Charmate CM160-028, Instructions Manual

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Important Safety Warnings

We want you to assemble and use your Charmate 
Smoker as safely as possible.

When you see this safety alert symbol please 
pay particular attention to the information 

which follows it.

Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully 
before assembling and operating your Smoker.

Warning

Before proceeding, make sure that you understand the 
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS section of this manual.
Failure to adhere to the safety instructions in this 
manual could result in a hazardous fire.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the smoker is 
properly assembled, installed and maintained. Failure 
to follow the instructions in this manual could result in 
bodily injury and/or property damage. 
For outdoor use only – do not use indoors. 
•  Never use inside enclosed areas such as patios, 

garages, buildings or tents.

•  Never use inside recreational vehicles or on boats.
•  Never operate unit under overhead construction such  

as roof coverings, carports, awnings or overhangs.

•  Never use unit as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE 

HAZARD ON FRONT COVER).

•  Maintain a minimum distance of 3m from overhead 

construction, walls, rails or other structures.

•  Keep a minimum 3m clearance of all combustible 

materials such as wood, dry plants, grass, brush, 
paper, or canvas.

•  Keep appliance clear and free from combustible 

materials such as gasoline and other flammable 
vapours and liquids.

•  Use unit on a level, non-combustible, stable surface 

such as dirt, concrete, brick or rock.

•  Unit MUST be on the ground. Do not place unit on 

tables or counters. Do NOT move unit across uneven 
surfaces.

•  In case of fire, turn “OFF” the smoker. Shut off the 

electric source and leave the fire to burn out on its 
own. Do not try to extinguish the fire by water.

•  Avoid using unit on wooden or flammable surfaces.
•  Do not leave unit unattended.
•  Keep a fire extinguisher accessible at all times while 

operating unit.

•  Never use unit for anything other than its intended 

use. This unit is NOT for commercial use.

•  Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to 

make sure they are tight and secure.

•  Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs 

may impair user’s ability to properly assemble or 
safely operate unit.

•  The appliance is not to be used 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. 

•  Keep children and pets away from unit at all times. 

Children should be supervised so that they do not 
play with the appliance.

•  Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit 

during or following its use until it has cooled.

•  Avoid bumping or impacting unit.
•  Never move unit when in use. Allow unit to cool 

completely (below 45°C) before moving or storing.

•  The unit is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a 

period of time afterwards and during cooling process. 
Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.

•  Do not touch HOT surfaces.
•  Accessory attachments not supplied by Charmate are 

NOT recommended and may cause injury.

•  Be careful when removing food from unit. All surfaces 

are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective gloves 
or long, sturdy cooking tools.

•  Always use unit in accordance with all applicable fire 

codes.

•  Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminium 

foil, soaking with water and discarding in a non-
combustible container.

•  Do not store unit with HOT ashes inside unit. Store 

only when all surfaces are cold. 

•  Store only when all surfaces are cold.