Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker Owner's Manual

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Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill
OWNER'S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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  • Page 1 Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    For household use only. Do not use this smoker or fryer attachment for other than their intended purpose. • For outdoor use only. Do not operate smoker or fryer attachment indoors or in an enclosed area. In windy weather, place smoker and fryer attachment in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
  • Page 3 Close lids and all dampers to suffocate flame/charcoal when finished cooking. • Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Carefully place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and saturate completely with water.
  • Page 4 With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process. • After each use, clean the smoker thoroughly and reapply a light coat of oil to interior to prevent rusting. Cover the smoker to protect it from the weather. •...
  • Page 5: 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 6 ⁄ " wrench Keep lids closed when setting unit upright to prevent bodily injury. Your smoker has been built with a 2" tilt towards the smokestack end. To ensure proper grease drainage always keep your smoker on a level surface.
  • Page 7 Metal Bucket (not included) Step 9 Remove nut from temperature gauge hole in smoker. Remove tightening ring from gauge. Screw probe into temperature gauge hole in smoker. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! Temperature Gauge Temperature...
  • Page 8 Step 10 Attach front shelf to smoker. Fryer Attachment Step 11 In the bottom of the smoker box, you will find a complete, assembled fryer attachment. The fryer attachment installs in the receivers on the end of the smoker. Make...
  • Page 9: Lighting Instructions

    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. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
  • Page 10 (approximately 20 minutes). Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing firebox lid. WARNING: Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when lid is opened. Step 7 With coals burning strong in the firebox, close the lid.
  • Page 11: Gas Leak Testing

    Read all warnings on or accompanying propane tank. • Never use a unit that has a gas leak. Contact The Brinkmann Corporation’s Customer Service Department for replacement parts at 1-800-527-0717. 1. Make sure the propane tank valve and control valve knob are turned OFF.
  • Page 12 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. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
  • Page 13 By closing the air vent and smokestack damper more, the burning intensity is slowed and smoke is contained within the cooking chamber, imparting more smoke flavor to food. The ideal smoking temperature is between 175°F and 250°F. A meat thermometer may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
  • Page 14 Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker. Step 16 Allow smoker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual.
  • Page 15: Smoke Cooking Tips

    Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker. Step 9 Allow smoker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After- Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual. •...
  • Page 16: Flavoring Wood

    To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks or Flavoring Wood 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 17 DDING HARCOAL Step 1 Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Step 2 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or wood, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks.
  • Page 18 SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
  • Page 19: After-Use Safety

    Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials. • With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
  • Page 20 The pan is equipped with a strainer basket holder for draining excess oil. Use outdoors with Brinkmann All Purpose Gas Cooker, Turkey Fryer or All-In-One to avoid the mess and odors associated with frying in your kitchen.
  • Page 21 Model 812-4080-0 LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER BRINKMANN ACCESSORIES AT YOUR LOCAL RETAILER WHERE SMOKERS ARE SOLD, OR ORDER DIRECT BY CALLING 1-800-468-5252. Temperature Gauge This temperature gauge is designed to fit...
  • Page 22: Year Limited Warranty

    75 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For 75 years from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Cimarron Deluxe 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: •...

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