Brinkmann Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill manual

OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBL Y & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Heavy-Duty 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 STILL W A TER ™ STILL W A TER ™ Heavy-Duty Outdoor Charcoal/W ood Smoker & Grill[...]

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[...]

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 lid, keep hands, f[...]

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.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. 1 2 3 5 6 7 10 8 9 4 11 T empera[...]

4 T emperature Gauge T emperature Gauge Plug T emperature Gauge Installation Step 1 Remove plug from temperature gauge hole in cooking chamber lid. Step 2 Screw temperature gauge into temperature gauge hole in cooking chamber lid. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! Proper Grease Bucket Placement Place metal bucket on hook under grease hole at all times. Empty or[...]

5 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[...]

6 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[...]

7 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 [...]

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

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. Place 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal in center of charcoal g[...]

• During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lids to check food. Opening the lids 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 a[...]

11 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 wo[...]

• 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[...]

13 ACCESSORIES Hickory & Mesquite Smoking Wood Select hickory or mesquite wood chunks greatly enhance the flavor of meat and vegetables when smoking or grilling. Can also be used as fuel instead of charcoal. Packaged in 10 lb. bag, these chunks work great with either charcoal, electric or LP gas smokers. Model 812-3450-0 (Hickory) Model 812-344[...]

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 Commercial-Quality Meat Thermometer An essential tool when cooking all types of meat. Get perfec[...]

Owner’ s Manual for Models 855-6306-0 855-6306-1 140-6306-1 01/01, 01/02 For 75 years from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Stillwater against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser . The Brinkmann Corporation’ s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following guidelines: • This [...]