Weber Smokey mountain cooker User manual

18,5" (47 cm) / 22,5" (57 cm)

Do not discard. This document contains important product information, warnings and cautions.

Note: Do not operate this smoker until you have read this owner’s guide.

 DANGER

Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury,

death, or fire, as well as damage to property.

 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 impregnated with charcoal lighter

fluid.

 Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated

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.

 WARNING! Keep children and pets away.

general safety

sMOKey MOUntaIn COOKer™ sMOKer

OWNER’S GUIDE

Assembly - Pg 123

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INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH..................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY - p.123

HR HRVATSKI ................................................................. 43

SASTAVLJANJE - p.123

CS ČESKÁ..................................................................... 23

MONTÁŽ - p.123

IS ÍSLENSKA .................................................................. 63

AÐ SETJA SAMAN - p.123

BG БЪЛГАРСКИ................................................................ 13

СГЛОБЯВАНЕ - p.123

HU MAGYAR................................................................... 53

ÖSSZESZERELÉS - p.123

EL ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ................................................................. 33

ΣΥΝΑΡΜΟΛΟΓΗΣΗ - p.123

RO ROMÂNĂ .................................................................. 73

ASAMBLAREA - p.123

SK SLOVENSKÁ ................................................................ 83

MONTÁŽ - p.123

TR TÜRK..................................................................... 103

KURULUM - p.123

SL SLOVENSKI................................................................. 93

SESTAVLJANJE - p.123

UK УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ .............................................................113

АСАМБЛЕЯ - p.123

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1. Damper Assembly

2. Smoker Lid

3. Upper Cooking Grate

4. Lower Cooking Grate

5. Grate Support and Fasteners

6. Charcoal Chamber

7. Charcoal Grate

8. Damper Assembly

9. Handle Assembly

10. Thermometer Assembly

11. Water Pan

12. Center Section

13. Door Assembly

14. Bowl Assembly

15. Heat Shield

16. Legs and Fasteners

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22.5" (57cm)

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Smokey Mountain Cooker—22.5 inch 052012

1. Damper Assembly

2. Smoker Lid

3. Upper Cooking Grate

4. Lower Cooking Grate

5. Grate Support and Fasteners

6. Charcoal Chamber

7. Charcoal Grate

8. Thermometer Assembly

9. Damper Assembly

10. Handle Assembly

11. Water Pan

12. Center Section

13. Door Assembly

14. Bowl Assembly

15. Heat Shield

16. Legs and Fasteners

BEFORE LIGHTING

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 section before lighting the charcoal briquettes. Weber

recommends the use of charcoal briquettes (1) with your Weber®Smokey Mountain

Cooker™smoker. Lump charcoal or heat beads are not recommended.

 Never use charcoal impregnated 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 chamber are in place.

D) Open all vents on the bottom of the bowl.

(Approximate briquette size)

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

A) Fill charcoal chamber with the amount of charcoal recommended in the Smoking

Guide on page 14. Heap charcoal in the center of the charcoal grate. Carefully

distribute 4-5 paraffin cubes into the charcoal mound and light using a long-neck

lighter or matches.

 Never use charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid.

Failure to follow this warning may result in serious bodily

injury, death, or fire, causing damage to property.

B) The charcoal is ready when gray ash is beginning to form on the top coals. Spread

the coals evenly over the charcoal grate, with a pair of tongs or long handled metal

tool.

C) Add 3-4 chunks of dry hardwood on top of the hot coals. More can be added if you

prefer a stronger smoke flavor.

(See Cooking Tips & Smoking Guide for more information)

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SMOKING INSTRUCTIONS

A) Place the center section (1) on the bottom section (2). Place the water pan (3) in

position on the lower brackets in the center section.

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.

D) Pick up the lid by the handle, place it on top of the center section 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.

Temperature of 250 °F (121 °C) is ideal for most meats. Check the temperature every 15

minutes and open or close the bottom vents as needed until you achieve and maintain

your target temperature. External temperatures and location will affect how your smoker

performs. Adjust your cooking times accordingly.

 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.

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 top brackets and

place food to be smoked on the upper grate.

(See Cooking Tips & Smoking Guide for more information)

MORE HEAT LESS HEAT EXTINGUISH

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COOKING TIPS

• Bothcookinggratesmaybeusedforfoodatthesametime.Ifonlyusingone

cooking grate, it is recommended to use the top cooking grate for easier access

to your food.

