Safety Information - Dyna-Glo DGU505BAE Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PRIOR TO USING THIS SMOKER
• DO NOT use this product for anything other than its intended purpose. It is NOT intended for
commercial use. It is NOT intended to be installed or used in or on a recreational vehicle and/or boat.
• DO NOT operate this smoker with a damaged cord or plug or after the smoker malfunctions, has
been dropped, or is damaged in any manner.
• DO NOT use smoker within 10 feet (3 m) of a swimming pool, puddle, pond or other body of water.
• Keep smoker and electric controller dry and out of rain at all times.
• A minimum clearance of 36 in. (92 cm) to combustible material is required on the front, sides and
back. It is very important to always maintain
proper clearances to combustibles.
• When using flavoring wood, add a sufficient
amount at the start of the cooking process, in
order to avoid re-adding wood during the cooking
process. Adding wood while operating may
splash hot water and cause serious injury.
• Check the water level at least every 2 hours. A
sizzling sound may indicate a low water level.
Follow instructions in this manual for adding
water while operating (see Page 17).
• DO NOT use the appliance during an
electrical storm.
• Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
• Use only with a Class A GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) protected circuit.
• Arrange the power cord away from traffic areas to ensure that it is not tripped over.
• To disconnect the smoker, turn the smoker off by turning the control dial to O (OFF),
and removing the plug from the outlet.
• DO NOT obstruct the flow of ventilated air for the appliance.
• DO NOT use metal foil on the cooking grates. Doing so may result in damage to the smoker.
• DO NOT use this appliance as a heater.
• DO NOT use charcoal with this appliance. This appliance is not designed for use with charcoal
and a fire will result if charcoal is used during operation. The fire will create an unsafe condition
and damage the smoker.
• Use caution when opening the door of the smoker while in operation. Keep hands, face and body
safe from hot steam or flare-ups. DO NOT inhale smoke.
• If you must dispose of ashes in less time than it takes for the ashes to completely cool down, then
remove the ashes from the appliance using insulated oven mitts or gloves and completely soak the
ashes with water before disposing of them in a noncombustible container.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing while operating the smoker. Tie back long hair while operating the smoker.
• ALWAYS wear shoes that fully cover your feet while operating the smoker.
36 in.
92 cm
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36 in.
92 cm