Kalamazoo K-SMOKE-36, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...1 800 868 1699 1 KalamazooSmokerCabinet U S E A N D C A R E G U I D E...

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Page 3: ...NG This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on a boat or recreational vehicle IMPORTANT Damage caused by a failure to heed the warnings or follow the safety instructions and practices desc...

Page 4: ...ever have any questions about cooking with or caring for your smoker we are here to help Contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Customer Service at 1 800 868 1699 or customerservice KalamazooGourmet com P...

Page 5: ...on 15 Safely Opening the Fire Door 17 Safely Using the Ash Pan 17 Lighting the Smoker 18 Season the Smoker Before First Use 20 Cooking in the Smoker 21 Using the Pit Computer 22 Recipes 25 Installatio...

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Page 7: ...1 800 868 1699 5 Safety Information...

Page 8: ...eave the smoker unattended when in use When lighting the smoker always pay close attention to what you are doing Always use dry protective gloves when working with hot surfaces or cooking tools moist...

Page 9: ...mize exposure to these substances always operate the smoker according to this Use and Care Guide and ensure you provide good ventilation Smoker Cabinet Location The built in version of the Kalamazoo S...

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Page 11: ...1 800 868 1699 9 Anatomy of the Smoker...

Page 12: ...ood lump charcoal 4 CHIMNEY AND DAMPER Smoke exits the pit through the chimney The damper should be fully open when the smoker is in use Adjusting the damper will have very little or no effect on pit...

Page 13: ...otective gloves and the ash pan tool when handling the ash pan 12 ASH PAN TOOL The ash pan tool is used for handling the hot ash pan Wear insulated protective gloves when working with the ash pan and...

Page 14: ...the computer bracket to keep it close at hand 21 PIT COMPUTER The pit computer is used to monitor and control the temperature of the smoker pit 22 PIT COMPUTER AC ADAPTER The power adapter for the pit...

Page 15: ...ontact with any food It is also important to ensure the plug end is pushed fully into the appropriate jack on the pit computer 28 FOOD TEMPERATURE PROBE The food temperature probe is included with the...

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Page 18: ...is active IMPORTANT NOTE The pit computer and blower can only make the pit temperature hotter it cannot lower the temperature of the pit After the pit reaches the desired temperature we recommend clo...

Page 19: ...o add wood We have provided a convenient slot to hang the ash pan tool from the computer bracket inside the cabinet This keeps it close at hand when needed Wear protective dry insulated gloves when wo...

Page 20: ...sh dry load of charcoal Charcoal left unused in the smoker for long periods of time can accumulate excessive moisture making it difficult to light and less effective for cooking The first two methods...

Page 21: ...y sealed If you snuff the fire leaving charcoal in the chute then the charcoal will have to be lit from below without the aid of newspaper as described in the recommended method For this a propane plu...

Page 22: ...the pit shelves heat diffuser and grease pan Rinse thoroughly and reinstall in the smoker Set the pit computer to 275 F Use the recommended lighting method lighting method one to start the smoker with...

Page 23: ...r you have three options for doing so Partially fill the grease pan with water Place a pan of water in the grease pan Place a pan of water on top of the flat portion of the heat diffuser When to Add W...

Page 24: ...Computer The pit computer is weather resistant but not weather proof Store the computer and blower indoors when not in use The pit computer can be mounted to the computer bracket inside the cabinet b...

Page 25: ...r off the pit computer 9 Align the two mounting posts on the back of the pit computer with the two tapered slots on the computer bracket Slide the computer down into the slots to mount it 10 Clip the...

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Page 27: ...1 800 868 1699 25 Recipes...

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Page 29: ...nt for barbecue pork chicken or beef Yields 1 Cup 1 4 cup kosher salt 1 4 cup natural brown sugar 1 4 cup demerara or turbinado sugar 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1 2 teas...

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Page 31: ...ated cane sugar 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon granulated onion 1 2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 2 teaspoon celery seed Yields 1 1 2 Cups 1 cup ketchup 1 3 cup bourbon 3 4 cup light brown sugar...

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Page 33: ...rown sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan Add the onions and garlic turning occasionally After 5 minutes turn...

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Page 35: ...ill not use the food temperature probe for the ribs Once the smoker has reached 225 F slide the blower damper to about 1 3 closed Preheat the smoker for about 1 hour total 10 minutes before placing th...

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Page 37: ...ing ramp mode off Once the smoker has reached 225 F slide the blower damper to about 1 3 closed Preheat the smoker for about 1 hour total 10 minutes before placing the pork in the smoker add 2 wood ch...

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Page 39: ...it probe attached to the center of the middle pit shelf If you are also making the pulled pork see previous recipe recommended the pit probe should be attached to the bottom pit shelf The pork butt wi...

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Page 41: ...ly slice across these grain directions when it is time to serve Combine the salt pepper paprika garlic and onion to make a basic rub Generously sprinkle the rub all over the brisket and then rub it in...

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Page 43: ...overnight Remove the turkey from the brining solution and pat dry Tie the legs of the turkey together with cotton butcher s string Use 2 additional lengths of string to secure the thighs and the wing...

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Page 46: ...s through the bottom of the cabinet Do not use below an unprotected combustible surface Keep away from flammable materials Maintain a minimum clearance of 6 inches between sides and back and any combu...

Page 47: ...l must be noncombustible and heat resistant Install with high temperature silicone such as Loctite SI 594 Silicone Adhesive Sealant Seal the entire cabinet top perimeter with silicone to keep out mois...

Page 48: ...he Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen cabinetry collection If installing another type of surround or system the structure must be a non combustible construction Do not use below an unprotected combustible surf...

Page 49: ...o the right end of the smoker to support an adequate minimum countertop section We recommend adding at least 4 inches to the right of the cabinet This is not an issue on the left side of the smoker ca...

Page 50: ...udes through the countertop and the right side of the main cabinet body is only one inch wide This is not enough for a typical countertop section If installing the smoker at the right end of a cabinet...

Page 51: ...to be level and plumb 5 Adjust adjacent cabinets one at a time working outward Do not connect cabinets to one another at this time Get all cabinets level and plumb with even gaps prior to making any...

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Page 54: ...finish Cleaning Inside the Pit Properly dispose of the grease from the grease pan The pit shelves heat diffuser and grease pan can all be removed from the smoker for cleaning These can be cleaned with...

Page 55: ...ire door requires the removal of 8 screws on the face of the fire door Removing the Fire Door Remove the 8 screws from the face of the fire door Pivot the hinges out of the way to remove the fire door...

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Page 57: ...1 800 868 1699 55 Packing List...

Page 58: ...D Grease Pan 1 E Ash Pan 1 F Ash Pan Tool 1 G Fire Grate 1 H Cord Guard 1 I Pit Computer System in retail packaging 1 contains Pit Computer 1 AC Adapter 1 Pit Probe 1 Food Probe 1 Blower 1 Storage Ba...

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Page 61: ...p hopper like firebox improved the heat dynamics and made it easier to clean And above all it was designed to combine the convenience of a gas grill with the superior cooking capabilities of a charcoa...

Page 62: ...uct improvement we reserve the right to make changes at any time This includes all specifications of the product 2016 Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet LLC Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without speci...

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