Masterbuilt K42802 Use and care manual

SKU K42802
Operation and Safety
Instructions

WARNINGS- IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using outdoor electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including but not limited to the following:
Never operate the smoker under overhead construction.
Do no operate smoker on a wood patio or deck.
Do not move smoker while in use.
Always use wood chips, and not pellets, chunks, or lava rock.
Wood chip loader and wood chip tray MUST be in place when using smoker. This minimizes the
chance of wood flare ups
Never add more than ½ cup of woodchips (1 filled chip loader) at a time. Additional chips should not be
added until any previously added chips have ceased generating smoke.
Unplug from outlet when not in use.
Store in a dry location, protected from the elements.
Do not cover the smoking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and cause severe damage to smoker.
Do not clean the smoker with water hose or sprayer.
Try not to use an extension cord, unless required and is a Heavy Duty gage that's less than 20 feet long.
Use of an extension cord can cause loss of energy and appliance may not operate properly.
Always keep children and pets away from appliance.
Do NOT let children or pets tamper with cord or put in their mouth.
Allow to cool before removing parts for cleaning and storing.
Use smoker in an openly ventilated area. Smoke produces carbon monoxide, which can be hazardous.

WARNINGS- IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS – CONT’D
Do NOT use indoors, appliance is for outdoor use only.
Do NOT let cord hang over or touch hot surfaces.
Do NOT use appliance for other than intended use.
Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc. are not recommended and may
cause injury.
Do NOT operate appliance with a damaged cord, plug, or after appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Contact Masterbuilt Customer Service for assistance 1-800-489-1581.
Maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet from walls or rails.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – CONT’D

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – CONT’D

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – CONT’D

STARTER TIPS
FOR BEST RESULTS, READ the following start up tips before using this product. Remember this is an
ELECTRIC unit and has different characteristics than a gas unit.
FOR SAFETY, The smoker has a powerful heating element and may cause circuit breaker to trip. To minimize
occurrences operate any additional appliances on separate circuit. Tripping circuit breaker will NOT damage unit
or household electrical system.
PRE-SEASONING, must be performed prior to using smoker for the fist time.
Make sure grates, grease tray and water pan are in place with NO WATER.
Set temperature to 275°F (135°C) and run unit for 3 hours.
To complete the pre-seasoning, during last 45 minutes, add ½ cup of wood chips in wood chip loader and unload wood chips into
the wood chip tray. This amount is equal to the contents of a filled wood chip loader.
Shut down and allow to cool.
PRE-HEAT smoker for 30 minutes, or to set temperature before loading food and first round of wood chips.
WOOD CHIPS, For best smoke quality, wood chips should be dry. Use only ½ cup every 45 minutes to 1 hour for
at least 3 cycles. For stronger smoke flavor wood chips can be added throughout entire cooking period.
WATER should be in water bowl to prevent food from drying out. Substitutes, such as apple juice can be used.
DOOR should not be opened during cooking unless necessary. Opening smoker door causes heat to escape and
may cause wood to flare up. Closing the door will re-stabilize the temperature and stop any possible flare up.
DAMPER should be at least be a 3rd opened to allow old smoke and moisture to escape. When cooking seafood,
open damper fully.