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Vertical Charcoal
Smoker 365
Product Guide
Model 13201834
Tools needed for assembly:
Adjustable Wrench
Philips Screwdriver
(Tools not provided)
IMPORTANT: Fill out the product record information below.
Date Purchased
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Burning charcoal inside can kill you. It gives off carbon
monoxide, which has no odor. NEVER burn charcoal
inside homes, vehicles, or tents.
WARNING
Failure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions could
result in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:
Leave this manual with consumer.
CONSUMER:
Keep this manual for future reference.
CAUTION
Read and follow all safety statements, assembly
instructions, and use and care directions before
attempting to assemble and cook.
CAUTION
Some parts may contain sharp edges! Wear
protective gloves if necessary.
CAUTION
THIS UNIT IS HEAVY! DO NOT attempt to assemble
without a helper.
If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-800-241-7548.
To insure your satisfaction and for follow-up service, register your appliance online at www.charbroil.com/register
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Seasoning Your Smoker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Your Smoker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
WARNING
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LIGHTING CHARCOAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Tending Your Smoker While in Use . . . . . . . . . .4
Smoking with Wood Chips/Woods Chunks . . . . 4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts List/Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
This instruction manual contains important information
necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the
appliance.
Follow all warnings and instructions when using the
appliance.
WARNING
Most surfaces on this unit are hot when in use. Use
extreme caution. Keep others away from unit Always wear
protective clothing to prevent injury.
Keep children and pets away.
Do not move this unit during operation.
Never substitute gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for charcoal
starter. In some states, the use of charcoal starter is
prohibited by law. In this case, paraffin-based starter cubes
can be substituted for charcoal starter. Never use charcoal
starter fluid with an electric starter.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
1. Combustible by-products produced when using
this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
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.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
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
All surfaces can be hot during use. Use protection
as required to prevent burning.
Do not use this unit on or near combustible surfaces
or structures such as wood decks, dry leaves or
grass, vinyl or wood siding, etc.
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.
CAUTION
For residential use only. Do not use for commercial
cooking.
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Seasoning Your Smoker
Before cooking with your smoker, the following steps should be closely followed to both cure the finish and season the
interior steel. Failure to properly follow these steps may damage the finish and/or impart metallic flavors to your first foods.
1.) Brush all interior surfaces including grills and grates with vegetable cooking oil. (Do not apply oil to the charcoal
pan.)
2.) Remove the water pan and water pan support wire.
3.) Build a fire in the charcoal pan using approximately 2 pounds of charcoal. (NEVER USE CHARCOAL THAT HAS
BEEN PRE-TREATED WITH LIGHTER FLUID. Only use standard charcoal or a combination of charcoal and
wood.)
4.) After charcoal has ashed over (approximately 20 minutes) place the water pan and water pan support wire back
into position using gloves. Close both smoker doors and position all dampers approximately one quarter open.
5.) This burn should be sustained for at least two hours.
6.) After burning for at least 2 hours, the temperature should be increased by adding more charcoal and positioning
all dampers halfway open. NEVER ADD CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID TO HOT OR WARM COALS AS
FLASHBACKS MAY OCCUR CAUSING INJURY.
7.) Allow for the remaining charcoal to burn off and the unit to cool completely.
8.) You smoker is now ready for use.
Rust can appear on the inside of your smoker. Maintaining a light coat of vegetable oil on interior surfaces will aid in the
protection of your unit. Exterior surfaces may need occasional touch up. We recommend the use of a commercially
available black high-temperature spray paint. NEVER PAINT THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT!
Operating your Smoker
1.) Remove the water pan and the water pan support wire.
2.) Place approximately 4 - 5 pounds of charcoal into the charcoal pan. (NEVER USE CHARCOAL THAT HAS BEEN
PRE-TREATED WITH LIGHTER FLUID. Only use standard charcoal or a combination of charcoal and wood.)
3.) If using lighter fluid, saturate the charcoal briquettes with lighter fluid and let it soak in for approximately 5 minutes.
If using a chimney starter, electric starter, or other type of fire starter, light your fire according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
4.) After allowing the lighter fluid to properly soak in, light the pile of charcoal in several locations to ensure an even
burn. ALWAYS LIGHT THE FIRE WITH BOTH CHAMBER DOORS IN THE OPEN POSITION! Leave both
chamber doors open until briquettes are fully lit (approximately 20 minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes
from charcoal lighter fluid inside the chamber and result in a flash fire.
5.) After the charcoal ashes overs and produces a red glow (approximately 20 minutes) place the water pan and
water pan support wire back into position over the charcoal pan using gloves.
6.) Using caution, fill the water pan with water or marinade until the level is approximately 1” below the top rim of the
pan. Do not overfill. Depending on the temperature inside the chamber, this should last approximately 1-2 hours.
7.) Close the bottom chamber door.
8.) Place food on the cooking grates. If cooking multiple food items be sure to leave some room between each item in
order for heat and smoke to circulate evenly inside the chamber.
