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Adding Water
Toaddwaterbeforecooking,simplyremovethewaterbowlandllitwithwaterslightlybelowtherim.
Place the bowl back into the smoker. Adding water before cooking is recommended. To add water
while cooking, if a sizzling sound indicating lack of water is heard, or there is a need to add water,
open the bottom door with care and avoid taking in the smoke. Use a long nose kettle-like water can,
standasfarfromthesmokerasyoucan,llthewaterbowlupto1inchbelowtherim.
CAUTION: DO NOT pull the water bowl out beyond the rack when the smoker is hot.
Cooking Tip
Line the water bowl with aluminum foil before each use. This will make it easy to clean and help your
water bowl last longer.
To make adding water easier and safer, use a clean watering can with a long spout.
Adding Wood Chips
Toaddwoodchipsbeforecooking,simplyllthewoodchipboxwithyourchoiceofavoring
hardwood chips. The amount and type of wood you use is entirely dependent on the desired amount
ofavor.Oncetheboxislled,placethelidontopoftheboxandsettheboxinthesmoker.
To add wood chips while cooking, we recommend using tongs or long handled pliers to remove
theboxlidandtoplacethepiecesintothewoodchipboxwithoutremovingthebox.Itisnot
recommendedtoremovethewoodchipboxwhilethesmokerisinoperation.
CAUTION: Thewoodchipboxandlidgetveryhot.Avoidhandlingthemwhileinuse.Always
wear protective oven mitts when handling hot components.
•Smallwoodchipsworkbestinsidethewoodchipbox.
•Usedryhardwoodssuchashickory,pecan,apple,cherryormesquite.
•Toproducemoresmokeandpreventfastburning,pre-soakthewoodchipsinaseparatebowlof
water for at least 20 minutes, or wrap the chips in perforated aluminum foil.
•Mostsmokeavoringoccurswithinthersthourofcooking.Addingwoodchipsafterthersthouris
typicallynotnecessaryunlessextrasmokeavoringisdesired.
Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and care. Monitor your fuel supply,
running out of propane halfway through the smoking process isn't fun. Consider purchasing a spare
tank as a back-up.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS