GrandCafe CSM07ALP User manual

Manual#P80170006A-Date:2006/11/29
Liquid PropaneGas
Smoker
MODELCSM07ALP
OPERATOR'SMANUAL
WARNING
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Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructionscould
resultinafireorexplosion thatcouldcause
seriousbodilyinjury,deathorproperty
damage.
Beforeusing thissmokerread all instructions
and performall gasleak-check procedureseven
ifthe productwaspre-assembled bythe retailer
ormanufacturer.
Use yoursmoker atleast3feetaway from
anywall orsurface. Useyoursmokeratleast
3feetaway fromcombustibleobjectsthatcan
melt orcatchfire(suchasvinylorwood siding,
fencesand overhangs)orsourcesofignition
including pilotlightson waterheaters and
liveelectricalappliances.
THISGAS APPLIANCEISDESIGNEDFOR
OUTDOORUSEONLY.
Combustionbyproductsproducedwhenusingthis
productcontainchemicalsknowntothe Stateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,orother
reproductiveharm.
Thisproductcontainschemicalsknownto
theStateofCalifornia tocausecancer,birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm.
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NOTETOASSEMBLER/INSTALLER:
Leavethismanualwiththeconsumer.
NOTETOCONSUMER:
Keepthismanualforfuturereference.
RECORDYOURSERIAL# __________________
(seesilverCSA labelonmainbodyofSmoker)
IMPORTANT:
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Customer SupportHelpline:
Call usfirst ifyou haveanyproblemwith
thisproduct. Wecan helpyou withques-
tionsabout assemblyand operation orif
therearedamagedormissingpartswhen
youunpackthisunitfromtheshippingbox.
Pleasecall beforereturning tothe store.
1-800-761-5456
8am-4:30pmCST,MondaythroughFriday
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Tableof Contents
PrimarySafetyWarnings.....................................1-3
Pre-AssemblyInstructions......................................3
Part Diagramsand Lists...................................4-7
AssemblyInstructions.............................................8-9
Use&CareInstructions:
•GasSafetyandLeakTests.....................10-12
•Lighting Instructions...........................................12
•Operating Instructions........................................13
•Troubleshooting...................................................14
•CleaningandMaintenance.........................15-16
•CookingGuide&Accessories.................A1-A4
•FrequentlyAskedQuestions......................A5-A6
WarrantyTerms........................................Back Cover
Failuretofollowtheseinstructions
couldresultinfire,explosionorburn
hazard,whichcouldcauseproperty
damage,personalinjuryordeath.
1.
2.
3.
4.
IFYOUSMELL GAS:
Shutoff gastotheappliance.
Extinguishanyopenflame.
OpenbothSmokercabinetdoors.
Ifodorcontinues,keepaway fromthe
applianceand immediatelycallyourgas
supplieroryourfiredepartment.
DANGER
! !
Leaking gasmaycause afireor
explosion whichcouldresultinproperty
damage,personalinjuryor death.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscould
resultinfireor explosion whichcould
causepropertydamage,personalinjury
or death.
Neveroperatethisapplianceunat-
tended.
Neveroperatethisappliance within10
feet(3.05m)ofanyothergascylinder.
Neveroperatethisappliance within25
feet(7.5m)ofanyflameliquid.
Donotfill WaterTraybeyond maximum
fill line.
Neverallowoil orgreasetoget
hotterthan400°For200°C.Ifthe
temperatureexceeds400°F(200°C) or
ifoil beginstosmoke,immediately
turn theburneror gassupplyOFF.
Heatedliquidsremainatscalding
temperatureslong afterthecooking
process.Nevertouchcooking
appliance until liquidshavecooledto
115°F(45°C) or less.
1.
5.
4.
3.
2.
Ifafireshouldoccur,keepawayfrom
theappliance and immediatelycall
your firedepartment.Donotattempt
toextinguishanoil or greasefirewith
water.
Your smokerwill getveryhot.Always
wearaflameretardantBBQMitt when
cooking on your smoker.Neverlean
intocookingareas whileusing smoker.
Donottouchcooking surfaces,doors,
handleor ventwhilethesmokerisin
operation,or until thesmokerhas
cooleddownafteruse.
6.
DANGER
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7.
Thisinstruction manualcontains
importantinformationnecessaryforthe
properassemblyand safeuseofthe
appliance.
Readandfollowall warningsand
instructionsbeforeassembling and
using theappliance.
Followall warningsand instructions
whenusing theappliance.
Keepthismanualfor futurereference.
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WARNING !
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8.

Orifice BurnerTube
GasValve
Assembly
METHOD 1:Bend astiff wireorwirecoat
hangerintoasmall hook as shown and run
thehook through theBurnerTubeand inside
theBurnerseveraltimes toremovedebris.
METHOD 2:Use abottlebrushwithaflexible
handleand run thebrushthrough theBurner
Tubeand insidetheBurnerseveraltimes to
removeanydebris.
METHOD 3:Use anairhose toforceair
through BurnerTube.Theforcedairshould
pass debrisorobstructionsthrough the
Burnerand outthePorts.
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Pre-AssemblyInstructions ForYourSafety
Spiders and small insectscanspinwebsand
nestinthesmokerBurnerTubes during transit
and warehousing which canleadtoagas flow
obstruction resulting inafireinand around the
BurnerTubes.Thistypeof"FLASHBACK FIRE"
cancause serioussmokerdamageand create
anunsafeoperating condition fortheuser.
Toreduce thechance ofFLASHBACK
FIREyou mustcleantheBurner Tubes
as followsbefore initialuse. Alsodo thisat
leastonceamonthinsummerand fall or
wheneverspiders areactiveinyourarea,and if
yoursmokerhas notbeenusedforanextended
period oftime.
WARNING
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Failuretocomplywiththese instructionscould
resultinafireorexplosion thatcouldcause
seriousbodilyinjury,deathorpropertydamage.
TOCLEANBURNERTUBE,INSERTHOOK
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Installation Codes
The installation mustconformwithlocalcodesor,in
theabsenceoflocalcodes,witheitherthe National
FuelGas Code,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54,NaturalGas
and Propane Installation Code,CSA B149.1, or
Propane Storage and Handling Code,B149.2.
ToolsRequiredforAssembly include:
protectiveworkgloves
protectiveeyewear
wrench (included)
Whileit ispossibleforone person tounpack thisgas
smoker,obtainassistancefromanotherperson when
handling thelargepieces.
Use theHardwareand Part Diagramtoensureall
itemsareincludedand free ofdamage.
Do notassembleoroperatethesmokerifit appears
damaged.Iftherearedamagedormissingparts
whenyou unpack theshipping boxoryou have
questionsduring theassemblyprocess,callthe:
Toexpeditethe assemblyprocess follow these
general guidelines:
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CustomerSupportHelpline1-800-761-5456
8am-4:30pmCST,MondaythroughFriday
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•PhillipsHeadScrewdriver
Forsafeoperation ensuretheGas ValveAssem-
blyOrificeisinsidetheBurnerTubebeforeusing
yoursmoker. See figure.IftheOrificeisnot
insidetheBurnerTube,lighting theBurnermay
cause explosion and/orfireresulting inserious
bodilyinjuryand/orpropertydamage.
RemovethescrewfromtherearofBurnerusing
aPhillipsHeadScrewdriver.
CarefullyliftBurnerupand away fromtheGas
ValveOrifice.
Check andcleanBurner/VenturiTubesforinsects
andinsectnests.Aclogged tube canleadtoafire
beneaththesmoker.
Refertothefigurebelow and performoneof
these 3cleaning methods:
1.
2.
3.
4.
BurnerTube