9.) Close the top chamber door.
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Tending Your Smoker While In Use
It will be necessary to maintain a constant temperature throughout the cooking process. This can be achieved by
adjusting the dampers on each side of the smoker. To increase the temperature, simply open the dampers to allow for
greater air circulation inside the chamber. If the temperature does not increase by adjusting the dampers it will be
necessary to add more charcoal to the charcoal pan.
Adding Charcoal:
1.) Wearing gloves, open the bottom chamber door slowly with your hands, face and body a safe distance away to
prevent injury from possible flare-ups and hot steam. OPENING THE DOOR QUICKLY COULD CAUSE
FLARE-UPS AS OXYGEN SUDDENLY COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE FIRE.
2.) Wearing gloves, and from a safe distance away, add more charcoal to the charcoal pan using long handled
tongs. DO NOT SLIDE THE CHARCOAL PAN SUPPORT WIRE OUT MORE THAN FOUR INCHES. NEVER
ADD CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID TO HOT OR WARM COALS AS FLASHBACKS MAY OCCUR CAUSING
INJURY.
3.) Close the bottom chamber door and continue cooking.
Adding Water/Marinade:
1.) Wearing gloves, open the bottom chamber door slowly with your hands, face and body a safe distance away to
prevent injury from possible flare-ups and hot steam. OPENING THE DOOR QUICKLY COULD CAUSE
FLARE-UPS AS OXYGEN SUDDENLY COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE FIRE.
2.) Wearing gloves, and from a safe distance away, add more water or marinade to the water pan until the level is
approximately 1” below the top rim of the pan. Do not overfill. DO NOT SLIDE THE WATER PAN SUPPORT
WIRE OUT MORE THAN FOUR INCHES.
3.) Close the bottom chamber door and continue cooking.
Smoking with Wood Chips/Wood Chunks
For a more robust smoke flavor while using charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal, try adding wood chips or several wood chunks to
the fire. Wood chunks are available in a variety of natural flavors, and can be used alone or in addition to charcoal. As a general
rule, any hardwood that bears a fruit or nut is suitable for cooking. However, different woods have very different tastes. Experiment
with different woods to determine your personal favorite, and always use well-seasoned wood. Green or fresh-cut wood can turn
food black, and tastes bitter.
Our Recommendations:
Chicken - Alder, Apple, Hickory, Mesquite, Sassafras
Beef - Hickory, Mesquite, Oak, Grapevines
Pork - Fruitwoods, Hickory, Oak, Sassafras
Lamb - Fruitwoods, Mesquite
Veal - Fruitwoods, Grapevines
Seafood - Alder, Mesquite, Sassafras, Grapevines
Vegetables – Mesquite
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USDA Recommended
Internal Cooking Temperatures
Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb......................................160°F
Turkey, Chicken.................................................165°F
Medium Rare.......................................................145°F
(let stand 3 minutes before cutting)
Medium................................................................160°F
Well Done............................................................170°F
Chicken & Turkey, whole.....................................165°F
Poultry Parts.......................................................165°F
Duck & Goose....................................................165°F
Medium Rare......................................................145°F
(let stand 3 minutes before cutting)
Medium..............................................................160°F
Well Done..........................................................170°F
Ground Meat
Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb
Poultry
Fresh Pork
SMOKER MAINTENANCE
Frequency of cleanup is determined by how much your smoker is used. Make sure coals are completely extinguished
before cleaning inside of smoker. Inside surfaces may be cleaned with a strong solution of detergent and water applied
with a scrub brush. Thoroughly rinse with water and allow to air dry before using again.
If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces
prior to grilling. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces while grill is hot.
HELPFUL HINTS
• If food seems to be getting too smoky or brown before the cooking time is finished, cover it loosely with heavy duty
aluminum foil.
•Remove the ash after each use.
•Covered side dishes can be warmed in smoker chamber.
•To prevent flare-ups, brush meat lightly with oil before grilling.
•Keep a small squirt bottle of water handy for grilling flare-ups.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty only applies to units purchased from an authorized retailer. Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer-purchaser only that this
product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials after correct assembly and under normal and reasonable home use for the periods
indicated below beginning on the date of purchase*. The manufacturer reserves the right to require that defective parts be returned, postage and or
freight pre-paid by the consumer for review and examination.
SCOPE OF COVERAGE PERIOD OF COVERAGE TYPE OF FAILURE COVERAGE
All Parts
*Note: A dated sales receipt WILL be required for warranty service.
The original consumer-purchaser will be responsible for all shipping charges for parts replaced under the terms of this limited warranty.
This limited warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only, is only available to the original owner of the product and is not transferable.
Manufacturer requires proof of your date of purchase. Therefore, you should retain your sales slip or invoice. Registering your product is not a
substitute for proof of purchase and the manufacturer is not responsible for or required to retain proof of purchase records.
