General Safety; Use And Care; Safety Tips - Char-Broil VERTICAL 1000 Guía Del Producto

General Safety

1. Do not touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands. Use
rear handle provided for transportation. NOTE: Rear handle
is not to be used for lifting the appliance.
2. Never leave smoker unattended when ON.
3. Keep children away from smoker both when hot and cold.
4. Use long barbeque utensils for cooking.
5. Allow smoker to cool before moving, cleaning or storing.
6. Do not cook under a roof.
7. Keep smoker 36" (36 po) away from
walls and rails.
8. For outdoor household use
only. Do not use indoors or
for commercial cooking.
9. Do not use or store gasoline,
kerosene or other flammable
liquids within 20 feet of this
smoker when in use.
10. Store smoker in weather protected area
or use a cover when not in use.
11. Use only accessory attachments recommended by
manufacturer.
12. It is the responsibility of the assembler/owner to assemble,
install and maintain smoker.
13. Do not cover cooking rack with metal foil. This could lead to
overheating and damage to the appliance.
14. Use the drip tray only as instructed. Do not place it on the
cooking racks during operation.
15. Smoker box MUST be used at all times.
16. DO NOT leave old wood ashes in the smoker box. Empty
smoker box after each use.
17. Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in a metal foil wrapper,
soaking them in water overnight and discarding in a non-
combustible container.
WARNING
Do not use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords.
Damage to household wiring and/or fire could result.
Extension Cord Use and Safety
For best smoker performance use of extension cord is not
recommended.
If you must use an extension cord for your safety:
• Use only outdoor type with 3 prong grounding plug, rated for 15
amperes or more, approved by UL, marked with a W-A and a
tag stating "Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliance".
• Use the shortest length extension cord required. Do not connect
2 or more extension cords together. A 12 or 14 gauge extension
cord of 50 ft. or less is acceptable.
• Keep connections dry and off ground.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table top or other items where
it can be pulled by children or tripped over.
Ground Fault Interrupter
•Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC) has required
Ground Fault Interrupter devices on all outdoor circuits.
•If your residence was built before 1971, check with a qualified
electrician to determine if a Ground Fault Interrupter protector
exists.
•Do not use this appliance if the circuit does not have GFI
protection.
•Do not plug this appliance into an indoor circuit.
Use and Care of Your Smoker
Before first use of smoker:
• Remove all packaging and sale labels from the smoker. Do not
use sharp tools to remove stickers.
• Wash cooking grates with warm soapy water, rinse and dry
throughly.
Before each use of smoker:
• Use smoker only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping
over. DO NOT move appliance across uneven surfaces.
• To prevent household circuit breakers from tripping, keep
electric controller dry and do not use other electrical products
on the same circuit.
• Check grease tray to make sure it is empty and is mounted
properly prior to each use.
• For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable
oil or vegetable oil based spray to the cooking grate.
• DO NOT cover the cooking grates with metal foil.
WARNING
•Failure to follow all manufacturer's instructions could result
in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
•Use care when operating your smoker.
•Read and follow all the information and safeguards in this
product guide before attempting to assemble or operating
this smoker.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean smoker.
Do not use abrasive oven cleaners, steel wool or metal brushes
to clean porcelain grates or smoker body. They will damage the
finish.
Replace damaged part(s) only with Char-Broil certified
replacement parts. Do not attempt to repair damaged parts.

Safety Tips

If you have an appliance problem see the "Troubleshooting
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Section".
Clean smoker often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle
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brush is used to clean any of the smoker cooking surfaces,
ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to
cooking. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces while
smoker is hot.
DO NOT open the smoker door during operation, unless
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necessary. Opening the door will allow heat to escape, and slow
the cooking time.
DO NOT USE CHARCOAL. A charcoal fire will result and
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the smoker is not designed for charcoal. The fire will
create an unsafe condition and damage the smoker.
Wood chips must be used to create a smoked flavor.
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