Masterbuilt CS40G1DW Manual page 3

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
and liquids.
• Do not leave smoker unattended.
• Keep children and pets away from smoker at all times. Do NOT allow children to use smoker. Close
supervision is necessary when children or pets are in the area where smoker is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around smoker during or following its use until it has
cooled.
• Never use glass, plastic, or ceramic cookware in smoker. Never place empty cookware in smoker
while in use.
• Never move smoker when in use. Allow smoker to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before
moving or storing.
• Do not store smoker with hot ashes or charcoal inside smoker/hopper. Store only when fire is
completely out and all surfaces are cold.
• Never use smoker as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• The smoker is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling
process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Be careful when removing food from smoker. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use
protective gloves/mitts or long, sturdy, cooking tools for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from
cooking liquids.
• DO NOT bump or impact the smoker to prevent personal harm, damage to smoker, or spillage/
splashing of hot cooking liquid.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces
• Smoker is hot during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from door(s) and vents. Steam and
hot air are expelled during use.
• Smoker has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from flame. Do NOT lean over smoker
when lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch fire.
• DO NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation.
• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and may cause damage to the smoker.
• Never leave HOT coals or ashes unattended.
• Do not remove ashes while ashes and charcoal are HOT.
• Keep hands, hair, and face away from the burning charcoal. Be careful of loose hair and clothing
during operation as they could catch fire.
• Use protective gloves when handling this smoker or working with fire. Use protective gloves or long,
sturdy fireplace tools when adding wood or charcoal.
• Never use charcoal lighting fluid, gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal.
These fluids can explode causing injury or death. Always follow specific lighting instructions for this
smoker.
• Never overfill charcoal basket. This can cause serious injury as well as damage to the smoker.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water, and discarding in a
non-combustible container.
• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including
the following: 1) Do not plug in the appliance until fully assembled and ready for use. 2) Use only
approved grounded electrical outlet. 3) Do not use during an electrical storm. 4) Do not expose
appliance to rain or water at any time.
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or control panel in water or other liquid.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner.
• Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.• If an extension cord is used: 1) The
marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance; and 2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or
tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.
• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• Outdoor extension cords must be used with outdoor use products and are marked with suffix "W" and
with the statement "Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances."
• CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension cord connection dry and off the
ground.
• Do not let cord hang on or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place cord on or near a gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect, turn controller "OFF" then remove plug from outlet.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool completely before
adding/removing internal components.
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