This limited warranty applies to the functionality of the product ONLY and does not cover cosmetic issues such as scratches, dents, corrosions or
discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners or any tools used in the assembly or installation of the appliance, surface rust, or the
discoloration of stainless steel surfaces.
This limited warranty will not reimburse you for the cost of any inconvenience, food, personal injury or property damage.
RUST is not considered a manufacturing or materials defect.
1 year from date of purchase*
ITEMS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY FOR:
1. Shipping cost, standard or expedited, for warranty and replacement parts
2. Service calls to your home.
3. Repairs when your product is used for other than normal, single-family household or residential use.
4. Damage, failures, or operating difficulties resulting from accident, alteration, careless handling, misuse, abuse, fire, flood,
acts of God, improper installation or maintenance, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use
of products not approved by the manufacturer.
5. Any food loss due to product failures or operating difficulties.
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.
7. Pickup and delivery of your product.
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product.
9. The removal and/or reinstallation of your product.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES and LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under the terms of this limited warranty. In the event of parts availability issues,
the manufacturer reserves the right to substitute like or similar parts that are equally functional.
Manufacturer will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of either this limited warranty or any
applicable implied warranty, or for failure or damage resulting from acts of God, improper care and maintenance, grease fire, accident, alteration,
replacement of parts by anyone other than Manufacturer, misuse, transportation, commercial use, abuse, hostile environments (inclement weather,
acts of nature, animal tampering), improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes or printed manufacturer instructions.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATION OR DESCRIPTION WHEREVER APPEARING IS WARRANTED BY MANUFACTURER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SET
FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY PROTECTION ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, IS HEREBY
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Neither dealers nor the retail establishment selling this product has any authority to make any additional warranties or to promise remedies
in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above. Manufacturer's maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the
product paid by the original consumer.
NOTE: Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights as set foth herein. You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. In the state of California only, if refinishing or replacement of the product is not commercially practicable, the retailer selling this product or
the Manufacturer will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the original consumer-purchaser
prior to discovery of the nonconformity. In addition, in the state of California only, you may take the product to the retail establishment selling this
product in order to obtain performance under this limited warranty.
PERFORATION, MANUFACTURING,
AND MATERIAL DEFECTS ONLY
If you wish to obtain performance of any obligation under this limited warranty, you should
Columbus, GA 31902-1240
Consumer returns will not be accepted unless a valid Return Authorization is first acquired. Authorized returns are clearly marked on the outside of
the package with an RA number and the package is shipped freight/postage pre-paid. Consumer returns that do not meet these standards will be
refused.
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write to:
Consumer Relations
P. O. Box 1240
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Key Qty Description
A 1 SMOKER CHAMBER
B 1 UPPER DOOR
C 2 HINGE HARDWARE, F/ DOOR
D 4 LEG
E 4 DAMPER
F 2 GRATE, COOKING
G 2 PAN, WATER/CHARCOAL
H 2 SUPPORT WIRE, F/ PAN
I 2 SIDE HANDLE BAR
J 2 HANDLE SPRING
K 1 LOWER DOOR
L 2 DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY
M 1 TEMPERATURE GAUGE
N 1 LOGO PLATE
O 8 WIRE RACK SUPPORT, COOK GRATE
… 1 HARDWARE PACK
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Step1: Line up the holes in legs with holes in bottom of smoker body and insert (3)1/4-20x1/2" screws per leg.
Securely tighten the screws.
Step 2: Attach side handle by using two 1/4-20x1/2" screws and two 1/4-20 hex nuts. Securely tighten. Repeat for
other handle.
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Step 3: Attach the damper to the upper left side panel of smoker body using one #10-24x3/8" screw, one flat washer and
one #10-24 lock nut. Repeat for lower left side panel, upper right panel and lower right panel of smoker body.
NOTE: Do not over tighten nut or damper will not be adjustable.
Step 4: Insert the temperature gauge through the mounting hole in the front of the door. Thread wing nut onto the
temperature gauge stem from inside the door panel. Align gauge markings and tighten it firmly.
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Step 5: Locate the door handle/ latch assemblies. Remove the hardware included with the assemblies. Mount the door
handle on the upper door using one flat washer on outside, door latch (inside of door), one flat washer, one lock washer,
and one 1/4-20 hex nut on the inside (as shown). Tighten nut securely. Repeat this step for the lower door.
1/4-20 hex
nut
Flat washer
Lock washer
Door latch
Door handle
Flat washer
Assembled Handle
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Step 6: Insert (8 pcs) wire rack supports into the mounting holes inside the smoker body.
Step 7: Insert the 2 cooking grates into wire rack supports. Cooking grates should be level.
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Step 8: Place the 2 support wires in the bottom of smoker body to hold the water pan and charcoal pan.
Step 9: Place the water pan and charcoal pan into the support wires.
Water pan
Charcoal pan
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HARDWARE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1/4-20 X 1/2” screw
1/4-20 nut
Flat washer
16
4
4
#10-24 X 3/8” screw
#10-24 lock nut
4
4
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