Brinkmann 810-5503-S - Manual (Page 14)

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• Always allow smoker and all components to cool completely before handling.
• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before removing.
• Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution to protect yourself
and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal container and completely saturate with water. Allow
coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.
• 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.
• Cover and store smoker in a protected area away from children and pets.
• Cure your smoker periodically throughout the year to protect
against excessive rust.
• To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured
and covered at all times when not in use. A smoker cover may be ordered
directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
• Wash cooking grills and water pan with hot, soapy water, rinse
well and dry. Lightly coat grills with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
• Clean inside and outside of smoker by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a
light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to
prevent rusting. Do not coat charcoal pan.
• If rust appears on the exterior surface of your smoker, clean and buff the
affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up with a good
quality high-temperature resistant paint.
• 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.
AFTER-USE SAFETY
WARNING
Proper Care
& Maintenance
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