Masterbuilt 20050412 User Manual

ASSEMBLY, CARE & USE MANUAL

WARNING & SAFETY INFORMATION

DUAL FUEL SMOKER MODEL 20050412

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc.

1 Masterbuilt Ct.

Columbus, GA 31907

Customer Service 1-800-489-1581

www.masterbuilt.com

Manual Code: 9805100023 081611-04SS

Tools needed for assembly: Adjustable Wrench, Phillips Head Screwdriver

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD WARNING

Burning charcoal and wood chips

gives off carbon monoxide,

which has no odor and can cause death.

DO NOT burn charcoal or wood chips inside

homes, vehicles, tents, garages

or any enclosed areas.

Use only outdoors where it is

well ventilated.

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 warnings and instructions properly could result in ﬁ re or explosion, which

could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

DANGER DANGER

LIMITED WARRANTY

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.

1. Never operate this appliance unattended.

2. Never operate this appliance within 10 feet (3m) of any structure, combustible material or other gas cylinder.

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

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.

Masterbuilt warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper assembly, normal use and recommended care for 90 days from the date of original retail purchase. Masterbuilt warranty does not cover paint ﬁ nish as it may burn off during normal use. Masterbuilt warranty does not cover rust of the unit. Masterbuilt requires reasonable proof of purchase for warranty claims and suggests that you keep your receipt. Upon the expiration of such warranty, all such liability shall terminate. Within the stated warranty period, Masterbuilt, at its discretion, shall repair or replace defective components free of charge with owner being responsible for shipping. Should Masterbuilt require return of component(s) in question for inspection Masterbuilt will be responsible for shipping charges to return requested item. This warranty excludes property damage sustained due to misuse, abuse, accident, damage arising out of transportation, or damage incurred by commercial use of this product.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION OR BURN

HAZARD, WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

This expressed warranty is the sole warranty given by Masterbuilt and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied including implied warranty, merchantability, or ﬁ tness for a particular purpose. Neither Masterbuilt nor the retail establishment selling this product, has authority to make any warranties or

WARNING

to promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above. Masterbuilt’s maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH

DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

the original consumer/ purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such a case, the above limitations or exclusions may not be applicable.

California residents only: Not withstanding this limitation of warranty, the following speciﬁ c restrictions

GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

apply; if service, repair, or replacement of the product is not commercially practical, the retailer selling the product or Masterbuilt will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly

• Unit is for outdoor use only.

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

• Never use inside recreational vehicles or on boats.

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

attributable to use by the original buyer prior to the discovery of the nonconformity. Owner may take the product to the retail establishment selling this product in order to obtain performance under warranty. This expressed warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

• Never use unit as a heater.

• 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.

• Keep appliance clear and free from combustible materials such as gasoline and other ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids.

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

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

• 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.

• Allow unit to cool below 115°F (46°C) before moving or storing.

• Avoid bumping or impacting unit.

• This unit is HOT while in use and during cooling process. Wear protective gloves/mitts.

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

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

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

• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc. are not recommended.

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

• Use in accordance with local, state and federal ﬁ re codes.

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Attn: Warranty Registration

Masterbuilt Mfg. Inc.

1 Masterbuilt Court - Columbus, GA 31907

Name: __________________________________ Address :___________________________ City:________________

State/Province: ________ Postal Code: ________________Phone Number: (_____) - ____________

E-mail Address:_______________________________________

*Model Number: ____________________ *Serial Number: ____________________

Purchase Date: _____- ______-_______ Place of Purchase: ____________________________________

*Model Number and Serial Number are located on silver label on back of unit.

SMOKING CHART

GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

ITEM SIZE TEMP CHARCOAL WATER

BEEF

Pot Roast

(arm, top,

chuck, blade)

Brisket

4 - 5 lbs

(1.8-2.3kgs)

3 - 4 lbs

(1.4-1.8kgs)

200°F

(93°C)

200°F

(93°C)

7 - 8 lbs

(3.2-3.6kgs)

7 - 8 lbs

(3.2-3.6kgs)

PORK

Loin Roast

(bone in)

Loin Roast

(boneless)

Spare Ribs

3 - 4 lbs

(1.4-1.8kgs)

5 - 7 lbs

(2.3-3.2kgs)

3 - 5 lbs

(1.4-2.3kgs)

4 - 6 lbs

(1.8-2.7kgs)

7 - 10 lbs

(3.2-4.6kgs)

200°F

(93°C)

200°F

(93°C)

200°F

(93°C)

200°F (93°C) 200°F (93°C)

8 lbs

(3.6kgs)

8 lbs

(3.6kgs)

10 lbs

(4.6kgs)

8 - 10 lbs

(3.6-4.6kgs)

10 lbs

(4.6kgs)

POULTRY

Chicken

(2 whole)

Turkey

2 - 3 lbs ea

(0.9-1.4kgs)

8 - 10 lbs

(3.6-4.6kgs)

11 - 13 lbs

(5.0-5.9kgs)

200°F (93°C)

5 - 7 lbs

(2.3-3.2kgs)

8 lbs

(3.6kgs)

8 - 10 lbs

(3.6-4.6kgs)

SEAFOOD

Salmon

Fish Fillets Full Grate

Shrimp,

Clams,

Crab Legs

6 - 7 lbs

(2.7-3.2kgs)

Full Grate

200°F (93°C)

10 lbs

(4.6kgs)

5 lbs

(2.3kgs)

5 lbs

(2.3kgs)

WILD GAME

Quail,

Dove, etc.