HardwarePack PartsList forCSM07ALP
HardwarePack DiagramforCSM07ALP
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*OneBattery/AA includedintheHardwarePack.
CapNut3/16"
Qty.1
Part #S322G03081
PhillipsHeadScrew1/4"x3/8"
Qty.4
Part #S112G04061
PhillipsHeadScrew3/16"x3/8"
Qty.8
Part #S112G03061
Cross HeadScrew3/16"x6"
Qty.1
Part #S119G03481
Wing Nut1/4"
Qty.1
Part #S355G04081
KnobforDoorLatch
Qty.2
Part #P00201008A
PART#PARTDESCRIPTIONQTYPURPOSEOFPART
P06024004AHardwarePack1Foruseinassembly
S119G03481Cross Head Screw3/16"x6"1
S322G03081Cap Nut 3/16"1
S112G03061PhillipsHead Screw3/16"x3/8" 4AttachesHandletoSmokerCabinetPanel, Rear
S112G03061PhillipsHead Screw3/16"x3/8"2
S112G04061PhillipsHead Screw1/4"x3/8" 4
S355G04081Wing Nut 1/4"1AttachesBracefor Tank
P00201008AKnob2
S112G03061PhillipsHead Screw3/16"x3/8" 2
AttachesKnobstoUpper and Lower Door Latches
AttachVent toVentBodyin SmokerCabinetPanel,
Rear
AttachesTank Bracketand BottomTankFrameto
SmokerCabinetPanel,Left

PartsDiagramforModelCSM07ALP
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3
1
2
14
14
14
15
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
30
31
32
33
27
51
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48
54
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56
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46
41
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34
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10
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8
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4
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47
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38
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42
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57
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PartsList forModelCSM07ALP
KEYPARTDESCRIPTIONPART# QTY.
1Panel,TopP0011971AA1
2TrimPlate,TopP0011455FB1
3TemperatureGaugeP00601171A1
4CabinetHousingP0073906FC1
5Handle/CabinetP00205059B1
6VentP05343010E1
7VentBodyP05343009E1
8DoorLatchAssemblyP05517004A2
8aKnobP00201008A3
9Lighting TubeP02212067A1
10TrimPlate,LeftP07514034G1
11TrimPlate,RightP07514035G1
12TrimPlate,RearP07514036G1
13CabinetBracketP03328044Q2
14CookingGridP01602031E3
15Water TrayP02719084A1
16BurnerHeatShieldP0072576BC1
17Water Tray SlideSetP0551601121
18GreaseShield,Left/RightP05353003K2
19GreaseShield,Front/RearP05353004K2
20DoorHinge,UpperP03314048C1
21CartBracket,FrontP01318002B1
22SealantforDoor,UpperP05518014S1
23SealantBracketforDoor,UpperP03328042C1
24TrimPlateforDoor,UpperP07510016G1
25HeatInsulatorforDoor,UpperP05342010D1
26DoorPanel,UpperP04301028A1
27DoorHandleP00205082B2
28TankHookP04007001A1
29SealantforDoor,LowerP05518015S1
30SealantBracketforDoor,LowerP03328043C1
31TrimPlateforDoor,LowerP07510017G1
32HeatInsulatorforDoor,LowerP05342011D1
33DoorPanel,LowerP04301029A1
34SmokerDrawerP06711001D1
35SmokerDrawerBracketP03327033H1
36BurnerP02008031B1
37BurnerBracketP02213365A1
38ElectrodeBracketP03327034H1
39ElectrodeWithWireP02618043A1
40HoseHeatShieldP0553500421
41CartPanel,BottomP00747046C1
42TankHook BracketP04007002A1
43NamePlateP00407010D1
44Caster,4in.,Without BrakeP05120004A2
45CartLeg,LeftP00915001B1

PartsList forModelCSM07ALP
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To obtainthecorrectreplacementparts foryourgas smoker, please refertothepart numbers inthisparts
list. Thefollowing information isrequiredtoensureyou receivethecorrectparts:
1.Modeland SerialNumber(see CSA labelon smoker)
2.Part Number
3.Part Description
4.Quantityofparts needed
Important: Use onlyGrand Hall certified replacementparts. Theuse ofanypart thatisnotauthorizedcan
bedangerousand willalso voidyourproductwarranty.KeepthisOperator'sManualforconvenientreferralandforpart
replacement.
Fortherepairorreplacementparts you need:
Call 8amto4:30pmCST 1-800-761-5456 Mondaythrough Friday
KEYPARTDESCRIPTIONPART#QTY
46Cart Leg, RightP00916002B1
47End CapP04523001A2
48 ElectricIgnitor, 2-Port P02502222C 1
49 ControlKnob P03429052J 1
50 ControlKnob Seat P03415034A 1
51 ControlPanel P02905381A 1
52GasValveAssemblyY00604001
53ControlPanelHeat ShieldP03005016F1
54GasFittingP03902023A1
55ExtensionTube P03702032F 1
56RegulatorwithHoseP03633011A1
57 TankHolderP04008001A 1
CoverP07002060B 1
Hardware PackP06024004A1
Operator'sManualP80170006A1
GrandHall CertifiedReplacementParts

