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Food Safety

Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:

Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry.

Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from readyto-eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and utensils when removing cooked foods.

Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria.

Use a thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.

Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry

Hotline at 1-800-535-4555 In Washington, DC (202)

720-3333, 10:00 am-4:00 pm EST.

How To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly

• Meat and poultry cooked in the appliance often browns very fast on the outside. Use only thawed meat and a meat thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal temperature, and cut into food to check for visual signs of doneness.

• We recommend food to be at least 40°F before cooking in your appliance.

• Whole poultry should reach 165° F. Juices should run clear and flesh should not be pink.

• Beef, veal and lamb steaks, roasts and pork chops can be cooked to 145° F.

• NEVER partially cook meat or poultry and finish cooking later. Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria.

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.

USDA Recommended

Internal Cooking Temperatures

Ground Meat

Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb......................................160°F

Turkey, Chicken.................................................165°F

Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb

Medium Rare.......................................................145°F

(let stand 3 minutes before cutting)

Medium................................................................160°F

Well Done............................................................170°F

Poultry

Chicken & Turkey, whole.....................................165°F

Poultry Parts.......................................................165°F

Duck & Goose....................................................165°F

Fresh Pork

Medium Rare......................................................145°F

(let stand 3 minutes before cutting)

Medium..............................................................160°F

Well Done..........................................................170°F

Storing Your Appliance

• Store in dry location.

• When LP cylinder is connected to appliance, store outdoors in a well-ventilated space and out of reach of children.

• If Regulator is disconnected from the LP cylinder, a hook is provided to hang Regulator from the handle as shown.

• Cover appliance if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of covers offered by manufacturer.

• Store indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off and disconnected, removed from appliance and stored outdoors.

• When removing appliance from storage, follow “Cleaning

the Burner Assembly” instructions before starting.

USE AND CARE

DANGER

Use wire hook provided to store regulator.

• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the appliance or in an enclosed area.

• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.

• An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or death.

• If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately get away from the LP cylinder/appliance and call your fire department.

• Keep LP tank at a minimum distance of 24”

(inches) away from appliance at all times.

•A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being transported must have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder inside a vehicle which may become overheated by the sun.

•Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.

LP Cylinder Valve

Safety Cap

Retainer Strap

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

•LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled.

•LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air.

LP Cylinder

•The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the following requirements:

•Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.

•LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP cylinders of the

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada,

CAN/CSA-B339, cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods, Transport Canada

(TC). See LP cylinder collar for marking.

•LP cylinder valve must have:

•Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or grill.

•Safety relief valve.

OPD Hand Wheel

•UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.

•LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include collar to protect LP cylinder valve.

Always keep LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.

LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal

24”

LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage

•Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath bottom shelf or disconnect other retention means, then lift

LP cylinder up and and out of cart. Install safety cap onto

LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve. Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

LP Cylinder Filling

•Use only licensed and experienced dealers.

•LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling.

•Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of

LP cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by temperature.

•A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close

LP cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.

•Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.

•To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP dealers.

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USE AND CARE

LP Cylinder Exchange

•Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders.

Exchange your cylinder only for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described in the "LP

Cylinder" section of this manual.

•Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.

•Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE connecting to grill.

•Place safety cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of safety cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

LP Cylinder Leak Test

For your safety

•Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is exchanged or refilled.

•Do not smoke during leak test.

•Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.

•Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical appliances. During leak test, keep grill away from open flames or sparks.

•Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows in figure below.

• Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas train components can result.

5.Hold regulator and insert nipple into

LP cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line with LP cylinder valve so as not to cross-thread the connection.

Nipple has to be centered into the LP cylinder valve.

Straight

Coupling nut

Hold coupling nut and regulator as shown for proper connection to LP cylinder valve.

6.Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop.

The regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the

LP cylinder valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to three-quarters turn is required to complete the connection. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools.

NOTE:

If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulator and repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to complete the connection, do not use this regulator! WARNING

If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the LP cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department!

Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder

1.LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to assembly section.)

