Dyna-glo Dgx780bdc-d-1 Owner's Manual

Vertical

Charcoal Smoker

MODEL #DGX780BDC-D

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ...................................................................................................................... 2

Package Contents ...................................................................................................................... 4

Hardware Contents .................................................................................................................... 5

Preparation ................................................................................................................................. 5

Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................ 6

Operation Instructions ................................................................................................................. 13

Tips On Smoking ......................................................................................................................... 15

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 17

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Replacement Parts List .............................................................................................................. 19

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. If you have any questions regarding the product, call our customer service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday - Friday or log on to customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com.

Use caution when lifting and moving the unit to avoid back strain or back injury. Do not move the unit while it is in use.

• DO NOT operate the unit near or under ammable or combustible materials such as decks, porches or carports. A minimum clearance of 36 in. (91 cm) is required.

• DO NOT operate the unit under overhead construction.

• A minimum clearance to combustible construction is 36 in. (91 cm) from sides and back.

• DO NOT use this appliance as a heater.

• Operate the unit on a stable, level, non-ammable surface such as asphalt, concrete or solid

ground.

• DO NOT operate the unit on ammable material such as carpet or wood deck.

• Use caution when assembling and operating this unit to avoid cuts and scrapes from edges.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• DO NOT use this product in a manner other than its intended purpose. It is NOT intended for commercial use. It is not intended to be installed or used in or on a recreational vehicle and/or boats.

• DO NOT store this unit near gasoline or other combustible liquids or where other combustible vapors may be present.

• DO NOT use or store or operate this product in an area accessible to children or pets. Store this unit in a dry protected location.

• DO NOT leave the unit unattended while in use.

• DO NOT leave hot ashes unattended until the smoker cools completely.

• DO NOT move the unit while in use or while ashes are still hot. Allow the unit to cool completely before moving or storing.

• NEVER use gasoline, kerosene, Zippo/Ronson lighter uid or other highly volatile uids as a starter.

• Always cook your food on the grate after the ame is burned out.

• Dispose of cold ashes by wrapping them in heavy-duty aluminum foil and placing in a noncombustible container. Make sure that there are no other combustible materials in or near the container.

• If you must dispose of ashes in less time than it takes for the ashes to completely cool down, then

remove the ashes from the unit, using heat-resistant gloves along with long metal tongs or replace

shovel. Place the coals in aluminum foil and soak them completely with water before disposing of them in a noncombustible container.

• Allow the unit to cool completely before conducting any routine cleaning or maintenance.

• NEVER close the damper completely while cooking.

• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.

• Use caution when opening the door of the smoker while in operation. Keep hands, face and body

safe from hot steam or are-ups. DO NOT inhale smoke.

• DO NOT wear loose clothing while operating the smoker. Tie back long hair while operating the smoker.

• ALWAYS wear shoes that fully cover your feet while operating the smoker.

• NEVER use glassware, plastic or ceramic cookware on or in your smoker. Use metallic cookware only.

• When using avoring wood, add a sufcient amount prior to operation to avoid having to add wood

while operating.

• Use of accessories not intended for this smoker is not recommended and may lead to injury or property damage.

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.

• Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Fuels used in wood and charcoal burning appliances and the products of combustion of such fuels contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 hands after

handling.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Smoke stack assembly 1 B Lifting handle 2 C Temperature gauge 1 D Door handle 2 E Cooking grate 4 F Cooking grate support 8 G Smoker body 1 H Leg 4 I Grease cup 1 J Door latch 3

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

K Side damper 2 L Ash tray 1 M Charcoal grate 1 N Charcoal chamber 1 O Wood chip box 1 P Upper door 1 Q Lower door 1 R Wood chip box support 2 S Wood chip box lid 1

HARDWARE CONTENTS

M6 x 12

Screw

Qty. 28

PREPARATION

Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.

M5 x 12

Shoulder

Screw

Qty. 8

M4 x 10

Screw

Qty. 6

M6 Nut

Qty. 4

M5 Nut

Qty. 8

Estimated Assembly Time: 15 minutes

Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Remove the upper (P) and lower (Q) doors before beginning assembly.

1. Remove the upper (P) and lower (Q) doors by opening and sliding the doors up and off the hinges.

2. With smoker body (G) turned upside down, attach legs (H) to smoker box (G) using twelve M6x12 screws (AA)

Hardware Used

M6 x 12mm

x 12

Screw

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3. CAUTION: This unit is HEAVY! Do not attempt this step without assistance!