AssemblyInstructions
1Install Smokestack Vent
PhillipsHeadScrew
3/16"x3/8"
Qty.4
Part #S112G03061
Cross HeadScrew
3/16"x6"
Qty.1
Part #S119G03481
Install Hose Bracket
2Install Handle
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3InstallTankHookandTank
Holder
PhillipsHeadScrew3/16"x3/8"
Qty.2
Part #S112G03061
PhillipsHeadScrew1/4"x3/8"
Qty.4
Part #S112G04061
CapNut3/16"
Qty.1
Part #S322G03081
Wing Nut1/4"
Qty.1
Part #S355G04081
Tank
Hook
Tank
Holder
Wing Nut
Tank Hook
Bracket

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Install IgnitorBattery
Check Electrodebefore proceeding
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UnscrewIgnitorCapfromControlPanel.
PlacesuppliedAA batteryintotheIgnitor
Slotwithpositivepolefacing you.
Position theCapand Spring overtheAA
batteryand tightenontoControlPanel.
Thistestwill ensurethattheSparkElectrode
Tipisproperlypositionedsoyoursmoker
lightseasilyand properly.
BesureControlKnob issetto"OFF"
and openbothsmokercabinetdoors.
Failureto readandfollow theUseand Care
Instructionscouldresultinafireorexplosion
thatcouldcauseseriousbodilyinjury,deathor
propertydamage.
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WARNING
3/16"
ElectrodeNuts
Burner
SparkElectrodeTip
+-AA Battery
IgnitorCap Spring
IgnitorSlot
FinalSmokerAssemblyStep
Whenyou have finishedassembling your
smoker besure thatall screwsare tight-
enedforsafeoperation ofyoursmoker.
Install Cooking Components
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Cooking Grids
Cooking Grid
Brackets
Press theIgnitorCap.You shouldhear
a"clicking"sound and you shouldsee
abluespark.Ifasparkispresentthe
ElectrodeTipisproperlypositioned.
Never putyourfaceinsidetheSmoker.
Ifno sparkisseen,theSparkGap
needstobeadjustedas follows:
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Using anadjustablewrench,loosenthe
ElectrodeNutsand adjustSparkGapto
3/16"betweentheSparkElectrodeTip
and Burner.
SecuretheElectrodeNutsand trythe
ElectrodeCheck again.Ifno "clicking"
sound isheard:
AA Batterymaybeinstalledback-
wards.
Electricwiresmay be loose.Remove
theAABatteryand inspecttheIgnitor
Junction Boxfound behind theControl
Paneland reconnectanyloose wires.
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4Install KnobstoDoorLatches
Release theUpperDoorLatch.
Align theholeoftheKnob withthelatch
hole.
InsertScrewfromrearoftheLatch as
shown and tighten.
RepeatstepstoLowerDoorLatch.
Pushlatches back tolock position.
Note:Refertopage11 toInstall LP Gas
Tank
Knob
PhillipsHead
Screw
3/16"x3/8"

