Brinkmann Gourmet Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 10

Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking
(Continued)
Adding Water
During Cooking
2.5 cm (1")
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WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals!
5. Replace smoker body with the water pan on base pan.
WARNING: The water in water pan will be extremely HOT. When lifting smoker body from ground, use extreme caution and
make sure the water pan is securely in place on the three lower support brackets. Keep legs and feet out from under
the smoker body to avoid being scalded by hot liquids spilling from water pan. Be extremely careful not to tilt or jar
smoker so hot water does not spill out of water pan.
6. Replace food on cooking grills then place the dome lid on smoker body.
Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer than 2-3 hours. A low water level can be detected
by listening for the sound of water sizzling. Water can be added to the water pan through the top of smoker or side door (for
Gourmet unit only). Use caution and follow instructions carefully.
OPTION 1: ADDING WA TER THROUGH TOP OF SMOK ER
1. Lift the dome lid off the smoker body by tilting the dome lid toward you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face.
Use caution since flames can flare up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Inspect the water level in pan.
2. If water level is low, add water to water pan. If food is on top cooking grill only, water may be added to the water pan by moving
food aside on cooking grill and pouring water down through the cooking grill. Fill water pan to
2.5 cm (1") below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over filling.
If using both cooking grills, wear oven mitts to remove food and the top cooking grill. Move food aside on the lower cooking grill
and pour water into water pan through the lower cooking grill. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over filling.
3. Set the top cooking grill on the upper support brackets and place food back on the cooking grill.
4. Place the dome lid on smoker body.
OPTION 2: ADDING WA TER THROUGH THE SIDE DOOR
1. Stand back and carefully open side door. Use caution since flames can flare up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire.
Inspect the water level in pan.
2. If water level is low, add water to water pan. Stand back and carefully add water using a funnel or a container with a spout. Fill
water pan to 2.5 cm (1") below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over-filling.
3. Close side door and allow food to continue cooking.