Char-broil 12101625 User Manual
2-IN-1 ELECTRIC SMOKER
ROASTER
Product Guide
Models: 12101625
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Serial Number
Date Purchased
See rating label on unit leg for serial number.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
WARNING:
Do not use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords. Damage to
household wiring and/or fire could result.
INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:
Leave this manual with consumer.
CONSUMER:
Keep this manual for future reference.
Use only with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) protected circuit.
WARNING:
Failure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions could result in
serious personal injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION:
Some parts may contain sharp edges – especially as noted in
the manual! Wear protective gloves if necessary.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety statements, assembly instructions,
and use and care directions before attempting to assemble
and cook.
If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-888-430-7870
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© 2012 Char-Broil, LLC • Columbus, GA 31902 • Printed in China • Assembly Instructions © 2012
42804987 • 05-02-12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Record Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Food Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controller Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
This instruction manual contains important
information necessary for the proper assembly and
safe use of the smoker.
Follow all warnings and instructions when using
the smoker.
Safety Symbols
The symbols and boxes shown below explain what
each heading means. Read and follow all of the
messages found throughout the manual.
DANGER
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plugs, controller or heating element in water or any other
liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any smoker is used
by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate any smoker with a damaged cord or plug or
after the smoker malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
smoker manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving a smoker
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Do not use smoker for other than intended use.
• Use only with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) protected circuit.
• To prevent smoker from being splashed or falling into water, do
not use smoker within 10 feet of a pool, pond or other body of
water.
• Keep smoker and electric controller dry and out of rain at all
times.
• Unplug smoker when not in use and before moving.
• Never remove grounding plug or use with an adapter to two
prongs.
• Keep electric plugs off ground and dry.
• Do not use water or other liquid spray to clean product without
first unplugging electric controller.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
For residential use only. Do not use for commercial
For residential use only. Do not use for commercial
For residential use only. Do not use for commercial
cooking.
cooking.
cooking.
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• Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not to be used with
smoker.
Use only on properly grounded outlet.
•
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shock. Cook Only in Cooking Chamber.
General Safety
1. Do not touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands. Use
handles and knobs provided for operation.
2. Never leave smoker unattended when ON.
3. Keep children away from smoker both when hot and cold.
4. Allow smoker to cool before moving, cleaning or storing.
5. Do not cook under a roof.
6. Keep smoker 24" (2 feet) away from
walls and rails.
7. For outdoor household use
only. Do not use indoors or
for commercial cooking.
Do not use or store gasoline,
8.
kerosene or other flammable
liquids within 20 feet of this
smoker when in use.
9. Store smoker in weather protected area
or under smoker cover when not in use.
10. Use only accessory attachments recommended by
manufacturer.
11. It is the responsibility of the assembler/owner to assemble,
install and maintain smoker.
12. Not for use on table tops or other elevated surfaces.
24
” OR 2FT. (.61
M)
24” OR
2FT. (.61 M)
Use and Care of Your Smoker
Before first use of smoker:
• Refer to Cooking Guide for important instructions
before first use.
• Remove all packaging and sale labels from the smoker. Do not
use sharp tools to remove stickers.
• Wash cooking baskets and half racks with warm soapy water,
rinse and dry throughly.
Before each use of smoker:
• Use smoker only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping
over. Not for use on table tops or other elevated surfaces.
• To prevent household circuit breakers from tripping, keep
electric controller dry and do not use other electrical products
on the same circuit.
• Check grease tray to make sure it is empty and is properly
installed.
• For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable
oil or vegetable oil based spray to the cooking baskets and
racks.
Turn smoker on:
• Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, GFI
protected outlet. If extension cord must be used, refer to
“Extension Cord Use and Safety” on page 3.
• Press the Power Button. Follow instructions in Cooking Guide.
Extension Cord Use and Safety
•
For best smoker performance, use of extension cord is not
recommended.
If you must use an extension cord, for your safety:
• Use only outdoor type with 3 prong grounding plug, rated for 15
amperes or more, approved by UL, marked with a W-A and a
tag stating “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliance”.
• Use the shortest length extension cord required. Do not connect
2 or more extension cords together. A 12 or 14 gauge extension
cord of 50 ft. or less is acceptable.
• Keep connections dry and off ground.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table top or other items where
it can be pulled by children or tripped over.
Ground Fault Interrupter
•Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC) has required
Ground Fault Interrupter devices on all outdoor circuits.
•If your residence was built before 1971, check with a qualified
electrician to determine if a Ground Fault Interrupter protector
exists.
•Do not use this smoker if the circuit does not have GFI
protection.
•Do not plug this smoker into an indoor circuit.
WARNING
Use care when operating your smoker. Be sure you read and
understand all the information and safeguards in this product
guide before operating this smoker.
NOTE: Before cooking on your Smoker for the first time, refer to
the separate Cooking Guide on how to prepare the Smoker for
cooking. It is recommended that you season your Smoker prior
to cooking.
• Once seasoning is complete, the Smoker is ready for use. The
cooking chamber will continue to darken with use. This will inhibit
rusting along with improving the performance of the infrared
cooking system.
DANGER
In case of fire, turn controller OFF by pressing the Power Button.
