Master cook SRCG2803 Assembly Instructions & User Manual

Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Adult assembly required. Keep screws and parts out of reach of children. (Made in China) Warning: ! Assembly Instructions & User’s Manual Smoker BBQ ITEM# SRCG2803

Safety Warnings………………………………………..........................…………………………………...................................................2 Exploded View…………………………………………................……………….....................................................................................4 Parts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Hardware and Tools...........................................................................................................................................................................6 Assembly Instructions.........................................................................................................................................................................7 Preparation For Use & Lighting Instructions......................................................................................................................................19 Proper Care & Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................25 Note: Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package content list and hardware contents. If any part is missing or damaged do not attempt to assemble the unit. Contact customer service for replacement parts. Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................................................................21 After Use Safety.................................................................................................................................................................................25 1

WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. • Only use this grill on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the weight of the grill. Never use on wooden or other surface that could burn. • Proper clearance of 3 m between the grill and combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden decks, fences, buildings, etc.) or construction should be maintained at all times when grill is in use. Do not place grill under a roof overhang or other enclosed area. • For outdoor use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an enclosed area. • For household use only. Do not use this grill for other than its intended purpose. • We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting fluid. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Carefully read manufacturer’s warnings and instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to the use of their product. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from grill. • When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with grill lid and door open until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and may result in a flash fire or explosion when lid is opened. • Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products could cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury. • Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns. • Place grill in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when grill is in use. • Do not leave grill unattended when in use. • When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme caution and follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual. • Do not store or use grill near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present. • Do not store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids or material under the grill. Grill is hot when in use. To avoid burns: • DO NOT attempt to move the grill. • Brace grill so the unit does not accidentally move. • Wear protective gloves or oven mitts. • DO NOT touch any hot grill surfaces. • DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with grill. WARNING AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL. 2

cup and its contents will be hot. • When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid to suffocate the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires. • Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the lid, keep hands, face and body a safe distance from hot steam and flame flare-ups. • Do not exceed a temperature of 232℃. Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of firebox. Doing so will greatly reduce the life of the metal and finish of your grill. • Use caution when assembling and operating your grill to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts. Use caution when reaching into or under grill. • When opening lid, make sure it is pushed all the way open. If lid is not fully open, it could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily injury. • In windy weather, place grill in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind. • Close lid, door and smoke stack to suffocate flame. • Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from grill. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Carefully place remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal container and saturate completely with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing. • Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials. • With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around grill to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process. • After each use, clean the grill thoroughly and apply a light coat of vegetable oil to interior to prevent rusting. Cover the grill to protect it from excessive rusting. • Use caution when lifting or moving grill to prevent strains and back injuries. • We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher. • Store the grill out of reach of children and in a dry location when not in use. • Do not attempt to service grill other than normal maintenance as explained in “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual. • Remove all stickers and labels before first use. • Properly dispose of all packaging material. USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR GRILL. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFETY WARNING AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNING 3

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Side Handle Front Table Bracket L Wheel Axle M6 Cap Nut Smoke Stack Smoke Stack Gasket 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Part # Description Picture Qty 5 Bottom Shelf 1 16 1 Wheels Smoke Stack Damper Firebox Lid Stop Firebox Top Firebox Base Firebox Support Firebox Side Door Charcoal Grate Firebox Cooking Grate Firebox Charcoal Grate Air Vent Handle Cooking Grate Bottle Opener Front Table 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 2 Part # Description Picture Qty 21 Air Vent 1 Firebox Side Door Latch Grease Cup Holder 5

M6 Nut M8 Locking Nut M5 x 12 Bolt M5 Nut M5 Stepped Bolt M6 Stepped Bolt 47 33 2 1 3 1 1 AA Picture Qty BB CC DD EE FF GG Tools Required Phillips Head Screwdriver (Not included) Adjustable Wrench (Not included) 6

