Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Cimarron Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill Brinkmann
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OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBL Y & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/W ood Smoker & Grill Deluxe 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.
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.
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.) We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit.
4 Firebox End Front Legs Clear an assembly area and get a friend to help you put your smoker together . Lay cardboard down to protect smoker finish and assembly area. CAUTION: Remember , your new smoker weighs more than 250 lbs. so be extremely careful during the assembly process.
5 Step 6 Install smokestack inside smokestack pilot as illustrated. Tighten smokestack screw with 9 ⁄ 16 " wrench. Step 7 T o install air vent damper , open the firebox door and attach damper to inside of firebox door as illustrated. Do not overtighten as this will make the air vent difficult to open and close.
6 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.
7 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 .
8 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 5 With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “ Flavoring Wood ” and “ Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking ” sections of this manual.) Step 6 Place food on cooking grills in the cooking chamber . Step 7 Close firebox and cooking chamber lids.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY ST ARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5. 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.
• During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lid to check food. Opening the lid 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.
12 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.
• 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 .
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 .
Owner ’ s Manual for Models 855-6306-5 & 855-6306-6 140-6306-0 1/99 For 75 years from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Cimarron or Cimarron Limited against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser .
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