Thank you for purchasing the Smoke Chief cold smoke generator. The Smoke Chief produces a cold smoke and can be connected to almost any outdoor cooking, grilling or smoking apparatus (including gas grills, pellet grills, charcoal grills, smokers, egg-style grills and much more).
The Smoke Chief includes the following items: 1. Smoke Chief Cold Smoke Generator 2. Measuring Cup Full of SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Pellets 3. Smoke Chief Hanger 4. Clean-out Tool 5. 110V AC to 12V DC Power Converter...
“break in” or “season” the unit to avoid any metal or oil flavors during the first use. STEP 1: Add SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Pellets to the Smoke Chief. STEP 2: Plug in the Smoke Chief and turn the switch to the ON position. STEP 3: Let the unit run for 30 minutes.
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With the desired amount of BBQ pellets now in the Smoke Chief, put the lid/plunger back on by lining up the slots on the lid with the pins on the Smoke Chief. Push the cap down and turn clockwise to seal the tube. Do not overtighten the...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Plug in and Turn On your Smoke Chief: Connect the Smoke Chief to a 12 V DC electrical power source. The Smoke Chief comes with a power converter that plugs into 110V AC (household current) and provides 12V DC outlet.
TIPS FOR CONNECTING YOUR SMOKE CHIEF: Connecting your Smoke Chief to a gas grill: Try connecting the Smoke Chief to a gas grill by placing the output pipe through the rotisserie hole. An extension may be useful in order to lengthen the pipe (using a coupler and 1/4 NPT pipe).
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Drill a 9/16” hole and mount the Smoke Chief. Connecting your Smoke Chief to an egg-style grill: For ceramic egg-style grills, the best way to connect the Smoke Chief is by having the output pipe inserted directly into...
The pellets and ash will be hot. When starting the Smoke Chief, plug it in and turn it on to let the pellet tube heat up. Letting it run for 5-10 minutes prior to putting the BBQ pellets in will help reduce the amount of creosote or resin build up in the smoke tube of the Smoke Chief.
SMOKE CHIEF HANGER INSTALLATION Add Smoke Chief hanger. Remove these two screws (on the side of the Smoke Chief cabinet). Reinstall screws.
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SMOKE CHIEF INSTALLATION USING THE TEMPLATE Tape Template Mark Hole Locations Drill 9/16” Hole Install Hanger Screw...
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Smoke Chief on the screw head and and place the smoke tube through the hole that was drilled. Allow the Smoke Chief unit to rotate to the end of the hanger slot. The Smoke Chief will remove just as easily for quick cleaning. You are now ready to start smoking.
TROUBLESHOOTING Be certain that the smoke tube, where the smoke exits the Smoke Chief, is clear of all creosote and resin. USE THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL TO CLEAR ANY RESIN OR BLOCKAGE IN THE SMOKE TUBE.
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2. If unit is plugged into a power supply then make sure the power supply is connected to a wall outlet or extension cord, and that the cord is plugged tightly into the Smoke Chief power supply. 3. If you think the power supply isn’t supplying power, you may connect your Smoke Chief to any 12V socket in your car or truck to verify that the unit works without the power converter.
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You can verify the fan is turning by looking and shining a light through the vent slots on the smaller end of the Smoke Chief. If the fan is not turning, an easy remedy is to slide a toothpick through the vent to spin the fan blades. Just one small push typically sets the fan spinning again.
SMOKING FOOD WITH THE SMOKE CHIEF There are so many ways to use your Smoke Chief. From smoking cheese to steaks and ribs. Below is a list of ideas to get your started. Opportunities are endless when smoking with the...
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Slice the block of cheese into pieces that are approximately 1” x 1” x 4”. Place the cheese on your grill or in any cabinet that you have your Smoke Chief connected to. Space your cheese with at least a 1/4” of separation for the smoke to surround each piece.
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Place the burger patties on the grill or in the smoker but do NOT turn any heat on. Smoke with the Smoke Chief for 1 hour with no heat. After 1 hour, turn the heat on at 250°F, and continue smoking with the Smoke Chief for another...
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Either lay the steaks on the top rack of your grill, or slide two skewers through the steaks and stand them up vertically on your grill. Turn on your Smoke Chief and smoke the steaks for 30 minutes with no heat. After 30 minutes, pull the steaks off the grill and turn on the heat.
The Smoke Chief comes with a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase of your product. The warranty is valid to the original owner of the product and covers repair or replacement of any part that proves to be defective due to faulty material or workmanship.
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COLD SMOKE GENERATOR Manufactured by: SMOKEHOUSE PRODUCTS, LLC P.O. Box 297 2070 Country Club Rd Hood River, OR 97031 Phone: 877-386-3811 or 541-386-3811 Email: custserv@smokehouseproducts.com www.SmokehouseProducts.com...
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