With the assistance of a helper, stand the unit

upright on its legs on a rm and level surface.

(Make sure that the legs are attached.) Place the upper (P) and lower (Q) doors back onto the hinges of the smoker body (G).

4. Attach the side dampers. Dampers (K) are installed from the inside of smoker body (G). Thread the damper handle through the back hole of the side damper slots. Align the damper (K) with the mounting holes and insert four M5x12 screws (BB) from the outside of the smoker body (G). Secure each bolt with M5 nut (EE) from the inside of the smoker body (G). Use a Phillips screwdriver and wrench to tighten the nuts and bolts. Do not over-tighten. Damper must be able to slide easily from side-to-side.

Hardware Used

M5 x 12mm

Shoulder

x 8

Screw

M5 Nut

x 8

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

5. Position the square smoke stack (A) with control arm to the left as shown. Using four M6x12 screws (AA), attach square smoke stack (A) to the top of smoker body (G). Securely tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.

Hardware Used

M6 x 12mm

x 4

Screw

6. Insert the wood chip box supports (R) into the bottom holes inside the smoker body (G). Repeat this process for the cooking grate supports (F) on each side, inserting from lower positions to higher positions.

NOTE: There are 8 positions to install the cooking grate supports, according to the need of the owner.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

7. Attach each door latch (J) to smoker body-right (G) using two M4x10 screws (CC).

Hardware Used

M4 x 10mm

x 6

Screw

8. Attach the lifting handles (B) onto the side of smoker body (G) using four M6x12 screws (AA). Repeat on the other side.

Hardware Used

M6 x 12mm

x 8

Screw

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

9. Attach door handle (D) to the upper door (P) using two M6x12 screws (AA) and two M6 nuts (DD). Repeat this step for the lower door (Q).

Hardware Used

M6 x 12mm

x 4

Screw

M6 x Nut

x 4

10. Place the wood chip box lid (S) directly onto the wood chip box (O) and slide the wood chip box onto the supports (R) located on the inside of the smoker body (G).

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

11. Place the charcoal chamber (N) directly onto the charcoal grate (M) and slide the grate onto the support brackets located on the inside of the smoker body (G). Slide the ash tray (L) under the support brackets.

12. Slide the four cooking grates (E) onto the cooking grate supports (F) inside the smoker body (G).

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

13. Remove the pre-assembled nut from the temperature gauge (C) and insert the probe through hole of the smoker door. Secure with nut from inside panel. Tighten with wrench.

14. Slide the grease cup (I) into the grease cup support located on the bottom of the smoker body (G).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all hangings or plastic straps, if present.

Before you cook food in your smoker, it is important to “season” your smoker. Seasoning seals the

paint and interior of your smoker to enhance avoring, durability and overall performance.

To season your smoker, simply use it as you normally would only do not cook any food. You will need to follow all of the operating procedures in the next few sections of this manual.

Using your desired avoring woods and marinades, burn your smoker at low temperature

(around 175°F/79.4°C) for 45 – 60 minutes. Let the smoker cool and clean out the wood chips and charcoal.

Once seasoning is complete, your smoker’s interior will have a durable, seasoned coating.

Lighting Instructions

DO NOT USE PRETREATED, MATCH-LIGHT CHARCOAL with this smoker. Only use standard,

untreated briquettes or lump charcoal and ONLY use charcoal lighting uid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use lighter uid, paint thinners, gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other ammable material for

lighting charcoal. Damage to the smoker may occur with the use of match-light charcoal.

Step 1 Remove the charcoal grate and chamber from the smoker box. Place the grate on a cement surface

that is clear from amable or combustible materials. Place the chamber directly onto the charcoal grate. The chamber should t between the grate handles and the raised grate supports.

Refer to the assembly instructions for proper placement.

Start with at least 4 lbs. (1.8 kgs.) of charcoal (75 standard briquettes).

Make adjustments as needed when cooking in colder climates or during high winds, and/or when fair amounts of precipitation are present.

Step 2

Note: Please refer to the manufacturer’s recommended amount of lighter uid before applying uid to the briquettes. With the charcoal grate and chamber outside the rebox, saturate charcoal with the amount of lighting uid as recommended by the lighter uid manufacturer. Allow the uid to soak into the charcoal for 3 minutes before placing the grate and chamber back into the rebox

(refer to assembly instructions for proper chamber and grate placement). After soaking the charcoal,

place the lighting uid at a safe distance away from the smoker.

