Brinkmann 810-5515-0 Owner's Manual

Vertical Electric Smoker

Ahumador Eléctrico Vertical

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

WARNINGS

WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL 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 GRILL.

WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL.

WARNING

Do NOT use in humid or wet conditions

WARNING

1.Improper installation, adjustment, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.

2.Read all instructions and guidelines carefully and thoroughly before installation or service

3.Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion.

DANGER

NOT for use in or on boats or recreation vehicles.

DANGER

1.Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.

2. When cooking with oil/grease, do not allow the oil or grease to exceed 350ºF (175ºC). Do not store extra cooking oils in the vicinity of this appliance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Temperature Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Parts List and Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Be alert to the possibility of serious bodily injury if the instructions are not followed. Be sure to read and carefully follow all of the messages.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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GENERAL WARNINGS

WARNING

•This smoker is to be used outdoors only. Do not operate this smoker indoors or in an enclosed area.

•Do not use this smoker in the rain or on wet surfaces. Do not immerse cord, plug or electric element in water or other liquids. Keep this smoker and all electrical appliances away from swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Hazard of electrical shock if used on a wet surface, in the rain or if appliance has been exposed to moisture.

•For household use only. Do not use this product for other than its intended purpose.

•To prevent accidental electrical shock, this smoker should always be used on a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet or circuit, do not plug this appliance into an indoor circuit.

•Always use a 3-wire grounded outlet wired for 120 volts which is GFCI protected at 15 or 20 amps. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician. Do not operate this smoker with any other appliance or electrical device on the same circuit.

•Always turn the unit “OFF” by unplugging cord from outlet on thermostat when adding water and wood or when finished cooking.

•Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. If you must use one, the following care should be exercised:

a.Use the shortest length possible. Use a 12/3 or 14/3 grounded-type extension cord with a rating of at least 15 amps.

b.The cord should be marked with suffix letter “W-A” and with a tag stating “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances.”

c.Keep cord connection dry and off the ground. Appliance and/or extension cord should be placed in such a manner so it will not be tripped over, tugged on by children or pets. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.

•Do not operate this smoker if:

a.The cord or plug is damaged.

b.The electric element has been damaged in any manner.

c.The smoker has malfunctioned.

d.The smoker has been exposed to moisture or if grease and drippings were not cleaned from element after each use. Refer to “Proper Care & Maintenance” section of this manual.

e.There is any damage to the smoker.

f.The GFCI circuit trips when the electric element is plugged into the electric outlet.

•Proper clearance of 5 feet between the smoker and combustible construction should be maintained at all times when this product is in use.

•In windy weather, this product should be located in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.

•Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.

•Do not place smoker on or near a gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.

•Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.

•Use smoker only on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.). Never use smoker on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.

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GENERAL WARNINGS

WARNING

•A drip pan/ash guard will not prevent fires from occurring on a wooden or other combustible surface. A drip pan/ash guard is designed for use with a smoker for easy clean up of drippings that can cause discoloration of surface and to catch falling ashes and embers.

•Smoker should be placed in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when this smoker is in use.

•Use caution when reaching into or under smoker. Always wear oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands from burns. Avoid touching hot surfaces.

•Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely when operating smoker.

•Always wear shoes when operating smoker.

•When in operation, smoker contains hot liquid in water pan. Extreme caution should be used at all times. Do not move smoker when water pan contains hot liquids. Tilting or other slight movement could cause hot liquid to spill from water pan causing serious bodily injury.

•When opening door, keep hands, face and body safe from hot steam or possible flame flare-ups. Do not use water to extinguish flames.

•Use extreme caution when adding liquid to water pan being careful not to spill any liquid onto electric element. Always unplug smoker before adding water. Follow instructions in Step 8 of “Smoking” section of this manual.

•Water pan should always be used when smoking. Do not allow liquid in water pan to completely evaporate. Check water pan every 2 hours and add water if level is low (a sizzling sound may indicate a need for water). Follow instructions in Step 8 of “Smoking” section of this manual.

•Use caution when assembling or operating your smoker to avoid cuts or scrapes from sharp edges of metal parts.

•Never add charcoal, lighter fluid, fuel or material of any kind, other than flavoring wood to the wood chip pan.

•Unplug the smoker from electric outlet when not in use. Allow smoker to cool completely before cleaning. Make sure embers are completely extinguished. Dispose of remaining embers and ashes in a noncombustible container. Do not allow ashes to build up in smoker.

