Brinkmann 810-5502-S - Manual (Page 8)

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PREPARATION FOR USE
& LIGHTING 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. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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.
IMPORTANT: To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must
be properly cured and covered at all times when not in use.
A cover for your Vertical Smoker may be ordered directly
from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
Step 1
Remove water pan from smoker. Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the
Vertical Smoker including cooking grills with vegetable oil or vegetable
oil spray. Do not coat charcoal pan.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use
charcoal and/or a charcoal/wood mixture as fuel in the Vertical Smoker
(see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
WARNING: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter
fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood
mixture.
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. You will need to
remove the lower cooking grills to allow enough clearance for a
Charcoal Chimney Starter. Start with 5 to 6 pounds of charcoal. This
should be enough charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has
been completed. When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot
coals in center of charcoal pan then replace cooking grills.
NOTE: To extend the life of your smoker, make sure that hot coals and
wood do not touch the walls of smoker.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting
fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene,
alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Start with 5 to 6 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough
charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed.
Place the charcoal in center of charcoal pan.
Curing Your Smoker
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