Outdoor Gourmet Pro Series User manual

Please keep this instruction manual for future reference
BIG "A" WATER SMOKER
STYLE # FSODBG3200
USER MANUAL
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference
Adult assembly required.
Keep screws and parts out of reach of children.
(Made in China)
Warning:
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Customer Service: [phone], 8:00am to 8:00pm, Eastern Standard Time
Monday through Friday
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Do not use indoors! This smoker is designed for outdoor use only. If used indoors, toxic fumes
will accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death.
Never use charcoal saturated with charcoal lighter fluid.
Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal saturated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm
coals.
Do not use lighter fluid, gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite or re-ignite
charcoal.
Do not use or store lighter fluid, gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids within five feet of
the smoker.
Do not leave infants, children, or pets unattended near a hot smoker.
ATTENTION! This smoker will become very hot, do not move it during operation.
Do not use this smoker within five feet of any combustible material.
Do not use this smoker unless all parts are in place.
Do not remove ashes until all coals are completely burned out and are fully extinguished.
Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while lighting or using the smoker.
Do not use the smoker in high winds.
Keep the smoker in a level position at all times.
Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Remove the lid from the smoker while lighting charcoal briquettes.
Always put charcoal on top of the charcoal grate and not directly into the bottom bowl.
Never touch the cooking or charcoal grate, or the smoker, to see if they are hot.
Barbecue mitts or hot pads should always be used to protect hands while using the smoker or
adjusting the vents.
Use proper barbecue tools with long, heat-resistant handles.
To extinguish the coals, place the lid on the smoker and close all vents. Do not use water,
since it will damage the porcelain-enamel finish.
To control flare-ups, place the lid on smoker. Do not use water.
Handle and store hot electric starters carefully.
Keep electrical cords away from the hot surfaces of the smoker. Route all electrical cords away
from traffic areas.
Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will obstruct the air flow.
Using sharp objects to clean the cooking grate or remove ashes will damage the finish.
Using abrasive cleaners on the cooking grate or the smoker itself will damage the finish.
Remove all debris from the bottom heat shield prior to operating the smoker.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual
may result in serious bodily injury, death, or fire causing damage to property.
DANGER
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SAFETY WARNINGS .......................................................................................
GETTING STARTED .........................................................................................
PART LIST......................................................................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................... 3
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY..................................................................
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REMINDER
BEFORE ASSEMBLY
Vertify that all parts are included with your smoker BEFORE you begin assembly by checking the Parts and
Hardware List. For your convenience, some parts may be pre-assembled or attached to smoker components.
If all parts are not included, do not attempt to assemble smoker. Call the toll free number on the cover page
for replacement parts.
Leave nuts HALF-TIGHTENED on the smoker during assembly until unit is completely assembled, then
finish tightening nuts.
YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
Keep and store this User Manual for future reference - it contains important instructions and procedures for
safety, cooking methods and maintenance.
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HARDWARE...................................................................................................... 6

BEFORE LIGHTING
GETTING STARTED
A) The smoker should be placed on a level, heat proof, non-combustible surface away from buildings and out of general
traffic path. The smoker is for outdoor use only and not recommended for use on outdoor carpeted surfaces.
B) Remove the lid and center bucket assembly before lighting the charcoal briquettes. Acedemy recommends you to use
the charcoal briquettes. Lump charcoal or heat beads are not recommended.
Never use charcoal saturated with charcoal lighter fluid
. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious
bodily injury, death, or fire, causing damage to property.
C) Ensure that ashes have been removed from bottom bowl and that the charcoal grate and charcoal bowl are in place.
D) Open all vents on the bottom of the bowl.
A) Fill charcoal bowl with the amount of charcoal and light using a long-neck lighter or matches.
Never use charcoal saturated with charcoal lighter fluid. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious
bodily injury, death, or fire, causing damage to property.
B) Add 2-3 chunks of dry hardwood on top of the hot coals. More can be added if you prefer a stronger smoke flavor.
A) Place the center bucket assembly on the bottom bowl assembly . Place the water pan in position on the lower
support brackets in the center bucket assembly.
B) Using an appropriate container, fill the water pan to capacity. Position the lower cooking grate directly above the water
pan.
WARNING: Do not spill any water into the hot coals. This can cause steam and ash to rise and could cause
serious bodily injury or death.
C) If you are cooking on both the upper and lower cooking grates, place food to be smoked on the lower grate first.
Position the upper grate on the center bucket upper support brackets and place food to be smoked on the upper grate.
D) Pick up the lid by the handle, place it on top of the center bucket assembly and open the vent on the lid .
E) The vents are used to regulate heat within the smoker. Opening vents increases temperature and closing vents
decreases temperatures.
WARNING: Always use protective mitts or gloves to protect hands and forearms. Failure to follow this warning
may result in serious bodily injury or death.
F) The smoker is working properly when internal temperature is between 170 and 250 degrees or in “ideal” range on built
in thermometer. Increased internal temperatures can be achieved if your smoker is placed away from strong breezes.
If, after a minimum of 45 minutes the smoker has not reached “ideal” range, open the door to allow more air to the fire.
Once the smoker has reached the “ideal” range, close the door and avoid opening it again for each time it is opened,
cooking time will be prolonged an additional 15 minutes.
G) Meats that require more than 4 hours of cooking time to reach doneness may require additional water and charcoal. If
the temperature inside the smoker drops below “ideal” range, add more charcoal through the door with long handled
tongs. The initial amount of hot water added (4 quarts) should last 4-6 hours. After 4-6 hours, check water level and add
more hot water as necessary.
H) Performance of the smoker is dependent on ambient temperature and wind conditions. With temperatures below 60°F
and winds of 5 miles per hour or more, the smoker can lose a significant amount of heat and it may not be possible to
raise internal temperature of meat high enough to cook it in a reasonable time.
I) After removing food from the smoker, put lid back on and allow smoker to stand at least 24 hours or until all fire is
completely extinguished. Do not attempt removal of charcoal and water pans until completely cooled down. This can take
as long as 48 hours. Be certain all fire is extinguished before proceeding. Discard foil lining and any residue from water
pan as well as foil lining and charcoal residue from charcoal pan. Wash the whole smoker with sudsy water. Reassemble
clean smoker, spray the inside body with nonstick vegetable spray, cover and store.
Note: Do not use water to extinguish the coals as it may damage the porcelain-enamel finish.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
SMOKING INSTRUCTIONS
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Phillips Head Screwdriver
(Not included)
Adjustable Wrench
(Not included)
TOOLS REQUIRED
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