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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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL 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.
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• Do not attempt to service smoker other than normal maintenance as explained in “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections on page 12 of this manual. Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation only. • Properly dispose of all packaging material.
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. (PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. PARTS LIST: 1 Horizontal &...
Temperature Gauge Installation Step 1 Remove plugs from temperature gauge holes in horizontal cooking chamber lid Temperature and vertical door. Gauges Step 2 Temperature Screw temperature gauges into Gauge Plugs temperature gauge holes in horizontal cooking chamber lid and vertical door. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! Proper Grease Bucket Placement...
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. Curing Your Smoker Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Southfork, follow the instructions below carefully to cure smoker. Curing your smoker will minimize rust and damage to the exterior finish as well as rid smoker of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your Southfork.
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It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process. IMPORTANT: Cure your smoker periodically throughout the year to protect against excessive rust. YOUR SOUTHFORK IS NOW CURED AND READY FOR USE.
Hole Follow instructions below carefully to build a fire in the firebox. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Southfork (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual). If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product.
BEEF MED. is fully cooked before removing from smoker. BEEF RARE COOKED HAM NOTE: A meat thermometer may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. Step 10 Allow smoker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual.
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A in grill and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when lids are charcoal grate may be ordered opened. directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. Step 5 When charcoal is burning well, use long cooking tongs to carefully spread briquets evenly on the charcoal grates, one to two layers thick.
Sticks of wood 8" to 12” long and 2" to 3" thick work best. A lot of wood is not required to obtain a good smoke flavor. A recommended amount for the Southfork is 5 to 6 sticks of wood. Experiment by using more wood for stronger smoke flavor or less wood for milder smoke flavor.
Adding Charcoal/Wood Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox During Cooking 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.
Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting. • A quality smoker cover will minimize rusting and can be ordered from Brinkmann at 1-800-468-5252.
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Southfork round cooking grills. Our heavy-duty, durable vinyl cover with felt backing Model 115-0003-0 provides years of protection for Brinkmann Southfork Smoker. This top-of-the-line cover comes with closure strips at both ends to prevent cover from Charcoal Grate slipping or blowing off. Black.
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Stainless steel construction and dishwasher safe. BEEF RARE starter into your smoker COOKED HAM Model 812-4100-0 or grill. 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.
The Brinkmann Corporation requires reasonable proof of purchase. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you retain your sales receipt or invoice. To obtain replacement parts for your Southfork under the terms of this warranty, please call Customer Service Department at 800-527-0717. A receipt will be required. The Brinkmann Corporation will not be responsible for any cookers forwarded to us without authorization.
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