Step 3 With both doors open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with

a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). Charcoal lighting uid must be allowed to completely burn off

prior to closing the doors. (Fumes will tend to collect in the upper cavity if the door is closed).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lighting Instrucions(Continued)

Step 4 After 20-25 minutes, charcoal should be ready for cooking and/or adding woodchips. Refer to the next section before adding wood chips to pre-lit charcoal.

DANGER: Closing the rebox doors during the lighting procedure could trap fumes from the charcoal lighting uid in the smoker box and may result in a ash-re or explosion when

door is opened, resulting in property loss, personal injury or death. Never attempt to add more

lighting uid to the charcoal once it has been lit.

ADDING WOOD CHIPS (BEFORE AND DURING COOKING)

WARNING: Use caution since ames can are-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with re. When opening the door, keep hands, face and body a safe distance from hot steam and ame are-ups.

Presoaked Wood Chips

Soak the desired amount of chips in water for 30 minutes. Wrap the wood chips in aluminum foil and poke holes on the top of the foil wrapping. FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW BEFORE ADDING

PRESOAKED WOOD CHIPS.

Dry Wood Chips Dry wood chips can be placed directly onto the pre-lit charcoal without aluminum foil. FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW BEFORE ADDING DRY WOOD CHIPS.

The amount and type of wood used is entirely dependent on the desired amount of avor.

Step 1

Stand back and carefully open smoker box door allowing heat and steam to escape away from your face. Use caution since ames can are-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with re. Inspect the charcoal level in pan.

Step 2

Wearing ame retardant oven mitts/gloves, use long metal cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes

on hot coals. Use the long metal cooking tongs to add wood chips (and/or charcoal) to charcoal chamber, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks.

WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting uid to hot or even warm coals as ashback may occur causing severe burns.

Step 3

Close smoker box door and allow food to continue cooking.

Allow the ashes to completely cool before reusing or cleaning the smoker.

Pairing wood chips with a specic type of food will depend on the preferences of the user. This page can be used as a general guideline for acquiring the ideal avor.

• Hardwoods such has hickory, pecan, apple, cherry or mesquite typically burn slower and produce more smoke over longer periods of time.

• To prolong the burn cycle for wood chips, pre-soak them in a separate bowl of water for at least 30 minutes, and/or wrap the chips in perforated aluminum foil.

• Most smoke avoring occurs within the rst hour of cooking. Adding wood chips after the rst hour is typically not necessary unless extra smoke avoring is desired.

SUGGESTED SMOKING AND MEAT TEMPERATURES

Smoking Temperatures

Acurate smoking temperatures are critical for safely cooking food when meat probes are not available. Please understand that using the factory installed temperature gauge is an acceptable

tool for smoking food; but it’s not always the ideal means of measuring the most accurate smoking

temperature because internal smoker temperatures can vary between the top and bottom cooking grates. Also keep in mind that the probes used on most gauges are designed to measure the temperature at the tip of the temperature probe and not the overall temperature of the smoker.

Alternatively, it is recommended that users either purchase an aftermarket, oven-ready temperature gauge, or a meat thermometer. Meat thermometers are the most effective way of determining when the food is cooked to the minimum temperature required for safe consumption. Please refer to the chart below for cooking temps.

SUGGESTED SMOKING TEMPERATURES

Suggested Smoking

Temperatures

Safe Minimum Food

Temperatures

Meat, Poultry, Fish

Beef, veal and lamb

(pieces and whole cuts)

Medium-rare 225°F (107.2°C) 145°F (63°C)

Medium 225°F (107.2°C) 160°F (71°C)

Well done 225°F (107.2°C) 170°F (77°C)

Pork

(ham, pork loin, ribs)

Pork (pieces and 225 - 240°F 160°F (71°C)

whole cuts) (107.2 - 115.6°C)

Ground meat and meat mixtures

(burgers, sausages, meatballs, meatloaf, casseroles

and mechanically tenderized beef)

Beef, veal (including 250 - 300°F

mechanically tenderized), (121 - 149°C) 160°F (71°C)

lamb and pork

Poultry (chicken & turkey) 250 - 300°F 165°F (74°C)

Poultry

(chicken, turkey, duck)

Pieces 250°F (121°C) 165°F (74°C)

Whole 240°F (115.6°C) 185°F (85°C)

Seafood

Fish 225 - 240°F 158°F (70°C)