2.Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.

3.Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.

4.Remove the safety cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.

O f f

C l o ck w is e

OPD Hand Wheel

Type 1 outlet with thread on outside

Safety Relief Valve

DANGER

• Do not insert any tool or foreign object into the valve outlet or safety relief valve. You may damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury, or death.

WARNING

• Do not use grill until leak-tested.

• If a leak is detected at any time, STOP!

• If you cannot stop a gas leak by closing the LP cylinder valve leave area and call your fire department!

Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator

1.Turn all grill control knobs to OFF.

2.Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP cylinder.

3.Completely open LP cylinder valve by turning hand wheel counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct before proceeding.

4.Brush soapy solution onto areas circled.

Strap and Cap

Do not use a POL transport plug (plastic part with external threads)! It will defeat the safety feature of the valve.

5.If “growing” bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close

LP cylinder valve immediately and retighten connections. If leaks cannot be stopped do not try

to repair. Call for replacement parts.

6.Always close LP cylinder valve after performing leak test by turning hand wheel clockwise.

WARNING

• Outdoor gas appliance is not intended to be installed in or on a boat.

• Outdoor gas appliance is not intended to be installed in or on an RV.

• Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained

LP gas system of a camper trailer or motor home.

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WARNING

For Safe Use of Your appliance and to

Avoid Serious Injury:

• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.

• When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable noncombustible surface in an area clear of combustible material. An asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be acceptable for this purpose.

• Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children and pets away from the appliance at all times.

• Do not place empty cooking vessel on the appliance while in operation. Use caution when placing anything in cooking vessel while the appliance is in operation.

• Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the cooking vessel to cool to 115°F (45°C) before moving or storing.

• This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.

• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves and long-handled barbecue utensils for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.

• Keep appliance area clear and free from materials that burn.

• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

• Use appliance only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.

• Use appliance at least 3 ft. from any wall or

surface. Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live electrical appliances, etc.

Safety Tips

• Before opening LP cylinder valve, check the coupling nut for tightness.

• When this appliance is not in use, turn off control knob and LP cylinder valve.

• Smoker Chamber door should be open while attempting to light the burner.

• The grease tray must be inserted into appliance and emptied after each use.

• If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from appliance onto valve, hose or regulator, turn off gas supply at once. Determine the cause, correct it, then clean and inspect valve, hose and regulator before continuing. Perform a leak test.

• Do not store objects or materials under the appliance enclosure that would block the flow of combustion air to the underside of either the control panel or the firebox bowl.

• The regulator may make a humming or whistling noise during operation. This will not affect safety or use of the appliance.

• If you have an appliance problem see the

"Troubleshooting Section".

• If the regulator frosts, turn off appliance and LP cylinder valve immediately. This indicates a problem with the cylinder and it should not be used on any product.

Return to supplier!

• Clean smoker often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to coking. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces while hot.

Ignitor Lighting

• Do not lean over appliance while lighting.

1. Turn ON LP gas cylinder.

2. Open the Smoke Chamber door.

3. Press and turn the control knob to HIGH.

4. Turn ROTARY IGNITOR knob rapidly.

5. Pull out the Smoker Drawer to verify that the burner is lit.

6. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes, and repeat lighting procedure.

If ignition still does not occur, follow match-lighting instructions.

WARNING

Turn control knob and LP cylinder OFF when not in use.

3 ft.

24”

3 ft.

• NEVER attempt to light burner with any type of

closed cover . A buildup of non-ignited gas inside a closed appliance is hazardous.

• Never operate appliance with LP cylinder out of correct position specified in assembly instructions.

• Always close LP cylinder valve and remove coupling nut before moving LP cylinder from specified operation position.

• Apartment Dwellers:

Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using an LP gas appliance in your apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a three (3) foot clearance from walls or rails. Do not use on or under balconies.

CAUTION

If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn the control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure. If the burner does not ignite with the valve open, gas will continue to flow out of the burner and could accidently ignite with risk of injury.