Never lightyourgas smokerwiththedoorsclosed
orbeforechecking toensuretheburnertubeis
fullyseatedoverthegas valveorifice.
Never allow childrentooperateyoursmoker. Do
notallow childrenorpetstoplaynearyoursmoker.
Use ofalcoholordrugsmayimpairtheabilityto
assembleand operatetheappliance.
Keepfireextinguisherreadilyaccessible.Inthe
eventofaoil/grease fire,do notattempttoextin-
guishwithwater. Use typeBextinguisheror
smotherwithdirt, sand orbaking soda.
Intheeventofrain,coverthesmokerand turnoff
theburnerand gas supply.
Use yoursmokeron alevel,stablesurfaceinan
area clearofcombustiblematerials.
Do notleavesmokerunattendedwheninuse.
Do notmovetheappliancewheninuse.
Allow thesmokertocoolbeforemoving orstoring.
Do notuse yoursmokeras aheater.
Thissmokerisnotintendedtobeinstalledinor
on recreationalvehicles and/orboats.
Thesmokerisnotintendedforcommercialuse.
USE AND CAREINSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
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Use yoursmokeroutdoors,atleast3feet
awayfromanywall orsurface. Use your
smokeratleast 3feetaway fromcombustible
objectsthatcanmeltorcatch fire(such as
vinylorwood siding,fences and overhangs) or
sources ofignition including pilotlightson
waterheaters and liveelectricalappliances.
Never use yourgas smokerinagarage,porch,
shed,breezewayoranyotherenclosedarea.
Never obstructtheflow ofventilation airaround
yourgas smokerhousing.
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LPGassmokermodelsaredesignedforusewith
astandard20lb.LiquidPropane Gas(LPGas)
tank,notincludedwithsmoker. Never connectyour
gassmokertoan LPGastankthatexceeds this
capacity.Atankofapproximately12inchesin
diameterby18-1/2incheshighisthe maximumsize
LPGastanktouse. Youmustusean "OPD"gas
tankwhichoffersalistedOverfill Prevention
Device. Thissafetyfeaturepreventstankfrombeing
overfilled whichcan causemalfunctionofLPGas
tank,regulatorand/orsmoker.
The LPGastankmustbe constructedandmarked
inaccordance withtheSpecifications forLP-Gas
CylindersoftheU.S.DepartmentofTransportation
(D.O.T.)orthe NationalStandardofCanada,CAN/
CSA-B339,Cylinders,SpheresandTubesfor
TransportationofDangerous Goods;andCommis-
sion,asapplicable.
TheLP Gas tank musthaveashutoff valve,
terminating inanLP Gas supplytank valveoutlet,
thatiscompatiblewithaType1tank connection
device.TheLP Gas tank mustalsohaveasafety
reliefdevicethathas adirectconnection withthe
vaporspaceofthetank.
Thetank supplysystemmustbearrangedfor
vaporwithdrawal.
TheLP Gas tank usedmusthaveacollar
toprotectthetank valve.
Never connectanunregulatedLP gas tank toyour
gas smoker. Thegas regulatorassemblysupplied
withyourgas smokerisadjustedtohaveanoutlet
pressureof11"watercolumn(W.C.) forconnection
toanLP gas tank.Onlyuse theregulatorand
hose assemblysuppliedwithyourgas smoker.
Replacementregulatorsandhoseassemblies
mustbethose specifiedbyGrand Hall.
Have yourLPGasdealercheckthereleasevalve
afterevery fillingtoensureitremains freeofdefects.
Always keepLPGastankinuprightposition.
DonotsubjecttheLPGastanktoexcessive heat.
Neverstorean LPGastankindoors.If youstore
yourgassmokerinthe garage always disconnect
the LPGastankfirstandstoreit safelyoutside.
LP Gas tanksmustbestoredoutdoors inawell-
ventilatedarea and outofthereach ofchildren.
DisconnectedLP Gas tanksmustnotbestoredin
abuilding,garageoranyotherenclosedarea.
Keepgas regulatorhose awayfromhotsmoker
surfaces and dripping grease.Avoidunnecessary
twisting ofhose.Theregulatorand hose assembly
canbeseenafteropening thedoors (ifapplicable)
and mustbeinspectedbeforeeach use ofthe
smoker. Ifthereisexcessiveabrasion orwearorif
thehose iscut, itmustbereplacedpriortousing
thesmokeragain.
Anyattempttoconvertthesmokerfromone fuel
typetoanotherisextremelyhazardous andmust
be performedbyaqualified gas technicianonly,
using aNGConversionKitpurchasedfromGrand
Hall.
CORRECTLPGASTANK USE
WARNING !!DonotstoreaspareLP-Gastank underornear
thisappliance.
Neverfillthetankbeyond80percentfull; and
Ifthe information in"(a)"and"(b)"isnotfollowed
exactly,afirecausingdeathorseriousinjurymay
occur.
A.
B.
C.
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USE AND CAREINSTRUCTIONS
NOTEaboutLPGasTankExchangePrograms
Manyretailersthatsellsmokersofferyou the option
of replacing youremptyLP Gastank through an
exchange service.Useonlythosereputableexchange
companiesthatinspect,precisionfill, testandcertify
their tanks. Exchangeyourtank onlyforan OPD safety
feature-equippedtankasdescribed intheLP Gastank
sectionofthismanual.
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How toLeak TestyourLPGas Tank
Foryoursafety:
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Leaktestnewand exchangedLPGas tanksBEFORE
connecting onetoyoursmoker.
AlwayskeepnewandexchangedLPGastanksin
anuprightpositionduringuse,transitorstorage.
Allleaktestsmustberepeated each timeyourLPGas
tankisexchangedorrefilled.
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Ifgrowingbubbles appeardo notuseormovethe
LPGastank.ContactanLPGasSupplieror
yourfiredepartment!
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Use acleanpaintbrushand a50/50 mildsoapand
watersolution.
Brushsoapysolution ontoLP Gastank intheareas
indicatedbythe arrows.Seediagram.
Ifgrowingbubbles appeardo notuseormovethe
LP Gastank.Callan LP GasSupplieroryourFire
Department.
Beforeusing thissmokerreadall instructionsand
performall gas leak-check procedures evenifthe
productwas pre-assembledbytheretailerormanu-
facturer.
WARNING
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Yoursmokermustbeleaktestedoutdoorsinawell-
ventilated area,awayfromignitionsources such as
gasfiredorelectricalappliances.Duringthe leak test,
keepyoursmokerawayfromopenflamesorsparks.
Donotusehouseholdcleaningagents.Damagetogas
assemblycomponentscanresult.
Whencheckingforgas leaksdonotsmoke.
Donotusean openflametocheckforgas leaks.
ToInstall LPGas Tank:
Secure a20lb LPGas TanktoGas Smoker
TurnyourLP Gas Tank Valveclockwise tothe
closedorOFF positon.
PlaceLP Gas tank (vavefacing thefront) intotank
holder. Thenturngas tank clockwise until tank
valvefaces left, awayfromtheSmokeras shown.
Attach theTank HookBrackettoTank Hookand
securegas tank using awing nut.
NOTE: Manydifferentsize propanegas tank bottomcollars
areavailableinthemarket, especiallywiththepopularityof
tank exchangeprograms. If yourtank bottomcollar does not
fit intothetank holeafter attaching thespecial nut tothewing
bolt, simplyremovethespecialnutand securethetank using
thewing boltonly.
CAUTION: Whentheapplianceisnotinuse thegas
mustbeturnedoff atthetank.
TurnallBurnerValves tothe OFFposition.
Inspectthevalveconnection port and regulator
assemblyfordamageordebris.Removeanydebris.
Neverusedamaged orpluggedequipment.
Connecttheregulatorassemblytothetank valveand
HAND TIGHTEN nutclockwise toafull stop.DO NOT
use awrench totightenbecause itcoulddamagethe
Quick Coupling Nutand resultinahazardouscon-
dition.
Openthetank valve1/4to1/2(counterclockwise) and
use asoapywatersolution tocheck all connections
forleaksbeforeattempting tolightyoursmoker. See
"Checking forLP Gas Leaks".Ifaleakisfound,turn
thetank valveoff and do notuse yoursmokeruntil
theleakisrepaired.
LPGas Modelonly:
ConnectRegulatorwithHosetoyourLPGTank
Tank Holder
Type1connectionper
ANSI Z21.58a-2006
Quick
Coupling Nut
Wing Nut
Tank Hook
Bracket

