Cooking Tip:
Line the water tray with aluminum foil
before each use. This will make it easy to
clean and help your water tray last longer.
To make adding water easier and safer,
use a clean watering can with a long
spout.
Cooking Tip - Damper Adjustment:
• While making adjustments, open
door enough to view the flame.
• For better performance, rotate the
smoker to where the front or back
of the cabinet is facing the wind.
This allows the adjustment of the
dampers to be more effective and
accurate.
• The dampers should never be fully
closed.
• Opening a side damper allows more
oxygen to be consumed by the fire,
fueling the flames and causing an
increase in temperature.
• Opening the top damper helps to
exhaust both the heat and smoke.
• The key to effective smoking is to
watch your heat indicator on the
door and adjust the dampers
accordingly. Temperature is best
controlled by different damper
adjustment configurations.
Care and Maintenance
IMPORTANT:
Before each use, clean and inspect
the hose and the connection to the LP cylinder.
If there is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts
or leaks, the hose must be replaced before
the smoker is used. Refer to the “leak test”
instructions in the LP Tank connection portion
of this manual. See rating sticker on side of
appliance for regulator model number
CAUTION:
All care and maintenance procedures
are to be performed only while the smoker is
turned off and cooled.
Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air by covering air openings on side
of burner housing or completely closing the air
vents.
Clean the water tray and cooking grids with
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Coat the water bowl and cooking grids lightly
with cooking oil or cooking spray.
Frequently check and clean the venturi and
burner for insects and insect nests. A clogged
tube can lead to fire outside the smoker.
Also make sure the smoker does not have
any foreign objects obstructing the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
To clean the inside and outside of the smoker,
simply use a damp cloth. Spray-washing with
a water hose is not recommended. All moisture
should be wiped away and not allowed to stand
inside or on top of the smoker. Carefully remove
the grease pan, dispose the grease, and wash
thoroughly. Once cleaned, you may prefer to
lightly coat the interior of the smoker with
cooking oil of cooking spray.
If rust is present on the exterior surface of the
smoker, clean the area with steel wool or emery
cloth and use heavy duty, heat resistant paint.
Never apply additional paint to the interior of
the smoker. If rust is present on the interior of
the smoker, clean it thoroughly with steel wool
or emery cloth and lightly coat the area with
cooking oil or cooking spray to help minimize
recurring rust.
When an LP tank is not connected, and to help
prevent dirt or other foreign particles from
clogging the HVR, hang the end of the HVR
hose from the side handle using the supplied
S-hook.
Inspect the flame at the burner. A good flame
should be blue with yellow tip 1” to 2” in
length. If flames are excessively yellow and
irregular, oil residue and food deposits may be
collecting on the burner. Try cleaning the burner
surface and the holes to improve the flames.
Bad flames may also be caused by poor HVR-
to-venturi attachment.
To protect your smoker from weather, always
keep your smoker covered while not in use.
