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USAGE AND OPERATION
¾It is strongly recommended to pre burn your grill prior to your first use. By lighting a
SMALL charcoal fire to simulate the cooking process, you will burn off any residues or
oils created during the manufacturing process. This will also cure and harden the high
temperature finish. This is a once only process.
¾The TEXAS SMOKER gets VERY hot when in use – do not touch hot surfaces. Always
wear insulated mitts when the unit is hot.
¾Do not wear loose clothing when using this unit.
¾Do not allow hair to come in contact with this unit
¾When unit is hot, never leave it unattended
¾Do not operate this unit grill without the ash pan properly in place.
¾Use caution when opening the hood – push back to its fully opened position. If the hood
is left partially open, it may drop suddenly, causing bodily injury. The hood’s handle may
be hot – use insulated mitts.
¾Do not lean on or place more than 6 kg on the front shelf.
¾Keep a fire extinguisher on hand in the event the fire gets out of control.
¾When fresh air comes in contact with flame, a flare up can result. Use caution when
opening hood. Maintain a safe distance from hot steam and flames.
¾Close the hood and all butterfly dampers to extinguish flames.
¾To prolong surface finish and metal life, do not exceed a grill temperature of 200 °C
(400°F) and do not let burning charcoal or wood come in contact with the walls of the
grill (keep burning fuel approximately 50mm away from ash pan edge).
ASH DISPOSAL AND CLEAN UP
¾Do not leave hot grill or hot coals and ashes unattended.
¾Do not remove or empty ash pan until all coals and ashes have completely cooled.
¾Using insulated mitts – after coals and ashes have completely cooled – remove ash pan
and empty ashes into a metal container. Douse with water before disposal. Keep
container a safe distance from combustible materials.
¾Wet the surfaces beneath and around the grill to extinguish any ashes or coals that may
have fallen out of grill.
¾To prevent rust: clean grill after each use, apply a light coat of non-stick vegetable oil,
cover and store in a dry place.
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