desired temperature.
5. Suggested cook times for select foods are as follows:
For a whole chicken, 60 to 80 minutes at Med/High.
For a chicken breast, 20 to 25 minutes at Med/High.
For sh, 15 to 25 minutes at Med/High.
For beef brisket, 4-6 hours at Med/Low.
For ribs, 2-3 hours at Med/Low.
6. Removing the hood will let smoke out of the unit, so we
recommend only doing this to check on doneness, or to add
more InstaSmoke™. Warning: when adding more InstaSmoke™
mid-cook, be prepared to quickly replace the hood because the
base will be very hot and the wood will smoke up instantly.
7. When food has nished cooking, turn off stove and open the
vent plug to release the steam/smoke from inside the unit. Wait
for at least one minute to allow the unit to cool. Then take off the
hood, set it aside and remove the food from the grate to serve.
For a crispier skin, or more caramelization, place the drip tray and
grate with food under the broiler.
8. Let the KitchenQue™ stovetop smoker cool completely before
cleaning.

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USING THE SMOKER
The silicone vent plug on the top of the smoker serves multiple
functions. Follow the instructions below to use it correctly.
USE AS VENT: After your food is done cooking, pull up the plug to
open the vent and release smoke/steam from the unit.
USE AS COLD SMOKER: Feed the tube of a smoking gun (sold
separately) through the vent and ll the unit with smoke before
sealing it. This turns the KitchenQue into a cold smoker, which will
allow you to add smoke avor to foods without cooking it!

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
All parts except the thermometer are dishwasher safe. Remove
the thermometer using the thumb screws and set it aside when
dish-washing. If residue has accumulated on the inside of the
hood/base, use a scour pad. Do not use a scour pad on painted
outside of hood and base as it may scratch. Drip tray is porcelain
enamel coated, clean with scouring pad if needed.
USE WITH PROBE THERMOMETER: Open the vent plug and feed a
thermometer probe (sold separately) through the hole, lift the
hood and stick the probe into your food. Then close the hood, pull
the probe wire into the notch and close the plug over the wire to
seal. This is the preferred option because you don’t have to open
the hood (which releases smoke) to check on doneness.
USING THE SMOKER

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INSTASMOKE™SUPER-FINE
SMOKING WOOD
Choose from Hickory, Mesquite,
Apple and Cherry.
ACCESSORIES
Available on amazon.com
Search ‘KitchenQue stovetop smoker’
ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION
MESH SCREEN
Great for smaller foods like stir fry,
or nuts that would fall through the
included grate.
RISER + SECOND TIER RACK
The riser elevates your cooking
area enough to cook a 10 lb
turkey, vertically! A second
rack snaps into place to add a
second level cooking surface
RIB RACK
Maximize the amount of ribs you
can t in the smoker by placing
them vertically in this rib rack.

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WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION
Please register your product at
www.companion-group.com/kitchenque-registration
For replacement parts call 1.800.521.0505
WARRANTY
We guarantee our products for one year from date of purchase
for defects in manufacture or materials. We will repair or replace
at our discretion. Proof of purchase is required.