OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Adding Water Option 1 - Through Top of Smoker (cont.)
c. Move food back to the proper location.
d. Replace lid on smoker.
Adding water while using the upper and lower cooking grate:
a. While wearing protective gloves and using long cooking tongs, remove food and upper
cooking grate.
b. While wearing protective gloves and using long cooking tongs, slide food over to one side
of lower cooking grate.
c. Carefully refill the water bowl to approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) below the water bowl rim.
(Figure 3, p. 15). Do not overfill water bowl.
CAUTION:
• Stand to side of smoker and use extreme caution while pouring water as it may turn
directly to steam.
d. Move food back to the proper location on lower cooking grate.
e. Replace upper cooking grate and food.
f. Replace lid on smoker.
Adding Water Option 2 - Through Side of Smoker
CAUTION:
• Open lid slowly as flare-up can occur when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with the fire.
1. While wearing protective gloves, carefully open the smoker side access door. Make sure to stand
on the opposite side of door opening. This will allow the steam to escape away from you.
2. Determine water level in water bowl:
a. If water is needed continue to step 3.
b. If water is not needed, close side access door on smoker.
3. Using a funnel or a container with a spout, carefully refill the water bowl to approximately 1 inch
(2.54 cm) below the water bowl rim. (Figure 3, p. 15). Do not overfill water bowl.
CAUTION:
• Stand to side of smoker and use extreme caution while pouring water as it may turn directly to steam.
4. Close side door on smoker.
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