Brinkmann S-80 - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals!
5. Replace smoker body with the water pan on base pan.
WARNING: The water in water pan will be extremely HOT. When lifting
smoker body from ground, use extreme caution and make
sure the water pan is securely in place on the three lower
support brackets. Keep legs and feet out from under the
smoker body to avoid being scalded by hot liquids spilling
from water pan. Be extremely careful not to tilt or jar smoker
so hot water does not spill out of water pan.
6. Replace food on cooking grills then place the dome lid on smoker body.
Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process
takes longer than 2-3 hours. A low water level can be detected by
listening for the sound of water sizzling. Water can be added to the
water pan through the top of smoker or side door (for Gourmet unit
only). Use caution and follow instructions carefully.
OPTION 1: ADDING WATER THROUGH TOP OF SMOKER
1. Lift the dome lid off the smoker body by tilting the dome lid toward you
to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face. Use caution
since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact
with fire. Inspect the water level in pan.
2. If water level is low, add water to water pan. If food is on top cooking
grill only, water may be added to the water pan by moving food aside
on cooking grill and pouring water down through the cooking grill. Fill
water pan to 1" below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over
filling.
If using both cooking grills, wear oven mitts to remove food and the
top cooking grill. Move food aside on the lower cooking grill and pour
water into water pan through the lower cooking grill. Pour slowly to
avoid splashing or over filling.
3. Set the top cooking grill on the upper support brackets and place food
back on the cooking grill.
4. Place the dome lid on smoker body.
OPTION 2: ADDING WATER THROUGH THE SIDE DOOR
(FOR GOURMET UNIT ONLY)
1. Stand back and carefully open side door. Use caution since flames can
flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Inspect the
water level in pan.
2. If water level is low, add water to water pan. Stand back and carefully
add water using a funnel or a container with a spout. Fill water pan to
1" below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or over filling.
3. Close side door and allow food to continue cooking.
Adding Water
During Cooking
Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking
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