Brinkmann SMOKE 'N PIT Owner's Manual

Brinkmann SMOKE 'N PIT Owner's Manual

Professional deluxe outdoor charcoal/wood smoker & grill

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Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill
OWNER'S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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  • Page 1 ™ Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
  • Page 3 • Do not attempt to service smoker other than normal maintenance as explained in “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections on page 16 of this manual. Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation only. • Properly dispose of all packaging material.
  • Page 4: Parts List

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717. We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit. The following tools are required to assemble the Smoke’N Pit Professional: •...
  • Page 5 Firebox Opening Indented Lock Nut Ash-Guard Shield Grease Hole Cooking Chamber Leg w/o Axle Wire Rack Clear an assembly area and get a friend to help you put your smoker together. Lay cardboard down to protect smoker finish and assembly area.
  • Page 6 Step 6 Install the leg brace (without the L-bracket) to the mounted legs using four self tapping screws. Securely tighten the screws and leg hex nuts. Do not overtighten. Step 7 Attach the other two legs (with wheel axles) to the smoker. First, insert the wire rack into the leg, then move bolted end of leg until bolts align with holes in the cooking chamber.
  • Page 7 Leg Brace with L-Bracket Leg with Axle Leg with Axle Zinc Push Nut Damper Smokestack Smokestack Pilot (to tighten the fit, spread slit with large screwdriver). Make sure the L-bracket faces the grease hole under cooking chamber. The bracket will hold a metal bucket or tin can for catching grease and/or ashes when smoker is in use.
  • Page 8 Step 18 Fasten the four shelf brackets to the outside front of the cooking chamber and four grill support brackets to the inside using " x " bolts, washers and nuts as illustrated. Step 19 Attach the two grill support brackets to inside front of firebox using "...
  • Page 9: Preparation For Use & Lighting Instructions

    HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Smoke’N Pit Professional, follow the instructions below carefully to cure smoker. Curing your smoker will minimize rust and damage to the exterior finish as well as rid smoker of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your Professional.
  • Page 10 NOTE: To extend the life of your smoker, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of the firebox. IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 7. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal light- ing fluid approved for lighting charcoal.
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE.
  • Page 12 For large cuts of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time per pound of meat. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker. A meat thermometer may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. Step 10 Allow smoker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety”...
  • Page 13 When grilling in cooking chamber, close the ash-guard shield to contain ashes and embers. WARNING: A metal bucket or tin can must be placed under the grease hole at all times to catch grease and/or ashes. Check grease level in bucket or tin can often and empty or change when full.
  • Page 14: Warming Tray

    Top Cooking Level Grilling In Firebox Combination Grilling & Smoking Warming Tray Step 5 When charcoal is burning well, use long cooking tongs to carefully spread briquets evenly on the charcoal grates, one to two layers thick. If desired, add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “Flavoring Wood” and “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking”...
  • Page 15: Smoke Cooking Tips

    Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker. A meat thermometer may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite.
  • Page 16: Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking

    Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking Additional charcoal and/or wood may be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature. Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox Step 1 Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Step 2 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals.
  • Page 17: After-Use Safety

    • To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A Smoke’N Pit Professional cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. • Wash cooking grills and charcoal grates with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry.
  • Page 18 For use with Smoke’N Pit Grill King and Weekender models. Also for use in firebox of Smoke’N Pit Professional. LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER BRINKMANN ACCESSORIES AT YOUR LOCAL RETAILER WHERE SMOKERS ARE SOLD, OR ORDER DIRECT BY CALLING 1-800-468-5252. ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 19 Model 603-8064-0 LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER BRINKMANN ACCESSORIES AT YOUR LOCAL RETAILER WHERE SMOKERS ARE SOLD, OR ORDER DIRECT BY CALLING 1-800-468-5252. ACCESSORIES 170°F internal temperature...
  • Page 20: One-Year Limited Warranty

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Smoke’N Pit Professional against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser. The Brinkmann Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following guidelines: •...

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