Masterbuilt 20014628 Owner's Manual

THERMOTEMP PROPANE & XL PROPANE SMOKER

PROPANE THERMOTEMP ET XL FUMEUR DE PROPANE

THERMOTEMP PROPANO Y XL PROPANO FUMADOR

IMPORTANT! / IMPORTANTE !

Please record this information immediately and keep in a safe place for future use.

Veuillez noter cette information immédiatement et la conserver dans un endroit sûr pour une utilisation future.

Por favor, registrar esta información inmediatamente y guardar en un lugar seguro para su uso futuro.

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Model number / Numéro de modèle / Número de modelo

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Mfg. Date - Serial Number / Date de fabrication - Numéro de série / Fecha Fabricado - Número de serie

These numbers are located on the rating label of the unit.

Le numéro de série se trouve sur la plaque signalétique de l’appareil .

El número de serie se encuentra en la etiqueta de la unidad.

Manual Code: 9805160024 170208-GB

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

ASSEMBLY, CARE & USE MANUAL WARNING & SAFETY INFORMATION

CE PRODUIT EST DESTINÉ À UN USAGE EXTÉRIEUR SEULEMENT.

MANUEL D’ASSEMBLAGE, D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATTION – AVERTISSEMENTS ET

RENSEIGNEMENTS CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ

ESTE PRODUCTO ES SOLAMENTE PARA USO EN EXTERIORES.

INFORMACIÓN DE ADVERTENCIAS Y SEGURIDAD DEL MANUAL DE ENSAMBLAJE, CUIDADO Y USO

Tools needed for assembly: Adjustable Wrench and Phillips Head Screwdriver

Approximate assembly time: 35 minutes *Actual product may diﬀ er from picture shown

Outils nécessaires pour l’assemblage : clé ajustable et tournevis cruciforme

Temps nécessaire pour l’assemblage : environ 35 minutes * Le produit réel peut diﬀ érer de l’illustration

Herramientas requeridas para el ensamblaje: Llave ajustable y destornillador Phillips o en cruz

Tiempo aproximado de ensamblaje: 35 minutos *El producto real puede ser distinto de la imagen mostrada

GS30_40G1M 161011GB

CARBON MONOXIDE

DANGER

HAZARD

Burning wood chips gives oﬀ carbon monoxide,

which has no odor and 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.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Shut oﬀ gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open ﬂ ame.

3. Open/remove door.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your Fire Department.

WARNING

This manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly

and safe use of the appliance.

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

Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.

Keep this manual for future reference.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in ﬁ re, explosion or burn hazard

which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

DANGER

1. Never operate this appliance unattended.

2. Never operate this appliance within 10 feet (3.0m) of any structure, combustible material or other gas cylinder.

3. Never operate this appliance within 25 feet (7.5m) of any ﬂ ammable liquid.

4. If ﬁ re should occur, keep away from appliance and immediately call your ﬁ re department. Do not attempt to extinguish an oil/grease ﬁ re with water.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

1. Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

2. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

STRUCTURAL PROXIMITY AND SAFETY USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Before using smoker check wind direction and place cylinder DOWNWIND. This is necessary so that cylinder supply system is arranged for vapor withdrawal.

Overhead Construction

Rails

10 Feet

Wind Flow

WARNING: HOSE IS A

TRIP HAZARD THAT

COULD CAUSE SUPPLY

CYLINDER TO TIP

Walls

10 Feet

GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Always use unit in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal ﬁ re codes.

• Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.

• Never operate unit under overhead construction such as roof coverings, carports, awnings, or overhangs.

• Unit is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

• Never use inside enclosed areas such as patios, garages, buildings or tents.

• Never use inside or on recreational vehicles or boats.

• Maintain a minimum distance of 10ft (3m) from overhead construction, walls, rails or other structures.

• Keep a minimum 10ft (3m) clearance of all combustible materials such as wood, dry plants, grass, brush,

paper, or canvas.

• Never use unit for anything other than its intended use. This unit is NOT for commercial use.

• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC are NOT recommended and may

cause injury.

• Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair user’s ability to properly assemble or

safely operate unit.

• Keep a ﬁ re extinguisher accessible at all times while operating unit.

• When cooking with oil or grease, have a type BC or ABC ﬁ re extinguisher readily available.

• In the event of an oil or grease ﬁ re do not attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call the ﬁ re

department. A Type BC or ABC ﬁ re extinguisher may, in some circumstances contain the ﬁ re.