Match-Lighting

Do not lean over appliance while lighting.

1. Turn ON LP cylinder.

2. Open the Smoke Chamber door.

3. Place lit match into match lighting hole of appliance as pictured below. Make sure lit match is placed inside hole and near burner.

4. Push in and turn control knob to HIGH. Be sure burner lights and stays lit.

5. Pull out the Smoker Drawer to verify that the burner is lit.

First - Open the door

Viewing

Port

Firebox

Drawer

Smoker

Drawer

Match

Lighting

Hole

Match

Lighting

Hole

Burner Flame Check

• Light burner, rotate knob from HIGH to LOW. Looking through the match light holes underneath the appliance, you should see the flame height decrease when turning knob from HIGH to LOW. Always check flame prior to each use. If only low flame is seen refer to "Sudden drop or low flame" in the Troubleshooting

Section.

High Flame

Low Flame

Turning Appliance Off

• Turn control knob to OFF position. Turn LP cylinder off by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.

I gnitor Check

• Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Turn ignitor knob. "Click" should be heard each time at electrode. See

"Troubleshooting" if no click or spark.

Valve Check

• Important: Make sure gas is off at LP cylinder before

checking valve. Knob locks in OFF position. To check valve, first push in knob and release, knob should spring back. If knob does not spring back, replace valve assembly before using Oil-less Fryer. Turn knob to HIGH position then turn back to OFF position. Valve should turn smoothly.

Hose Check

• Before each use, check to see if hose is cut, worn or kinked. Replace damaged hose before using applaince.

Use only valve/hose/regulator specified by manufacturer.

Normal

Hose

Kinked

Hose

General Appliance Cleaning

• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for paint. Interiors are not painted at the factory

(and should never be painted). Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush on insides of appliance lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic grill/oven

cleaner to painted surfaces.

• Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.

Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.

• Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft non-abrasive cloth.

• Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain the high quality appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Bakedon grease deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas with graphics.

Safety Precautions while cooking:

• The exterior surfaces of your smoker can become extremely hot during use. Be sure to wear insulated oven mitts or gloves before making adjustments to the Top

Damper or when opening the Smoker door.

Water Level

• Watch water level. Always keep water in water pan (unless you wish to brown your food), Food can burn quickly if water completely evaporates. When using smoker, be very careful when adding water to the hot smoker.

Control

Knob

View is from side of appliance

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Match

Cleaning the Burner Assembly

Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting appliance.

1. Turn gas off at control knob and LP cylinder and disengage regulator from cylinder.

2. Remove the smoker drawer and water pan, shown

A.

3. Remove the Electrode Wire from the Rotary Ignitor, shown B.

4. Remove 4 Control Panel screws and nuts. Shown C

5. Disengage Control Panel/control Valve from burner..

6. Slide Control Panel Assembly from unit, shown D.

7. Clean inner burner as recommended below, shown

E.

We suggest three ways to clean the burner tube.

Use the one easiest for you.

(A) Bend a stiff wire (a light weight coat hanger works well) into a small hook. Run hook through burner tube several times.

(B) Use a narrow bottle brush with a flexible handle (do not use a brass wire brush), run the brush through burner tube several times.

(C) Wear eye protection: Use an air hose to force air into the burner tube and out the burner ports. Check each port to make sure air comes out each hole.

8. Check burner for damage, due to normal wear and corrosion some holes may become enlarged. If any large cracks or holes are found replace burner.

9. Attach electrode to burner.

10. Carefully replace control panel assembly .

VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tube must re-engage over valve opening. See illustration, shown F.

11. Reverse steps for re-assembly.

A

Setup Instructions

Using Wood Chips or Chunks

• Dried aromatic wood chips or chunks need to be saturated with water, so that when placed in the water pan, a smoldering smoke will result. Wood chips or chunks can be soaked too long; however, 2 hours is adequate. As a rule of thumb, use wood chunks for smoking 3 or more hours and wood chips when smoking less than 3 hours. Start with 3 wood chunks or 1½ cups of wood chips.

