SAFETY INFORMATION
• DO NOT store and use this appliance near gasoline or other combustible liquids or here other
combustible vapors may be present.
• DO NOT use this appliance as a heater.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended hile in use. eep children and pets a ay from the
appliance at all times.
• NEVER close the damper completely hile coo ing.
• If you must dispose of ashes in less time than it ta es for the ashes to completely cool do n, then
remove the ashes from the appliance, keeping them in the heavy-duty foil, and soak them completely
with water before disposing of them in a noncombustible container.
• This appliance ill be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from
hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• Ma e sure that the orifice of the control valve properly mates ith the burner mixing tube by
visual observation. Please refer to maintenance section.
• Use caution hen opening the door of the smo er hile in operation. eep hands, face and body
safe from hot steam or flare-ups. DO NOT inhale smoke.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing while operating the smoker. Tie back long hair while operating the smoker.
ALWAYS wear shoes that fully cover your feet while operating the smoker.
• Allo the smo er and its components to cool completely before conducting any routine cleaning
or maintenance.
• NEVER use glassware, plastic or ceramic cookware on or in your smoker. Use metallic cookware only.
• NEVER operate the smo er ithout ater in the ater bo l. NEVER allo the ater to completely
evaporate. Check the water level at least every 2 hours. A sizzling sound may indicate a low water
level. Follow instructions in this manual for adding water while operating (see page 15).
• When using flavoring ood, add a sufficient amount prior to operation to avoid having to add ood
while operating. Adding wood while operating may splash hot water and cause serious injury.
• Use of accessories not intended for this smo er is not recommended and may lead to injury or
property damage.
• An LP cylinder not connected for use should not be stored in the vicinity of the smo er or any other
appliance. DO NOT store spare LP cylinders within 10 ft. of the smoker. LP cylinders must be stored
outdoors, out of reach of children. DO NOT store LP cylinders in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
• DO NOT store LP gas cylinders inside or on top of the smo er. Improper storage of cylinders could
lead to explosion, fire and/or personal injury. Cylinders are to be stored outdoors, out of reach of
children and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
• While the smo er is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
• LP gases are heavier than air, tend to pool and collect in lo -lying areas, are easily ignited and are
highly flammable. Proper care and caution should be employed when dealing with any such fuels.
• The smo er should be turned off and all supply valves (on piping or on fuel cylinders) should be
closed in the event that the odor of unburned gas is detected. Do not attempt to use the appliance
until any gas leaks are fixed and/or the source of the unburned gas odor is accounted for.
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