• Use unit on a level, non-combustible, stable surface such as dirt, concrete, brick or rock. An asphalt

surface (blacktop) may not be acceptable for this purpose.

• Unit MUST be on the ground. Do not place unit on tables or counters. Do NOT move unit across uneven

surfaces.

• Do not use unit on wooden or ﬂ ammable surfaces.

• Keep unit clear and free from combustible materials such as gasoline and other ﬂ ammable vapors and

liquids.

• Do not leave unit unattended.

• Keep children and pets away from unit at all times. Do NOT allow children to use unit. Close supervision is

necessary should children or pets be in area where unit is being used.

• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit during or following its use until it has cooled.

• Never use glass, plastic or ceramic cookware in unit. Never place empty cookware in unit while in use.

• Never move unit when in use. Allow unit to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before moving or storing.

• Store only when ﬁ re is completely out and all surfaces are cold.

• Never use unit as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).

• The unit is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling

process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.

• Be careful when removing food from unit. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective

gloves/mitts or long, sturdy cooking tools for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.

• DO NOT bump or impact the unit to prevent personal harm, damage to unit or spillage/splashing of hot

cooking liquid.

• Do not touch HOT surfaces

• Unit is hot during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from door, lid and vents. Steam and hot

air are expelled during use.

• Air dampers are HOT while the unit is in use and during cooling; wear protective gloves when adjusting.

• Unit has an open ﬂ ame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from burner ﬂ ame. Do NOT lean over burner

when lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch ﬁ re.

• DO NOT obstruct ﬂ ow of combustion and ventilation.

• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and may cause damage to the unit.

• Installation of unit must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling of Liqueﬁ ed Petroleum Gasses, ANSI/NFPA 58 or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas Installation Code; Propane Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A119.2/NFPA 1192; and Recreational Vehicle Code, CSA Z240 RV Series as applicable.

• Before each use inspect gas hose for signs of damage.

• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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• Keep fuel supply hose away from unit while in operation.

• Regulator and hose assembly supplied with unit MUST be used. For replacement parts, if needed, contact Masterbuilt Customer Service at 1-800-489-1581.

• Use 20LB (9kgs) gas cylinder that has protective collar (cylinder not included with unit).

• Keep ventilation openings of cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris.

• LP gas cylinder being used must be constructed and marked in accordance with speciﬁ cations for LP gas cylinders of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) or the Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation for Dangerous Goods, CAN/CSA-B339.

• Never use gas cylinder if there is evidence of dents, gouges, bulges, ﬁ re damage, erosion, leakage, excessive rust, or other forms of visible external damage. This may be hazardous and cylinder should be taken to a liquid propane supplier to be checked.

• Never attach/disconnect gas cylinder, move or alter gas ﬁ ttings when unit is in operation.

• Always disconnect gas cylinder from unit when not in use.

• Unit is designed to work with propane gas only. Only use gas cylinders marked propane with this unit.

• This product will NOT operate with natural gas.

• When use is complete, always, ﬁ rst turn the smoker control knob OFF, then turn the gas cylinder valve OFF, and ﬁ nally disconnect the cylinder.

• Gas MUST be turned oﬀ at the supply cylinder when not in use.

• Cylinder MUST be stored outdoors, out of children’s reach and must NOT be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

• Do NOT store spare LP gas cylinder under or near unit. Gas cylinder safety relief valve may overheat allowing gas to release causing ﬁ re which may cause death or serious injury.

• Never ﬁ ll cylinder over 80% full or cylinder may release gas causing ﬁ re which may cause death or serious injury.

• Place a dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever cylinder is not in use. Only install dust cap provided with cylinder. Other caps or plugs may cause leaks.

• If you smell, hear or see gas escaping, immediately get away from gas cylinder and call the Fire Department. Fire may cause death or serious injury.

• Reference ignition steps before use.

• Never use lighter ﬂ uid with propane.

• Wood chips must be used in order to produce smoke and create the smoke ﬂ avor.

• Flame disk bowl/ wood chip tray/bowl is HOT when unit is in use. Use caution when adding wood.

• Check grease tray often during cooking. Empty grease tray before it gets full. Grease tray may need to be emptied periodically during cooking.

• Do not open upper smoker door(s) unless necessary. Opening smoker door(s) causes heat to escape, which may cause extended cooking time and may cause wood to ﬂ are up. Closing the door(s) will re-stabilize the temperature and stop ﬂ are up.

