Dyna-Glo DGX376VCS Manual page 5

SAFETY INFORMATION
• When cooking, fire extinguishing materials shall be readily accessible. In the event of an oil/grease
fire, do not attempt to extinguish with water. Use type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or smother
with dirt, sand or baking soda.
• Always open smoker lid carefully and slowly as heat and steam trapped within smoker can severely
burn you.
• DO NOT leave smoker unattended while preheating or burning off food residue. If smoker has not
been cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the product.
• DO NOT place empty cooking vessels on the appliance while in operation.
• Use caution when placing anything under or in the smoker while the appliance is in operation. Use
oven mitts or gloves to protect your hands, and avoid touching hot surfaces.
• Never add lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing serious injury or
damage to property.
• Always wear protective gloves when adding fuel (charcoal briquettes, wood or lump charcoal) to
retain desired heat level.
• DO NOT remove the ashes until they are completely and fully extinguished. Hot briquettes and
coals can create a fire hazard.
• Always empty the ash pan and smoker after each use.
• DO NOT place fuel (charcoal briquettes, wood or lump charcoal) directly into bottom of smoker.
Place fuel only on the charcoal grate (Part No. 5, Pg 7).
• DO NOT allow charcoal to rest on the walls of smoker. Doing so will greatly reduce the life of the
metal and finish of your smoker.
• Check to make sure the air vents are free of debris and ash before using the smoker.
• Make sure charcoal grate is securely and completely in place before using the smoker.
• DO NOT move smoker while water bowl contains liquid.
• Always use the water bowl and ash pan designed for this smoker when using smoker.
• Use only authorized replacement parts supplied by manufacturer.
• Always keep a thin layer of water in ash pan to extinguish any falling ashes and embers.
• DO NOT allow water in water bowl to completely evaporate while smoker is in use. Check water
bowl at least every 2 hours and add water if level is low. Add water per "Adding Additional Water"
section in this manual (Pages 18-19).
• DO NOT remove water from water bowl once food is removed. Allow smoker to cool and water to
evaporate.
• Before smoker can be left unattended (after cooking is complete):
• Smoker must be cool.
• Remaining coals and ashes must be carefully removed and placed in a noncombustible
metal container and saturated with water.
• Allow saturated coals and ashes to remain in a noncombustible container and keep it
saturated with water for 24 hours prior to properly disposing.
• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around smoker to extinguish
any ashes, coals or embers that may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and
combustible materials.
• Keep all electrical cords away from a hot smoker.
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