Page 2 - Table of Contents
Important Warnings Assembly Identifying the PartsAttach the LegsAttach the Control PanelAttach the Burner ChamberAttach the Carry HandlesAssemble the Door HandleAssemble the Rack SupportsInstall the Internal ComponentsBattery Installation Connecting the LP Cylinder Operating Instructions Adding Wate...
Page 3 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS!
1 continued... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS! YOUR SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT - FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES AND SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. DO NOT use this smoker in a manner other than its intended purpose. It is NOT intended for commercial use. I...
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion air and/or ventilation air for the smoker. Use caution when opening the door of the smoker while in operation. Keep hands, face, and body safe from hot steam orflare-ups. Protect your nose and mouth from smoke inhalation. DO NOT wear loose clothing while oper...
Page 5 - Identifying the parts
Replacement Door Assembly AZ001186 Control Panel Assembly (1) AZ001189 Wood Chip Box Rack (1) AZ001191 Wood Chip Box (1) AZ001150 Wood Chip Box Lid (1) AZ001151 Water Pan (1) AZ001152 Large Rack Supports (2) AZ001192 Small Rack Supports (10) AZ001193 Cooking Grids (4) AZ001194 SS Carry Handles (2) A...
Page 6 - Identifying the Parts - Continued
Burner Chamber Assembly AZ001188 Bare Burner Chamber AZ001252 Ignitor Electrode AZ001158 Brass Burner AZ001155 BurnerGasket AZ001156 Venturi Tube AZ001157 Hose-Valve- Regulator AZ001254 Control Face Plate AZ001251 SS Control Panel AZ001250 “AAA” Battery AZ001198 Electronic Ignitor AZ001199 Ignitor H...
Page 7 - Assembly Step 2
Hardware: Tools needed: Assembly Step 2 Locate these parts: Phillips Head Screwdriver HARDWARE BAG A Leg with hole 1. Turn the 2. For each leg, line up the holes and insert the bolts. Nuts are pre-weldedto the cabinet. yet insert the two front bolts indicated by the red arrows.They will be used in t...
Page 8 - Assembly Step 3
Hardware: Tools needed: Assembly Step 3 Locate these parts: Phillips Head Screwdriver 1. Leave the cabinet upside down. 2. From the front side, position the control panel upside downbetween the front legs as shown. 3. Set the control panel between the front legs and line up the mountingholes. Be sur...
Page 9 - Assembly Step 4
Tools needed: Locate these parts: Phillips Head Screwdriver HARDWARE BAG A1 Hardware: Assembly Step 4 1. Leave the cabinet upside down. 2. Position the burner chamber upside down over the bottom of the cabinet as shown. 3. Set the burner chamber onto the bottom of the cabinet, just inside the cut ou...
Page 10 - Assembly Step 5
Hardware: Tools needed: Assembly Step 5 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1/2” Wrench 1. For each damper plate, line it up with the damper openings on the outsideof the smoker cabinet. 2. Insert a 10-24x5/8” bolt into the center mounting hole from the outside of thesmoker. 3. From the inside of the smoker c...
Page 11 - Assembly Step 6
9 1. Assemble the door handle components as shown. With the handle washer and springmounted to the door handle, insert the doorhandle into the front of the door as shown. 2. Place the mounting plate onto the backside of the door panel, capturing the door handle.Thread the bolts and washers into the ...
Page 12 - Assembly Step 7
10 1. Insert the rack supports into the mounting tracks inside the smoker cabinet as shown. The large rack supportsmust be placed in theposition shown. Place smallrack supportsinto the bottommost positionsof both sides,and evenlyspace theremainingracks intothe upperpositions. 2. Set the drip pan int...
Page 13 - Assembly Step 8
11 1. Insert the 4 cooking grids into the top 4 grid rack positions. 2. Place the water pan onto the largerack supports. 3. 4. Place the lid onto the wood box andset the wood boxonto the wood boxrack. Insert the wood box rack into thelower most rackposition. Assembly Step 8 Locate these parts: Cooki...
Page 14 - Assembly Step 9
OR Crimp 1. Using the zip tie, secure the hose to the front leg as shown. Do not pull the zip tie tight - leave it justloose enough so that the hose can be adjusted ifneeded. 2. Tying the hose to the leg helps prevent the hose from coming into contact with the hotburner chamber. Inspect the installa...
Page 15 - Connecting the LP Tank; ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS ON THIS PAGE MUST BE
13 1 2 3 4 5 The instructions stated on gas cylinder tanks have to be followed when filling or transporting tanks. Failure to do so could result in problems relating to overfilling, excessive venting release of gas and toregulator freezing. . The knob on the LP tank must be closed. See that the knob...
Page 17 - Adding Water; Operating Instructions
Pre-Use Procedures Adding Water Your smoker has been packaged with a retail store level point-of-purchase label that hangs on the frontof the door panel. This label must be removed before use. To remove the label, simply cut or tearalong the indicated line and pull the top portion of the label from ...
Page 18 - Adding Wood
CAUTION! : The wood chip box and lid get very hot. Avoid handling them while in use. Always wear protective oven mitts when handling hot components. Adding Wood To add wood chips before cooking, simply fill the woodchip box with your choice of flavoring hardwood chips.The amount and type of wood you...
Page 20 - Shutting the Smoker Off
Shutting the Smoker Off CAUTION: The smoker can become very hot while in use. Do not touch any portion of the smoker except for the door handle and burner control knob. It may be necessary to use protective gloves. Turn the burner control knob off by pushing in and rotating clockwise. The burner fla...
Page 21 - Cooking Instructions
Cooking Instructions IMPORTANT: Before each use, clean and inspect the hose and the connection to the LP cylinder. If there is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose must be replaced before the smoker is used.Refer to the “leak test” instructions in the LP Tank connection portion of thi...
Page 22 - Temperature Chart
Temperature Chart Here is a chart for measuring properly cooked meat temperature:(USDA standard) Turkey, Chicken 165°F / 74°C Veal, Lamb 160°F / 72°C Beef, Pork 160°F / 72°C Medium Rare 145°F / 63°C Medium 160°F / 72°C Well Done 170°F / 77°C Medium Rare 145°F / 63°C Medium 160°F / 72°C Well Done 170...
Page 23 - After Use Safety and Maintenance
Burner Holes in Burner YELLOW BLUE BAD FLAME GOOD FLAME FLAME CHECK 21 Care and Maintenance CAUTION: All care and maintenance procedures are to be performed only while the smoker is turned off and cooled. Clean the water bowl and cooking grids with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. You may...
Page 24 - Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
The Vermont Casting Signature Series smoker is guaranteed against broken or damaged partsat the time of purchase. The cast brass burner is guaranteed for 5 years. All other parts carry a 1-year limited warranty except the water bowl, which is guaranteed to be free of defects for 90days. Paint is gua...