Pheasant, Duck, etc.

12 - 16 birds

5 - 7 lbs

(2.3-3.2kgs)

200°F (93°C)

7 - 10 lbs

(3.2-4.6kgs)

8 - 10 lbs

(3.6-4.6kgs)

3 - 4 qts

(2.8-3.8l)

4 qts (3.8l)

4 qts (3.8l) 6 qts (5.7l)

4 - 5 qts

(3.8-4.7l)

4 qts (3.8l)

5 - 6 qts

(4.7-5.7l)

3 - 4 qts

(2.8-3.8l)

5 qts (4.7l) 6 qts (5.7l)

5 - 6 qts

(4.7-5.7l)

3 qts (2.8l)

4 qts (3.8l)

4 - 5 qts

(3.8-4.7l)

WOOD

CHIPS

2 - 3 cups

(0.56-0.83l)

3 cups

(0.83l)

2 cups

(0.56l)

3 cups

(0.83l)

3 cups

(0.83l)

3 cups

(0.83l)

3 cups

(0.83l)

2 cups

(0.56l)

3 cups

(0.83l)

3 cups

(0.83l)

3 cups

(0.83l)

1 - 2 cups

(0.28-0.56l)

1 - 2 cups

(0.28-0.56l)

2 - 3 cups

(0.56-0.83l)

2 - 3 cups

(0.56-0.83l)

COOK TIME INTERNAL TEMP

140°F (60°C) Rare

3 - 4 hrs

3 - 4.5 hrs

3.5 - 4.5 hrs

5 - 7 hrs

3.5 - 5.5 hrs 170°F (77°C)

2.5 - 3.5 hrs

3.5 - 5 hrs

2.5 - 3.5 hrs

4 - 6 hrs

6 - 7.5 hrs

4 - 6.5 hrs Flesh white,ﬂ akes

1.5 - 2.5 hrs Flesh white,ﬂ akes

1 - 2 hrs

2 - 4 hrs

4 - 5 hrs

160°F (71°C) Med 170°F (77°C) Well

170°F (77°C)

Well Done

170°F (77°C)

Well Done

Well done when

meat pulls away

from bone

180°F (82°C)

(Leg moves

easily in joint)

185°F (85°C)

(Leg moves easily

in joint)

when forked

Shrimp pink Shells open

Leg moves easily in

joint

180-185°F (82-85°C) Well Done

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

• 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.

• Always perform soapy water test (see “Soapy Water Test Instructions” in this manual) EVERY TIME you use unit.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• When lighting burner remove all smoker parts to prevent explosion from gas build up.

• If ignition does not take place within ﬁ ve seconds using ignitor button, turn gas control valve to off position and wait ﬁ ve minutes and repeat lighting procedures.

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

• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

• Do NOT obstruct ﬂ ow of combustion and ventilation. Keep ventilation openings of cylinder

enclosure free and clear of debris.

• When use is complete, always turn regulator control valve OFF ﬁ rst, then gas cylinder valve OFF.

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

• 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.

• If you smell, hear or see gas escaping, immediately get away from gas cylinder and call the Fire

• 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.

• Opening smoker door during cooking process may extend cooking time due to heat loss.

Department. Fire 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.

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

• This appliance is not for frying turkeys.

SOAPY WATER TEST WARNINGS & PROCEDURES

RECIPES

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 smoker away from open ﬂ ames, sparks or lit cigarettes.

• Smoker 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.

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

PREPARATION:

• Remove any cookware from smoker.

• Make sure regulator and gas cylinder valve are turned to 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.

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.

SMOKED TROUT

4-6 Trout Fillets

2 cups Water

¼ cup Soy Sauce

¼ cup Teriyaki Sauce

½ tbsp Salt

1 tsp Lemon Pepper

Garlic Salt

Dill Seed

Hickory, Alder or Apple Chips

Mix recommended amounts of water, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and salt with other ingredients to your liking in a small container. Place ﬁ llets into marinade, cover and let soak in refrigerator overnight. Smoke for 3 to 4 hours, or until meat is ﬂ aky and dry, in pre-heated smoker at 225 degrees.

SMOKED FILET MIGNON

4 lbs Beef Filets

2 tbsp Olive Oil

4 Garlic Cloves (crushed)

Salt

Ground Pepper

Mesquite or Cherry Chips

Season meat with garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large frying pan. Sear/brown meat on all sides. This will seal in juices before smoking.

Wrap each ﬁ llet in heavy aluminum foil leaving the tops of each uncovered. Sprinkle a little olive oil on top of each ﬁ let. Place foil wrapped ﬁ lets in 225 degree pre-heated smoker and cook about 20-30 minutes.

Medium rare ﬁ let will have an internal temperature of 140 degrees when checked with thermometer. Allow meat to cool slightly then carve into ½ inch slices. Serve at room temperature.

(Smoker shown on back for clarity only)

TESTING GAS 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 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, open regulator control valve one full turn and check for bubbles at valve location, along full length of hose and at burner connection. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn regulator valve OFF, turn gas cylinder 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 cooker.

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 @ 1-800-489-1581.

Note: Use 20LB (9kgs) gas cylinder that has a protective collar with this unit.

Cylinder NOT included with this unit.

FOR MORE TANTALIZING RECIPES

AND COOKING TIPS VISIT US ONLINE AT

WWW.MASTERBUILT.COM

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