(107.2 - 115.6°C)

Shellsh (shrimp, lobster, 225 - 240°F

crab, scallops, clams, (107.2 - 115.6°C) 165°F (74°C) mussels and oysters)

Suggested Smoking

Temperatures

Safe Minimum Food

Temperatures

Game

Chops, steaks and roasts

(deer, elk, moose, carribou/reindeer, antelope and pronghorn)

Well done 225°F (107.2°C) 170°F (77°C)

Large Game

Bear, bison, musk ox 250 - 300°F 165°F (74°C)

walrus, etc. (121 - 149°C)

Small game

Rabbit, muskrat, 225 - 240°F

beaver, etc. (107.2 - 115.6°C) 165°F (74°C)

Ground Meat

Ground meat and 250 - 300°F

meat mixtures (121 - 149°C) 165°F (74°C)

Ground venison 250 - 300°F

and sauage (121 - 149°C) 165°F (74°C)

Game birds/waterfowl

(wild turkey, duck, goose, partridge and pheasant)

Whole 250°F (121°C) 180°F (82°C)

Breasts and roasts 250°F (121°C) 165°F (74°C)

Thighs, wings 250°F (121°C) 165°F (74°C)

Stung(cookedalone 250°F(121°C) 165°F (74°C)

or in a bird)

Since it is dicult to use a food thermometer to check the temperature of

shellsh, discard any that do not open when cooked.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

AFTER USE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING

• Use caution when lifting and moving the smoker to avoid strain injuries. Two people are recommended to lift or move the smoker.

• DO NOT store the smoker near gasoline or other combustible liquids or where combustible vapors may be present. Keep the area around the smoker clear and free of combustible materials and vapors.

• DO NOT store this smoker in an area accessible to children or pets. Store the smoker in a dry, protected location.

• DO NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around the smoker following use until it has cooled. It is hot during operation and remains hot for a period of time following use.

• DO NOT leave hot ashes unattended until the smoker cools completely.

• The smoker becomes extremely hot – allow the smoker to cool completely before handling. Allow the smoker to cool before removing and cleaning the grease pan.

• Dispose of cold ashes by wrapping them in heavy-duty aluminum foil and putting them in a noncombustible container.

• If you must dispose of the ashes in less time than it takes for them to completely cool, remove the charcoal tray using heat-resistant gloves and place the ashes in aluminum foil. Completely soak the ashes with water before disposing of them in a noncombustible container.

CAUTION: All care and maintenance procedures are to be performed while the

smoker is completely cooled. Always perform maintenance by a qualied service person.

Clean the cooking grates with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. You may prefer to coat the cooking grates lightly with cooking oil or cooking spray.

To clean the inside and outside of the smoker cabinet, simply use a damp cloth. Spray-washing with a water hose is not recommended. Moisture should be wiped away and not allowed to stand inside or on top of the smoker. Once cleaned, you may prefer to lightly coat the interior of the smoker cabinet with cooking oil or cooking spray.

If rust is present on the exterior surface of the smoker, clean the area with steel wool or emery cloth and use heavy-duty, heat-resistant paint.

NEVER apply additional paint to the interior of the smoker. If rust is present on the interior of the smoker, clean it thoroughly with steel wool or emery cloth and lightly coat the area with cooking oil or cooking spray to help minimize recurring rust.

To protect your smoker from weather conditions, always keep it covered while not in use.

WARRANTY

This vertical charcoal smoker is warranted against broken or damaged parts at the time of purchase. All other parts carry a one (1) year limited warranty except the charcoal chamber, which is warranted to be free of defects for 90 days. Paint is warranted to be free of defects for 90 days except for rust, which may appear after repeated use.

This warranty does not cover damage or issues related to neglect, abuse or modications to the

appliance. Repair labor is not covered.

All parts that meet the warranty requirements will be shipped at no charge via the discretion of GHP Group Inc. (ground shipments, US Mail or Parcel Post ONLY). Any special handling charges (i.e. Second Day, Overnight, etc.) will be the responsibility of the consumer.

All warranty claims apply only to the original purchaser and require a proof of purchase verifying

purchase date. Do not return parts to GHP address without rst obtaining a return authorization

number from our customer service. This service is available by calling toll free 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday - Friday.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not

apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary

from state to state.

GHP Group Inc. 6440 W. Howard Street Niles, Il, USA 60714-3302

Item name: Vertical Charcoal Smoker Model #: DGX780BDC-D

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