Brinkmann Electric Smoker - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER
SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT
SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT
IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
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1. Remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan.
2. Place flavoring wood on lava rock near the electric element. Refer to
“Flavoring Wood” section for recommended amount of flavoring wood
to use.
NOTE: Do not place the flavoring wood directly on the electric element.
This could cause flame flare-up and failure of the electric
element.
3. Place empty water pan inside smoker body on the lower support
brackets. Position water pan so rim is resting securely on notched out
step of all three support brackets.
CAUTION: Before each use, check handles and support brackets to make
sure they are securely fastened.
4. Place the smoker body on base pan, making sure the water pan is
still in place.
5. Carefully, fill water pan with warm water or marinade to 1" below the
rim. A full pan holds 4 quarts of water and will last for approximately
2-3 hours. Do not overfill or allow water to overflow from water pan.
WARNING: Do not spill water or liquid onto electric element.
6. Place a cooking grill on the lower support brackets directly above the
water pan.
7. Place food on the cooking grill in a single layer with space between
each piece. This will allow smoke and moist heat to circulate evenly
around all pieces.
8. 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.
9. With the dome lid on smoker, plug the smoker into electric outlet.
WARNING: Always use a 3-wire grounded outlet wired for 120-volts
which is GFCI protected at 15 or 20 amps. If in doubt, contact
a qualified electrician. Do not operate this smoker with any
other appliance or electrical device on the same circuit.
Smoking
1"
FOLLOW THESE STEPS BEFORE PLUGGING SMOKER INTO ELECTRIC OUTLET.