• This is a smoker. There will be a lot of smoke produced when using wood chips. Smoke will escape through seams and turn the inside of smoker black. This is normal. To minimize smoke loss around door(s), door latch(s) can be adjusted to further tighten door seal against body.

• To adjust door handle/latch, loosen the two screws that mount the door hook to the smoker body. Slide the door hook forward or rearward as needed to achieve the desired door seal. Then retighten the two door hook screws. Be sure not to set the door handle/latch too tight as it could cause damage to the unit and make it diﬃ cult to operate. The door should be adjusted so that it closes completely.

• When outside temperature is cooler than 65°F (18°C) and/or altitude is above 3,500 feet (1067m), additional cooking time may be required. To insure that meat is completely cooked use a meat thermometer to test internal temperature.

• Do not use wood pellets.

• Food needs to be in the center of smoking racks. This allows food drippings to go into the water bowl.

• Do not leave old wood or ashes in the ﬂ ame disk bowl/woodchip tray/bowl. Once ashes are cold, empty bowl/tray. Bowl/tray should be cleaned out prior to, and after each use to prevent ash and residue buildup.

• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a noncombustible container.

• Do not store unit with HOT ashes inside unit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SMOKER OPERATION - READ & FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

GETTING ST ARTED

• Pre-season unit prior to ﬁ rst use. See PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS.

• Before starting the unit, see ADDING WOOD CHIPS.

• This smoker is equipped with door stops that will hold the door open during loading and unloading of food.

• Food amount or volume and ambient temperature may aﬀ ect smoker temperature. Make adjustments as necessary to achieve desired smoking temperature.

CAUTION - All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy cooking tools when loading/ unloading food or racks, and when adding wood chips or water.

PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS

Curing your smoker will rid the unit of chemicals and oils left over by the manufacturing process allowing them to burn oﬀ .

PRE-SEASON SMOKER PRIOR TO FIRST USE.

1. Perform soapy water test, see SOAPY WATER TEST WARNINGS AND PROCEDURES.

2. Using a napkin or cloth, rub a light coat of cooking oil on smoking racks and inside smoker door. Make sure water pan is in place with NO WATER.

3. Fill wood chip tray with up to 1 cup (0.24l) of wood chips and light smoker. Close door.

4. Start smoker, set to 350°F (177°C) and let the smoker burn for about 1 hour.

5. Allow unit to cool COMPLETELY.

6. Reapply light coat of cooking oil on smoking racks and inside of smoker door.

7. Restart smoker and burn for 20 minutes.

• Cure your smoker periodically to prevent excessive rust.

ADDING WOOD CHIPS

1. You may use dry or pre-soaked wood chips in your smoker. Dry chips will burn faster and produce more intense smoke. Chips presoaked in water (for approximately 30 minutes) will burn slower and produce a less intense smoke.

2. Before starting unit, place up to 1 cup (0.24l) of wood chips in wood chip tray.

3. DO NOT ADD MORE THAN 1 CUP (0.24l) OF WOOD CHIPS AT A TIME. Never use wood chunks or wood pellets.

4. Place additional wood chips in smoker as needed to achieve desired smoke ﬂ avor.

• Wood chips must be used in order to produce smoke and create the smoke ﬂ avor.

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS

1. To start smoker see IGNITION INSTRUCTIONS.

2. With protective gloves on, place water bowl in position. Pour 1 inch of water, juice, or vinegar into water bowl. This will add ﬂ avor and moisture to food and prevent it from drying out.

3 DO NOT cover racks with aluminum foil as this will not allow heat to circulate properly.

4. Pre-heat smoker to desired temperature for approximately 20 minutes.

5. Place food in the smoker, position on the center of the smoking rack.

6 DO NOT overload smoker with food. Extra large amounts of food may trap heat, extend cooking time and cause uneven cooking. Leave

space between food on racks and smoker sides to ensure proper heat circulation. If utilizing cooking pans, place pans on center of rack to ensure even cooking.

7. For best results, rotate racks between the top and bottom positions during cooking.

8. Adjust smoker settings, control knob and air damper, to desired cooking temperature.

• Close air damper on unit to retain moisture and heat. If cooking foods such as ﬁ sh or jerky, open air damper to release moisture.

9. If wood chips do not smoke on low setting, open bottom door slightly for approximately 2 minutes. This will allow the cabinet temperature to fall which will cause the burner to adjust to a larger ﬂ ame and will begin the smoking process.