• Addingfoodtothesmokerwilldecreasethetemperatureinthesmoker;

additional time may be required.

• Alwayscookwiththelidonthesmoker.

• Resistthetemptationtoliftthelidduringcooking.Eachtimethelidisremoved,

it will add 15 to 20 minutes to your cooking time.

• Externaltemperaturesandlocationwillaffecthowyoursmokerperforms.Adjust

your cooking times accordingly.

• Whenaddingcharcoalbriquettesorwoodchunks,checkthewaterpanandadd

hot water as necessary to fill the pan. Use the door on the front of the smoker to

add charcoal or water. Always use hot water to replenish the water pan.

• Smokingistrulyanadventure.Experimentwithvarioustemperatures,woods,

and meats. It is recommended to use the Smoker’s Journal (found later

in this book) while experimenting.Write down ingredients, wood amounts,

combinations, and results so you can repeat successes.

F) The water in the smoker is used to keep the temperature low. Check the water level

every 3 – 4 hours. If you notice the temperatures going up in the smoker, refill the

pan with hot water.

G) Because raw meat is more porous than cooked meat it absorbs more wood smoke

at the beginning of the smoking process.To add more wood, open the side door

and, using tongs, set the chips/chunks on top of the burning coals, and then close

the door. Make sure the vents on the bottom and top of the smoker are partially

open.

H) When smoking is completed, brush grates with a grill brush or crumpled aluminum

foil to loosen any debris and close all vents to extinguish the coals.

Note: Do not use water to extinguish the coals as it may damage the porcelain-enamel

finish.

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FOOD SAFETY TIPS

• Washyourhandsthoroughlywithhot,soapywaterbeforestartinganymeal

preparation and after handling fresh meat, fish, or poultry.

• Donotdefrostmeat,fish,orpoultryatroomtemperature.Defrostmeatinthe

refrigerator.

• Neverplacecookedfoodonthesameplatethatrawfoodwason.

• Allplatesandcookingutensilsthathavecomeintocontactwithrawmeatorfish

should be washed with hot, soapy water and rinsed.

EASY SMOKER CARE

Add years to the life of your Weber®Smokey Mountain Cooker™Smoker by giving it a

thorough cleaning once a year.

It’s Easy To Do:

• Makesurethesmokeriscoolandcoalsaretotallyextinguished.

• Removethecookingandcharcoalgrates.

• Removeashes.

• Washyoursmokerwithamilddetergentandwater.Rinsewellwithclearwaterand

wipe dry.

• Itisnotnecessarytowashthecookinggrateaftereachuse.Simplyloosenresidue

with a grill brush or crumpled aluminum foil, then wipe off with paper towels.

WARRANTY

Weber-Stephen Products LLC (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of

this Weber®Smokey Mountain Cooker™ Smoker that it will be free from defects in material and

workmanship from the date of purchase as follows:

Cooking / Charcoal grates: 2 years

Bowl and lid against rust: 10 years

Nylon handles: 10 years

All remaining parts: 2 years

when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it.

Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD

RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE AND RETURN THE WEBER LIMITED WARRANTY

REGISTRATION CARD IMMEDIATELY.

This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts which prove defective

under normal use and service and which on examination shall indicate to Weber’s satisfaction

they are defective. If Weber confirms the defect and approves the claim, Weber will elect to repair

or replace such parts without charge. If you are required to return defective parts, transportation

charges must be prepaid. Weber will return parts to the purchaser, carriage or postage prepaid.

This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse,

misuse, alteration, misapplication, vandalism,

improper installation or improper maintenance or service, or failure to perform normal and routine

maintenance.

Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or

tornadoes, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals, either directly or in the atmosphere, is not

covered by this Limited Warranty.

There are no other express warranties except as set forth herein, and any applicable implied

warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this

express written Limited Warranty. Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.

Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Some regions do not allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may

not apply to you.

Weber does not authorise any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in

connectionwiththesale,installation,use,removal,returnorreplacementofitsequipment;andno

such representations are binding on Weber.

Visit www.weber.com®, select your country of origin, and register your

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Temperature keeps going higher even though bottom vents are closed. Check water level in water pan. Add hot water if level is low.

Temperature is too low. A) Open bottom vents.

B) Stir up the coals to dislodge the accumulated ash around the coals.