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Checkall connectionsforLPGasLeaks
Never testforleakswithaflame.Priortofirstuse,
atthebeginningofeachseason,orevery time
yourLPGastankischanged,youmustcheckfor
gasleaks.Followthesethreesteps:
Makeasoapsolution bymixing onepart liquid
detergentand onepart water.
TurnthesmokerControlKnob tothefull OFF
position,thenturnthegas ON atsource.
Applythesoapsolution toall gas connections.
Ifbubbles appearinthesoapsolution the
connectionsarenotproperlysealed.Check
each fitting and tightenorrepairas necessary.
SmokerLightingInstructions
Beforeeach use,check all hoses forcracks,nicks,cuts,
burnsorabrasions.Ifahose isdamagedinanyway,
do notuse yoursmokerbeforereplacing thehose with
anauthorizedpart fromtheParts List. Alsomakesure
all gas supplyconnectionsaresecurelytightened.
Familiarize yourselfwiththesafetyand Use and Care
instructionsinthismanual.Do notsmokewhilelighting
smokerorchecking gas supplyconnections.
BesuretheLP Gas tank isfilled.
Openbothsmokercabinetdoors during lighting.
Check thattheend ofBurnerTubeisproperlylocated
overValveOrifice.
1.
OpentheLP Gas tank valve SLOWLY 1/4ofaturn.
Pushand turntheControlKnob toHIGH/IGN and
immediatelypress theElectricIgnitorfor3-4seconds
tolighttheBurner.
Ifignition does notoccurin5seconds,turntheburner
Control(s) off, wait5minutes,and repeatthelighting
procedure.Ifignition does notoccurwithin5seconds,
turntheControlKnob and gas sourceOFF and conduct
aleaktestofALL gas connectionsand gas sources as
explainedintheUse and Caresection ofyourmanual.
Ifno leaksaredetected,wait5minutes foranygas to
clearand repeatthelighting procedure.
AfterBurnerislit, turnthetank valveSLOWLYonemore
1/4ofaturnfor1/2ofonecompleteturn.
PRESS
USE AND CAREINSTRUCTIONS
2.
5.
4.
3.
6.
7.
9.
Ifyou haveagas leakthatcannotberepairedby
tightening,turnoff thegas atthesource,disconnect
fuellinefromyoursmokerand call 1-800-761-5456
oryourgas supplierforrepairassistance.
Neverdisconnectthegas regulatororanygas fitting
whileyoursmokerislit. Alitsmokercanignite
leaking gas and cause afireorexplosion which
couldresultinpropertydamage,personalinjuryor
death.
WARNING
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Disconnecting ALiquid PropaneGas (LPG)
TankFromYourSmoker
MakesuretheBurnerValveand LP Gas tank
valveareoff. (Turnclockwise toclose.)
Detach thehose and regulatorassemblyfrom
theLP Gas tank valvebyturning theQuick
Coupling Nutcounterclockwise.
Open LPGas tank
LOW
OFF
HIGH/IGN
8.
OFF
Failuretoreplaceafaultyhose,securegas supply
connectionsortoopenthedoors beforeproceed-
ing totheLighting Procedures couldresultinafire
orexplosion thatcouldcause seriousbodilyinjury,
death,orpropertydamage.
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WARNING
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USE AND CAREINSTRUCTIONS
SmokerOperating Instructions
Figure 1
Figure 2
Openbothsmokercabinetdoors.
Pull outtheWaterTrayand fill water. See Figure1.
Pushback WaterTray.
Pull outtheSmokerDrawertoadd chips(see Figure
2)thenpushback SmokerDrawer.
Placefood on theCooking Grids.
IgnitesmokerBurner.
Close thedoors securelyforsmoking.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
WARNING !
!
Neverattempttolightyoursmokerwhiledirectly
in frontofthecabinet, stay either totheleft or
rightofthecabinet.Keepyourface and bodya
safedistance(atleast18 inches)fromtheLight-
ing Tubewhen lighting yourSmoker manually.
Failure tocomplywiththese ManualLighting
instructionscould resultin afire orexplosion
thatcould cause seriousbodilyinjury,deathor
propertydamage.
CAUTION !
!
Always keepthetray filledwithwater during
operation.Failure tocomplywiththese
instructionscould resultin agrease fire that
could cause seriousbodilyinjury orproperty
damage.During operation,afullwater tray
will evaporatewithin 80 minutes.
Lighting
Tube
Long
Match
Stick
ManuallyLighting YourSmoker.
Tolightyoursmokermanually,follow steps 1through 6ofthe
Lighting Instructions.holdthelitmatch abovethelighting tube
as shown below.TurntheControlKnob totheHIGH setting to
releasegas.The Burnershouldlightimmediately.

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USE AND CAREINSTRUCTIONS
Troubleshooting
Ifthesmoker failstolight:
1.
2.
3.
Topurgeairfromyourgas lineand/orreset
theregulatorexcess gas flow device:
TurnControlKnob totheOFF position.
Turnoff thegas atthetank valve.
DisconnectregulatorfromLP Gas tank.
Letunitstand 5minutes toallow airtopurge.
ReconnectregulatortotheLP Gas tank.
Openbothsmokercabinetdoors.
Turntank valveon SLOWLY1/4ofaturn.
CustomerSupportHelpline
Call 8amto4:30pmCST 1-800-761-5456 Mondaythrough Friday
WARNING !
ShouldaFLASHBACKfireoccurinoraroundthe
BurnerTube,follow the instructionsbelow.Failure
tocomplywiththeseinstructionscould result
in afireorexplosionthatcouldcauseserious
bodilyinjury,death,orpropertydamage.
!
Shutoff gassupplytothe gassmoker.
Turnthe ControlKnob toOFF position.
Open bothsmokercabinetdoors.
PutoutanyflamewithaClass Bfire
extinguisher.
Oncethe smokerhascooled down,
clean the BurnerTube and Burner
according tothe cleaning instructionsin
thisOperator'sManual.
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WARNING
MisalignmentofBurnerTube overOrifice
Correction: RepositionBurnerTubeoverOrifice.
Obstruction ingas line
Correction: Removefuelline fromsmoker.Donot
smoke!Opengassupplyforonesecondtoclear
anyobstructionfromfuelline.Closeoffgassupply
atsourceandreconnectfuelline tosmoker.
PluggedOrifice
Correction: RemoveBurnerfromsmokerby
removing thescrewfromtherearofBurnerusing
aPhillipsHeadScrewdriver. Carefullylift Burner
up and awayfromgas valveOrifice.Removethe
Orificefromgas valveand gentlyclearany
obstruction withafinewire.Thenreinstall all
Orifice,Burner, Screwand cooking components.
Ifanobstruction issuspectedinGas Valve,call
theCustomerSupport Helpline.
Obstruction inBurnerTubes
Correction: Follow theBurnerTubecleaning
procedurein page 16 ofthisOperator'sManual.
MisalignmentofIgnitoron Burner
Correction: Checkforproperposition ofthe
Electrode Tipasshownin step 6 page 9.The
gap betweentheSpark ElectrodeTipand
Burnershouldbeapproximately3/16".Adjust
ifnecessary. Withthe gassupplyclosed and all
ControlKnobsettoOFFpress the Electric
Ignitorcapand check forthepresenceofaspark
attheElectrode.
DisconnectedElectricWires
Correction: InspecttheIgnitorJunctionBoxfound
behindtheControlPanel.ConnectlooseElectric
wirestoJunctionBoxandtry tolightthesmoker.
WeakAAbattery
Correction: UnscrewtheIgnitorCapand replace
thebattery.
Ifthesmokerstill does notlightyou may
needtopurgeairfromthegas lineorreset
theregulatorexcess gas flow device. Note:
Thisprocedureshouldbedoneeverytimea
newLP Gas tank isconnectedtoyour
smoker.
Openthesmokercabinetdoors and waitatleast10
minutes forgas toclear, thenretry.
Ifyoursmokerstill failstolight, check gas supplyand
connections.
Repeatlighting procedure.Ifyoursmokerstill failsto
operate,turnthegas off atsource,turntheControl
Knob toOFF,thencheck thefollowing:
Pushand turntheControlKnob toHIGH.
Press ElectricIgnitorfor3-4secondstolight
theburner.

