weber 185 - Manual (Page 7)

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GETTING STARTED
BEFORE LIGHTING
A) 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.
B) Remove the lid and center section before lighting the charcoal briquettes. Weber
recommends the use of charcoal briquettes (1) 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.
C) Ensure that ashes have been removed from bottom bowl and that the charcoal grate
and charcoal chamber are in place.
D) Open all vents on the bottom of the bowl.
(Approximate briquette size)
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
A) Fill charcoal chamber with the amount of charcoal recommended in the Smoking
Guide on page 14. Heap charcoal in the center of the charcoal grate. Carefully
distribute 4-5 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.
B) 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.
C) 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)
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