Cajun Injector Electric Smoker Owner's Manual
Cajun Injector®
Electric Smoker
Owner’s Manual
Assembly, Care, and Safety Instructions
Tool needed for assembly: Phillips Head Screwdriver
WARNING:
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
BURNING WOOD GIVES OFF CARBON MONOXIDE. THIS
CAN CAUSE DEATH.
Warnings & Safety Concerns:
Read and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manual carefully before and during the use of the smok-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
BEFORE USE:
This manual contains important information that is necessary for safe and proper •
use of this appliance.
Read and follow the warnings and instructions carefully before and during the use •
of the smoker.
For future reference, keep this manual. •
Burning wood gives off carbon monoxide. This can cause death. •
Never burn wood chips or pellets inside your home, vehicle, tent, garage, or any •
other enclosed areas.
This appliance is for outdoor use only. Never operate in an enclosed area. •
The unit must be on the ground. Never place unit on tables or counters. •
Do not plug in the Cajun Injector Electric Smoker until it is completely assembled •
and ready to use.
Only use an approved, grounded electrical outlet. •
Never use during an electrical storm. •
Never expose the Cajun Injector Electric Smoker to rain or water. •
Do not immerse cord, plug or control panel in water or any liquid. This could •
cause electric shock.
Always keep children and pets away from electric smoker. Never allow children •
to operate the electric smoker. When children and pets are in the area of an elec
tric smoker, close supervision is an absolute necessity.
Never operate this appliance after it has malfunctioned or damage has occurred •
to the unit. Contact Bruce Foods Corporation’s customer service department for
assistance at 1-800-229-9082.
Never allow any other activities in the vicinity of the electric smoker during or after •
use. Make sure the unit has cooled before storing or cleaning.
Always keep a fire extinguisher handy when operating the electric smoker. •
Use caution when using an extension cord as this increases the risk of entangle •
ment and tripping. A faulty or weak extension cord may cause loss of heating ef
ficiency or electric shock.
Do not allow the electrical cord to hang carelessly or touch hot surfaces. •
Never put this appliance on or near a gas, or electric burner, or in a heated oven. •
Never operate any electrical appliance with a damaged plug or cord. •
Never use this electric smoker as a heater. (Refer to Carbon Monoxide Warning) •
Electric Smoker should only be used on a level, stable surface. This will prevent •
tipping over causing potential personal injury or property damage.
The electric smoker is hot while in use and for a period of time afterwards. Always •
use caution near hot surfaces.
Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair one’s ability to •
assemble or operate electric smoker properly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS
(Continued)
Do not bump or impact electric smoker. •
Do not move the appliance when in use. Always allow the electric smoker to •
cool completely before storing or moving.
Carefully remove food from electric smoker. All of the surfaces are hot and •
could cause burns. Always use protective gloves along with long, sturdy-
cooking tools.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil •
or other hot liquids.
Never cover cooking racks with metal foil. The foil will trap heat, causing se •
vere damage to the electric smoker.
The drip tray is only for the bottom of the electric smoker. Never put drip tray •
on cooking racks. This could cause damage to the electric smoker.
Always use caution when adding wood pellets or chips once the smoker is in •
operation. The tray is always hot when electric smoker is in use.
To disconnect the electric smoker, turn control panel off then remove plug •
from outlet.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and prior to cleaning. Allow unit to cool •
completely before adding or removing grates, tray or water bowl.
Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil. •
Do not store electric smoker with hot ashes inside unit. Store only when all •
surfaces are cold, cleaned and ashes have been removed.
Accessory attachments not supplied by Cajun Injector are not recommended •
and may cause injury.
Never use electric smoker for anything other than its intended purpose. This •
unit is not for commercial use.
Always use the electric smoker in accordance with all applicable local, state •
and federal fire codes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCES.
Combustion of by-product produced when using this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive
harm or cancer.
