When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place the hot coals in center of charcoal grate in firebox. 15 INSTR_810-3040-W_SmokeNPit.qxd 12/28/05 12:53 PM Page 17 WARNING: Keep hot coals away from the firebox air shutter to prevent coals from falling out. Step 4 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from the grill. Step 5 Open the firebox air shutter approximately 1" to 2"

Do not overtighten hex nut. Step 9 To 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. Step 10 Close firebox lid and door. Carefully place the firebox on top of the large chamber. Open firebox lid and align the holes of both chambers and secure with 4" x w" bolts. Use two flat washers per bolt as illustrated (one in the firebox and one in the cooking chamber).

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. WARNING • Only use this smoker on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground

FOLLOW THESE STEPS BEFORE PLUGGING SMOKER INTO ELECTRIC OUTLET. 1. remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan. 1" (2.5 cm) 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 wa

If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician. Do not operate this smoker with any other appliance or electrical device on the same circuit. 10. Allow food to cook. After 2-3 hours of cooking, check water level and add water if level is low. Follow instructions in the “Adding Water During Cooking” section of this manual. 11. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before removing from smoker. 12. After cooking, always unplug the smoker from electric outlet. Allow smoker to co

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. OPTION 2: Adding Water Through the Side Door 1. Unplug the smoker from electric outlet. 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

Always turn the smoker “OFF” by unplugging cord from electric outlet when adding water and wood, or when finished cooking. • 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 2

STEP 5: Gourmet Top Handle Installation a. Attach the handle assembly on top of dome lid using 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts. b. Install heat indicator in dome lid by aligning tabs on heat indicator with slots in the opening on the front of dome lid. Insert and turn 4 revolution until the word "IDEAL" on the heat indicator is at the top of the dial. BRINKMANN DALLAS, TX 75244 BRINKMANNDALLAS, TX 75244 OR Cook’N Ca’jun Dome Lid Handle/Heat Indicator Installation c. Attach dome lid handle/heat

Always hang basket directly allows hot liquid to drip back into in any other way could cause the pan spilling hot liquid. Always use hot pad to protect hands. Step 9 When food is done, turn cooker OFF. Always turn propane tank valve OFF first, then turn the control knob OFF. Step 10 Allow cooker to cool completely, then follow instructions in the ” After-Use Safety” and “ Proper Care & Maintenance” sections on page 6 of this manual. Basket Holder AFTER-USE SAFETY • Always allow smoker, cooker, p

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. WARNING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • This smoker is to be used outdoors only. Do not operate t