weber SMOKEY MOUNTAIN COOKER 100108 - Manual (Page 10)

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GETTING STARTED
(A) BEFORE LIGHTING
1. The smoker should be placed on a level, heat proof, non-
combustible surface away from buildings and out of general traffic
path. The smoker is for outdoor use only and not recommended
for use on outdoor carpeted surfaces.
2. Remove the lid and center section before lighting the charcoal
briquettes. Weber recommends the use of charcoal briquettes
(A) with your Weber
® Smokey Mountain Cooker ™ smoker. Lump
charcoal or heat beads are not recommended.
ƽ Never use charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter
fluid. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious bodily injury, death, or fire, causing damage to
property.
3. Ensure that ashes have been removed from bottom bowl and that
the charcoal grate and charcoal chamber are in place.
4. Open all vents on the bottom of the bowl.
(Approximate briquette size)
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill charcoal chamber with the amount of charcoal recomended
in the Smoking Guide on page 14. Heap charcoal in the center of
the charcoal grate. Carefully distribute 3-4 paraffin cubes into the
charcoal mound and light using a long-neck lighter or matches.
ƽ Never use charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter
fluid. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious bodily injury, death, or fire, causing damage to
property.
2. The charcoal is ready when gray ash is beginning to form on the
top coals. Spread the coals evenly over the charcoal grate. with a
pair of tongs or long handled metal tool.
3. Add 3-4 chunks of dry hardwood on top of the hot coals. More
can be added if you prefer a stronger smoke flavor.
(See Cooking Tips & Smoking Guide for more information)
TOTAL CHARCOAL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Smoker Diameter Charcoal Chamber Capacity
18.5 inches (47cm) 200 briquettes
22.5 inches (57cm) 300 briquettes