Sage PolyScience Smoking Gun Pro User manual

the Smoking Gun™Pro
Instruction Book - GSM700

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SAGE |
POLYSCIENCE
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST
At Sage | PolyScience we
are very safety conscious.
We design and manufacture
commercial products with
the safety of you, our valued
customer, foremost in mind.
In addition we ask that you
exercise a degree of care
and adhere to the following
precautions.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
•Remove any packaging
material and promotional
labels before using the
Smoking Gun™Pro
appliance for the
first time.
•Do not place the Smoking
Gun™Pro appliance
near the edge of a table,
counter or bench top
during operation. Ensure
that the surface is level,
clean and free
of water.
•Do not place any part of
the Smoking Gun™Pro
appliance in a gas, electric
or microwave oven or on a
hot gas or electric burner.
•Keep Smoking Gun™Pro
appliance clear of walls,
curtains and other heat or
steam sensitive materials.
Minimum 20 cm distance.
2 Sage | PolyScience
Recommends Safety First
6 Components
7 Assembly
8 Functions
9 Tips
10 Care & Cleaning
11 Troubleshooting
Contents

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•Always ensure the
Smoking Gun™Pro
appliance is properly
assembled before use.
Follow the instructions
provided in this book.
•Do not leave the product
unattended when in use.
•Do not touch hot surfaces.
•Do not use harsh
abrasives or caustic
cleaners when cleaning
this product.
•Keep the product clean.
Follow the care and
cleaning instructions
provided in this book.
• This product is not
intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities,
or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless
they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
product by a person
responsible for their safety.
•This product is intended
for commercial and
household use. Do not use
this product for anything
other than its intended
use. Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats.
•It is recommended to
regularly inspect the
product.
•Any maintenance
other than cleaning
should be performed
at an authorized
Sage | PolyScience
Service Center.
•Do not attempt to burn
anything other than
small wood chips, wood
sawdust, dried herbs,
cooking spices, or tea
leaves, or any other
food products safe for
consumption.
•Do not leave the Smoking
Gun™Pro appliance
unattended.

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•Use only in a well
ventilated area; the
burning of wood chips/
dust, dried herbs, cooking
spices, and/or tea
leaves may result in the
emission of combustion
by-products which are
known to cause cancer,
birth defects, and/or
reproductive harm.
•The metal barrel and burn
chamber of the Smoking
Gun™Pro appliance will
become very hot when
in use. Allow device to
cool completely before
touching barrel or burn
chamber, cleaning, or
storing.
•Always use the Smoking
Gun™Pro appliance in
an upright position.
Heated smoking materials
may fall out of the burn
chamber if tipped,
resulting in a fire hazard.
•Always empty ash and
burnt material into a
non-flammable receptacle.
•Exercise proper care when
igniting the smoking
materials; improper
ignition of flammable
materials may result in
explosion or fire hazard.
•Always use a match
or lighter to ignite the
materials in the Smoking
Gun™Pro appliance; DO
NOT USE a kitchen torch
or other heat device as
the excessive heat may
damage the unit.
•Do not point the Smoking
Gun™Pro appliance at
any person or flammable
object.
•Avoid using the Smoking
Gun™Pro appliance in
areas where smoke may
activate smoke alarms or
fire suppression systems.

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•Never operate the
Smoking Gun™Pro
appliance without the
stainless steel mesh filter
in place; burning/glowing
embers may enter the
barrel damaging the unit
or be ejected through the
nozzle, creating a fire or
burn hazard.
•Removal or disassembly
of any parts of the
Smoking Gun™Pro
appliance other than the
burn chamber; stainless
steel mesh filter, barrel,
fan, O-ring, battery
compartment cover, or
batteries may result in
irreparable damage and
void the warranty.

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Components
A. Variable speed & on/off dial
Variable speed for ignition and slow burn.
B. Hex key
C. Set screw
D. Removable mesh filter
Push out with finger to replace.
E. Removable burn chamber
Easy to tap out ash at the end of burn cycle.
F. Silicone hose
G. Barrel
H. Removable metal fan
I. Removable O-ring
J. Robust housing
Integrated base provides stable secure
platform.
K. Connection Nozzle
L. Smoking nozzle
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Assembly
WARNING
• Remove batteries before removing barrel.
• Never operate unit when barrel is removed.
• Keep fan away from face and avoid contact
with fingers.
1. Align the two lugs on the rear face of the
barrel with the two recesses on the inner
edge of the front face of the housing and
push together, rotating clockwise until
small click and the large hole in the barrel
is pointing directly upwards.
2. Ensure that a mesh filter is in the burn
chamber. If no mesh filter is present, insert
a mesh screen into the top of the burn
chamber and press down with a finger to
seat into the bottom of the burn chamber.
3. Ensure the spring is seated in the groove
on the outer cylindrical face of the burn
chamber.
4. Assemble the burn chamber into the open
recess in the top of the barrel on the main
unit. Push down until the spring provides
a small click or the burn chamber is seated
low in the barrel with no gaps around the
perimeter.
CLICK
5. Retrieve the silicone hose with 2 rigid
fittings, insert the connection nozzle into
the circular hole in the front face and press
firmly to secure the hose.
BATTERIES
Use 4 x AA (1.5V alkaline) batteries only.
(No rechargeable batteries)
1. Remove battery cover from underside
of unit by sliding clip towards rear and
rotating outwards.
2. Insert batteries into cavity with orientation
to match the outer face of the battery cover.
3. Replace battery cover and press to
snap into place.