10. Use caution when cooking on windy days to ensure the ﬂ ame does not blow out. If you suspect or experience a ﬂ ame blow out, ﬁ rst open the door to check the ﬂ ame and follow the IGNITION INSTRUCTIONS to re-ignite the burner if needed. Adjust the smoker control knob setting for a higher ﬂ ame to prevent further blow outs.

Never ignite smoker with the door closed.

11. Extreme cold temperatures may extend cooking times.

12. Once cooking is complete turn unit OFF, see IGNITION INSTRUCTIONS for turning oﬀ unit, remove the gas cylinder and then follow CLEANING and STORING INSTRUCTIONS. CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE. This will extend the life of your smoker and prevent mold and mildew.

OPERATING TIP - When changing the temperature from a higher temperature setting to a lower temperature setting allow the unit to stabilize between temperature changes for 5 minutes before opening and closing the door(s). During this transition period the ﬂ ame is vulnerable to potential blow outs, under certain conditions, because the pressure inside the burner is reduced while the temperature sensor is adjusting to the lower temperature. For example, changing from 275

CLEANING and STORING INSTRUCTIONS

• ALWAYS MAKE SURE UNIT IS COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING.

• Be sure to clean smoker after each use. Make sure the gas cylinder has been turned oﬀ and removed.

• For rack supports, racks, water bowl, and drip pan use a mild dish detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

• For woodchip tray clean frequently to remove ash build up, residue and dust.

• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a non-combustible container.

• For the interior, exterior and door seal of the unit simply wipe down with a damp cloth after each use to keep unit in proper working condition. Do not use a cleaning agent. Make sure to dry thoroughly.

• After cleaning, store smoker in a covered and DRY AREA.

• Store only when ﬁ re is completely out and all surfaces are cold.

• When not in frequent use and using a cover, remember to check your smoker periodically to avoid possible rust and corrosion due to moisture buildup.

CHECK OUT THE MASTERBUILT WEBSITE FOR MORE TIPS AND RECIPE VIDEOS.

°F (135°C)

down to 225

°F (107°C)

WARNING

PERFORM “SOAPY WATER TEST” BEFORE EACH USE. SEE “SOAPY WATER TEST”

SECTION IN MANUAL.

SOAPY WATER TEST WARNINGS & PROCEDURES

WARNINGS

• Soapy Water Test MUST be performed each time gas cylinder is connected to burner/hose or each time it is used.

• Soapy Water Test MUST be performed outdoors in well ventilated area.

• When performing Soapy Water Test keep unit away from open ﬂ ames, sparks or lit cigarettes.

• Never use an open ﬂ ame to test for gas leaks.

PREPARATION:

• Remove any cookware and accessories from unit.

• Make sure gas cylinder valve and control knob are turned to the OFF position.

• Prepare soapy water solution: (1) part dish washing liquid (or more if desired), (3) parts water.

• Apply soapy water solution to gas cylinder valve, regulator and hose length up to burner control valve.

EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES BEFORE CONNECTING REGULATOR

TO GAS CYLINDER. TURN GAS OFF AFTER EACH USE.

Apply solution to

gas cylinder valve

Apply solution to hose regulator

and the full length of the hose

Apply solution underneath control panel

where burner and hose are connected

Failed test will present

bubbles as shown below.

TESTING GAS CYLINDER VALVE:

• Turn gas cylinder valve ON and watch for bubbles. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn gas cylinder valve OFF and retighten ﬁ tting. Repeat test.

TESTING REGULATOR AND HOSE:

• AFTER gas cylinder valve has passed Soapy Water Test, turn gas cylinder valve ON and check for bubbles at regulator location, along full length of hose and at burner control valve. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn gas cylinder valve OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. If hose is source of leak, STOP, do not use unit. Hose must be replaced.

• WHEN TEST IS COMPLETE, AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS, WAIT MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES FOR GAS FUMES TO DIMINISH BEFORE LIGHTING SMOKER.

DURING ANY PORTION OF SOAPY WATER TEST IF BUBBLES CONTINUE TO

APPEAR, STOP, DO NOT USE UNIT. CONTACT LOCAL PROPANE DEALER OR

MASTERBUILT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-489-1581.

Note: Use 20LB (9kgs) gas cylinder that has a protective collar with this unit. Cylinder NOT included with this unit.

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