Operating Instructions - Brinkmann Smoke'n Pit Owner's Manual

INSTR_810-3040-W_SmokeNPit.qxd

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PLACE THE GRILL 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 GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE
FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS
17
12/28/05 12:53 PM
PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
Step 1
Smoking
Place a charcoal grate in firebox. Place cooking grills in cooking
chamber, then follow instructions below carefully to build a fire. You
may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Smoke'N Pit (see "Adding
Charcoal/Wood During Cooking" section of this manual).
WARNING: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer's warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Carefully place 5 to
6 pounds of hot coals on charcoal grate.
WARNING: Keep hot coals away from the firebox air shutter to prevent
NOTE:
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. Place 5 to 6 pounds of charcoal on charcoal
grate.
Step 2
Place a tin can on the grease cup holder. A tin can must be placed
under the grease hole at all times.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With firebox lid open wait 2 to 3
minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal
lighting fluid safely away from the grill.
Step 4
Open the firebox air shutter approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack
damper half way. With firebox lid open, stand back and carefully light
charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes). Charcoal lighting fluid must be
allowed to completely burn off prior to closing firebox lid.
WARNING: Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting
Page 18
lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or
charcoal/wood mixture.
coals from falling out.
To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and
wood do not touch the walls of grill.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5
fluid in grill and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when
lid is opened.