C) During longer periods of smoking, check coal levels every 3 – 4 hours and add

briquettes according to chart below:

sMOKer dIaMeter UnIt CharCOal brIQUettes

18.5 inches (47 cm) Add 12-14 briquettes

22.5 inches (57 cm) Add 18-20 briquettes

If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web

site. Log onto www.weber.com®.

tOtal CharCOal CapaCIty (apprOXIMate)

sMOKer dIaMeter CharCOal ChaMber CapaCIty

18.5 inches (47 cm) 220 briquettes

22.5 inches (57 cm) 330 briquettes

Cooking times for beef are for the United States Department of Agriculture’s definition of

medium doneness unless otherwise noted. Cooking times listed are for foods that have

been completely thawed.

The cuts, thicknesses, weights, charcoal quantities and cooking times are meant to be

guidelines rather than hard and fast rules. Cooking times are affected by such factors as

altitude, wind, outside temperature, and desired doneness.

Different hardwoods will impart a variety of flavors. It is best to do some experimenting to

find the type of hardwood, or combination of hardwoods, that you like best. Start with the

lowestamountofwoodchunks;morecanbeaddedtosuityourowntaste.

Experiment with different varieties of wood and amounts used.You can also add bay

leaves, garlic cloves, mint leaves, orange or lemon peel and various spices to charcoal

foraddedflavor.Keeparecordofyourexperiments;it’seasytoforgetwhatyoudidlast

time.

wOOd type CharaCterIstICs fOOd MatChes

Hickory Pungent, smoky, bacon-like flavor. Pork, chicken, beef, wild game, cheeses

Pecan Rich and more subtle than hickory, but similar in taste.

Burns cool, so ideal for very low heat smoking.

Pork, chicken, lamb, fish, cheeses

Mesquite Sweeter, more delicate flavor than hickory.

Tends to burn hot, so use carefully.

Most meats, especially beef. Most vegetables.

Alder Delicate flavor that enhances lighter meats. Salmon, swordfish, sturgeon, other fish.

Also good with chicken and pork.

Maple Mildly smoky, somewhat sweet flavor.

Poultry, vegetables, ham

Try mixing maple with corncobs for ham or bacon.

Cherry Slightly sweet, fruity smoke flavor. Poultry, game birds, pork

Apple Slightly sweet but denser, fruity smoke flavor. Beef, poultry, game birds, pork (particularly ham)

Always avoid soft, resinous woods like pine, cedar, and aspen.  WARNING: Never use wood that has been treated or exposed to chemicals.

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Chicken, whole 5 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 2½ - 3½ hours 1 - 3 165 °F (74 °C) medium

Turkey, whole 8 - 12 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 4 - 5 hours 2 - 4 165 °F (74 °C) medium

Turkey, whole 12 - 18 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 8 - 10 hours 3 - 5 165 °F (74 °C) medium

Duck, whole 3 - 4 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 2 - 2½ hours 3 - 4 180 °F (82 °C) medium

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Pork roast 4 - 8 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 5 - 6 hours 3 - 5 170 °F (76 °C) well-done

Pork ribs Full grill 50 briquettes 75 briquettes 4 - 6 hours 2 - 4 Meat begins to pull from bone

Ham, fresh whole 10 - 18 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 8 - 12 hours 2 - 4 170 °F (76 °C) well-done

Pork shoulder 4 - 8 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 8 - 12 hours 3 - 5 190 °F (88 °C) well-done

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Beef brisket 5 - 6 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 6 - 8 hours 3 - 5 190 °F (88 °C) well-done

Lamb roast, venison 5 - 7 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 5 - 6 hours 3 - 5 160 °F (71 °C) medium

Large cuts of game 7 - 9 pounds 100 briquettes 150 briquettes 6 - 8 hours 3 - 5 170 °F (76 °C) well-done

Beef ribs Full grill 50 briquettes 75 briquettes 6 - 7 hours 2 - 4 160 °F (71 °C) well-done

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Whole, small Full grill 50 briquettes 75 briquettes 1 - 1½ hours 2 - 4 Flakes with fork

Whole, large 3 - 6 pounds 50 briquettes 75 briquettes 3 - 4 hours 2 - 4 Flakes with fork

Lobster and shrimp Full grill 50 briquettes 75 briquettes 1 hour 2 - 4 Firm and pink