ES1 - FRONT LEGS (2)
ES2 - WHEELS (2)
ES8 - LARGE COOKING
RACKS (4)
ES4 - HANDLE (1)
ES5 - HANDLE
SCREWS (2)
ES3 - WHEEL
SCREWS (8)
ES9 - SMALL COOKING
RACK (1)
ES10 - WATER PAN
ES6 - WOOD PELLET
TRAY
ES7 - DRIP PAN
ES11 - SIDE ACCESS WOOD
PELLET CHUTE CAP (1)
PARTS LIST
ES1 - Front Legs (2)•
ES2 - Wheels (2)•
ES3 - Wheel Screws (8)•
ES4 - Handle (1)•
ES5 - Handle Screws (2)•
ES6 - Wood Pellet Tray (1)•
FOR MISSING PARTS, CALL BRUCE FOODS CORPORATION’S
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-229-9082
ES7 - Drip Pan (1)•
ES8 - Large Cooking Racks (4)•
ES9 - Small Cooking Rack (1)•
ES10 - Water Pan (1)•
ES11 - Side Access Wood •
Pellet Chute Cap (1)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools needed: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Step 1 – Secure Base
Gently lay smoker on its side, revealing the bot-•
tom of the appliance for easy assembly.
Align the four holes of a wheel to the four holes• on
the back corner of the bottom of the smoker. Using four of the provided screws, install the wheel
to the base by fastening each screw into a hole.
(Repeat this step to secure the second wheel to
the opposite back corner of the smoker).
Insert each of the legs into one of the holes• on
the front corners of the appliance and rotate
clockwise to secure the legs. The height may be
adjusted by loosening and tightening the legs.
WARNING: Check for proper balance to prevent
movement while in use.
Return smoker to upright position to continue•
with assembly.
Step 2 – Install Handle
Remove handle and two screws from the back of •
the appliance.
Align handle with the two screw holes on the•
front of the smokers’ door. Install the handle by
fastening a screw into each hole.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PELLET TRAY
DRIP PAN
WATER PAN
METAL RACK
Tools needed: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Step 3 – Install Wood Pellet Tray
Slide the wood pellet tray into the corresponding •
supports, insuring that the tray is placed to completely enclose the heating element with the two
surfaces of the tray.
Step 4 – Drip Pan Placement
Set Drip Pan on the floor of the inside of smoker, •
below the wood pellet tray. The raised edges of
the pan should be face up in order to catch any
juices that may drip from meat.
Be sure that the pan does not obstruct the smok-•
er door from closing.
Step 5 – Rack Placement
Set metal racks on rack support shafts located •
on the sidewalls inside the smoker. It is not necessary to use all 5 metal racks when smoking;
racks can be set at various height levels according to the size of meats being smoked.
Note: The small rack always
rests on the lowest support shaft
adjacent to the wood pellet tray.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DRIP PAN
PELLET TRAY
WATER PAN
Tools needed: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Step 6 – Install Water Pan
Slide Water Pan onto the supports directly •
above the wood pellet chute and below the
supports for the fourth rack.
Step 7 – Securing Wood Pellet Chute Cap
Prior to powering on the unit, ensure the •
wood pellet chute cap (located on the exterior side of the smoker) is securely screwed
in place.
Please see curing instructions prior to use.
Smoker Curing Procedures
Remove all the racks from the protective wrapping and wash in warm soapy 1.
water and rinse well. Dry and put aside.
With a wet towel, wipe the inside of your smoker to remove any residue.2.
Once the inside is dry, use some vegetable spray or olive oil spray on a dry 3.
towel and wipe the inside walls liberally.
Heat the smoker to 225˚F. 4. Place 1/4 cup Wood Pellets into the wood pellet
chute, and ensure that no pellets remain in chute after loading. Smoke for two
hours.
Congratulations. Your smoker is ready for use.5.
