GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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• Always use unit in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal fire codes.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws, and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.
• Never operate unit under overhead construction such as roof coverings, carports, awnings, or overhangs.
• Unit is for OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• Never use inside enclosed areas such as patios, garages, buildings, or tents.
• Never use inside or on recreational vehicles or boats.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m) from overhead construction, walls, rails or other structures.
• Keep a minimum 10 ft (3 m) clearance of all combustible materials such as wood, dry plants, grass, brush,
paper, or canvas.
• Never use unit for anything other than its intended use. This unit is NOT for commercial use.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC are NOT recommended and may
cause injury.
• Use of alcohol, prescription, or non-prescription drugs may impair user's ability to properly assemble or
safely operate unit.
• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible at all times while operating unit.
• When cooking with oil or grease, have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily available.
• In the event of an oil or grease fire do not attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call the fire
department. A type BC or ABC fire extinguisher may, in some circumstances, contain the fire.
• Use unit on a level, non-combustible, stable surface such as dirt, concrete, brick, or rock. An asphalt surface
(blacktop) may not be acceptable for this purpose.
• Unit MUST be on the ground. Do not place unit on tables or counters. Do NOT move unit across uneven
surfaces.
• Do not use unit on wooden or flammable surfaces.
• Keep unit clear and free from combustible materials such as gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
• Do not leave unit unattended.
• Keep children and pets away from unit at all times. Do NOT allow children to use unit. Close supervision is
necessary should children or pets be in the area where unit is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit during or following its use until it has cooled.
• Never use glass, plastic, or ceramic cookware in unit. Never place empty cookware in unit while in use.
• Never move unit when in use. Allow unit to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before moving or storing.
• Store only when fire is completely out and all surfaces are cold.
• Never use unit as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• The unit is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling process.
Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Be careful when removing food from unit. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective gloves/
mitts or long, sturdy, cooking tools for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• DO NOT bump or impact the unit to prevent personal harm, damage to unit, or spillage/splashing of hot
cooking liquid.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces
• Unit is hot during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from door(s) and vents. Steam and hot air
are expelled during use.
• Air dampers are HOT while the unit is in use and during cooling; wear protective gloves when adjusting.
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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