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  • Page 1

    OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO A VOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPER TY DAMAGE.[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY W ARNINGS 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 [...]

  • Page 3

    2 W ARNING • Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals. • When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen replace dome lid 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 con[...]

  • Page 4

    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.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. 3 T ools required to assemble your[...]

  • Page 5

    4 STEP 1: a. Attach wooden handle halves to metal brackets using 8-32 x w " screws and nuts as illustrated. b. Attach two handle assemblies to side of smoker body using 10-24 x s " screws and nuts as illustrated. c. Attach three support brackets to inside of smoker body through the three 4 " holes that are located about halfway down [...]

  • Page 6

    5 STEP 3: a. Place charcoal pan inside base pan. STEP 4: a. Place water pan inside smoker body on top of lower support brackets. Position water pan so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets. Place smoker body on base pan. b. Place a cooking grill on the lower support brackets directly above water pan. c. Place[...]

  • Page 7

    OPERA TING 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 SUR- F ACES THA T COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AW A Y FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEA THER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOO[...]

  • Page 8

    11. Place the other cooking grill on the upper support brackets. Make sure the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets. Place food on the cooking grill. 12. Allow food to cook. After 3-4 hours of cooking, check water level and add water if level is low . Follow instructions in the “Adding Water During Cooking” [...]

  • Page 9

    8 Additional flavoring wood should not have to be added during the cooking process, however , it may be necessar y when cooking very large pieces of meat. Follow the instructions and cautions below to avoid injury while adding wood and/or charcoal. Additional charcoal may be required to maintain or increase cooking tem- perature. NOTE: Dry wood bur[...]

  • Page 10

    9 1" • Variation in flavor can be achieved by adding wine, soft drinks, herbs, spices, bits of citrus peel, fruit juice, onion or marinades to the water pan. • Brush poultry and naturally lean meats with cooking oil, butter or mar- garine before cooking. • Meat should be completely thawed before cooking. • When cooking more than one pi[...]

  • Page 11

    10 AFTER-USE SAFETY • During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to lift dome lid to check food. Lifting the dome lid allows heat to escape, making addi- tional cooking time necessary . • Always use a meat thermometer to determine the proper degree of doneness. Many variables (outside cooking temperature, amount of charcoal, the number of[...]

  • Page 12

    Owner’ s Manual for Models 852-7080-0 (black) and 852-7080-E (green) 140-7041-0 12/98 ONE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Gourmet Char coal Smoker against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser . The Brinkmann Corporation’ s obligations under this warra[...]