Brinkmann Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.; WARNING

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 FOL...

Page 3 - USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

2 WARNING • When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid, air vent anddamper to suffocate the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires. • Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact wi...

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717. (PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and...

Page 6 - PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE; Curing Your Smoker

5 PREPARATION FOR USE & LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENT...

Page 7 - YOUR STILLWATER IS NOW CURED

6 Step 5 Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutesto allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lightingfluid safely away from the smoker. Step 6 Open the firebox air vent approximately 1" to 2" and smokestackdamper half way. With firebox lid o...

Page 8 - Smoking; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

7 CAUTION: A metal bucket must be placed under the grease hole atall times to catch grease and/or ashes. Check greaselevel in bucket often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme caution as bottom of cooking chamber,container and contents will be hot. Step 1 Place a charcoal grate in firebox. P...

Page 10 - Placement of Charcoal Grates

If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid , ONLY use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline,kerosene, alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal.Follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Place 8 to 1...

Page 11 - Smoke Cooking Tips

• During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lids tocheck food. Opening the lids allows heat and smoke to escape, makingadditional cooking time necessary. • Food closest to the firebox will cook and brown faster. Rotate foodmidway through the cooking cycle. If food is excessively brown...

Page 12 - Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox; Adding Charcoal/Wood in Cooking Chamber; During Cooking

11 Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox Step 1 Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution sinceflames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contactwith fire. Step 2 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hotcoal...

Page 14 - ACCESSORIES

13 ACCESSORIES Hickory & Mesquite Smoking Wood Select hickory or mesquite wood chunks greatlyenhance the flavor of meat and vegetables whensmoking or grilling. Can also be used as fuelinstead of charcoal. Packaged in 10 lb. bag,these chunks work great with either charcoal,electric or LP gas smok...

Page 16 - 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Owner’s Manual for Models 855-6306-0855-6306-1 140-6306-101/01, 01/02 For 75 years from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Stillwater against defects due to workmanship ormaterials to the original purchaser. The Brinkmann Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limite...