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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting Instructions
CAUTION:Iftheameextinguishesaccidentallyduringignitionoroperation,immediatelyTURN
OFF the cylinder valve and then TURN OFF the control knob.
1.Checkallconnectionsforleaksusingthe“soapwater”testasexplainedonpage15 for “Checking
For Leaks.”
2. Open both of the smoker cabinet doors. Always keep the doors open during lighting.
3. Check for any blockage to the venturi tube or burner, damper setting, ventilation setting. Remove
any foreign objects or matter.
4. Be sure the burner control knob is in the O OFF position.
Warning: Always light your smoker with both doors
open.
5. Open the LP cylinder valve by turning counterclockwise
6. Push and turn the control knob to HIGH while pressing
downrmlyandrapidlyontheignitor.Youshouldhear
a click from the ignitor. Let the ignitor button return to its
starting position and press it again. Repeat the action
until the burner ignites.
7. If ignition does not take place within 5 seconds,
immediately turn the control knob to O OFF. Wait 5
minutes and repeat steps 6 and 7.
8. If burner still fails to light, try match lighting using the
instructions shown below.
9. Once the burner is lit, close the doors to allow heat to accumulate. The smoke stack on the top of
the smoker can be adjusted to the desired setting to allow proper ventilation and combustion.
Match Lighting Procedure – LP Gas
1. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 of the igniter lighting system.
2. Open both doors. Place a lit match on to the burner as shown below. Quickly press and turn the
control knob to HIGH. If the burner does not light in 5 seconds, turn the control knob to O OFF,
wait at least 5 minutes and for the gas to clear. Repeat the process.