Charmate Bandit CM160-367 User manual

Bandit
Drum Smoker
Model No. CM160-367
Drum style smoker for delicious slow cooking and smoking
Smoke generous amounts of food on the three 425mmØ chrome plated cooking racks
Durable high temperature powder-coated solid steel 2.5mm door and 2mm rebox
Removable water bowl to add moisture while cooking
Large capacity removable charcoal pan makes clean-up easy
Built-in hanger for smoking
Heavy-duty door mounted temperature gauge
Cool-touch handles
Sturdy saw horse leg design with heavy-duty steel wheels
Assembled dimensions (mm): 670 W x 1090 H x 670 D
5314-05/21
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE BEFORE READING THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
DO NOT PLACE ARTICLES ON OR AGAINST THIS APPLIANCE
DO NOT STORE CHEMICALS OR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR SPRAY AEROSOLS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE INDOORS
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA. ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BE VERY HOT. KEEP YOUNG CHILDREN AWAY.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS: 3 METRES
Important: Retain these instructions for future use.
is a registered trademark of: Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd - www.sitro.com.au & Aber Living, Hamilton, N.Z - www.charmate.co.nz

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Important Safety Warnings
We want you to assemble and use your Charmate Bandit
Drum Smoker as safely as possible.
When you see this safety alert symbol please
pay particular attention to the information
which follows it.
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully
before assembling and operating the Smoker.
Warning
• Only use this Smoker on a hard, level, non-
combustible, stable surface. Never use on a wooden
surface.
• Always use a drip pan/ash guard under the
Smoker to protect surface from heat damage and/
or discolouration and to catch ashes, embers and
drippings.
• A clearance of at least 3 meters between the smoker
and any combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden
decks, wooden fences, buildings, etc.) or construction
should be maintained at all times when Smoker is in
use.
• Do not place Smoker under a roof overhang or other
enclosed area.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate Smoker indoors
or in an enclosed area.
• Water bowl should always be used when smoking.
Do not allow liquid in water bowl to completely
evaporate. Check water bowl every 2 hours and add
water if level is low (a sizzling should may indicate a
need for water). Follow instructions in “Adding Water
or Wood during Cooking” section of this manual.
• Always keep water in the water bowl even after food
is removed from Smoker. Water will evaporate and
grease in water bowl can catch on re.
• Do not move Smoker when water bowl contains hot
liquids and while it is in use.
• Do not leave Smoker unattended when in use.
• Do not store or use Smoker near ammable liquids,
gases or where ammable vapours may be present.
• We do not recommend the use of lighting uid. If
you choose to use charcoal lighting uid, only use
lighting uid approved for lighting charcoal. Carefully
read instructions on the charcoal lighting uid and
charcoal prior to use.
• Do not use ammable liquid to light charcoal. Use can
cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily
injury.
• Never add charcoal lighting uid to hot or even warm
charcoal.
• Do not use self-starting charcoal. Use only high grade
plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.
• During smoking, grease from meat may drip into
the charcoal and cause a grease re. If this should
happen, close the door vents to suocate the ame.
Do not use water to extinguish grease res.
• Use caution since ames can are-up when fresh air
suddenly comes in contact with re. When opening
the door, keep hands, face and body safe from hot
steam and ame are-ups.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your
Smoker to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of
metal parts.
• Check support brackets to make sure they are secure
and notches are upright before each use.
• Place Smoker in an area where children and pets
cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision
is necessary when Smoker is in use.
• Use caution when lifting or moving Smoker to prevent
strains and back injuries.
• In windy weather, place Smoker in an outdoor area
that is protected from the wind.
• Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang
freely while using Smoker.
• Use caution when reaching into or under Smoker.
Always wear oven mitts or heat resistant gloves to
protect your hands from burns. Avoid touching hot
surfaces.
• We advise that a re extinguisher be on hand. Refer
to your local authority to determine proper size and
type of re extinguisher.

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WARNING
• Use caution and common sense when using your Smoker.
• Failure to adhere to the safety warnings and guidelines in this manual could result in bodily injury or property
damage.
• Please keep this manual for future reference.
• Any accessory attachments not included with this
unit are not recommended and may lead to personal
injury or property damage.
• Never leave coals and ashes in Smoker unattended.
• Before Smoker can be left unattended, remaining
coals and ashes must be removed from Smoker.
Use caution to protect yourself and property. Place
remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal
container and completely saturate with water. Allow
coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours
prior to disposing.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a
safe distance from all structures and combustible
materials.
• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface
beneath and around Smoker to extinguish any ashes,
coals or embers which may have fallen during the
cooking or cleaning process.
• Store the Smoker out of reach of children, indoors in a
dry location when not in use.
• Do not attempt to service Smoker other than normal
maintenance as explained in “After-Use Safety and
Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual.
• Properly dispose of all packaging material.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Exploded View
For Easiest Assembly:
• To avoid losing any small components or hardware,
assemble your product on a hard level surface that
does not have cracks or openings. You may wish to lay
down a blanket or similar, to avoid possible damage to
the nish during assembly.
• Clear an area large enough to layout all components
and hardware.
• Great care has been taken during production to remove
sharp edges but you should handle all components
with care to avoid injury.
• Check you have all components before beginning.
• When applicable, tighten all hardware connections by
hand rst. Once the step is completed go back and fully
tighten all hardware.
• Follow all steps in order to properly assemble your
product.
Typical assembly: approximately ½ hour.
Tools Needed:
• Pliers
• Adjustable wrench
• Phillips Head & Flathead Screwdriver
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Smoke Stack Damper
X1
Smoke Stack
X1
Revolving Hanger
X1
Smoking Chamber
X1
Short Leg (A)
X1
Long Legs
X2
Wheel Axle
X1
Wheels
X2
Charcoal Pan
X1
Short Leg (B)
X1
Side Handle
X1
Water Bowl
X1
Water Bowl Support
X1
Cooking Racks
X3
Spring Handle
X1
Lock Plate
X1
Lock
X1
Door
X1
Temperature Gauge
X1
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Parts List
AA. M6 x 12mm Bolt
X16
BB. M6 x 30mm Bolt
X4
CC. M6 Nut
X4
DD. M12 Nut
X2
Hardware

