Cleaning; Care And Maintenance - Dyna-Glo DGO1176BDC-D Instruction Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

AFTER USE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
• Use caution when lifting and moving the smoker to avoid strain injuries.
Two people are recommended to lift or move the smoker.
• DO NOT store the smoker near gasoline or other combustible liquids or where combustible vapors
may be present. Keep the area around the smoker clear and free of combustible materials and vapors.
• DO NOT store this smoker in an area accessible to children or pets. Store the smoker in a dry,
protected location.
• DO NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around the smoker following use until it has cooled. It is
hot during operation and remains hot for a period of time following use.
• DO NOT leave hot ashes unattended until the smoker cools completely.
• The smoker becomes extremely hot – allow the smoker to cool completely before handling. Allow
the smoker to cool before removing and cleaning the grease pan.
• Dispose of cold ashes by wrapping them in heavy-duty aluminum foil and putting them in a
noncombustible container.
• If you must dispose of the ashes in less time than it takes for them to completely cool, remove the
charcoal tray using heat-resistant gloves and place the ashes in aluminum foil. Completely soak the
ashes with water before disposing of them in a noncombustible container.
CAUTION: All care and maintenance procedures are to be performed while the
smoker is completely cooled. Always perform maintenance by a qualified service person.
Clean the cooking grates with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. You may prefer to coat the
cooking grates lightly with cooking oil or cooking spray.
To clean the inside and outside of the smoker cabinet, simply use a damp cloth.
Spray-washing with a water hose is not recommended. Moisture should be wiped away and not al-
lowed to stand inside or on top of the smoker. Once cleaned, you may prefer to lightly coat the inte-
rior of the smoker cabinet with cooking oil or cooking spray.
If rust is present on the exterior surface of the smoker, clean the area with steel wool or
emery cloth and use heavy-duty, heat-resistant paint.
NEVER apply additional paint to the interior of the smoker. If rust is present on the interior of the
smoker, clean it thoroughly with steel wool or emery cloth and lightly coat the area with cooking oil or
cooking spray to help minimize recurring rust.
To protect your smoker from weather conditions, always keep it covered while not in use.
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