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Propercareand maintenancewill keepyoursmokerintop
operatingconditionandprolong itslife.Follow these
cleaning procedures on atimelybasisandyoursmoker
will stay cleanandoperatewithminimumeffort.
CAUTION: BesureyoursmokerisOFFandcoolbeforecleaning.
CleaningTheCooking Grids
Beforeinitialuse,and periodically,washyour
Cooking Gridsinamildsoapand warmwater
solution.You canuse awashclothorvegetable
brushtocleanyourCooking Grids.
Cleaning TheWater Tray
To reducethechanceoffire,theWaterTrayshould
bevisuallyinspectedbeforeeach smokeruse.
Removeanygrease and washWaterTraywitha
mildsoapand warmwatersolution.
Cleaning TheVentBodyand Vent
Removeventbodyand ventfromback ofsmoker
cabinetpaneland washwithamildsoapand
warmwatersolution tocleananygrease.
AnnualCleaning ofTheSmoker Interior
Atleastevery3monthsoras oftenas neededyou
mustgivetheentiresmokerathorough cleaning to
minimize yourriskofgrease fireand keepthe
smokerintop shape.Follow these steps:
TurnBurnerValvetothefull OFF position.
TurntheLP Gas tank valvetothefull OFF position.
Disconnecttheregulatorfromthegas tank.Inspect
thehose withregulatorassemblyforcracking,cuts
oranyotherdamage,and replaceas neccessary.
RefertotheParts ListinthisOperator'sManual.
Removeand cleantheCooking Grids,WaterTray,
SmokerDrawers, SmokerCover, SmokerDrawer
Bracketsand Burner.
Covereach Gas ValveOrificewithaluminumfoil.
Brushtheinsideand bottomofthesmokerwitha
fiberpadornylon brushand washwithamildsoap
and warmwatersolution.Rinse thoroughlyand let
dry.
Removealuminumfoil fromOrificeand check each
Orificeforobstruction.
Check theSparkElectrode,adjusting as needed.
ThespacebetweentheSparkElectrodeTipand
SparkReceivershouldbeapproximately3/16".
ReplacetheBurnerandadjusttheGas Collector
Box.Theedgeofthecollectorboxshouldbe
overlapping theBurnerPort.
Replace theSmokerDrawerBrackets,Smoker
Drawers, WaterTray,and Cooking Grids.
Reconnectthegas sourceand observetheBurner
flameforcorrectoperation.
Cleaning ExteriorStainless SteelSurfaces:
Weathering and extremeheatcancause exterior
stainless steelsurfaces toturntanincolor. Machine
oilsusedinthemanufacturing process ofstainless
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
steelcanalsocause thistanning color. Afterremov-
ing anyprotectivePVC filmfromthesmokeruse a
Stainless SteelCleanertopolishthestainless steel
surfaces ofyoursmoker. Neveruse abrasiveclean-
ers orscrubbers because theywill scratch and
damageyoursmoker. Follow these stepsforthebest
results.
10.
Keepsmokerarea clearand free fromcombustible
materials,gasolineand otherflammablevapors
andliquids.
Do notobstructtheflow ofairforcombustion
andventilation.
Keeptheventilation openingsofthetank enclosure
cabinetfree and clearofdebris.
Visuallycheck burnerflames occasionallyto
ensureproperflamepatternas shown below.
CAUTION
Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructionsmay
resultinahazardoussituationwhich,ifnot
avoided,mayresultininjury.
!!
MAGNIFIED VIEWOF BURNERFLAMETHROUGH
FRAMESIDE PANEL HOLE
11.
Removealuminumfoilfromexposedgasfitting
andallowsmokertoair drybeforeattaching the
regulatorandhose toyourLP Gastank.
Remove dirt orgrease using asoft clothand
polish stainlesssurfaces.Wipewithasoft cloth.
TurntheLP Gastank valve (clockwise)tothe full
OFFposition.Disconnectthe regulatorandhose
assemblyfromLPGastank.Coverexposed gas
fitting withaluminumfoil.
1.
2.
3.

