Southbend P32N-TT - Manual (Page 13)

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OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14) PAGE 13 OF 47
Figure 7
Operation of Wood Smoker Section
Each control knob can be turned to OFF, or to any position in
the range from LOW to HIGH. Each 6”-wide burner top-grate
can be turned over to provide either wide branding marks or
narrower branding marks with channels to carry away drippings
(and so reduce flare up). The back-to-front slope of each top-
grate is adjusted by positioning the back end of the top-grate
on either the lower or the higher grate-support rail. The radiants
(just above the burners) can be reversed front-and-back to
provide higher heat toward the back than the front, or vice
versa.
To start cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to HIGH.
Visually check that the burner ignites. The gas does NOT
automatically shut off if the burner does not ignite! If
the burner does not ignite, check and/or light the pilots (see
procedure at right). When the burner is hot, the burner flame
should appear blue and steady (some slight yellowing of the
flame tips may occur when using propane gas).
The smoker can use either split or chunk wood. (Chunk wood
can be ordered from Southbend; Hickory Chunks, 10 lb bag,
Southbend P/N 1188495; or Mesquite Chunks, 10 lb bag
Southbend P/N 1188496.) Split wood pieces can be up to 4”
diameter and 20” long.
Wood life can be extended by pre-soaking the wood in water for
a couple of hours prior to use. Do not soak the wood overnight
as it will become too saturated and delay ignition.
WARNING / CAUTION: Never use treated wood. When
burned, treated wood can release pollutants harmful to your
health into the air.
Each burner has a pilot located near the front. To light the
pilots, do the following:
1. Check that the burner control knob is in the OFF position.
2. Lift up a grate in order to expose the two pilots.
3. Check that each pilot is in the correct position.
4. Turn on the gas supply to the sectional range (if not already
on).
5. Light the pilots with a match or a pilot-lighting device. The
pilot flames should be blue and steady.
To start cooking, do the following:
1. Fill Water/Catch Tray with water to bottom of wood grate.
2. Open the Smoker Box Door and place an even layer
of selected wood on the grate inside the smoker box.
The Smoker Box Door should be kept closed during normal
operation.
3. Turn control knobs to HIGH position. Visually check that
the burner ignites. The wood will then ignite. (Ignition time
for wood in the smoker will vary due to moisture content and
type of wood used.)
4. Once the wood ignites, adjust the control knobs to the
desired setting for cooking.
When done cooking, do the following:
1. Turn the control knobs to OFF. (The pilots should remain lit).
2. Extinguish all remaining embers, or allow all wood to
burnout.
3. Place all remaining wood in a fire-safe container.
4. Remove and clean wood grate.
5. Remove Water/Catch Tray and dispose of its content in a
fire-safe container.
Burner Control Knob
(OFF, HIGH-to-LOW)
Grease Drawer
Smoker Box Door
Wood Grate
Water/Catch Tray
O PERATION