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If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer's warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 8 to 10
pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with once
the curing process has been completed. Open the air vent and half air
exhaust approximately 1" to 2". When charcoal is burning strong,
carefully place the hot coals in center of cooking chamber.
WARNING: Keep hot coals away from the air vent to prevent coals from
falling out.
NOTE:
To extend the life of your smoker, make sure that hot coals and
wood do not touch the walls of smoker.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 7.
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. Start with 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough
charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed.
Place the charcoal in center of cooking chamber.
WARNING: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with
lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or
charcoal/wood mixture.
Step 4
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutes
to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid
safely away from the grill/smoker.
Step 5
Open the air vent and half air exhaust approximately 1" to 2". With
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 lid.
WARNING: Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting
fluid in grill/smoker and may result in a flash-fire or explosion
when lid is opened.
Step 6
With coals burning strong, close the lid. A temperature of
approximately 250°F in the cooking chamber is desired. Maintain
this temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
Step 7
Increase the temperature to approximately 350°F to 400°F. This can be
achieved by opening the air vent and half air exhaust and adding more
charcoal and/or wood (see "Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking"
section of this manual). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then
allow unit to cool completely.
NOTE:
Never exceed a temperature of 400°F in cooking chamber. It
is important that the exterior of the grill/smoker is not scraped or
rubbed during the curing process.
IMPORTANT: Cure your grill/smoker periodically throughout the year
to protect against excessive rust.
YOUR TRAILMASTER IS NOW CURED
AND READY FOR USE.
Curing Your Grill/Smoker
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