Attach two wheels (8) to wheel axle (6) with 2pcs M8 locking nuts (CC). Turn the cooking chamber assembly into horizontal position for later steps. Step 5 CC M8 Nut Hardware Used 2pcs Step 5 Attach two long legs (7) by inserting the hooks of the bottom shelf (5) through the holes in the legs, and then attach to the left side of smoking chamber by 8pcs M6 x 12 bolts (AA) and 8pcs M6 nuts (BB) as shown. Step 4 Step 4 7 AA 5 4 6 8 CC BB AA M6 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 8pcs BB M6 Nut 8pcs 8

smoking chamber (2) with 4pcs M6 x 12 bolts (AA) and 4pcs M6 nuts (BB). Insure that the gasket is between the smoke stack and smoking chamber. Remove cap nut (13) and spring (12) from smoke stack (10). Place smoke stack damper (11) over the bolt at the top of the smoke stack (10). Then place the spring (12) over the bolt and tighten with cap nut (13). Step 6 Attach front table bracket L (14) and front table bracket R (15) to smoking chamber (2) with 4pcs M6 x 12 bolts (AA) and 4pcs M6 nuts (BB). Step 7 Step 6 Step 7 BB AA AA 15 BB 14 2 13 12 11 10 9 AA M6 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 4pcs BB M6 Nut 4pcs AA M6 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 4pcs BB M6 Nut 4pcs 9

(DD) and 1pc M5 nut (EE). Step 9 Step 9 Attach the side handle (16) to the smoking chamber (2) with 2pcs M6 x 12 bolts (AA) and 2pcs M6 nuts (BB). Step 8 Step 8 AA 17 DD 18 EE 2 BB 16 AA M6 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 2pcs BB M6 Nut 2pcs DD M5 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 1pc EE M5 Nut 1pc 10

and 2pcs M6 nuts (BB). Step 13 Attach firebox to smoking chamber with 6pcs M6 x 12 bolts (AA). NOTE: Keep the bolts & nuts loose until Step 13 finished. Step 12 Step 13 AA BB 20 AA 2 AA M6 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 6pcs AA M6 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 2pcs BB M6 Nut 2pcs 12

with 1pc M5 stepped bolt (FF) and 1pc M5 nut (EE). Step 15 Insert air vent handle (22) into air vent (21) and tighten by 1pc M5 nut (EE). Step 14 Step 15 Hardware Used EE M5 Nut 1pc 22 24 AA BB 22 21 23 23 EE FF 21 EE Hardware Used FF M5 Stepped Bolt 1pc EE M5 Nut 1pc Attach air vent assembly on firebox side door inside by inserting the air vent handle (22) through the slot on side door bottom, then fix it with 1pc M6 x 12 bolt (AA) and 1pc M6 nut (BB). Step 16 Step 16 13 AA M6 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 1pc BB M6 Nut 1pc

Step 17 19 23 19 GG Step 18 Attach firebox side door (23) by sliding the hinge pins into the hinge holes on the firebox base (19) as shown. Step 18 14 Hardware Used GG M6 stepped bolt 1pc

(AA) and 2pcs M6 nuts (BB). Step 19 Step 19 AA 27 26 1 BB AA M6 x 12 Bolt Hardware Used 2pcs BB M6 Nut 2pcs Unscrew 2pcs bolts and 2pcs nuts from bottle opener (26). Attach the bottle opener (26) to smoking chamber left end cap with 2pcs bolts and 2pcs nuts. Insert the grease cup holder (27) through the hole inside the smoking chamber (2) on the left side to hang under the smoking chamber (2). Step 20 Step 20 15

Place three cooking grates (29) over the charcoal grates (28). Place firebox charcoal grate (30) into the firebox. Place two firebox cooking grates (31) over the firebox charcoal grate (30). Step 21 Step 21 29 28 31 30 2 15 14 25 2 Attach front table (25) to smoking chamber (2) by inserting the two hooks of front table ends through the slots on front table bracket L & R (14 & 15) as shown. Step 22 Step 22 16

PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL. Curing Your Grill Prior to your first use of the Mastercook Smoker, follow the instructions below carefully to cure your grill. Curing your grill will minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the grill of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your Mastercook Smoker. IMPORTANT: To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. Step 1 Remove cooking grills from smoking chamber and firebox and set aside. Step 2 Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the smoker including cooking grills with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grates. Step 3 Place a tin can (soup can) in the grease cup holder. A tin can must be placed under the grease hole at all times. Step 4 Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the firebox (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual). NOTE: We recommend using charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid or a charcoal chimney starter. WARNING: DO NOT store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids, material or charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid under or around the grill. If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 2.5 kg of charcoal in smoking chamber and 1.2 kg of charcoal in firebox. This should be enough charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed. NOTICE: To avoid heat damage to the paint, do not use more than 1.2 kg of charcoal/wood in the firebox. Light the charcoal/wood with the lid open and do not close the lid until flames have gone out (5-10 minutes). When cooking, adjust air vent to minimize flames in the firebox. Closing the air vent will lower the flames and cooking temperature. Step 5 With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of charcoal grate. NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of firebox. 18

IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 9 IF USING LIGHTER FLUID, PROCEED TO STEP 9 YOUR MASTERCOOK SMOKER IS NOW CURED AND READY FOR USE. If using lighter fluid, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 2.5 kg of charcoal in smoking chamber and 1.2 kg of charcoal in firebox. This should be enough charcoal to cook with once the curing process has been completed. Open the firebox air shutter approximately 2 cm to 5 cm and smoke stack damper halfway. If using pre-treated charcoal, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 2.5 kg of charcoal in smoking chamber and 1.2 kg of charcoal in firebox.This should be enough charcoal to cook with once the curing process has been completed. Open the firebox air vent approximately 2 cm to 5 cm and smokestack damper halfway. Step 8 With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of charcoal grate. Step 9 With coals burning strong, close the firebox lid and smoking chamber lid. Allow the temperature to reach 120℃ on heat indicator. Maintain this temperature for 2 hours. Step 10 Increase the temperature to approximately to 200℃. This can be achieved by opening the smoke stack damper and adding more charcoal and/or wood (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then allow unit to cool completely. NOTE: Never exceed a temperature of 230℃ in smoking chamber. It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process. Step 6 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from the smoker. Step 7 With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). WARNING: Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing firebox lid and smoking chamber lid (approximately 20 minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when lid or door is opened. WARNING: Keep hot coals away from the firebox air vent to prevent coals from falling out. NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of firebox. 19

AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL. Smoking WARNING: DO NOT store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids, material or charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid under or around the grill. If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 1.2 kg of hot coals on charcoal grate. NOTICE: To avoid heat damage to the paint, do not use more than 1.2 kg of charcoal/wood in the firebox. Light the charcoal/wood with the lid open and do not close the lid until flames have gone out (5-10 minutes). When cooking, adjust air vent to minimize flames in the firebox. Closing the air vent will lower the flames and cooking temperature. Step 1 Place a charcoal grate in firebox. Place cooking grills in smoking chamber, then follow instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Mastercook Smoker (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual). Step 2 Place a tin can (soup can) in the grease cup holder. A tin can must be placed under the grease hole at all times. NOTE: We recommend using charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid or a charcoal chimney starter. Step 3 With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of firebox charcoal grate. WARNING: Keep hot coals away from the firebox air vent to prevent coals from falling out. NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill. IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 7 If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Place 1.2 kg of charcoal on charcoal grate in firebox. Step 4 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from the smoker. 20

IF USING LIGHTER FLUID, PROCEED TO STEP 7 Step 5 Open the firebox air vent approximately half way and smoke stack damper 2.5cm to 5cm. With firebox lid and smoking chamber door open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). WARNING: Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing firebox lid and smoking chamber door (approximately 20 minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when lid or door is opened. NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of smoker. If using pre-treated charcoal, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 1.2 kg of charcoal in firebox. Open the firebox air shutter approximately 2 cm to 5 cm and smoke stack damper halfway. Step 6 With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of charcoal grates. Step 7 With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “Flavoring Wood” and “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” sections of this manual.) Step 8 Place food on cooking grills in smoking chamber and close both lids. Step 9 The ideal smoking temperature is between 80 ℃ and 120 ℃. For large cuts of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time per 450 g of meat. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from grill. Step 10 Allow grill to cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual. During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lid to check food. Opening the lid allows heat and smoke to escape, making additional cooking time necessary. Food closest to the firebox will cook and brown faster. Rotate food midway through the cooking cycle. If food is excessively browned or flavored with smoke, wrap food in aluminum foil after the first few hours of smoking. This will allow food to continue cooking without further browning or smoke flavoring. When cooking fish or extra lean cuts of meat, you may want to try water smoking to keep the food moist. Fill water pan in cooking chamber with water or marinade until 2/3 full. CAUTION: CAUTION: Charcoal grate must be set at lowest level. Never raise or lower charcoal grate when water smoking as hot water may splash onto coals creating a burst of hot steam and coals. Always use oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands. Liquid in water pan will be extremely hot and can scald or burn. Always allow liquid to cool completely before handling. Do not allow liquid to completely evaporate from water pan. • Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker. 21

Step 1 Remove cooking grills from firebox and set aside. Place charcoal grate in bottom of smoking chamber. Step 2 Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/ or wood as fuel in the Mastrcook Horizontal Smoker (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual). NOTE: We recommend using charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid or a charcoal chimney starter. WARNING: DO NOT store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids, material or charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid under or around the grill. If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 2.5 kg of hot coals on charcoal grate. Step 3 With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of firebox charcoal grate. NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of firebox. IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 8 If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 2.5 kg of charcoal. Place the charcoal in center of cooking chamber charcoal grate. Step 4 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With firebox lid and cooking chamber lid open wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from the grill. Step 5 Open the firebox air vent approximately 2 cm to 5 cm and smoke stack damper half way. With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). WARNING: Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing firebox lid and cooking chamber lid (approximately 20 minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when lid is opened. 22

If using pre-treated charcoal, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 1.2 kg of charcoal in firebox. Open the firebox air vent approximately 2 cm to 5 cm and smoke stack damper halfway. Step 7 With firebox lid and smoking chamber lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of charcoal grate. Step 8 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, place the cooking grills on support frame of firebox. WARNING: Always wear oven mitts/gloves when placing cooking grill to protect your hands from burns. Step 9 Place food on cooking grills and close firebox lid and smoking chamber lid. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from grill. Step 10 Allow grill to cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual. To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavoring. Do not use resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste. Wood chunks or sticks 7 cm to 10 cm long and 2 cm to 5 cm thick work best. Unless the wood is still green, soak the wood in water for 30 minutes or wrap each piece in foil and tear several small holes in the foil to produce more smoke and prevent the wood from burning too quickly. A lot of wood is not required to obtain a good smoke flavor. A recommended amount for the Big Horn Smoker is 5 to 6 wood chunks or sticks. Experiment by using more wood for stronger smoke flavor or less wood for milder smoke flavor. Additional flavoring wood should not have to be added during the cooking process. However, it may be necessary when cooking very large pieces of food. Follow instructions and cautions in the “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual to avoid injury while adding wood. To increase heat and air circulation, fully open firebox air vent and smokestack damper. If increased air circulation does not raise temperature sufficiently, more wood and/or char coal may be needed. Follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/ Wood During Cooking” section of this manual. To maintain the temperature, more wood and/or charcoal may need to be added during the cooking cycle. NOTE: Dry wood burns hotter than charcoal, so you may want to increase the ratio of wood to charcoal to increase the cooking temperature. Hardwood such as oak, hickory, mesquite, fruit and nut wood are an excellent fuel because of their burning rate. When using wood as fuel, make sure the wood is seasoned and dry. DO NOT use resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste. Flavoring Wood Regulating Heat 23

Additional charcoal and/or wood m Step 1 Stand back and carefully open cooking chamber lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Step 2 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, remove food and cooking grills. Step 3 Stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or wood, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. If necessary, use your Charcoal Chimney Starter to light additional charcoal and/or wood and add to existing fire. WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns. Step 4 When charcoal is burning strong again, wear oven mitts/gloves and carefully replace cooking grill and food. Step 5 Close the smoking chamber lid and allow food to continue cooking. ay be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature. ADDING CHARCOAL/WOOD IN FIREBOX Step 1 Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Step 2 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or wood, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. If necessary, use your Charcoal Chimney Starter to light additional charcoal and/or wood and add to existing fire. WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns. Step 3 When charcoal is burning strong again, close the firebox lid. 24

• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before removing. • Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and completely saturate with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing. • Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials. • With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process. • Allow metal bucket or tin can and its contents to cool completely before removing. Dispose of contents properly. • Cover and store smoker in a protected area away from children and pets. WARNING Proper Care & Maintenance • Cure your smoker periodically throughout the year to protect against excessive rust. • To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. • Wash cooking grills and charcoal grates with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat grills and grates with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. • Clean inside and outside of smoker by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to prevent rusting. • If rust appears on the exterior surface of your smoker, clean and buff the affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up with a good quality high-temperature resistant paint. • Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting. 25