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® SMOKE’N GRILL C H A R C O A L S M O K E R A N D G R I L L ® DS-30 CHARCOAL SMOKER AND GRILL OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS 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 &...
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WARNING • Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns. • When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen replace dome lid to suffocate the flame.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717. (Proof of purchase will be required.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. Tools required to assemble your Smoker: •...
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STEP 1: a. Attach the three legs to smoker body using 10-24 x s" screws and Lower support bracket square nuts as illustrated. (V-clip) with notched side facing up. Upper support bracket with notched side facing up. STEP 2: a. Attach the three lower support brackets (V clips) to inside of smoker body through the three 4"...
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STEP 4: a. Attach hinge to inside of smoker body as illustrated. Use the 6-32 x 4" screws and nuts to attach the hinge to smoker body. NOTE: Attach the hinge so pin is facing out of smoker as illustrated. b.
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STEP 6: a. Attach a handle assembly on top of dome lid using 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts. b. Install heat indicator in dome lid by aligning tabs on heat indicator with slots in the opening on front of dome lid. Insert and turn 4 revolution until the word “IDEAL”...
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.
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4. If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Carefully place 8-10 pounds of hot coals in the charcoal pan. Proceed to Step 7. If using charcoal lighting fluid, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product.
Grilling & Searing 1. Remove dome lid, cooking grills, water and charcoal pans from smoker body and set aside. 2. Place a drip pan/ash guard or its equivalent under the grill to catch embers, ashes or drippings. NOTE: Heavy-duty aluminum foil folded several times can be used as a drip pan/ash guard.
To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks Flavoring Wood or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavoring. Do not use resinous woods such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste.
Adding Water Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer than 2 hours. A low water level can be detected by listening for the sound of During Cooking water sizzling. Water can be added to the water pan through the top of smoker or through the door.
AFTER-USE SAFETY WARNING • Always allow smoker and all components to cool completely before handling. • Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. • Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution to protect yourself and property.