Cuisinart COS-118 Assemble And Operating Instructions

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Table of Contents
1. Warnings and Safety Instructions 2 – 3
2. Illustrated Parts List and Exploded View Diagram 4
3. Assembly Instructions 6
4. Operating Your Smoker
4.1 Select a Proper Location 8
4.2 Choosing Your Charcoal 8
4.3 Air Vent Operation 8
4.4 Lighting Instructions 8
4.5 Operating the Smoker 10
4.6 When Finished Smoking 10
5. Warranty 11
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m WARNINGS
m This smoker is for outdoor use only. It should NOT be used in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
m The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair an individual’s ability to
properly assemble or safely operate this smoker.
m Do not leave the smoker unattended. m Keep children and pets away from the smoker all the times. m Do not use the smoker in high wind. m Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting. Use only charcoal lighter uid. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
m Do not add charcoal lighter uid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter uid to hot or warm
charcoal.
m Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out or completely extinguished. m Open the lid while lighting and getting charcoal started. m Always put charcoal on top of the charcoal grate and not directly into the bottom bowl. m Use grill mitts or hot pads to protect hands while adjusting smoker vents. m To extinguish coals do not use water. Close vents and lid and wait until smoker cools below 115° F
(45°C).
m Handle and store hot electric starters carefully. Never use charcoal lighter uid or charcoal
impregnated with charcoal lighter uid with an electric starter. Follow electric starter manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
m When using lighter uid always check ash collector before lighting . Fluid can accumulate in the
ash collector, resulting in a re below the bottom bowl. Remove any uid from ash collector prior to lighting.
m Do not attempt to move the smoker when in use. Allow the smoker to cool to 115 F°(45 C°) before
moving or storing.
m Do not use the smoker unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are securely fastened and
tightened. If there are any missing or damaged parts, contact customer service for a replacement.
m Do not alter the smoker in any manner. m This smoker is not intended to be installed in or on a boat or recreational vehicle. m Locate the smoker away from any combustible materials or construction by at least 10 feet in all
directions. Never use smoker under any overhang or enclosure.
m This smoker is not intended for and should never be used as a heater. m This smoker will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from
hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
m This smoker is not intended for commercial use. m Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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If these instructions are ignored, there is a possibility of a hazardous re or explosion which could result in physical injury or property damage! It is your responsibility to assemble, operate and maintain your smoker properly.
READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER
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Assemble Legs
Attach Handles to Middle Barrel. Attach upper three brackets to Middle Barrel.
Assemble smoker according to diagram. Water Bowl rests on lower three brackets of Middle Barrel. Lower Cooking Grate rests on Water Bowl
Attach Bottom Vent by lifting vent up to base and lining screws up with circular openings. Rotate vent to lock in place. Screw in Base Latches
Attach Door by tilting it at a 45 angle with the handle facing out. Place one side of the Door through the Middle Barrel at a time in order to secure in place.
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4. Operating Your Smoker 4. Operating Your Smoker
4.1 Select a Proper Location
Once you have assembled your new smoker, nd a suitable location for use.
m DANGER
• Never use this outdoor smoker inside any building, garage, shed or breezeway, under an overhang or inside any boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, to prevent possible re and to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation.
• Always place your smoker on a hard and level surface far away from combustible materials and structures.
• Do not use this smoker under overhead combustible surface or covered area ( e.g., awnings, umbrellas, porches or gazeboes ). Keep all combustible surfaces at least 10 feet (3 meters) away.
• Locate the smoker away from any combustible and non-combustible material or construction by at least 10 feet (3m)
• Never store or use gasoline or other ammable or volatile substances in the vicinity of this smoker or in the vicinity of any other heat-generating appliance, because of the danger of starting a re.
• Do not obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation air.
4.2 Choosing your charcoal
• We recommend using charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal.
• Adding 3 or 4 lumps of dry hard wood on top of hot coals can provide added smoke avor.
4.3 Air Vent Operation
Your smoker has two airow control vents; a bottom vent below the bottom bowl and an air exhaust vent at the top of the lid. By adjusting the amount of vent opening, you can adjust the temperature of your smoker.
m DANGER
• The vents and vent controls and the metal surfaces around them will become very hot during smoker use. Use grill mitts or hot pads to adjust vents when smoker is in use.
4.4 Lighting instructions
m DANGER
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting. Use only charcoal lighter uid. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not add charcoal lighter uid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter uid to hot or warm charcoal.
• Do not overll charcoal grate. Excess charcoal may cause a re, or may cause damage to your smoker.
1. Read all instructions before lighting.
2. Leave middle barrel off during charcoal lighting and heat up period
3. Carefully follow all instructions accompanying charcoal lighter uid, electric charcoal starters,
and or charcoal.
4. Fully open air vents on lid and bottom vent.
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5. Ensure that the charcoal grate is in the smoker, and positioned properly
6. Ensure that the bottom bowl is empty (NEVER remove hot ashes; follow ash removal instructions in section 4.6 )
7. Open both vents as described in section 4.3
8. Place desired amount of charcoal onto charcoal grate. Use no more than will go above the brim of the charcoal ring. Overlling the charcoal ring with charcoal can cause injury and damage your smoker.
ELECTRIC STARTER
• Follow electric starter manufacturer’s instructions
• Use caution when removing hot starter
CHIMNEY STARTER
1 For best results with a chimney starter, remove cooking grate and set aside.
2 Put desired amount of charcoal in chimney starter
3 Place crumpled newspaper under the starter and light, being sure to follow the starter manufacturer’s
instructions
4 Carefully pour ignited coals onto charcoal tray, using mitts, gloves, eye protection, and any other protective
equipment recommended by the starter manufacturer.
5 Replace cooking grate using a grilling mitt or grate lifting tool.
SELF STARTING CHARCOAL
m DANGER
• Do not add charcoal lighter uid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter uid to hot or warm
charcoal.
• Arrange desired amount of charcoal and ignite following manufacturer’s instructions
LIGHTER FLUID
m DANGER
• Follow all instructions on lighter uid container.
• When using lighter uid always check ash collector before lighting. Fluid can accumulate in the ash
collector, resulting in a re below the bottom bowl. Remove any uid from ash collector prior to lighting.
• Do not add charcoal lighter uid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter uid to hot or warm
charcoal.
1 Place desired coals onto charcoal grate. Arrange as indicated by lighter uid manufacturer
2 Following lighter uid manufacturer instructions, apply lighter uid to charcoal
3 Be sure to allow all lighter uid to burn off prior to cooking, or noticeable avors can be added to food
* Clean your smoker after each use. DO NOT use abrasive or ammable cleaners, as it will damage the parts
of this product and may start a re. Clean with warm soapy water.
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