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Brinkmann Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill manual

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  • Page 1

    OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBL Y & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/W ood Smoker & Grill Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/W ood Smoker & Grill[...]

  • 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

    2 W ARNING • When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid, air vent and damper to suffocate the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires. • Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the lids, keep hands, [...]

  • Page 4

    3 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERA TING YOUR SMOKER. FOR MISSING P ARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE A T 1-800-527-0717. (PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED.) We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit. The following tools are required to assembl[...]

  • Page 5

    4 Firebox End Front Legs Clear an assembly area and get a friend to help you put your smoker together . Lay cardboard down to protect smoker finish and assembly area. CAUTION: Remember , your new smoker weighs more than 250 lbs. so be extremely careful during the assembly process. Step 1 With leg screws facing inward, insert axle rod through both r[...]

  • Page 6

    5 Step 6 Install smokestack inside smokestack pilot as illustrated. Tighten smokestack screw with 9 ⁄ 16 " wrench. Step 7 T o install air vent damper , open the firebox door and attach damper to inside of firebox door as illustrated. Do not overtighten as this will make the air vent difficult to open and close. NOTE: Make sure air vent dampe[...]

  • Page 7

    6 PREP ARA TION FOR USE & LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURF ACE A WA Y FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURF ACES THA T COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER A WA Y FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEA THER, PLA[...]

  • Page 8

    7 Step 5 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store char coal lighting fluid safely away from the smoker . Step 6 Open the firebox air vent approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack damper half way . With firebox lid open, stand back and carefully light charco[...]

  • Page 9

    8 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. Step 2 Follow [...]

  • Page 10

    Step 5 With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “ Flavoring Wood ” and “ Adding Charcoal/Wood 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 regu[...]

  • Page 11

    IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY ST ARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONL Y use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer ’ s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. P[...]

  • Page 12

    • During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lid to check food. Opening the lid allows heat and smoke to escape, making additional cooking time necessary . • Food closest to the firebox will cook and brown faster . Rotate food midway through the cooking cycle. If food is excessively browned or flavored with smoke, wrap food in alu[...]

  • Page 13

    12 Adding Charcoal/W ood in Firebox 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/or w[...]

  • Page 14

    • Always allow smoker 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 protect yourself and property . P[...]

  • Page 15

    Meatloaf Basket The unique basket weave prevents meatloaf from falling through the grill while allowing smoke, steam and heat to flow into the food. Also, provides a convenient method for lifting your meatloaf in and out of the smoker . Model 400-0073-0 T emperature Gauge This temperature gauge is designed to fit our Cimarron, Professional, Pitmast[...]

  • Page 16

    Owner ’ s Manual for Models 855-6306-5 & 855-6306-6 140-6306-0 1/99 For 75 years from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Cimarron or Cimarron Limited against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser . The Brinkmann Corporation ’ s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following gui[...]