Water

Wood Chips

Reservoir or Chunks

Spray inside door and body with nonstick vegetable oil based spray. Place water pan onto brackets in the smoker drawer. Using a 4 quart (one gallon) container fill the water pan 2/3 full with hot tap water. Do not overfill the water pan.

Water or Juice?

Placing water alone in the water pan is adequate; however, it is not the only viable choice. Fruit juice, cola, beer, wine, drained marinades and even the water in which the wood has soaked make flavorful sources.

In addition, celery stalks, onions, carrots, apples, peppercorns and bay leaves are just a few of the other popular flavor sources to add to the water pan.

Before each use, inspect the interior lid and body surface areas for loose particle buildup. Clean away any loose or flaking residue so it will not fall onto food while being cooked.

Before cooking, coat cooking grates with oil or with a vegetable oil based spray. Using oven mitts, carefully place cooking grates into smoker. Larger cuts of meat or food that cook for long periods of time should be placed on the lower cooking grate. If you are cooking foods with several pieces, such as racks of ribs or

Cornish hens, be sure to allow adequate spacing for even heat circulation. Using oven mitts, carefully insert upper cooking grate into smoker. Smaller food items require less cooking time and should be placed on the upper cooking grate. After filling the smoker, close the door and leave undisturbed until suggested minimum cooking time. Remove

Smoker

Drawer

Rotary Ignitor

B

B

Remove Electrode Wire from Rotary Ignitor

Disengage Venturi tube from Control

Valve and slide

Control Panel out.

C

E

Use Tool to remove debris from Venturi

Tube.

Meats that require more than 4 hours of cooking time to reach doneness may require additional water. The initial amount of hot water added (4 quarts) should last 4-6 hours.

After 4-6 hours, check water level and add more hot water as necessary.

Use a meat thermometer for measuring the internal heat of any food. The appearance of smoked foods resembles no other method of cooking, particularly in light colored meats such as pork, turkey, chicken and Cornish hens. The outside will be pinkish-red while the inside when cooked to perfection, is often pink. The juices from fully cooked poultry will run clear when pierced with a fork. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Shrimp should be resilient to the touch when done. Remove foods from smoker before carving. To brown meats, cook for an additional ½ hour or more with no water in water pan.

Performance of the smoker is dependent on ambient temperature and wind conditions. With temperature below

60°F and winds of 5 MPH or more, the smoker can lose a significant amount of heat and it may not be possible to raise internal temperature of meat high enough to cook it in a reasonable time.

Your smoker is designed with a drawer that is used to hold the water pan. This drawer will allow you to keep a check on the water level in the smoker without having to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will allow heat to escape and will significantly increase cooking time.

You may use your smoker without water in the water pan.

However DO NOT use the smoker without the water pan properly installed. To do so will allow grease and drippings from the food being cooked to drop through the unit and onto the floor or surface on which the units sits.

Brush poultry and naturally lean meats with cooking oil, butter or margarine before cooking.

When cooking more than one piece of meat, the cooking time is determined by the largest piece being cooked.

The meat bastes itself during cooking. No basting or turning is necessary while cooking in the smoker. For variety, marinade of barbeque sauce may be applied before placing into the smoker.

Resist the temptation to open the door during cooking time.

Opening the door will cause a loss of heat, which will result in longer cooking times.

CAUTION

SPIDER ALERT!

SPIDER AND WEBS

INSIDE BURNER

Remove Control

Panel screw and nuts

F

If your appliance is getting hard to light or the flame is weak, check and clean the venturi’s and burners.

Spiders or small insects are know to create

“flashback” problems by building nests and laying eggs in the appliance venturi or burner obstructing the flow of gas. The back-up gas can ignite behind the control panel. This flashback can damage your appliance and cause injury. To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance the burner and venturi tube assembly should be removed and cleaned when ever the appliance has been idle for an extended period of time.

Proper Venturi Tube to Valve

Alignment shown.

(Some parts not shown for clarity)

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