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Table of Contents
- 1 Important Safety Warnings
- 2 Assembly Instructions
- 3 Assembly
- 4 Curing Smoker
- 5 Preparation for Use & Lighting Instructions
- 6 Smoking
- 7 Operating Instructions
- 8 Flavoring Wood
- 9 Regulating Heat
- 10 Adding Water/Charcoal/Wood During Cooking
- 11 Proper Care and Maintenance
- 12 After-Use Safety
- 13 Accessories
- 14 One-Year Limited Warranty
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- Page 1 Heavy-Duty Charcoal/Wood Smoker Grill OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Page 2: Important Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. - Page 3 We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher. • Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not recommended and may lead to personal injury or property damage.
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Page 4: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717. Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit. -
Page 5: Assembly
Choose a good, cleared assembly area and get a friend to help you put your smoker together. Carefully remove all components from Smoker Box. Lay cardboard down to protect smoker finish and assembly area. Step 1 Attach the smoker box handle by inserting the handle through the hole in smoker box door. - Page 6 WARNING: Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent strains and back injuries. Moving smoker may require the help of an additional person. NOTE: With the help of a friend, turn the smoker box with locking casters to an upright position.
- Page 7 00 0 00 0 Vertical Smoker (assembled) Step 7 Place chimney over opening on top of smoker box.
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Page 8: Curing Smoker
Curing Your Smoker BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Vertical Smoker, follow the instructions below carefully to cure your smoker. Curing your smoker will minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the smoker of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your Brinkmann Vertical Smoker. - Page 9 IMPORTANT: To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be cured periodically and covered at all times when not in use. A cover can be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. YOUR BRINKMANN VERTICAL SMOKER IS NOW CURED...
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Page 10: Smoking
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. - Page 11 NOTE: Depending on the weather, a full pan of charcoal will burn for 5-6 hours. Step 5 Replace the water pan bracket and water pan. WARNING: To avoid overturning/spilling pan of hot liquid, never pull water pan bracket out more than 4”. Refer to the illustration in “Adding Water During Cooking”...
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Page 12: Flavoring Wood
Flavoring Wood Regulating Heat To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavoring. Do not use resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste. -
Page 13: Adding Water/Charcoal/Wood During Cooking
Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer than 2 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 smoker box door. -
Page 14: Proper Care And Maintenance
To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A smoker cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. • Wash cooking grills and water pan with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. -
Page 15: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Vertical Smoker Cover Our heavy-duty, durable vinyl cover with felt backing provides years of protection for Brinkmann Vertical Smoker. This top-of-the-line cover comes with closure strips to prevent cover from slipping or blowing off. Black. Model 812-5500-0 for richer smoke flavor and provides easy cleanup of ashes. -
Page 16: One-Year Limited Warranty
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Vertical Smoker against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser. The Brinkmann Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following guidelines: •...