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- Page 1 Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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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 13 of this manual. Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation only. • Properly dispose of all packaging material.
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Page 4: Assembly Instructions
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. Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit. - Page 5 Rear Leg Receiver Axle Rod w" Washer Axle Cap Firebox End 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. CAUTION: Remember, your new smoker weighs more than 250 lbs.
- Page 6 Step 6 Install smokestack inside smokestack pilot as illustrated. Tighten smokestack screw with ⁄ " wrench. Step 7 To install air vent damper, open the firebox door and attach damper to inside of firebox door as illustrated. Do not overtighten as this will make the air vent difficult to open and close.
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Page 7: 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 Cimarron, 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 Cimarron. - Page 8 Step 5 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from the smoker. Step 6 Open the firebox air vent approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack damper half way.
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Page 9: 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 10 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 11 IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product.
- Page 12 • 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 13 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.
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Page 14: Maintenance
Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting. • A quality smoker cover will minimize rusting and can be ordered from Brinkmann at 1-800-468-5252. - Page 15 Model 812-4080-0 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 Smoker Basket The unique basket weave...
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Page 16: Year Limited Warranty
75 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For 75 years from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Cimarron or Cimarron Limited 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: •...