Dyna-Glo DGU732BDE Manual page 17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: If appliance is powered on and left unattended for 19 hours, the appliance will
automatically turn off.
The control panel temperature reading may fluctuate plus or minus 10-15° F (5-8° C) as the
appliance cycles to maintain correct cooking temperature setting.
Seasoning the Smoker (Before Initial Use)
To season your smoker, follow these steps WITHOUT the use of food:
1. Place desired flavoring woods in wood chip box and fill to 3/4 full. DO NOT put water
in water bowl.
2. With the smoker door closed, turn the smoker on by pressing the Power button ( ) .
Press the Temperature button ( ) and use the "UP" or "DOWN" to set the cook temperature
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to 275° F (135° C).
4. Press the Timer button ( ) and use the "UP" or "DOWN" buttons to set the time to 2 hours (02:00)
5. Once seasoning is complete, the smoker's interior will have a durable, seasoned coating.
6. Let the smoker completely cool and clean out the wood chip box.
The smoker becomes HOT during use. Use heat resistant gloves while accessing the
inside of the smoker.
Using the Wood Chip Box:
The wood chip box is designed to provide a sustainable amount of smoke and flavor during the cooking
process. Fill the box at least 1/2 to 3/4 full with desired wood chips or wood pellets. Anything more
or less than this amount may not create the appropriate amount of smoke for adding flavor. Refer
to Page 21 for the types of wood chips that are recommended for various foods. To add more wood
chips or pellets during the cooking process, simply open the side access door and place a small
handful of chips or pellets on the loader. Closing the door will allow the chips or pellets to fall into the
wood chip box. Do not use wood chunks or charcoal. NOTE: The use of wood chips or wood pellets
is not required during the cooking process.
NOTE: Always operate the smoker with the wood chip box in place – regardless of whether or not
wood chips are used.
Using the Water Bowl:
The water bowl diffuses direct heat between the food and the burner element. The use of water in
the bowl is not required, but the water bowl MUST be in place during operation. To use the bowl, fill
to at least 3/4 full with warm water before turning on the smoker. Cold water may prolong the cooking
process. Do not overfill the water bowl. Doing so may cause the water to splash inside the smoker.
CAUTION
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