CLEANING THEBURNERTUBEAND BURNERPORTS
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To reducethechanceofFLASHBACK FIRE you must
cleantheBurnerTubeas followsatleastonceamonth
insummerand fall orwheneverspiders areactivein
yourarea,and ifyoursmokerhas notbeenusedfor
anextendedperiod oftime.
Regardless ofwhich Burnercleaning procedureyou use,
werecommend you alsocompletethefollowing stepsto
helpprolong Burnerlife.
WARNING
!!
ForsafeoperationensuretheGas Valve
AssemblyOrifice isinside the BurnerTube
beforeusing yoursmoker. See figure.Ifthe
OrificeisnotinsidetheBurnerTube,lighting
theBurnermaycauseexplosionand/orfire
resulting inseriousbodliyinjuryand/orproperty
damage.
METHOD 1:Bend astiff wireorwirecoat
hangerintoasmall hook as shown and
run thehook through theBurnerTubeand
insidetheBurnerseveraltimes toremove
debris.
METHOD 2:Use abottlebrushwitha
flexiblehandleand run thebrushthrough
theBurnerTubeand insidetheBurner
severaltimes toremoveanydebris.
METHOD 3:Use anairhose toforceair
through each BurnerTube.Theforcedair
shouldpass debrisorobstructionsthrough
theBurnerand outthePorts.
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Figure 1
TOCLEAN BURNER TUBE,
INSERTHOOK AS INDICATED BYTHE ARROW
TurntheBurnerValvetothefull OFF position.
TurntheLP Gas tank valvetothefull OFF position.
Detach theLP Gas regulatorassemblyfromyour
gassmoker.
RemovetheCooking Grids,WaterTray,Smoker
Drawers and SmokerDrawerBracketsfromyour
smoker.
RemovethescrewfromtherearofBurner
using aPhillipsHeadScrewdriver.
Carefullylift Burnerup and awayfromtheGas
ValveOrifice.
Check and cleanburner/venturitubeforinsects
and insectnests.Acloggedtubecanleadtoafire
beneaththesmoker.
Referto Figure1 and performoneofthese
three cleaning methods:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Use afiberpadornylon brushtocleantheentire
outersurfaceofBurneruntil free offood residue
and dirt.
Cleananycloggedports withastiff wire,such as
anopenpaperclip.
InspectBurnerfordamage(cracksorholes)and if
such damageisfound,orderand install anew
Burner. Afterinstallation,check toensurethatthe
Gas ValveOrificeiscorrectlyplacedinsidethe
end oftheBurnerTube.Alsocheck theposition
ofyourSparkElectrode.
1.
2.
3.
Orifice BurnerTubeGasValveAssembly
BurnerTube

A-1
Gas SmokerCooking Instructions
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WARNING
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Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructionscould
resultinafireorexplosion thatcouldcause
seriousbodilyinjury,deathorpropertydamage.
Useyoursmokeratleast3feetaway from
anywall orsurface. Useyoursmokeratleast
3feetaway fromcombustibleobjectsthatcan
meltorcatchfire(suchasvinylorwoodsiding,
fencesandoverhangs) orsourcesofignition
includingpilotlightson waterheaters and
liveelectricalappliances.
Never useyourgas smokerinagarage,porch,
shed,breezewayoranyotherenclosedarea.
Never obstructtheflowofventilation airaround
yourgas smokerhousing.
Yoursmokerwillgetvery hot. Alwaysweara
flameretardantBBQMittwhencookingonyour
smoker.Neverleanintocookingareaswhile
usingsmoker.Donottouchcooking surfaces,
doors,handleorventwhilethesmokerisin
operation,oruntil the smokerhascooled down
afteruse. BeawarethattheTraydoes contain
waterand grease and beextremelycarefulwhen
removing topreventspillage.
THISGASAPPLIANCEISDESIGNEDFOR
OUTDOORUSE ONLY.
CAUTION
! !
Alwayskeep the trayfilledwithwaterduring
operation.Failuretocomplywiththese
instructions couldresultinagrease fire that
couldcause serious bodilyinjury,deathor
property damage.During operation,afullwater
traycan evaporatewithin80 minutes.
SmokerOperating Instructions
1.Openbothsmokercabinetdoors
2.Pull outtheWaterTrayand fill withwater
3.Pushback WaterTray
4.Pull outtheSmokerDrawertoadd chipsthenpush
back SmokerDrawer
5.Placefood on theCooking Grids
6.Ignitesmokerburner
7.Close thedoors securelyforsmoking
Cooking Temperatures
Therearedifferentopinionson smoking techniques,times
and temperatures.Asageneralrulethough,theideal
temperatureforslow smoking isabout230 to250 de-
grees.Takesometimetoworkwithyournewsmokeruntil
you getagood idea ofhow itoperates inyourparticular
backyardsetting.And remember, unlikegrilling overa
directflamewheretiming iscritical,smoking isaslow
indirectcooking method,sorelaxand enjoytheprocess.
Low setting = approximately190 degrees
Mediumsetting =approximately220 degrees
(NOTE:Thissetting isnotprintedon thecontrolknob)
High setting = approximately250 degrees
An ImportantNoteAboutHeatSettings
Thesuggestedheatsettingsand cooking times
shown inthefollowing pages areapproximate.
Unlikethecontrolledenvironmentinsideyourkitchen,
variables includingoutsidetemperatures,windand
smokerlocation will affectyoursmokers heat
distribution.Because these condition vary,and no two
backyardsarealike,weofferthiscooking guideas a
convenience.
To preventovercooking and ensurethemostdelicious
resultseverytime,werecommend you:
Monitoryoursmokerclosely
Adjustthecontrolknob setting as needed
AlwayskeeptheWaterTrayfilledwithwaterduring
operation
Preparing toSmoke
Smokinggivesfoodadistinctive,deliciousflavor.You will
find avarietyofwood chipsavailableforuse insmoking
foods.Alistofpopularwood flavors isfound on pageA-3.
Pre-soaking ofwood chipsmayberequiredsoreadand
follow themanufacturers instructionsforpreparing
smoking chipspriortouse.
Note: Itisourexperiencethatmanysmoking chip
productsdo notactuallyproduceasmokebutinstead
infuses thefood withflavor. Please readproductlabels
carefullyand ifindoubt, askyourretailerfordetails.

