Masterbuilt MES 20B User manual

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Manual Code: 9807170071 171006-GSB
Master it. Masterbuilt.
Welcome to the family. Let’s get started.
MES 20B, MES 25B
PATIO-2-PORTABLE ELECTRIC SMOKER
FUMOIR ÉLECTRIQUE POUR TERRASSE OU PORTATIF
AHUMADOR ELÉCTRICO PORTÁTIL PARA PATIO
Manual applies to the following model number(s)
Le manuel s’applique aux numéros de modèle suivants
El manual se aplica a los siguientes números de modelo
These numbers are located on the rating label of the unit.
Le numéro de série se trouve sur la plaque signalétique de l’unité .
El número de serie se encuentra en la etiqueta de la unidad.
Mfg. Date - Serial Number | Date de fabrication - Numéro de série |
Fecha Fabricado - Número de serie
Your model number | Votre numéro de modèle |
Su número de modelo
MB20073716, MB20073816
Please record this information immediately and keep in a
safe place for future use.
Veuillez noter cette information immédiatement et la
conserver dans un endroit sûr pour une utilisation future.
Por favor, registrar esta información inmediatamente y
guardar en un lugar seguro para su uso futuro.
IMPORTANT | IMPORTANTE

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CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD
Burning wood chips gives off carbon monoxide, which has
no odor and can cause death.
DO NOT burn wood chips inside homes, vehicles, tents,
garages or any enclosed areas.
Use only outdoors where it is well ventilated.
This 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.
Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions properly
could result in re or explosion, which could cause property
damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING
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GENERAL WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Unit is for OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• Never use inside enclosed areas such as patios, garages,
buildings or tents.
• Never use inside recreational vehicles or on boats.
• Never operate unit under overhead construction such as roof
coverings, carports, awnings, or overhangs.
•Never use unit as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• Maintain a minimum distance of 10ft (3m) from overhead
construction, walls, rails or other structures.
• Keep a minimum 10ft (3m) clearance of all combustible materials
such as wood, dry plants, grass, brush, paper, or canvas.
• Keep appliance clear and free from combustible materials such
as gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
• Use unit on a level, non-combustible, stable surface such as dirt,
concrete, brick or rock.
•Unit MUST be on the ground. Do not place unit on tables or
counters. Do NOT move unit across uneven surfaces.
•Avoid using unit on wooden or ammable surfaces.
• Do NOT use smoker with legs in folded up position.
• Do not leave unit unattended.
• Never use unit for anything other than its intended use. This unit
is NOT for commercial use.
•Keep a re extinguisher accessible at all times while operating unit.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to make sure
they are tight and secure.
• Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may
impair user’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate unit.
•Keep children and pets away from unit at all times. Do NOT allow
children to use unit. Close supervision is necessary should children
or pets be in area where unit is being used.
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• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit during or
following its use until it has cooled.
• Avoid bumping or impacting unit.
•Never move unit when in use. Allow unit to cool completely (below
115°F (45°C)) before moving or storing.
• The unit is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of
time afterwards and during cooling process. Use CAUTION. Wear
protective gloves/mitts.
•Do not touch HOT surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Do not use wood pellets.
• Never use glass, plastic or ceramic cookware in unit. Never place
empty cookware in unit while in use.
•Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing,
LLC are NOT recommended and may cause injury.
• Wood tray is HOT when unit is in use. Use caution when adding
wood chips.
•Be careful when removing food from unit. All surfaces are HOT and
may cause burns. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy cooking
tools.
• Always use unit in accordance with all applicable local, state and
federal re codes.
•Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking
with water and discarding in a non-combustible container.
•Do not store unit with HOT ashes inside unit. Store only when all
surfaces are cold.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
• Do not plug in electric smoker until fully assembled and ready for
use.
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SAFEGUARDS
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SAFEGUARDS
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•Use only approved grounded electrical outlet.
•Do not use during an electrical storm.
•Do not expose electric smoker to rain or water at anytime.
•To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord or plug in
water or other liquid.
•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Masterbuilt Customer Service for assistance at
1-800-489-1581.
• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
•If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
and 2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped
over unintentionally.
• The extension cord must be a grounding -type 3-wire cord.
• Outdoor extension cords must be used with outdoor use products
and are marked with sufx “W” and with the statement “Suitable for
Use with Outdoor Appliances”.
• CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension
cord connection dry and off the ground.
•Do not let cord hang or touch hot surfaces.
•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
•Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes or heat pellets, are not to be used
in electric smoker.
•Always turn control knob to “OFF” before connecting to power
outlet. To disconnect, turn controller “OFF” then remove plug from
outlet.
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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•Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit
to cool completely before adding/removing racks, grease tray or
water bowl.
• Grease tray is only for the bottom of electric smoker. Do not put
grease tray on cooking rack this may damage electric smoker.
• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and
cause severe damage to electric smoker.
•Do not clean this product with a water sprayer or the like.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
STRUCTURAL PROXIMITY AND SAFETY
USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
REMINDER:
NEVER OPERATE THIS SMOKER UNDER ANY OVERHEAD
CONSTRUCTION. MAINTAIN A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 10 FEET
FROM OVERHEAD CONSTRUCTION, WALLS OR RAILS.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC POWER CORD IS A TRIP HAZARD
Rails
Walls
Overhead Construction
10 Feet
10 Feet
GENERAL WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFEGUARDS
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LET’S GET STARTED!
• Thisisaslowsmoker…allowsufcienttimeforcooking.
Smoker is for OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• “Pre-season”smokerpriortorstuse.SeePRE-SEASON
INSTRUCTIONS.
• Pre-heat smoker for 15 to 30 minutes at max temperature
beforeloadingfood.
• DO NOT cover racks with aluminum foil as this will not allow
heat to circulate properly.
• Donotoverloadsmokerwithfood.Extralargeamountsof
foodmaytrapheat,extendcookingtimeandcauseuneven
cooking.Leavespacebetweenfoodonracksandsmoker
sidestoensureproperheatcirculation.Ifutilizingcooking
pans,placepansoncenterofracktoensureevencooking.
Neveruseglass,plasticorceramiccookwareinunit.
• Close air damper on back of unit to retain moisture and heat. If
cookingfoodssuchasshorjerky,openairdampertorelease
moisture.
• Store smoker in a dry area after use.
• Extremecoldtemperaturesmayextendcookingtimes.
•CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE. This will extend the life of your
smoker and prevent rust, mold and mildew.
Note: Ifwoodchipsdonotsmokeonlowsetting,increase
temperature to 275°. After 8 to 10 minutes or when wood
chipsbegintosmolder,reducetemperaturetodesiredlow
setting.
ENJOY!