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Functions
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove any packaging material and
promotional labels from the Smoking Gun™Pro
appliance.
Wipe the burn chamber, barrel, fan and
mesh filter with a damp cloth.
CONTROLS
• The fan is operated by rotating the speed dial
clockwise on the rear of the unit.
• The initial click indicates maximum speed.
The word MAX will be at the approximate top
of the dial.
• As the dial is rotated further clockwise, the
speed of the fan is gradually reduced.
• Lowest speed is when the word MIN is at
the approximate top of the dial until the dial
cannot rotate further.
• Use MAX speed for greater airflow to assist in
initially igniting wood chips.
• Use lower speed to smoulder the wood chips
and generate smoke.
OPERATION
1. Place a small amount of wood chips
(or desired smoking materials) into the
burn chamber. Easiest ignition will be
possible when the mesh filter is covered.
2. Turn the dial on the Smoking Gun™Pro
appliance to the MAX position
NOTE
Do not overfill the burn chamber.
The wood chips should just cover the mesh
filter area with a thin layer.
3. Use a handheld lighter or match to apply a
flame to the top surface of the wood chips.
Move the flame around to ignite the entire
exposed surface. For best results make sure
the burning area is evenly distributed
or centred.
WARNING
• Do not use a kitchen torch or butane torch
style lighter.
• Maintain the presence of the lighter for a
period of time sufficient to start ignition only.
Excessive heat may cause damage to the unit.
4. Once the smoke is seen exiting the end of
the hose, rotate the switch further clockwise
to reduce the airflow and slow the burn rate
of the wood chips. Allow the wood chips to
smoulder and direct the smoke to where
required (see Tips page 9).
5. When sufficient smoke has been generated
or wood chips are extinguished, rotate the
speed dial counter-clockwise until OFF is
positioned at the top of the unit and the
fan stops.
6. Allow the unit to cool completely after
burning has completed.
WARNING
The burn chamber is very hot after use.
Exercise caution.
7. When cooled completely the burn chamber
can be removed by twisting it free of
the barrel.
NOTE
• Invert the burn chamber and tap on a solid
surface to remove any remaining wood chips
or ash.
• The barrel, fan and O–ring can also be
removed to clean these items individually.
• Wipe the cylindrical face and O–ring seat
on the front of the housing to remove any
residue from the smoke.
• It is recommended to clean the burn chamber
prior to re-assembly.

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Tips
• To provide smoke flavour and aroma for
meats, fish, fruits, or vegetables after cooking,
simply place the food in a covered casserole,
stockpot, Dutch oven, or other covered dish/
pan and inject smoke under the lid. See below
table for smoking techniques.
• Use the Smoking Gun™Pro appliance to
infuse delicate foods, such as cheeses and
vegetables, with smoky flavour and aroma
without changing their texture.
• One to three minutes under smoke is
generally all that is needed to infuse foods
with a smoky flavour and aroma. When
using the Smoking Gun™Pro appliancewith
a covered receptacle, simply inject the smoke
under the lid and let stand for a few minutes.
• Don't place hose directly in the food. Place it
just slightly above.
• Continuous smoking with the Smoking Gun™
Pro applianceis NOT required.
• Ensure the unit has had sufficient time to cool
before reloading and operating additional
burn cycles if required.
• Hickory chips impart a pungent, smoky
bacon-like flavour that goes particularly
well with most meats, especially pork (ham,
ribs, etc.) and beef. They are good for most
vegetables because they impart a strong
earthy flavour.
• Applewood chips work well with poultry,
game birds and pork. These woods provide
a slightly sweet but denser, fruity smoke
flavour.
• Use wood chips that have been specifically
prepared for the purpose of smoking - these
timbers will have been dried to the correct
level and will produce less resinous materials
in the smoke output from the unit.
TECHNIQUES
CONTAINER
OR BAG
1. When smoking cooked foods, apply smoke after cooking.
2. Place food in a container, cover with plastic wrap, insert tube and fill with smoke.
Alternatively, place food in sealable bag, insert tube and fill bag with smoke.
3. Let food absorb smoke for 1 minute and repeat 2–3 times for a stronger smoke flavour.
TABLESIDE 1. Plate food for serving.
2. Hold drinking glass or glass cloche/dome upside down and fill with smoke.
3. Place glass over food and let smoke absorb while serving.
4. Lift glass at table in front of your guests.
STAND MIXER 1. Whip or beat food in a stand mixer.
2. Spread food evenly on mixing bowl walls for maximum surface area.
3. Cover mixing bowl with plastic wrap, insert tube and fill with smoke.
4. Let food absorb smoke for 1 minute and repeat 2–3 times for a stronger smoke flavour.
BLENDER 1. Fill blender with liquid to be smoked (sauce, soup, marinade, etc.)
2. Insert tube into hole in blender lid.
3. Blow smoke into blender, replace cap and blend.
Repeat 2–3 times for a stronger smoke flavour.
SHAKER 1. Prepare beverage.
2. Fill shaker with smoke, remove tube, cover with lid and shake.

