Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker manual

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    OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBL Y & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/W ood Smoker & Grill READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO A VOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPER TY DAMAGE. W ARNING Owner’ s Manual for Models 855-6306-A & 855-6306-D 140-6306-D 2/00 For 75 years from date of purchase, The Brinkma[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFEL Y AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO A TTRACT YOUR A TTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, P A Y CLOSE A TTENTION TO THE INFORMA TION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRU[...]

  • Page 3

    Deep Fry Ther mometer Accurately monitor cooking oil temperature with these high-quality deep fry thermometers. Designed to clip onto the pot or strainer basket, they are an essential tool when deep frying to maintain proper cooking temperature. Our 10" deep fry thermometer is specially designed for use with our large boiling pots. Our 5"[...]

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    • Always allow smoker , cooker , pot and liquid, and all components to cool completely before handling. • Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before removing. • Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker . Use caution to protec[...]

  • Page 5

    Step 1 Make sure the control panel knob for the LP log-lighter and the fryer are both in the “ OFF ” position. Step 2 Fill metal cookware with desired amount of water or oil. Never fill pan more than half way to allow room for addition of food and to avoid boil-over of hot liquids. Never place an empty pan over an open flame. Do not place pan o[...]

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    5 16 A DDING C HARCOAL /W OOD IN F IREBOX Step 1 Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Step 2 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and[...]

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    6 T o increase heat and air circulation, fully open firebox air vent and smokestack damper . If increased air circulation does not raise temperature sufficiently , more wood and/or charcoal may be needed. Follow instructions in “ Adding Charcoal/W ood During Cooking ” section of this manual. T o maintain the temperature, more wood and/or charco[...]

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    Step 5 With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “ Flavoring Wood ” and “ Adding Charcoal/W ood During Cooking ” sections of this manual). Step 6 Place food on cooking grills in the cooking chamber . Step 7 Close firebox and cooking chamber lids. Adjust the firebox air vent and smokestack damper to reg[...]

  • Page 9

    Step 15 For large cuts of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time per pound of meat. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker . Step 16 Allow smoker to cool completely , then follow instructions in the “ After -Use Safety ” and “ Proper Care & Maintenance ” sections of this manu[...]

  • Page 10

    IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY ST ARTER OR CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, PROCEED TO STEP 11 Step 5 Open the firebox door . It should remain open while LP log-lighter is in use. Step 6 Open the propane tank valve two full turns. Make sure your LP log- lighter control knob is in the OFF position. Step 7 Place your wood and/or charcoal on the center of char coal[...]

  • Page 11

    CAUTION : A metal bucket must be placed under the grease hole at all times to catch grease and/or ashes. Check grease level in bucket often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme caution as bottom of cooking chamber , container and contents will be hot. Step 1 Place a charcoal grate in firebox. Place cooking grills in cooking chamber . Step 2[...]

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    CAUTION : A metal bucket must be placed under the grease hole at all times to catch grease and/or ashes. Check grease level in bucket often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme caution as bottom of cooking chamber , container and contents will be hot. Step 1 Place a charcoal grate in firebox. Place cooking grills in cooking chamber . Step 2[...]

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    IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY ST ARTER OR CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, PROCEED TO STEP 11 Step 5 Open the firebox door . It should remain open while LP log-lighter is in use. Step 6 Open the propane tank valve two full turns. Make sure your LP log- lighter control knob is in the OFF position. Step 7 Place your wood and/or charcoal on the center of char coal[...]

  • Page 14

    Step 15 For large cuts of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time per pound of meat. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker . Step 16 Allow smoker to cool completely , then follow instructions in the “ After -Use Safety ” and “ Proper Care & Maintenance ” sections of this manu[...]

  • Page 15

    Step 5 With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “ Flavoring Wood ” and “ Adding Charcoal/W ood During Cooking ” sections of this manual). Step 6 Place food on cooking grills in the cooking chamber . Step 7 Close firebox and cooking chamber lids. Adjust the firebox air vent and smokestack damper to reg[...]

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    6 T o increase heat and air circulation, fully open firebox air vent and smokestack damper . If increased air circulation does not raise temperature sufficiently , more wood and/or charcoal may be needed. Follow instructions in “ Adding Charcoal/W ood During Cooking ” section of this manual. T o maintain the temperature, more wood and/or charco[...]

  • Page 17

    5 16 A DDING C HARCOAL /W OOD IN F IREBOX Step 1 Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Step 2 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and[...]

  • Page 18

    Step 1 Make sure the control panel knob for the LP log-lighter and the fryer are both in the “ OFF ” position. Step 2 Fill metal cookware with desired amount of water or oil. Never fill pan more than half way to allow room for addition of food and to avoid boil-over of hot liquids. Never place an empty pan over an open flame. Do not place pan o[...]

  • Page 19

    • Always allow smoker , cooker , pot and liquid, and all components to cool completely before handling. • Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before removing. • Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker . Use caution to protec[...]

  • Page 20

    Deep Fry Ther mometer Accurately monitor cooking oil temperature with these high-quality deep fry thermometers. Designed to clip onto the pot or strainer basket, they are an essential tool when deep frying to maintain proper cooking temperature. Our 10" deep fry thermometer is specially designed for use with our large boiling pots. Our 5"[...]

  • Page 21

    IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFEL Y AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO A TTRACT YOUR A TTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, P A Y CLOSE A TTENTION TO THE INFORMA TION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRU[...]

  • Page 22

    OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBL Y & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/W ood Smoker & Grill READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO A VOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPER TY DAMAGE. W ARNING Owner’ s Manual for Models 855-6306-A & 855-6306-D 140-6306-D 2/00 For 75 years from date of purchase, The Brinkma[...]