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PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS
Preseason smoker prior to first use. Make sure water bowl is in
place WITHOUT WATER.
Setcontrollertomidrangeandrununitfor3hours.Shutdown
andallowtocool.Somesmokemayappearduringthistime,this
is normal.
During last 45 minutes, add 1/2 cup of wood chips in wood
chip tray to complete preseasoning.
SMOKER IS NOW READY FOR USE
When door is opened a flare up may occur. Should wood chips
flare up, immediately close door, wait for wood chips to burn down
then open door again. Do not spray with water.
CAUTION!
• You may use dry or pre-soaked wood chips in your smoker. Dry chips
will burn faster and produce more intense smoke. Chips pre-soaked in
water (for approximately 30 minutes) will burn slower and produce a
less intense smoke.
• Beforestartingunit,place1/2cupofwoodchipsinwoodchiptray.
• Neverusemorethan1/2cupofwoodchipsatatime.Neverusewood
chunks.
• Wood chips should be level with top rim of wood chip tray.
• Check wood chip tray periodically to see if wood has burned down.
Add more chips as needed.
TIPS FOR USING WOOD CHIPS

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Be sure to clean smoker after each use. Make sure your smoker is
unpluggedandcompletelycool.
For rack supports, racks, water bowl and drip pan use a mild dish
detergent.Rinseanddrythoroughly.
Clean wood chip tray frequently to remove ash build up, residue and dust.
Disposeofcoldashesbyplacingtheminaluminumfoil,soakingwith
wateranddiscardinginanon-combustiblecontainer.
For the interior and exterior of smoker, simply wipe down with a damp
cloth.Donotuseacleaningagent.Makesuretodrythoroughly.
Aftercleaning,storesmokerinacoveredanddryarea.
Whennotinfrequentuseandusingacover,remembertocheckyour
smoker periodically to avoid possible rust and corrosion due to moisture
buildup.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE UNIT IS COOL TO THE
TOUCH BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING.
HOW TO CLEAN SMOKER

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DANGER LIÉ AU
MONOXYDE DE CARBONE
La combustion de copeaux de bois dégage du monoxyde de
carbone qui n’a pas d’odeur et peut causer la mort.
NE brûlez PAS de copeaux de bois à l’intérieur d’habitations, de
véhicules, de tentes, de garages ou d’espaces fermés.
Utilisez uniquement à l’extérieur avec de bonnes conditions de
ventilation.
Ce manuel contient des informations qui sont nécessaires pour
une utilisation sûre et appropriée de cet appareil.
Lisez et suivez la totalité des avertissements et des instructions
fournis avant d’assembler et d’utiliser l’appareil.
Suivez la totalité et des instructions lors de l’utilisation de
l’appareil.
Conservez ce manuel pour référence ultérieure.
Le non-respect de ces avertissements et de ces instructions
pourrait entraîner un incendie ou une explosion pouvant
causer des dommages matériels, des blessures ou la mort.
AVERTISSEMENT