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Open the door and attach the handle (11) to the smoking
chamber (4) using four M6 x 30mm bolts (BB) and four
M6 nuts (CC).
STEP 2
Turn the smoker upside down and attach the legs (5, 6 &
10) using thirteen M6 x 12mm bolts (AA).
STEP 3
Insert the wheel axle (7) through wheels (8) and short
legs (5 & 10) and tighten securely with two M12 nuts
(DD).

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STEP 4
Place the smoker back to its upright position. Insert the
smoke stack (2) into the revolving hanger (3). Attach to
the smoker using three M6 x 12mm bolts (AA).
STEP 5
Remove the cap nut and spring from the smoke stack (2).
Attach the smoke stack damper (1) and then replace the
spring and cap nut.
STEP 6
Remove the washers and nut already attached to the
spring handle. Insert the door handle through the holes
in the door and use the spring washer, at washer and a
M8 nut to secure it in place.

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STEP 7
Attach the temperature gauge (19) to the door (18).
STEP 8
Place the charcoal pan (9) inside the smoker. Add the
water bowl support (13) and the water bowl (12). Then
add the three cooking racks (14).

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WARNING
• Always allow Smoker and all components to cool completely before handling.
• Never leave coals and ashes in Smoker unattended.
• Before Smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from Smoker. Use caution
to protect yourself and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal container
and completely saturate with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to
disposing.
• With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the Smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or
embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.
• Cover and store Smoker in a protected area, out of reach of children.
SAFETY, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Wash cooking racks, water bowl and charcoal pan
with hot soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat
cooking racks with vegetable oil or vegetable cooking
spray.
• Clean inside and outside of Smoker by wiping with
a damp cloth. After cleaning, apply a light coat of
vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray to the
interior surface, smoker body, cooking racks and
water bowl. This simple process will help reduce
interior rusting. Do not apply oil to the charcoal pan.
AFTER-USE SAFETY
• If rust appears on the exterior surface of your
Smoker, clean and bu the aected area with steel
wool or ne grit emery cloth. Touch-up with a good
high-temperature resistant paint.
• Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots
on the interior surface can be bued, cleaned, then
lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable cooking
spray to minimize rusting.
• Always keep your Smoker covered when not in use to
protect against excessive rusting.
DO NOT OVER CLEAN, AS THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
SURFACE OF THE METAL AND CAN VOID THE WARRANTY
WARNING
Place the Smoker outdoors on a hard, level and non-combustible surface away from roof overhangs or any
combustible material. Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn. Place the Smoker away from open
windows or doors to prevent smoke from entering your house. In windy weather, place the Smoker in an outdoor
area that is protected from the wind. Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before operating your
Smoker.
The water in water bowl will be extremely hot. Keep legs and feet out from under the smoker to avoid being
scalded by hot liquids spilling from water bowl. Be extremely careful not to tilt or jar the Smoker so that hot
water does not spill out of water bowl.

