Masterbuilt MES 130B Instructional Manual page 3

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Keep children and pets away from smoker at all times. Do NOT allow children to use smoker. Close
supervision is necessary when children or pets are the in area where smoker is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around smoker during or following its use until it has cooled.
• Avoid bumping or impacting smoker.
• Never move smoker when in use. Allow smoker to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before moving or
storing.
• The smoker is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling
process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Do not use wood pellets.
• Never use glass, plastic or ceramic cookware in smoker. Never place empty cookware in smoker while in
use.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC are NOT recommended and may
cause injury.
• Wood chip tray is HOT when smoker is in use. Use caution when adding wood chips.
• Be careful when removing food from smoker. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective
gloves or long, sturdy cooking tools.
• Always use smoker in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal fire codes.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a non-
combustible container.
• Do not store smoker with HOT ashes inside smoker. Store only when all surfaces are cold.
• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the
following: 1) Do not plug in electric smoker until fully assembled and ready for use. 2) Use only approved
grounded electrical outlet. 3) Do not use during an electrical storm. 4) Do not expose electric smoker to
rain or water at anytime.
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or control panel in water or other liquid.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Contact Masterbuilt Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-489-1581.
• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
• If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: 1) The marked electrical rating of the
cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; and 2) The
cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over a counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• Outdoor extension cords must be used with outdoor use products and are marked with suffix "W" and
with the statement "Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances."
• CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension cord connection dry and off the ground.
• Do not let cord hang on or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes or heat pellets, are not to be used in electric smoker.
• To disconnect, turn control panel OFF then remove plug from outlet.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow smoker to cool completely before adding/
removing racks, drip tray or water bowl.
• Drip pan is only for the bottom of electric smoker. Do not put drip pan on rack. This may damage electric
smoker.
• Do not clean this product with a water sprayer or the like.
• Store smoker indoors when not in use, out of reach of children.
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