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OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

O U T D O O R   G A S   C O O K E R

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Summary of Contents for OUTDOOR GAS COOKER

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OUTDOOR GAS COOKER WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ...

Page 2: ...juries In windy weather place smoker in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely when operating smoker Always wear shoes when operating smoker Use caution when reaching into or under smoker Always wear oven mitts or gloves to protect your hands from burns Avoid touching hot surfaces We advise that you have a fire extinguisher acceptabl...

Page 3: ...moker Always use the propane tank valve to turn the smoker ON and OFF Use the burner control knob to adjust flame ONLY Do not allow the gas hose to come into contact with any hot surfaces Always disconnect the propane tank from the smoker when not in use Always store propane tank outdoors in a well ventilated shaded area away from any gas burning apparatus Do not store indoors or in an enclosed ar...

Page 4: ...andle Halves 3 19 Legs 3 Leg Brackets 3 Plastic Leg Caps 3 Lower Support Brackets V Clip 3 Upper Support Brackets Single Clip 2 15 2 Chrome Cooking Grills 1 15 Lava Rock Grate 1 Water Pan 1 Heat Indicator 1 Chrome Triangle 1 Hitch Pin 1 Bag Lava Rocks 2 6 32 Hex Nuts 32 10 24 Square Nuts 3 10 24 x w Screws 2 8 32 x 4 Thread Cutting Screws 6 10 24 x 12 Screws 23 10 24 x s Screws 6 8 32 x w Screws N...

Page 5: ... caps on the end of legs STEP 2 a Set base pan assembly upright b Connect regulator hose to gas valve assembly using 7 16 wrench Tighten securely NOTE Use pipe thread compound suited for gas to properly seal connection c Insert gas valve stem through center hole in the control panel Attach gas valve assembly to back of control panel using two 6 32 hex head nuts d Install burner control knob by pre...

Page 6: ...ctrode wire should be lined up with a gas porthole on burner b Thread ignitor lead wire of burner assembly through small hole next to the elongated hole in front of base pan and insert socket end into terminal plug of rotary gas ignitor 5 32 Gap Ceramic Tube Gas Portholes Control Panel Socket End Ignitor Lead Wire Terminal Plug of Rotary Gas Ignitor Gas Control Knob Spark Area Ignitor Lead Wire Ig...

Page 7: ...e and other substances from burner mixer tube head to allow proper airflow STEP 6 a Insert a 10 24 x 12 screw in each of the three lower holes on side of base pan directly above each leg Secure screws using square nuts on the inside of base pan These screws will hold the 15 lava rock grate b Insert a 10 24 x w screw in each of the three holes located near the top edge of base pan directly above th...

Page 8: ...evolution until the word IDEAL on the heat indicator is at the top of the dial STEP 9 a Place smoker body on base pan then place porcelain water pan inside smoker body on top of lower support brackets Position water pan so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets b Place a 152 cooking grill on the lower support brackets directly above water pan c Place a 152 co...

Page 9: ...ulator Control Valve 1 Remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan 2 Make sure the propane tank valve and burner control knob on the control panel are turned OFF 3 Make sure tank valve outlet and regulator are clean Screw regulator into tank valve by turning to LEFT counter clockwise Tighten securely 4 Prepare a soapy water solution one part dish washing liquid to three parts water to test for g...

Page 10: ...ain this temperature for two hours then allow smoker to cool completely It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process IMPORTANT To protect your smoker from excessive rust the unit must be cured periodically and covered at all times when not in use A smoker cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1 800 468 5252 Curing Your Smoker ...

Page 11: ...low flame 5 After each use always turn propane tank valve OFF first then turn the burner control knob OFF Disconnect the propane tank from smoker 6 Allow grill to cool completely then follow instructions in the After Use Safety and Proper Care Maintenance sections of this manual Grilling 1 Remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan 2 Refer to Flavoring Wood section of this manual for the recomm...

Page 12: ...o not use resinous woods such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste Wood chunks or sticks 3 to 4 long and 2 to 1 thick work best Unless wood is still green soak wood in water for 5 minutes or wrap each piece in foil and tear several small holes in foil to produce more smoke and prevent wood from burning too quickly A lot of wood is not required to obtain a good smoke flavor A recommended ...

Page 13: ... hot water does not spill out of water pan 6 Replace cooking grills and food in smoker body Place dome lid on smoker body and allow food to continue cooking 1 Check water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer than 3 hours A low water level can be detected by listening for sounds of water simmering 2 Lift dome lid off smoker body Tilt dome lid toward you to allow heat and ...

Page 14: ...EN CLEANER Lightly coat cooking grills and water pan with vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray Clean inside and outside of smoker by wiping off with a damp cloth Lightly coat inside of smoker body and dome lid with vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray NOTE Smoke will accumulate and leave a residue in the dome lid of your smoker that may drip onto food during cooking To minimize accumulatio...

Page 15: ...e Flashback Problems 1 Make sure the smoker is cold Remove dome lid smoker body cooking grills and water pan off the base pan 2 Remove lava rock grate and lava rocks from base pan Remove the hitch pin from burner bracket on underside of base pan Remove burner from base pan 3 Thoroughly clean out the bottom base pan of any grease and ashes 4 Clean burner with a wire brush Inspect portholes of burne...

Page 16: ...warranty please call Customer Service Department at 1 800 527 0717 for a Return Authorization Number and further instructions A receipt will be required A Return Authorization Number must be clearly marked on the outside of the box The Brinkmann Corporation will not be responsible for any smokers forwarded to us without a Return Authorization Number EXCEPT AS ABOVE STATED THE BRINKMANN CORPORATION...

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