Viking F20556 - Manual (Page 4)

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Setup & Seasoning
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Important Safety Instructions
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• Before storing, make sure the smoker is cool. Keep stored
outside in a well-ventilated area out of the reach of children.
• Keep the ventilation opening at the top free and clear to
allow proper flow of air. Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
• Clothing fires are potential hazards. Do not wear long
flowing sleeves around the smoker. They are easily caught
on pan handles or ignited by flames and are generally in
the way. Highly flammable clothing—especially synthetic
fabrics—should not be worn while cooking.
• Do not heat any unopened glass or metal containers in the
smoker. Pressure may build up and cause the container to
burst, resulting in serious personal harm or damage to the
unit.
• Do not move the unit during use.
• Be sure the smoker is cool before using any type of aerosol
cleaner on or around the unit. The chemical that produces
the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or
cause metal parts to corrode.
• It is important to season your smoker without food for the
initial burn.
1. Place your unit on a flat, level surface that is free of any
flammable debris. Open the main door and remove any
excess metal particulate by wiping down the racks, walls,
bottom, etc. with warm soapy water.
2. Your smoker ships pre-coated with vegetable oil sprayed
on all interior surfaces.
3. Remove the rain cap on top of the unit. The smoke stack
must remain unobstructed when product is in use. Follow
the instructions for firing the smoker. Burn at 300°F for 2
hours in order to allow the oil to penetrate the pores of the
metal. This helps to prevent oxidation.
4. After all charcoal is consumed, allow the smoker to cool.
You are now ready to cook!
Important: Make sure your first burn does not have food
inside of the unit. This will ensure proper seasoning of your
Gravity Feed™ Charcoal Smoker.