Before first use of barbecue:
• Remove all packaging and sale labels from the barbecue. Do not use
sharp tools to remove stickers.
• Wash cooking grate with warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Before each use of barbecue:
• Use barbecue only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping
over.
• 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 under
the drain hole.
• For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable oil or
vegetable oil based spray to the cooking grate.
Turn barbecue on:
• Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, GFI protected
outlet. If extension cord must be used refer to "Extension Cord Use
and Safety".
• Press power button to turn on controller. Light ring will turn blue
indicating controller is ready for use.
• Press the control knob. Each click when rotating the control knob
will adjust temperature 5°F (2.78°C) up or down. Press the control
knob to SET the DESIRED temperature.
• To convert to °C, hold down control knob until display changes to
°C. Changing between °F and °C can only be done while unit is
"ON" and no temperature is set.
• Light ring will pulse red until SET temperature is reached, then will
glow solid red. Temperature display will alternate between SET and
ACTUAL temperature until SET temperature is reached.
• To adjust temperature, press the control knob, turn clockwise to
raise the temperature or counterclockwise to lower the temperature.
Press the control knob to SET the DESIRED temperature.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your SMART-E Electric Barbecue requires a full 13-amp Type G
(16 amp Type E/F is preferred) electric power outlet to operate
properly. Running it on a lower current outlet/circuit breaker may
cause the barbecue and/or circuit to trip.
To prevent power loss:
• An exterior outlet with a standard 16-amp circuit breaker is
recommended.
• Unplug any other electrical devices, like patio lights, powered by
the exterior outlet 16 amp circuit breaker before plugging in your
barbecue.
If power is lost during use:
• Identify and unplug any other electrical devices that lost power at
the same time and reset the breaker.
• Try using a different electrical outlet, if available. Check your
owner's manual for recommended use of extension cords.
If your circuit breaker continues to trip during use, consult a
qualified electrician.
USE AND CARE
Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean barbecue.
Do not use abrasive oven cleaners, steel wool or metal brushes
to clean porcelain grates or barbecue body. They will damage the
finish.
Replace damaged part(s) only with Char-Broil certified replacement
parts. Do not attempt to repair damaged parts.
In case of fire unplug barbecue from outlet and allow fire to burn
out. Do not use water to put out a fire in this or another electrical
appliance.
To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord before removing
heating element and cleaning barbecue. Never immerse electric
controller or heating element in any liquid.
To avoid the possibility of burns be sure barbecue is cool before
cleaning electric controller and heating element.
Barbecueing:
• For best results, cook with the lid closed to hold in heat and
provide complete cooking.
• Temperature display on the controller indicates the cooking
temperature inside the barbecue.
• Controller setting for various foods are dependant upon outdoor
conditions and personal cooking preferences.
Turn barbecue off:
• To turn controller/barbecue off, press and hold the power button for
3 seconds until the display turns off.
• Unplug cord from outlet.
Cleaning electrical controller and heating
element bracket:
• Clean controller case by wiping with a damp cloth using a mild
detergent or hot soapy water.
• It is not necessary to clean the heating element. However, the
element bracket may be cleaned with a damp cloth using a mild
detergent or hot soapy water.
• Dry electrical controller and heating element before use.
Controlling grease fires:
To aid in controlling grease fires use the following precautions:
• Keep barbecue free from grease; chance of fire is greatly increased
by grease buildup.
• Trim excess fat off meat and use less fatty cuts of meat to reduce
chance of grease fires.
• If flare-up occurs during cooking reduce controller setting and close
lid.
• If flare-up continues turn off the controller and unplug the power
cord.
• Clean the reflector plate assembly under the heating element at
least once a season, more often with heavy use.
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