Owner'S Manual: Warning
Owner'S Manual: Warning
Owner'S Manual: Warning
WARNING
• This smoker is to be used outdoors only. Do not operate this smoker indoors or in an enclosed area.
• Do not use this smoker in the rain or on wet surfaces. Do not immerse cord, plug or electric element in water or other liquids.
Keep this smoker and all electrical appliances away from swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Hazard of electrical shock if used on a wet
surface, in the rain or if appliance has been exposed to moisture.
• For household use only. Do not use this product for other than its intended purpose.
• To prevent accidental electrical shock, this smoker should always be used on a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet or
circuit.
• 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.
• The smoker is turned “ON” by plugging cord into electric outlet. There is no ON/OFF control switch. Before plugging unit into
electric outlet, smoker should be completely set up with flavoring wood in place, liquid in water pan, meat on grills and dome lid on
smoker. Always turn the unit “OFF” by unplugging cord from outlet when adding water and wood or when finished cooking.
• Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. If you must use one, the following care should be exercised:
a. Use the shortest length possible. Use a 12/3 or 14/3 grounded-type extension cord with a rating of at least 15 amps.
b. The cord should be marked with suffix letter “W-A” and with a tag stating “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances.”
c. Keep cord connection dry and off the ground. Appliance and/or extension cord should be placed in such a manner so it will not
be tripped over, tugged on by children or pets. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
• Do not operate this smoker if:
a. The cord or plug is damaged.
b. The electric element has been damaged in any manner.
c. The smoker has malfunctioned.
d. The smoker has been exposed to moisture or if grease and drippings were not cleaned from element after each use. Refer to
“Proper Care & Maintenance” section of this manual.
e. There is any damage to the smoker. (Return the smoker with prior return authorization number to The Brinkmann Corporation
for examination, repair or replacement.)
f. The GFCI circuit trips when the electric element is plugged into the electric outlet.
• Proper clearance of 5 feet between the smoker and combustible construction should be maintained at all times when this product
is in use.
• In windy weather, this product should be located in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
• Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.
• Do not place smoker on or near a gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.
• Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.
• Use smoker only on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.). Never use smoker on wooden or other
surfaces that could burn.
• A drip pan/ash guard will not prevent fires from occurring on a wooden or other combustible surface. A drip pan/ash guard is
designed for use with a smoker for easy clean up of drippings that can cause discoloration of surface and to catch falling ashes
and embers.
• Smoker should be placed in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary
when this smoker is in use.
• Pliers
PARTS LIST:
3
1 1 Dome Lid
2 1 Smoker Body 4
STEP 2:
a. Attach hinge to inside of smoker body as illustrated. Use
6-32 x 4" screws and nuts to attach hinge to smoker body.
NOTE: Attach the hinge so pin is facing out of smoker as illustrated.
b. Attach door to hinge using the remaining 6-32 x 4" screws and nuts. Pin Facing Out
b. Working from the inside of the lava rock pan, feed the cord of the
electric element through the aligned holes until the back plate of the
electric element is resting against the wall of the lava rock pan. Empty
the entire bag of lava rocks into the pan and spread evenly.
c. Lift the electric element up and position it on top of lava rocks. Keep the
back plate of the electric element flush against wall of lava rock pan.
STEP 4:
a. Place water pan inside smoker body on top of lower support brackets.
Position water pan so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of
all three support brackets. Place smoker body on base pan.
c. Place a cooking grill on the upper support brackets so the outer rim is
resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets.
STEP 5:
a. Attach the handle assembly on top of dome lid using 10-24 x s"
screws and square nuts.
NOTE: The dome lid is not designed to fit snugly in the smoker body.
The gap between dome lid and smoker body allows
proper air draft.
Before first use and after cleaning, apply a light coat of vegetable oil or
vegetable cooking spray to the interior surface of the dome lid, smoker
body, cooking grills and water pan. This simple process will help reduce
interior rusting. DO NOT apply oil to the base pan or electric element.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS BEFORE PLUGGING SMOKER INTO ELECTRIC OUTLET. Smoking
1. Remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan.
2. Place flavoring wood on lava rock near the electric element. Refer to
1"
“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.
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.
11. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before
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Grilling 1. Remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan.
3. Place food on the cooking grill in a single layer with space between
each piece.
4. Place dome lid on base pan and plug the grill into electric outlet.
For best results, the dome lid should be placed on base pan when
grilling food.
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 grill with any other
appliance or electrical device on the same circuit.
WARNING: When grilling, drippings from meat may cause flame flare-up.
Use extreme caution when removing the dome lid. Lift dome
lid by tilting it toward you to allow heat and flame to escape
away from your face. If flame flare-ups occur, replace the
dome lid and unplug the grill to smother flame. Do not use
water to extinguish a grease fire.
6. After cooking, always unplug the grill from electric outlet. Allow grill to
cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety and
Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual.
Flavoring Wood To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks
or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry,
or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke
flavoring. Do not use resinous woods such as pine as it will produce an
unpleasant taste.
Wood chunks or sticks 3" to 4" long and 2" to 1" thick work best. Unless
the wood is still green, soak the wood in water for 20 minutes or wrap
each piece in foil and tear several small holes in the foil to produce more
smoke and prevent the wood from burning too quickly. A lot of wood is
not required to obtain a good smoke flavor. A recommended amount is 3-
4 wood chunks or sticks. Experiment by using more wood for stronger
smoke flavor or less wood for milder smoke flavor.
