MASTERBUILT MB20100112 Slow Smoker Manual

MASTERBUILT MB20100112 Slow Smoker

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• Unit is for OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
•  Never use inside enclosed areas such as patios, garages, buildings or tents.
• Never use inside recreational vehicles or on boats.
• ever operate unit under overhead construction such as roof coverings, carports, awnings, or overhangs.
•  Never use unit as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• Maintain a minimum distance of 10ft (3m) from overhead construction, walls, rails or other structures.
• Keep a minimum 10ft (3m) clearance of all combustible materials such as wood, dry plants, grass, brush, paper, or canvas.
• Keep appliance clear and free from combustible materials such as gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Use unit on a level, non-combustible, stable surface such as dirt, concrete, brick or rock.
•  Unit MUST be on the ground, or securely attached to smoker with optional bracket. Do not place unit on tables or counters. Do NOT move unit across uneven surfaces.

GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

• Do not lift unit by lid handle.
•  Do not use unit on wooden or flammable surfaces.
• Do not leave unit unattended.
• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible at all times while operating the unit.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.
• Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair user’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate unit.
• eep children and pets away from unit at all times. Do NOT allow children to use unit. Close supervision is necessary when children or pets are in area where unit is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit during or following use until it has cooled.
• Avoid bumping or impacting unit when in use.
• Never move when attached to the smoker or when the smoker is in use. Allow slow smoker to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before moving or storing.
•  The unit is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterward and during the cooling process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC are NOT recommended and may cause injury.
• Chip tube is HOT when unit is in use. Use caution when adding wood.
• Always use unit in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal fire codes.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a non-combustible container.
• Do not store unit with HOT ashes inside unit. Store only when all surfaces are cold.
• Store unit indoors when not in use, out of reach of children.
• Never use slow smokers for anything other than its intended purpose. This unit is not for commercial use.
• Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, heat pellets, or wood cooking pellets are not to be used in slow smokers.
• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
•  Do not plug in slow smoker until fully assembled and ready for use.
• use only approved grounded electrical outlet.
•  Do not use during an electrical storm.
• Do not expose slow smokers to rain or water at any time.
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the cord, plug or control panel in water or other liquid.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Masterbuilt Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-489-1581.
•  Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• f a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: 1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
• nd 2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.
• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
•  Outdoor extension cords must be used with outdoor use products and are marked with suffix “W” and with the statement “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances”.
• CAUTION – To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep the extension cord connection dry and off the ground.
• Do not let cord hang on or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
•  To disconnect, turn the switch “OFF” then remove plug from outlet.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool completely before adding/removing wood chip tube.
• Do not clean this product with a water sprayer or the like.

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WARNING

SLOW SMOKER DOES NOT COOK FOOD. A SECONDARY PROCESS IS NEEDED TO COOK FOOD BEFORE CONSUMING NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE DURING EXTREMELY HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS AS A SLOW SMOKER. UNCOOKED FOOD MAY SPOIL IF LEFT OUT IN INCLEMENTLY HOT WEATHER.

CAUTION

When lid is open and chip tube cap is removed a flare-up may occur. Never remove chip cap during use. Wait for wood chips to burn down before adding more chips. Do not spray with water.

MASTERBUILT TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SMOKING

• This is a slow smoker… allows sufficient time for cooking.
•  The slow smoker is a smoke generating accessory and is intended for use with Masterbuilt® smokers.
• Pre-season the smoker that the slow smoker is attached to prior to first use. See PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS.
• Extreme cold temperatures may extend cooking times.
• CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE. This will extend the life of the unit and prevent mold and mildew.

PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make sure water pan is in place with NO WATER.
2. Set temperature to 275°F (135°C) and run unit for 3 hours.
3. To complete pre-seasoning, during last 45 minutes, add ½ cup of wood chips in the wood chip loader and unload wood chips into the wood chip tray. This amount is equal to the contents of a filled wood chip loader.
4. Shut down and allow to cool.
   NOTE: Never add more than ½ cup (1 filled chip loader) at a time. Additional chips should not be added until any previously added chips have ceased generating smoke.

To the pre-season slow smoker, run unit for 1 hour without wood chips to burn off factory oil.

HOW TO USE CHIP TUBE

• Never use wood chunks.
•  Use dry, un-soaked wood chips.
• Before starting unit, place wood chips in a chip tube.
• Wood chips should be below or level with top rim of chip tube.
• Always place chip tube cap on chip tube before smoking.

HOW TO CLEAN AND STORE SMOKER

• Be sure to clean the smoker after each use. Make sure your smoker is unplugged and completely cool.
• Clean wood chip tube and cap frequently to remove ash build-up, residue and dust.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a non-combustible container.
•  After cleaning, store the smoker in a covered and dry area.
• When not infrequent use and using a cover, remember to check your smoker periodically to avoid possible rust and corrosion due to moisture buildup.