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Control heat by adjusting the gas burner knobs, the amount and type of fuel as well as the
adjustable smokestacks. Wood burns hotter than coals. More airflow helps generate more heat.
Open smokestacks by rotating counterclockwise, close smokestacks by rotating clockwise.
CAUTION: Smokestack caps will be hot. Only touch using gloves or mitts.
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Additional charcoal and/or smoking woods may be added to the Flavor Drawer™ while cook is in
progress. Wear gloves and apron when operating Flavor Drawer™ and ensure your surroundings
are clear. Open Flavor Drawer™ slowly.
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Soaking wood prior to smoking in Flavor Drawer™ will delay smoke until later in the cook.
The longer the soak prior to cook (up to maximum saturation), the longer the delay.
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Only use food-grade pellets or natural hardwoods intend for cooking. Appropriate selections can
typically found in grocery stores and outdoor grilling retailers.
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Use care when smoking, woods should SMOLDER, not erupt in open flame. Flaming wood may
cause damage to grill if temperatures exceed 650°F.
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Gas burners may be utilized in conjunction with solid fuels to accelerate temperatures and/or cook time.
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To reduce flare-ups, cook with hood in the down position.
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When cooking with charcoal, leave the grill hood open during the initial start up and until coals ash
over. The grill hood must remain open anytime the temperature gauge is greater than 650°F.
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Ashes left in grill too long between uses will absorb moisture and will cause rust. Be sure to empty
ash after grill has cooled. Uncoated steel and cast-iron will rust when not properly cared for.
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Do not use self-starting charcoal as it will give unnatural flavor.
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After each use, coat the interior grates and bare metal with vegetable oil while warm to reduce the
chance of rust.
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On the EXTERIOR PAINT, remove rust with wire brush and touch up with a high heat paint,
available at most hardware/auto stores.
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Heat gauge may retain moisture, which will steam out during cooking. Gauge can be removed and
calibrated in oven.
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You may fill unwanted holes with Nuts & Bolts (Not Provided).
NOTE: Smoke may escape from areas other than the smokestack. This will not affect cooking.
FLAVOR PRO™ TIPS
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