•Do not use the smoker if the electric element has been exposed to moisture. Do not clean electric element with a water spray or the like. Failure to adhere to this safety warning could result in the electric element shorting out and in some cases, exploding. Clean the electric element as instructed in the “Care and Maintenance” section of this manual.

•Store the smoker indoors in a dry location when not in use–out of the reach of children.

•Accessory attachments not manufactured for use with this smoker are not recommended and may lead to personal injury or property damage.

•Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent strains and back injuries.

•We advise that you have a fire extinguisher designed for use with electrical appliances on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.

•Do not attempt to service smoker other than normal maintenance as explained in “Care & Maintenance” section of this manual.

•Properly dispose of all packaging material.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NONCOMBUSTIBLE 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 ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

CURING

Before first use, cure your smoker to minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the smoker of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared.

Step 1

Remove water pan from smoker and do not use flavoring wood while curing your smoker.

Step 2

Coat all interior surfaces of the smoker cabinet, side rack and cooking grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.

WARNING: DO NOT coat the electric element and the controller.

Step 3

Plug the smoker into electric outlet.

Step 4

Cure smoker for two hours, then unplug smoker from electric outlet. Allow smoker to cool completely. It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the curing and cooling process.

NOTE: Cure your smoker before first use. After cleaning, apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray to the interior surfaces, smoker body, cooking grids and water pan. This simple process will help reduce interior rusting. DO NOT apply oil to electric element or controller.

SMOKING

Step 1

Open door and remove wire rack that supports the wood chip pan and water pan.

Step 2

Remove lid from the wood chip pan and add wood chips. We recommend the use of wood chips, not wood chunks. Replace the wood chip pan lid and slide rack into smoker.

Step 3

Carefully fill water pan with warm water or your choice or marinade to 1 inch below the rim. Do not fill completely or water may overflow during use.

WARNING: DO NOT spill water, marinade or any liquid onto the electric element and controller.

Step 4

Remove cooking grids and adjust the wire cooking grid support brackets to the desired height for the items you are smoking.

Step 5

Place food on cooking grid(s) in a single layer and leave room between each piece to allow smoke and moisture to circulate evenly. Slide cooking grid into the wire cooking grid support brackets. Repeat steps for each cooking grid that is used.

Step 6

Close door and plug the smoker into electric outlet.

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SMOKING (CONT)

WARNING: Always use a 3-wire grounded outlet wired for 120-volts that is GFCI protected at 15 or 20 amps. If you are not sure the outlet is suitable, contact a qualified electrician. Do not operate this smoker on the same circuit with any other appliance or electrical device.

WARNING: When connecting controller to smoker, plug electric controller into smoker first, make sure controller is set to OFF, then plug into outlet. When unplugging, turn controller to OFF, disconnect from outlet, then remove controller from smoker.

Step 7

Adjust the electric controller to the high position and allow the smoker to heat up. The desired temperature for smoking is between 220F and 250F. The heat indicator on the front of the unit will let you know when the smoker is near the desired temperature and you can adjust the controller accordingly.

Step 8

Allow food to cook approximately 30-45 minutes per pound. Check the water level periodically and add water if needed. When adding water, wear an oven mitt and slide the wood chip pan/water pan rack slightly toward the door opening, add water and slide the rack back into place. You can add additional wood chips by following the same procedure.

Step 9

Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your food. The heat indicator on the door will provide the approximate temperature inside the smoker but you should use a meat thermometer to ensure that your food is fully cooked.

Step 10

After you are finished smoking, turn the controller knob to the off position and always unplug the smoker from the electric outlet and allow the smoker to cool. Once the smoker has cooled, follow the instructions in the “Care and Maintenance” section of this manual.

NOTE: Performance of the smoker is dependent on ambient temperature and wind conditions.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Step 1

Water pan, wood chip pan and cooking grids should be washed with hot, soapy water then rinsed and allowed to dry. Cooking grids can be lightly coated with vegetable oil or cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.

Step 2

A light coating of vegetable or cooking spray may also be applied to the inside of the smoker to prevent rusting.

Step 3

If rust appears on the exterior of the smoker, clean the affected area with steel wool and apply a high-temperature resistant paint.

