Yoder Smokers Backyard Smoker Manuals

Backyard Smoker OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Version 1.0, SEPT 2013 Welcome to Yoder Smokers Thank you for purchasing a Yoder Smoker. You are joining a family of satisfied custom- ers. We are very proud of our product and that it is handcrafted in the heartland. Please review the following information carefully. It will give you great tips and information that will help you use your Yoder. Please complete the form below for future reference. Additionally, complete the online Warranty Registration (www.yodersmokers.com/warranty-registration-form) using the information that you filled out below. If you would rather mail in your warranty informa- tion there is a form on the back of the manual that you can fill out and send in. Your serial number is located on the metal plate on your smoker’s door. Thank You for Choosing Yoder Smokers Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchased From Contents Dangers, Warnings and Cautions......................................................................................3 Available Product Add-Ons...............................................................................................4 Smoker Diagram................................................................................................................6 Smoker Assembly..............................................................................................................7 • Smoker Arrival.........................................................................................................7 • Smoker Placement.................................................................................................7 • Leveling the Smoker...............................................................................................7 Operating the Smoker.......................................................................................................7 • Initial Burn Off........................................................................................................7 • Lighting Your Smoker.............................................................................................7 • Pre-Heating............................................................................................................7 • Door Position..........................................................................................................7 Pre-Grill Checklist/Routine Maintenance..........................................................................8 How to Build a Fire For Your Smoker..............................................................................10 How to Use Your Smoker for Direct Grilling....................................................................12 • Using the Firebox for Direct Grilling.....................................................................12 • Using the Cooking Chamber for Direct Grilling....................................................13 Grill Maintenance.............................................................................................................16 • Preparing the Grill For Season..............................................................................16 • Painted Surfaces...................................................................................................16 • Cooking Grates.....................................................................................................16 • Heat Management Plate.......................................................................................16 • Cooking Chamber.................................................................................................16 • Grease Management and Bucket.........................................................................17 • Additional Maintenance........................................................................................17 • Storing Your Grill...................................................................................................17 Wood Flavor Guidelines..................................................................................................18 Wood Useage..................................................................................................................18 How Often Do I Maintain My Fire....................................................................................18 Meat Temperature Guide.................................................................................................19 Warranty Information.......................................................................................................20 3 • Read this manual completely before using your Yoder for the first time. • Do not use indoors! This smoker is for outdoor use only. • Do not leave pets, infants, or children unattended near a smoker in use. • Keep the grill a minimum of 12 inches away from combustible surfaces. • Do not use lighter fluid, gasoline, or any other highly flammable fluids to ignite or re-ignite your smoker. • Do not use or store lighter fluid, gasoline or any other highly flammable fluids within five feet of the smoker. • Do not transport your grill while operating or when the grill is hot. Make sure the fire is out and the grill is cool before moving. • Exterior surfaces on the grill will be hot when in use and during cool down. • Should a grease fire occur, keep the door closed until the fire is out. • Use heat resistant gloves when operating the grill. • Do not remove any ash until the fire has completely burned out and are fully extinguished. • Check the Yoder website (www.YoderSmokers.com) occasionally for updates and new product information for the Yoder. Dangers, Warnings and Cautions Failure to follow the “Dangers, Warnings and Cautions” contained in this manual may result in serious bodily injury, death or in a fire.