2. Wearing oven mitts, remove food from cooking grills, then smoker body
from base pan.
WARNING: The water in water pan will be extremely HOT. When lifting
smoker body from base pan, use extreme caution and make
sure the water pan is securely in place on the three lower
support brackets. Keep legs and feet out from under the
smoker body to avoid being scalded by hot liquids spilling
from water pan. Be extremely careful not to tilt or jar smoker
so hot water does not spill out of water pan.
3. Set the smoker body with the water pan aside on a hard, level,
noncombustible surface.
4. Stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to place
flavoring wood on the lava rock. Do not allow flavoring wood to come in
contact with the electric element.
WARNING: The water in water pan will be extremely HOT. When lifting
smoker body from ground, use extreme caution and make
sure the water pan is securely in place on the three lower
support brackets. Keep legs and feet out from under the
smoker body to avoid being scalded by hot liquids spilling
from water pan. Be extremely careful not to tilt or jar smoker
so hot water does not spill out of water pan.
6. Replace food on cooking grills then place the dome lid on smoker body.
7. Plug the smoker back into electric outlet and allow food to
continue cooking.
Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes
longer than 2 hours. A low water level can be detected by listening for the
Adding Water
sound of water sizzling. Water can be added to the water pan through the
top of smoker or side door. Use caution and follow instructions carefully. During Cooking
WARNING: Do not spill water onto the electric element.
2. Lift the dome lid off the smoker body by tilting the dome lid toward
you to allow heat and steam to escape away from your face. Use
caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in
contact with fire. Inspect the water level in pan.
3. If water level is low, add water to water pan. If food is on top cooking
grill only, water may be added to the water pan by moving food aside
on cooking grill and pouring water down through the cooking grill. Fill
water pan to 1" below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or
overfilling.
4. Set the top cooking grill on the upper support brackets and place food
back on the cooking grill.
5. Place the dome lid on smoker body. Plug smoker back into electric
outlet and allow food to continue cooking.
2. Stand back and carefully open side door. Use caution since flames can
flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Inspect
the water level in pan.
3. If water level is low, add water to water pan. Stand back and carefully
add water using a funnel or a container with a spout. Fill water pan to
1" below the rim. Pour slowly to avoid splashing or overfilling.
4. Close side door and plug smoker back into electric outlet. Allow food
to continue cooking.
Cooking Tips • Variation in flavor can be achieved by adding wine, soft drinks, herbs,
spices, bits of citrus peel, fruit juice, onion or marinades to the water
pan.
• Brush poultry and naturally lean meats with cooking oil, butter or
margarine before cooking.
• When cooking more than one piece of meat, the cooking time is
determined by the largest single piece being cooked.
• During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to lift dome lid to
check food. Lifting the dome lid allows heat to escape, making additional
cooking time necessary.
• Always allow the smoker and all components to cool completely before handling.
• Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining embers and ashes must be removed. Use caution to protect yourself and your
property. Place remaining embers and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and completely saturate with water. Allow
ashes and water to remain in metal container for 24 hours prior to disposing.
• Extinguished embers and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.
• Cover and store the smoker indoors in a dry location, out of the reach of children.
• Wash water pan and cooking grills with hot, soapy water, rinse well
and dry. Lightly coat water pan and cooking grills with vegetable oil
Proper Care
or vegetable cooking spray. & Maintenance
• Clean inside and outside of smoker by wiping off with a damp cloth.
Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray
to the interior surfaces of the dome lid and smoker body to
prevent rusting.
• After the electric element has completely cooled, clean with a damp
cloth after each use. Allow electric element to air dry outside of base
pan so that all moisture evaporates completely before storing.
• Clean lava rocks and lava rock pan periodically with baking soda
and water solution. Rinse well and allow to air dry thoroughly
before storing.
• If rust appears on the exterior surface of your cooker, clean and buff
the affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up
with a good high-temperature resistant paint.
• Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior
surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil
or vegetable cooking spray to minimize rusting.
• Always keep your smoker covered when not in use to protect against
excessive rusting. The Smoke’N Grill cover may be ordered directly
from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
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• This warranty does not cover smokers that have been altered or damaged due to: normal wear, rust, abuse, improper
maintenance, improper use, disassembly of parts and/or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized employee of
The Brinkmann Corporation.
• This warranty does not cover surface scratches or heat damage to the finish, which is considered normal wear.
• The Brinkmann Corporation may elect to repair or replace damaged units covered by the terms of this warranty.
• This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable to subsequent purchasers.
The Brinkmann Corporation requires reasonable proof of purchase. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you retain your
sales receipt or invoice. To obtain repair or replacement of your Gourmet Electric Smoker under the terms of this warranty,
please call Customer Service Department at 1-800-527-0717 for a Return Authorization Number and further instructions. A
receipt will be required. A Return Authorization Number must be clearly marked on the outside of the box. The Brinkmann
Corporation will not be responsible for any smokers forwarded to us without a Return Authorization Number.
EXCEPT AS ABOVE STATED, THE BRINKMANN CORPORATION MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ANY LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE
GOURMET ELECTRIC SMOKER TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS EXCLUDED.
CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE CHARGED IS BASED UPON THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN
THE WARRANTY SET OUT ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.