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 • Check grease and/or ash level in metal bucket or tin can often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme caution as the smoker, metal bucket or tin can and its contents will be hot. • When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should ha...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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.) 3 We recommend two people work togetherwhen assembling this unit. ...
Page 5 - Top View
4 Ash-Guard Shield Grease Hole Leg w/o Axle Wire Rack Cooking Chamber 4 " Flat Washer 4 " Hex Nut Top View Clear an assembly area and get a friend to helpyou put your smoker together. Lay cardboarddown to protect smoker finish and assemblyarea. Step 1 Place the large cooking chamber on itscl...
Page 9 - PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE; Curing Your Smoker; METAL BUCKET
8 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 10 - YOUR SMOKE’N PIT PROFESSIONAL IS NOW CURED
9 NOTE: To extend the life of your smoker, make sure that hot coals andwood do not touch the walls of the firebox. IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 7. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal light-ing fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline...
Page 11 - Smoking; Low Cooking Level; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10 When smoking, open the ash-guard shield to allow grease to drain. WARNING: A metal bucket or tin can must be placed under the greasehole at all times to catch grease and/or ashes. Check greaselevel in bucket or tin can often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme caution as bottom of cookin...
Page 13 - Placement of Charcoal Grates
When grilling in cooking chamber, close the ash-guard shield to containashes and embers. WARNING: A metal bucket or tin can must be placed under the greasehole at all times to catch grease and/or ashes. Check greaselevel in bucket or tin can often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme caution...
Page 14 - Top Cooking Level; Combination
Step 5 When charcoal is burning well, use long cooking tongs to carefully spreadbriquets evenly on the charcoal grates, one to two layers thick. If desired,add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “Flavoring Wood” and“Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” sections of this manual.) Step 6 Wearing...
Page 15 - Smoke Cooking Tips
• During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lid to check food.Opening the lid allows heat and smoke to escape, making additional cookingtime necessary. • Food closest to the firebox will cook and brown faster. Rotate food midwaythrough the cooking cycle. If food is excessively browned...
Page 16 - Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox; Adding Charcoal/Wood in Cooking Chamber; During Cooking
Additional charcoal and/or wood may be required to maintain orincrease cooking temperature. Adding Charcoal/Wood in Firebox Step 1 Stand back and carefully open firebox lid. Use caution since flamescan flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. Step 2 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, sta...
Page 18 - ACCESSORIES
17 LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER BRINKMANN ACCESSORIES AT YOUR LOCAL RETAILER WHERE SMOKERS ARE SOLD, OR ORDER DIRECT BY CALLING 1-800-468-5252. ACCESSORIES Rib Rack Chrome-platedrack can greatlyincrease the cooking capacityof your smoker. Holds ribs,chicken halves, potatoes and corn vertically totriple ...
Page 20 - ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Owner’s Manual for Model 805-2101-P 140-2102-012/98 For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Smoke’N Pit Professional against defects due toworkmanship or materials to the original purchaser. The Brinkmann Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to...