Start-Up Procedure; Refilling The Water Pan - Pit Boss BLUE BLAZING 3 Series Assembly And Operation Manual

START-UP PROCEDURE

1. Open the cabinet door and carefully filll the water pan ¾ full with water or marinade.
IMPORTANT: Do not fill completely or overfill the water pan, as this could damage your electrical element and/
or parts while the smoker is in use.
2. Adjust cooking grids and grid support brackets to desired height for the foods you intend to smoke. Once satisfied with
the height of your grids, close the cabinet door.
3. Remove the wood chip tray. Open the wood chip tray lid, add wood chips, then slide back into the front of the cabinet.
NOTE: We recommend using wood chips, not wood chunks, as wood chips are smaller and easier to fit inside the
wood chip tray.
4. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source. The smoker will be turned on as soon as connected to power.
5. Adjust the Control Knob to HIGH and allow the smoker to heat up for an initial 20 minutes. The Heat Indicator on the
front of the unit will let you know when the smoker is near the desired temperature. At this time, the wood chips should
be producing ample smoke.
TIP: Keep the damper vents fully open during the first 20 minutes to get your wood chips smoking well. Keep
the damper vents partially or completely open when cooking at lower temperatures; close the damper vents
when using higher cooking temperatures.
6. Place food into the smoker and start smoking! Allow food to cook for approzimately 30-45 minuges per pound. While
cooking, it is important to:
• Check the water level often and add water, if needed. When adding water, wear heat-resistant barbecue mitts to
avoid injury. Filll the water pan ¾ full with water or marinade.
• Add additional wood chips, if needed. When adding wood chips, wear heat-resistant barbecue mitts to avoid injury.
• Use the Meat Thermometer to check the temperature of your food. The Heat Indicator on the door will provide the
approzimate temperature inside the smoker. Adjust the Control Knob as needed.
IMPORTANT: When selecting a low temperature setting after preheating, allow time for the smoker temperature
to decrease and stabilize at the new desired temperature.
ELECTRICAL ELEMENT FAILURE PROCEDURE
If for any reason your electric element fails to operate, follow Troubleshooting instructions .

REFILLING THE WATER PAN

Check the water level periodically during your cooking session and add water if needed.
1. Wearing heat-resistant barbecue mitts, open the cabinet door.
2. Carefully refill the water pan with water or marinade until it is ¾ full. Close the cabinet door.
IMPORTANT: Do not fill completely or overfill the water pan, as this could damage your electrical element and/
or parts while the smoker is in use.
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