Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker Owner's Manual page 3

• When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid, air vent and
damper to suffocate the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires.
• Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the lids, keep hands,
face and body a safe distance from hot steam and flame flare-ups.
• Keep hands, face and hair away from burner. Use long matches or long-nosed lighter to light the burner. Do not wear loose
clothing or allow long hair to hang freely while lighting or using smoker or fryer attachment.
• Close lids and all dampers to suffocate flame/charcoal when finished cooking.
• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be
removed from smoker. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Carefully place remaining coals and ashes in a
noncombustible metal container and saturate completely with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours
prior to disposing.
• Hot oil or water can cause severe burns and permanent disfigurement; Use caution and common sense when operating this product.
Do not move fryer attachment while in use or while pan contains hot liquid.
Use caution when walking or standing near fryer attachment as splattered oil may have created a slick surface.
Avoid bumping into fryer attachment or pan/pan handle to prevent hot liquid spills.
Should oil spill-over/boil-over occur, be sure to check that flame was not extinguished by liquid. Gas could accumulate creating
a highly flammable and very dangerous situation. Allow all gas to dissipate prior to relighting fryer attachment.
Smoking oil is an indication that the oil is too hot and may ignite. Reduce flame immediately to avoid igniting oil. Never
exceed 375° F.
Frozen food should be thawed before placing in hot oil to avoid burns from splattered oil.
Use extreme caution when lifting basket out of pan; lift slowly to ensure pan and basket are not stuck together and to allow oil
to drain into pan. As contents may be heavy and oil may drip or splatter from basket, extra attention must be used during this
process to avoid overturning pan of hot liquid.
Always hang basket directly over pan (see illustration on page 18).
Avoid touching hot surfaces, wear oven mitts to protect your hands and non-slick shoes.
• Propane gas is extremely flammable, follow these instructions:
Use only LP gas cylinders marked "Propane" which are U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) certified.
Always use the gas pressure regulator supplied with this product which is regulated for an outlet pressure of 15 PSI; the use of
other regulators or no regulator could result in dangerous gas leakage.
Check all gas connections by following directions in the "Gas Leak Testing" section of this manual. Never test for gas leaks with
a lighted match or open flame. Do not operate this cooker with a gas leak.
Propane is heavier than air and can accumulate in low places. Keep propane tank, at all times, in a well ventilated area. If you
smell gas – leave the area immediately and call for help.
Fully extend hose between propane tank and cooker to protect hose from contact with hot surfaces which could create a leak.
Never use a hose that shows signs of cracking or damage. Replace hose every two years.
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