Step 4

Do not apply additional paint to the interior surface of the smoker. If rust develops, use steel wool to remove and then coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray.

Step 5

After the electric element has completely cooled, clean with a damp cloth after each use.

STORAGE

BEFORE STORING YOUR SMOKER:

•Clean all surfaces.

•When cool and not in use, store your smoker indoors in a dry location to protect against rusting.

•If storing the grill outdoors, cover the grill with a grill cover for protection from the weather.

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TEMPERATURE CHART

Here is a chart for measuring properly cooked meat temperature: (USDA Standard)

Ground Meat & Meat Mixtures

Turkey, Chicken	165°F (74°C)
Veal, Lamb	160°F (71°C)
Beef, Pork	160°F (71°C)
Fresh Beef
Medium Rare	145°F (63°C)
Medium	160°F (71°C)
Well Done	170°F (77°C)
Fresh Lamb
Medium Rare	145°F (63°C)
Medium	160°F (71°C)
Well Done	170°F (77°C)
Fresh Veal
Medium Rare	145°F (63°C)
Medium	160°F (71°C)
Well Done	170°F (77°C)

Poultry
Chicken, whole	180°F (82°C)
Turkey, whole	180°F (82°C)
Breast, roast	170°F (77°C)
Thighs, wings	180°F (82°C)
Duck and Goose	180°F	(82°C)
Fresh Pork
Medium	160°F (71°C)
Well Done	170°F	(77°C)
Ham
Fresh (raw)	160°F (71°C)
Pre-Cooked	140°F	(60°C)

Fish

(Cook until opaque and flakes easily)

Note:	These temperatures are measured with a meat probe thermometer. The heat
	indicator on the door of the smoker is not an accurate meat temperature
	reading.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

	PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
	Electric	1. Check that the 3-wire plug is fully	1. Reseat plug in a 3-wire grounded GFCI
	element	seated into a 3-wire grounded GFCI	outlet wired for 120 volts and protected
	will not	outlet wired for 120 volts and	at 15 or 20 amps.
	heat up	protected at 15 or 20 amps.
		2. Check the breakers or fuses for the	2. Reset breakers or replace fuse.
		outlet being used are not open or
		shorted.
		3. Check that the GFCI outlet has not	3. Reset GFCI outlet.
		been tripped.
		4. Electric element may be damage and	4. Replace element.
		needs
		replacing.
		1. Adjust temperature control on electric	1. Turn up heat on control dial.
		element.
		2. Avoid the temptation to check food	2. Opening the door allows heat to escape
	Smoker is	too often.	and slows the cooking process; open
	not getting		door only when necessary.
	hot enough	3. Extension cord is wrong type.	3. Do not use an extension cord unless
			absolutely necessary. Use the shortest
			length possible. Use a 12/3 or 14/3
			grounded-type extension cord with a
			rating of at least 15 amps.
		4. Electric element may be damaged	4. Replace element.
		and needs replacing.
	Smoker is	1. Adjust temperature control on electric	1. Turn down heat on control dial.
		element.
	getting
		2. Electric element may be damaged	2. Replace element.
	too hot
		and needs replacing.

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PARTS BAG CONTENTS

Make sure you have all items listed under PARTS LIST and PARTS BAG CONTENTS before you begin the installation process.

PARTS BAG CONTAINS:
	Qty.
		M6	X 12 mm Bolts	2	M6 Nuts
	18
10		M5	X 10 mm Bolts	4	#8 Self-Tapping Screws
2		M5	Nuts

M6 X 12 mm Bolts

M5 X 10 mm Bolts

#8 Self-Tapping

M6 Nuts

Screws

M5 Nuts

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRILL.

WE RECOMMEND TWO PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER WHEN ASSEMBLING THIS UNIT.

The following tools are required to assemble this Brinkmann® Vertical Electric Smoker:

•Screwdriver

•Adjustable Wrench

PARTS LIST:
	1	3	Cooking Grills		8	1	Wood Chip Pan Lid
	2	1	Smoker Body		9	1	Wood Chip Pan
	3	10	Side Rack Supports		10	1	Water Pan
	4	2	Door Handles with Springs,		11	1	Grease Cup
			Washers and Door		12	1	Heating Element
			Retaining Brackets	13		1	Thermostat
	5	2	Side Handles	14		4	Legs

62 Door Handle Lock Brackets

71 Wood Chip Pan Lid Handle

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