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c. Move food back to the proper location.
a. While wearing protective gloves and using long cooking
tongs, remove food and upper cooking grid.
b. While wearing protective gloves and using long cooking
tongs, slide food over to one side of lower cooking grid.
c. Carefully pour water into water pan to 1 inch (2.54 cm)
below the water pan rim. (Figure 8, p. 13). Do not over
fill water pan.
CAUTION
Stand to side of smoker/grill and use
extreme caution while pouring water as it
may turn directly to steam.
d. Move food back to the proper location on lower cooking
grid.
e. Replace upper cooking grid and food.
Adding Water Option 2 - Through Side of Smoker/grill
opening. This will allow the steam to escape away from you.
CAUTION
Open door slowly as flare-up can occur, when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire.
a. If water is needed continue to step 3.
3. Using a funnel or a container with a spout, carefully pour water into water pan to 1 inch (2.54 cm) below the water pan rim.
(Figure 8, p. 12). Do not over fill water pan.
CAUTION
Stand to side of smoker/grill and use extreme caution while pouring water as it may turn directly to
steam.
Controlling Flare-ups:
WARNING
Do not use water on an oil/grease fire. This can cause the grease to splatter and could result in serious
burns, bodily harm or other damage.
CAUTION
Do not leave smoker/grill unattended while preheating, cooking or burning off food residue. If smoker/
grill has not been cleaned, an oil/grease fire can occur that may damage the product.
CAUTION
When cooking, fire extinguishing materials shall be readily accessible. In the event of an oil/grease fire,
do not attempt to extinguish with water. Use type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or smother with dirt,
sand or baking soda.
If grease fire occurs, close the lid until the grease burns out. Use caution when opening the lid as sudden flare-ups may occur.
Minimize Flare-ups:
1. Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking.
Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Smoker/grill Life
1. There is very little difference in temperature and cooking times between the upper and lower cooking grid. The food that requires
the least amount of cooking time should be placed on the upper cooking grid.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 10c