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Care & Cleaning
1. Before cleaning, make sure the unit is
completely cooled down and power dial
is positioned to off position. Remove the
batteries.
2. Remove the burn chamber from the barrel.
Invert the burn chamber and tap on a solid
surface to remove any remaining wood
chips or ash. The burn chamber may be
cleaned by hand with warm soapy water or
by placing in a dishwasher.
3. Twist the barrel counter-clockwise and
pull forward to remove. The barrel may be
cleaned by hand in warm soapy water or by
placing in the dishwasher.
4. Mesh filter can be cleaned with warm soapy
water and small brush as required.
5. Clean hose and tube ends in warm soapy
water as required.
6. Use damp cloth to clean the main unit.
Do not immerse in water.
7. The fan can be removed by loosening the
set screw (rotating counter-clockwise)
using the hex key provided. Once loose the
fan can be slid forward to remove from the
motor shaft. The fan may be cleaned by
hand in warm soapy water. It is not suitable
for the dishwasher. Ensure it is completely
dry before re-assembly.
8. The O–ring can be removed by hooking
under it (through the small slot above the
fan) using the hex key and levering it off
carefully.
Assembling the Fan
1. The red O–ring should be assembled
into the recess on the leading edge of the
cylindrical section protruding from the front
of the main housing. Ensure it is seated
within the groove without any twisting.
2. Assemble a small set screw into the small
hole in the side of the fan.
3. Slide the fan onto the motor shaft
protruding from the front of the above
cylinder until an approximate gap of 1mm
is behind it. Use the hex key to tighten the
set screw, applying a slight force (do not
over-tighten).
NOTE
• Do not use unit without the barrel, burn
chamber, fan and O-ring present.
• Do not use unit if there is no mesh filter in
the burn chamber.
• Do not use to bubble smoke through liquid
- this is not the intended use (see techniques
section on page 9).
• Hose can be stored in loop to contain smell.
• Remove the batteries if the device is not to be
used for a long period of time.
• Allow the unit to cool completely between
consecutive burns.
• Burn chamber, spring, barrel and O–ring can
be put in the dishwasher.
• If the O–ring is very sticky and makes the
barrel hard to assemble, a small amount of oil
can be placed on the outer faces to make it
lubricated. Do not operate the unit without
the barrel in place.
• Replace mesh filter if it becomes clogged.

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Mesh Filter specification:
No.20 US Sieve Size [Ø25.4mm (1 inch),
stainless steel 304].
Visit www.sageappliances.co.uk to order more
mesh filters.
Set Screw specification: M3 x 6mm SS303
Hex Key specification: 1.5mm AF
WARNING
• Do not immerse the housing in liquid.
• Do not operate the unit without the barrel
in place.
• Resin may stain hands, handle parts
with caution.
Visit www.sageappliances.co.uk to order more
wood chips and more mesh filters.
Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE PROBLEM EASY SOLUTION
Cannot attach fan. • Back out the small set screw to ensure it is not blocking the shaft hole.
• Ensure the motor shaft hole in the fan is not blocked.
Fan not starting. • Check orientation of batteries.
• Replace batteries.
• Ensure the fan is assembled correctly with an approximate 1mm gap behind
the fan. See if it can rotate when the barrel is in place by poking it with
toothpick (or similar).
Cannot attach barrel. • Ensure orientation is correct – large hole in the barrel should be facing
upwards to the side of the centre line of the unit when the bayonet lugs are
initially engaged.
• Ensure the fan is in the correct position – it should have a small gap (about
1mm) behind.
• If the barrel is hard to rotate - add a small amount of food safe oil to the
surface of the O-ring.
No smoke generated. • Ensure mesh filter is not blocked.
• Ensure the hose is not blocked or kinked.
• Ensure the fan starts when the switch is rotated between MAX and MIN.
• When using a closed container ensure there is an outlet for the air to escape.
• Ensure wood chips are dry and small.
• Increase fan speed to MAX.
Not enough smoke. • Turn fan to MAX to increase burn rate.
Smoke is leaking around
the barrel. • Ensure the O–ring is in the correct position.
• Ensure the O–ring is free of any damage.

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Sage, The Smoking Gun and Polyscience are used and
distributed under license to BGR Appliances Limited.
Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed
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