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Safe Operation
WARNING: When in use, portions of your smoker get hot enough to cause severe burns.
Children and pets should never be left alone or unattended in the area where the smoker is
being used. Never allow children to sit, stand or play on or around the smoker.
IMPORTANT: Improper use or installation is dangerous. Because this smoker produces
intense heat, the risk of accidents or potential injuries is increased. Extreme care must be
taken. Carefully follow all instructions, including the following:
To reduce the risk of fire, burns or other injury, read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly. Begin by ensuring
proper installation and servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the smoker cabinet yourself unless
it is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide. All other service must be carried out by a
qualified technician.
Do not operate the smoker under an unprotected combustible construction. Use only in a well-ventilated
area. The smoker is for outdoor use only.
Only use the smoker on a hard, level, non-combustible surface that is capable of safely supporting the
smoker’s weight.
Never allow children to operate the smoker. Do not store items of interest to children in, on or around
the smoker.
Do not leave the smoker unattended when in use.
When lighting the smoker, always pay close attention to what you are doing.
Always use dry protective gloves when working with hot surfaces or cooking tools: moist or damp gloves
may cause steam burns. Never use a towel or bulky cloth in place of gloves. Do not let pot holders touch
hot portions of the smoker or allow them to get near the open flame.
Always make sure the charcoal chute door is completely closed and sealed in order to maintain control of
the charcoal fire. If the charcoal chute door is open, or even partially open, the charcoal fire will have too
much airflow and will become extremely hot.
When the smoker is hot, do not touch the fire door or adjacent surfaces, any part of the food chamber
interior or any surface near the charcoal chute door or chimney. These areas become extremely hot and
may cause severe burns.
Keep all electrical cords away from the hot surfaces of the smoker.
Use only with a GFI protected circuit. Use only extension cords approved for outdoor use.
Do not obstruct any of the openings on the smoker, including the louvered door, or otherwise obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air. See installation clearances specifications for proper installation.
Make sure that no combustible materials, including dry leaves or other yard debris, are underneath the
smoker. If toe kicks are installed, remove the toe kicks and clean out the area below the smoker before use.