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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING TO USE YOUR SMOKER
Before rst use, the following steps should be closely
followed to both cure the nish and season the interior
steel. Failure to properly follow these steps may damage
the nish and/or impart metallic avours to your rst
foods.
1. Brush all interior surfaces including grills and grates
with vegetable cooking oil.
2. Light the Smoker as per Smoking instructions.
3. Close the door. (Position bottom vent and smoke
stack damper approximately at one quarter open).
This burn should be sustained for at least two
hours, the longer the better. Then begin increasing
temperature by opening the smoke stack damper and
adding more charcoal. Maintain for another hour and
then cool completely.
Your smoker is now ready for use.
Rust can appear on the inside of your smoker.
Maintaining a light coat of vegetable oil on interior
surfaces will aid in the protection of your unit. Exterior
surfaces of smoker may need occasional touch up. We
recommend the use of a commercially available black
high temperature spray paint.
NEVER PAINT THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT!
1. Light the charcoal. If you do not use a Chimney
Starter, carefully place 2.5 kg of charcoal in the
charcoal bowl. If you use re starters carefully follow
the manufacturer’s warnings.
2. Carefully light the charcoal and allow to burn until
covered with a light ash prior to closing door. This
may take up to 30 minutes, if you use a Charmate
Chimney Starter this may take less time.
3. Refer to “Flavouring Wood” section overleaf for the
recommended amount of avouring wood. Use long
cooking tongs to carefully place avouring wood
directly on top of hot charcoal or into water bowl.
4. Place empty water bowl inside Smoker on the lower
support brackets. Make sure it is resting securely.
5. Fill water bowl with warm water to 2.5cm below the
rim. Do not over ll or allow water to overow.
6. Place the cooking racks onto the brackets in the
smoker, starting at the bottom.
7. The ideal smoking temperature is between 80-120°C
(175-250°F). When the desired temperature is
reached, place food on the cooking racks in a single
layer with space between each piece. This will allow
smoke and moist heat to circulate evenly around all
pieces of food. Alternatively, the revolving hanger
at the top of the Smoker can hold hooks, ideal for
hanging sh, ribs or sausages.
SMOKING
WARNING
The water in water bowl will be extremely hot. Use
extreme caution and make sure the water bowl is
securely in place on the lower support brackets.
Keep legs and feet out from under the upper body
to avoid being scalded by hot liquids. Be extremely
careful not to tilt or jar the Smoker so that hot
water does not spill out of water bowl. Always use
Heat Resistant Gloves to protect your hands. Allow
liquid to cool completely before moving. Do not let
liquid evaporate completely.

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FLAVOURING WOOD
To obtain your favourite smoke avour, experiment
by using chunks, sticks or chips of avour-producing
wood such as manuka, apple or cherry. Most fruit or
nut tree wood can be used for smoke avouring. Do not
use resinous woods such as pine as it will produce an
unpleasant taste. Wood chunks or sticks 7.5 - 10cm long
and 1.25 - 2.5cm thick work best. Unless the wood is still
green, soak the wood in water for 20 minutes or wrap
each piece in foil and tear several small holes in the
foil to produce more smoke and prevent the wood from
burning too quickly.
REGULATING HEAT
To increase heat and air circulation, fully open
the bottom vent and smoke stack damper. If the
temperature does not increase, more fuel may be
required.
ADDING WATER OR WOOD DURING COOKING
Additional avouring wood should not have to be
added during the cooking process, however it may be
necessary when cooking very large pieces of meat.
Follow the instructions and cautions below to avoid
injury while adding water and/or wood.
1. Open door slowly to allow heat and steam to escape
away from your face. Use caution since ames can
are-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact
with re.
2. Wearing heat resistant gloves, use long cooking tongs
to move the hot coals in the charcoal pan to the
side. Try not to stir up ash and sparks that my eect
smoking food. Use the tongs to add charcoal or wood.
3. Close the door when the charcoal is burning well again.
4. If water level is low, add water to bowl. If food is
on top cooking rack only, water may be added to
the bowl by moving food aside on cooking rack and
pouring water down through the cooking rack. Fill
water bowl to 2.5cm below the rim. Pour slowly to
avoid splashing or overlling.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Variations in avour can be achieved by adding wine,
soft drinks, herbs, spices, bits of citrus peel, fruit
juice, onion or marinades to the water bowl.
• 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.
Separate: Separate raw meats 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 further Food Safe information, go to New Zealand
Food Standards website: www.mpi.govt.nz/food-
safety/food-safety-for-consumers.
COOKING TIPS

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Aber Living warrants the purchaser of this product against defects in workmanship and material, for a period of up to 24
months from the date of purchase. The warranty is non-transferable and becomes void if used for commercial or rental
purposes.
Warranty and purchase receipt of this product are to be retained as proof of purchase and must be presented if making
a claim under the terms of the Aber Living Warranty. Repairs under warranty are free of charge, provided the product is
delivered to our Service Department or Authorised Service Agent and freight charges both ways are paid by the owner.
No liability will be accepted for any loss of damage in transit.
Aber Living reserves the rights to replace or repair the product within the warranty period. Warranty does not apply to
any defect, deterioration (including corrosion if located within 1km of the sea), loss, injury or damage occasioned by or
as a result of the misuse or abuse, negligent handling or if the product has not been installed and used in accordance
with the instructions. The warranty is void if there is evidence of the product being tampered with by unauthorised
persons.
If the product includes one or a number of accessories, only the defective accessory or part will be replaced.
In the event of Aber Living choosing to replace the product, the warranty will expire at the original date, i.e. 24 months
from the original purchase date.
Where this product contains information from an overseas country, nothing in that information is intended to limit any
condition, guarantee, right or remedy which may be available under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, except to the
extent permitted by that Act.
Approved for Outdoor Use Only.
For service, spare parts or product information in New Zealand, please call Aber Living on the Customer Service Line -
0800 161 161. www.aberliving.co.nz
YOUR PURCHASE RECORD (please complete)
Date of Purchase________________________________________________________________________
Model Number__________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number (if applicable)_______________________________________________________________
Purchased from_________________________________________________________________________
2 YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
is a registered trademark of: Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd - www.sitro.com.au & Aber Living, Hamilton, N.Z - www.charmate.co.nz