Unplug smoker from outlet and allow fire to burn out. Do not use
use water to put out a fire in this or another electrical appliance.
To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord before cleaning
your smoker.
Turn Smoker off:
• Press the Power Button.
Cleaning electrical controller
•
Clean controller case by wiping with a damp cloth using a mild
detergent or hot soapy water.
•
Dry electrical controller before use.
Clean digital food thermometer with a damp cloth using hot
•
soapy water and wipe dry. Do not immerse or soak in water. Do
not place under running water or in a dishwasher.
Storing Your Smoker
• Clean cooking basket.
• Store in dry location.
• Cover Smoker if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of
covers offered by the manufacturer.
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Controlling grease fires:
To aid in controlling grease fires use the following precautions:
• Keep smoker free from grease; chance of fire is greatly
increased by grease buildup.
• Trim excess fat off meat and use less fatty cuts of meat to
reduce chance of grease fires.
• If flare-up occurs during cooking reduce controller setting.
• If flare-up continues turn controller OFF and unplug
the power cord.
Grease Tray
• Never use drippings directly from the grease tray to make
gravy. Use the included foil tray liner to catch drippings, then
reheat the drippings to kill bacteria. Replacement foil tray liners
and other accessories can be found at www.charbroil.com.
• Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot
grease.
Safety Tips
• The grease tray must be inserted into smoker and emptied
after each use.
• If you have a smoker problem see the "Troubleshooting
Section".
• Clean smoker often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle
brush is used to clean any of the smoker cooking surfaces,
ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to
cooking. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces
while smoker is hot.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off
the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric
shock. When removed from the unit, the roasting basket may
be cleaned with metal scouring pads.
General Smoker Cleaning
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and
smoke for paint. Interiors surfaces should not be painted.
Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use a grill
cleaner with scrub brush on insides of smoker lid and bottom.
Rinse and allow to completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic
grill/oven cleaner to painted surfaces. A black surface
improves the smokers performance.
• Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a
concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and
failure of parts can result.
• Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or non-abrasive
cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft nonabrasive cloth.
• Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain the high quality
appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water
and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Baked-on grease
deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic cleaning
pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid damage.
Do not use abrasive pad on areas with graphics.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean smoker.
Do not use abrasive oven cleaners, steel wool or metal brushes
to clean smoker body. They will damage the finish.
Replace damaged part(s) only with Char-Broil certified
replacement parts. Do not attempt to repair damaged parts.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
1. This product is produced with or contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
2. This product contains chemicals, including lead
and lead compounds, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling this product.
WARNING
Burning wood gives off carbon monoxide which can cause
death.
DO NOT burn wood chips inside homes, vehicles, tents,
garages or any enclosed areas.
Use only outdoors where it is well ventilated.
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WARNING
For Safe Use of Your appliance and to Avoid Serious
Injury:
• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription
drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly
assemble or safely operate the appliance.
• When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable
surface in an area clear of combustible material.
• Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children and
pets away from the appliance at all times.
• Do not move the appliance when in use.
• This appliance is not intended for and should never be
used as a heater.
• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Ideally,
use the lifting tool supplied with your smoker to lift the
cooking basket from the unit. Alternately, use insulated
oven mitts or gloves and long-handled barbecue utensils
for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking
liquids.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from materials that
burn.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
• Use only in well-ventilated space.appliance
• Apartment Dwellers:
Check with management to learn the requirements
and fire codes for using an electric grill in your
apartment complex. Use only as allowed.
CAUTION
• Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not
possible. This appliance is well ventilated for safety
reasons.
• Do not leave appliance unattended while burning
off food residue. If appliance has not been regularly
cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage
the product.
Food Safety
Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor
cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria,
follow these four basic steps:
Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water
before and after handling raw meat and poultry.
Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat
foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and
utensils when removing cooked foods.
Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a
thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.
Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.
For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at
1-888-MPHOTLINE (888-674-6854) In Washington, DC
Or E-mail: mphotline.fsis@usda.gov
Or visit the USDA website at www.fsis.usda.gov
How To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly
• Meat and poultry cooked in the appliance often browns very
fast on the outside. Use only thawed meat and a meat
thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal
temperature, and cut into food to check for visual signs of
doneness.
• We recommend food to be at least 40°F before cooking in your
appliance.
• Whole poultry should reach 165° F. Juices should run clear
and flesh should not be pink.
• Beef, veal and lamb steaks, roasts and pork chops can be
cooked to 160° F.
• NEVER partially cook meat or poultry and finish cooking later.
Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper internal food
temperatures.
USDA Recommended
Internal Cooking Temperatures
Ground Meat
Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb......................................160°F
Turkey, Chicken.................................................165°F
Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb
Medium Rare.......................................................145°F
(let stand 3 minutes before cutting)
Medium................................................................160°F
Well Done............................................................170°F
Poultry
Chicken & Turkey, whole.....................................165°F
Poultry Parts.......................................................165°F
Duck & Goose....................................................165°F
Fresh Pork
Medium Rare......................................................145°F
(let stand 3 minutes before cutting)
Medium..............................................................160°F
Well Done..........................................................170°F
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