Cajun Injector® Wood Pellet Choices
Wood
Flavor
Hickory
Strong, pungent, smokysweet bacon
like flavor
Apple
Light fruity
smoke, gives a
slightly sweet
taste
Oak
Clean, asser-
tive smoke
flavor
Mesquite
Bold, hearty,
smoker flavor,
slightly sweet
unique flavor
Pecan
Subtle yet rich
flavor
Poultry Fish Ham Beef Pork Lamb
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How to use wood pellet chute
When smoker reaches desired temperature, pour 1/2 bottle (1.5oz.) of Cajun •
Injector Flavored Wood Pellets, or 1/4 cup of your favorite wood chips, into chute.
Replace cap securely over wood pellet chute.
If using wood chips, follow instructions on wood chip packaging prior to placing •
chips into the smoker.
Never use more than 1.5 oz. of wood pellets, or 1/4 cup of wood chips, at a time.•
Add more pellets or chips as needed.•
Adding wood pellets during smoking process
Caution: Keep smoker door closed when adding wood pellets or chips.
Note: Wood pellet chute will be hot even if handle is not.
Add wood pellets or chips to the smoker by repeating the process mentioned •
above.
Temperature may spike briefly after wood is added. It will stabilize after a short •
time. Do not adjust.
WHEN DOOR IS OPENED A FLARE UP MAY OCCUR. SHOULD WOOD PELLETS FLARE UP, IMMEDIATELY CLOSE DOOR, WAIT FOR WOOD CHIPS TO
BURN DOWN THEN OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN. DO NOT SPRAY WITH WATER.
24-Hour Pop-Up Digital Display
The display panel can be exposed by firmly
pressing the button located in front of display
panel. Display panel will open and rotate upwards.
Control panel operating instructions
It is not necessary to pre-heat this unit.
Setting the Temperature:
Push ON button.•
Push TEMP button; LED display •
will blink.
Set temperature using •
Push TEMP to hold preferred temperature.•
Note: Heating will not begin until timer is set.
Setting the Timer:
Push TIME button; LED display for hours •
will blink.
Set the hours by using•
Push TIME button again to lock in hours. The minutes LED will start blinking. •
Set the minutes by using •
Push TIME for timer to begin. •
HEAT WILL TURN OFF WHEN TIME HAS EXPIRED.
Resetting control panel
If control panel shows an error message, turn electric smoker off, unplug unit from
outlet, wait ten seconds, plug unit back into outlet, then turn electric smoker on.
This will reset control panel.
Using Your Smoker
Temperature cannot be set above 275˚F (135˚C). This smoker is designed for •
low temperature (200˚F – 225˚F) slow cooking. It is not intended to be used
as an oven.
Wood pellet feeder must be completely sealed on the outside of the smoker, •
and wood pellet tray must be in place while cooking. Improper loading may
cause wood pellets to catch fire.
Wood pellets are essential to generate smoke and give the meat a pleasant •
smoky flavor. Moderation in the use of wood pellets is advised. Too much
smoke will give meats smoked an unpleasant creosote flavor. While learning
to smoke, it is better to underestimate the amount of smoke required.
Your smoker will produce an abundance of smoke. This is normal. •
Over time, discoloration on the interior surface of the smoker will occur. •
This is normal.
Periodically check grease trap, and empty when necessary. •
Smoker door should stay closed throughout the cooking process. Open the •
door only when truly required. Once open, close your smoker door as soon
as possible. Leaving the door open for an extended period of time will result in
the rapid loss of heat and may cause smoking wood pellets to catch fire.
Cleaning Your Smoker
Always unplug smoker and allow ample time to cool before cleaning and •
storing.
For cooking racks, water pan, and drip pan, use a mild dish soap. Rinse •
soapy residue off well and dry thoroughly.
Clean wood pellet tray and wood pellet feeder before every use to remove •
residual ash buildup.
For exterior and interior of smoker, wipe down with a damp cloth (soap or •
chemicals should not be used). Be sure to clean the door seal and inside
seam. Dry thoroughly prior to storage.
Do not use any type of steam dishwashing detergent for cleaning smoker and •
smoker parts.
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