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Gas SmokerCooking Guide
Type ofFood:
Pork:
BabyBack Ribs
BabyBack Ribs
PorkSpareribs
Pork Tenderloin
PorkButt
PorkLoin
PorkSausage
Beef:
BeefBrisket
BeefTenderloin
Lamb(leg):
Chicken:
Chicken (whole)
Chicken (whole)
ChickenBreast
Turkey:
WholeTurkey
Duck:
WholeDuck
Fish:
Fish(whole)
FishFillets
Approx.Cooking Times:
3to5hours
4to6hours
5to7hours
2to3hours
8to12hours
12 to15hours
1to3hours
12 to18hours
3to4hours
4to8hours
3to4hours
3to5hours
1to3hours
7to8hours
3to4hours
3to4hours
1to2hours
Doneness Chart: (Internal Temp)
Meatseparatesfrombone
Meatseparatesfrombone
Meatseparatesfrombone
160degreesF
160degreesF
160degreesF
155degreesF
160degreesF
MediumRare: 140degreesF
Medium: 150degreesF
WellDone: 160degreesF
Rare: 135degreesF
MediumRare: 140degreesF
Medium: 150degreesF
WellDone: 160degreesF
165degreesF
165degreesF
165degreesF
165degreesF
165degreesF
Donewhenthethickestsection
offishbeginstoflake
Weight:
1to2lbs.
2lbs.andlarger
2lbs.andlarger
1to2lbs.
6to8lbs.
8to10 lbs.
2"to3"diameter
8to12 lbs.
3to4lbs.
7to9lbs.
2to3lbs.
3to5lbs.
5to8oz.
10 to12lbs.
4to5lbs.
4to6lbs.
4to6oz.

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Gas SmokerCooking Guide
Wood Type:
Hickory
Mesquite
Apple
Oak
Cherry
Maple
Pecan
Alder
Characteristics and Popular Uses:
According toHPBA,theHearth,Patio&BarbecueAssociation,
Hickoryaccountsfor51%ofall cooking wood purchases,
making itthemostwidelywood used.Hickoryisverypopularin
traditionalSouthernstylebarbecue.Use withribs,brisket,
porkbutt, sausageand chicken.
Thesecond mostpopularwood flavor. Mesquiteisafast, hot
burning wood thatimparts aheavy smokedflavortofoods.
Because Mesquiteburnsfastyou will needtorefill theSmoker
Drawermoreoftenthanwithotherwoods.Also,thehigh heat
will increase theinsidetemperatureofyoursmoker. You may
find theheavy tasteoverwhelming ifusedforthefull smoking
timesotrymixing Mesquiteand anotherwood chipvariety.Use
withbeefribs,brisketand chicken.
Asyou wouldexpect, AppleWood imparts asweet, fruityflavorto
yoursmokedfoodsand canbepurchasedinmanyregions
directlyfromtheorchards.Use withchicken,turkeyand pork.
Oakproduces asmokyaromaand mixes well withotherwood
types including hickory,mesquite,appleorcherry.Use withall
foods.
CherryWood imparts asweet, fruityflavortoyoursmokedfoods
and canbepurchasedinmanyregionsdirectlyfromthe
orchards.Use italoneormixedwithOakWood tosmoke
chicken,turkeyand pork.
MapleWood produces asmoldering heatand addsasweet,
mildflavortofoods.Use withdelicatefoodsincluding chicken,
fishand vegetables.
PecanWood produces asmoldering heatand imparts aless
smoky,mellow flavor. Use itwithall foods.
AlderWood addsalightand aromaticflavorand ispopularin
plank cooking today.Use itwithsalmon,catfish,shrimp,
prawns,chickenand vegetables.
Flavor:
Strong,heartywoodflavor
Heavysmokeflavor
Sweet, fruityflavor
Smoky aroma,mixeswell
Sweet, fruityflavor
Sweet, mildsmoke
Mellow,richaroma
Light, aromaticflavor
Smoking Chips Add Heat: Hotburning smoking chips
(likeMesquitewood)canincrease theinsidetemperature
ofyoursmokerbyabout5to10 degrees.Ifthesmoking
chipsareproducing too much heat, reducethecontrol
knob tolow setting ortryanothertypeofwood chip.
Pre-soaking ofwood chips mayberequiredsoreadand
follow themanufacturers instructionsforpreparing your
smoking chipspriortouse.
Note: Itisourexperiencethatmanysmoking chip
productsdo notactuallyproduceasmokebutinstead
infuses thefood withflavor. Please readproductlabels
carefullyand ifindoubt, askyourretailerfordetails.

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OPTIONALACCESSORIES
Online registration and unique cooking accessories nowavailable
at www.grandhall.com
Forpersonalassistance,call theGrill Information Center, 8amto4.30pmCST,Mondaythrough Fridayat:
1-877-550-8040
Using asharpspiral-tippedtoolisapreferredmethod
ofturning expensivecutsofmeatbecause thesharp
spiraltipsquicklypiercethemeatallowing less ofthe
naturaljuicesand flavortoescape.Setoftwo offers
left and rightfacing tipsforlifting largercutsofmeat.
SpiralTipForkswithRosewoodHandle
ThisultimateCleaning Kitincludes everything
youneedtokeepyoursmokerorgrillin top
shapeandprolong itslife
ThisCleaningKitincludesalltheessentials;a12 ounce
stainlesssteelcleaner, burnercleaningbrushwithcustom
designedbrass brush headandflexiblerod forcleaning
burners,16oz.spraydegreaserand anylonfibercleaning
brushwitheasygriphandle.
Attach thishelpfulmetertoanyLPGTank (withaType1
Connection)andyou will alwaysknowhowmuch fuelyou
haveleft beforeeach use.Helpsyou preventunnecessary
cylinderexchangeorrefills.
LPGas TankMeter
NaturalGas Conversion Kit
Yoursmokercanbeconvertedforuse withNatural
Gas byaqualifiedgas technicianonly.Inorderto
convert yoursmokerthetech will needthissmokerkit
which includes:NG OrificeforGas Valve,NG Regula-
torwithHose,Hardware,NG ConversionLabeland an
"L"Screwdriver.
12 FootNaturalGas Hose
Ifyou'rehaving yoursmokerconvertedforuse with
NaturalGas youwill wantthisoptional12'extension
hose with3/8"ID(innerdiameter).
You'll wanttokeepaninsulatedMitt (ortwo)on hand
whensliding outcooking gridstocheck on smoked
foodsand torefill theWaterTray
and SmokerDrawer. Black
quiltedpatternwithredtrim.
Matching Apron isalso
available.
Flame RetardantBBQMitt
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