Fire Magic Smoker 24S-SM(B) - Manual (Page 8)

L-C2-351 8 REV 2 - 1305010930
Fig. 8-1
PREPARATION FOR USE
Important: Prior to initial use; the smoker interior
MUST be wiped down (as instructed in the
previous ASSEMBLY section) and cured.
Curing the smoker helps to protect the
fi nish, and remove any smoker smells that
may affect the fi rst meal cooked. See below
for curing details.
1. Unlatch and open the smoker door.
2. Lightly coat all of the interior surfaces of the smoker
(including the grids, collector & tray) with vegetable oil
or vegetable spray.
3. Carefully follow the OPERATION GUIDELINES section
to light your smoker. However, only burn with charcoal
for heat purposes, and only insert as much charcoal
necessary for the curing process (approximately 3
hours).
Important: DO NOT LOAD THE SMOKER WITH ANY
FOOD DURING THE CURING PROCESS.
4. Allow the smoker to reach 250°F. Continue to burn for
2 hours thereafter. After the burn is complete, allow
the unit to completely cool.
5. Carefully follow the POST-OPERATION section for
charcoal removal and smoker cleaning.
YOUR SMOKER IS NOW READY FOR USE.
Wipe down interior and
all items with a damp
cloth, then lightly coat
with vegetable oil /spray
PRE-OPERATION / LOCATION NOTES
Important: BE SURE TO READ AND ABIDE BY ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATION.
• This unit is designed FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT use this unit under unprotected fl ammable
surfaces. DO NOT use this appliance inside a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
• Only use this unit on a hard, level, non-combustible, surface capable of supporting the unit's weight.
• Due to high temperatures, the unit must be located and operated out of traffi c areas and away from
combustibles.
• Maintain a 10 foot clearance between the unit and combustible material when in use.
• During use in windy weather; the rain caps may be adjusted and/or the unit may be rotated if the wind
disrupts the temperature/cook.
• Place the smoker in an area that is away from any open doors or windows to prevent smoke from entering
into your home.
• Orient the cooking grids as desired to accommodate the food to be cooked. DO THIS PRIOR TO
OPERATION TO PREVENT ANY UNNECESSARY HEAT LOSS DURING COOKING.
Only open the front smoker door when instructed during the pre-heating stage. During the cooking
stages, try to limit the amount of times any doors are opened. Each time a door is opened; heat loss
occurs, resulting in longer periods of time to bring the smoker up to temperature and longer cooking
times.