Char-Broil TRU 11101625-A1 - Manual (Page 3)

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Extension Cord Use and Safety
• For best smoker performance, use of extension cord is not
recommended.
If you must use an extension cord, for your safety:
• Use only outdoor type with 3 prong grounding plug, rated for 15
amperes or more, approved by UL, marked with a W-A and a
tag stating “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliance”.
• Use the shortest length extension cord required. Do not connect
2 or more extension cords together. A 12 or 14 gauge extension
cord of 50 ft. or less is acceptable.
• Keep connections dry and off ground.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table top or other items where
it can be pulled by children or tripped over.
Ground Fault Interrupter
•Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC) has required
Ground Fault Interrupter devices on all outdoor circuits.
•If your residence was built before 1971, check with a qualified
electrician to determine if a Ground Fault Interrupter protector
exists.
•Do not use this smoker if the circuit does not have GFI
protection.
•Do not plug this smoker into an indoor circuit.
WARNING
Use care when operating your smoker. Be sure you read and
understand all the information and safeguards in this product
guide before operating this smoker.
24” OR
2FT
. (.61 M)
24 ” OR 2FT
. (.61
M)
General Safety
1. Do not touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands. Use
handles and knobs provided for operation.
2. Never leave smoker unattended when ON.
3. Keep children away from smoker both when hot and cold.
4. Allow smoker to cool before moving, cleaning or storing.
5. Do not cook under a roof.
6. Keep smoker 24" (2 feet) away from
walls and rails.
7. For outdoor household use
only. Do not use indoors or
for commercial cooking.
8. Do not use or store gasoline,
kerosene or other flammable
liquids within 20 feet of this
smoker when in use.
9. Store smoker in weather protected area
or under smoker cover when not in use.
10. Use only accessory attachments recommended by
manufacturer.
11. It is the responsibility of the assembler/owner to assemble,
install and maintain smoker.
Use and Care of Your Smoker
Before first use of smoker:
• Remove all packaging and sale labels from the smoker. Do not
use sharp tools to remove stickers.
• Wash cooking baskets and half racks with warm soapy water,
rinse and dry throughly.
Before each use of smoker:
• Use smoker only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping
over. Not for use on table tops or other elevated surfaces.
• To prevent household circuit breakers from tripping, keep
electric controller dry and do not use other electrical products
on the same circuit.
• Check grease tray to make sure it is empty and is properly
• For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable
oil or vegetable oil based spray to the cooking baskets and
Turn smoker on:
• Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, GFI
protected outlet. If extension cord must be used, refer to
“Extension Cord Use and Safety” on page 3.
• Refer to Cooking Guide for important instructions
before first use.
installed.
racks.
• Press the Power Button. Follow instructions in Cooking Guide.
NOTE: Before cooking on your Smoker for the first time, refer to
the separate Cooking Guide on how to prepare the Smoker for
cooking. It is recommended that you season your Smoker prior
to cooking
.
• Once seasoning is complete, the Smoker is ready for use. The
cooking chamber will continue to darken with use. This will inhibit
rusting along with improving the performance of the infrared
cooking system.
Turn Smoker off:
• Press the Power Button.
Cleaning electrical controller
• Clean controller case by wiping with a damp cloth using a mild
detergent or hot soapy water.
• Dry electrical controller before use.
DANGER
In case of fire, turn controller OFF by pressing the Power Button.
Unplug smoker from outlet and allow fire to burn out. Do not use
use water to put out a fire in this or another electrical appliance.
your smoker.
Storing Your Smoker
• Clean cooking basket.
• Store in dry location.
• Cover Smoker if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of
12. Not for use on table tops or other elevated surfaces.
To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord before cleaning