Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc.
1 Masterbuilt Ct.
Columbus, GA 31907
Customer Service 1-800-489-1581
www.masterbuilt.com
ASSEMBLY, CARE & USE MANUAL
WARNING & SAFETY INFORMATION
PROPANE SMOKER MODEL 20051311
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
Manual Code: 9805100014 032212-18JH
Tools needed for assembly: Adjustable Wrench, Phillips Head Screwdriver
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD WARNING
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.
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
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
• 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.
• 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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Go Online www.masterbuilt.com
or complete and return to
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.
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PORK OR BABY BACK RIBS
RECIPES
GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
MAPLE GLAZED HAM
2-4 lbs Pork or Baby Back Ribs
½ tbsp Salt
¼ cup Brown sugar
2 ½ tbsp Chili powder
1 ½ tbsp Ground cumin
2 tsp Cayenne pepper
2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
Hickory Chips
Mix ingredients and rub mixture on meat for 2 hours before
cooking. Allow meat to reach room temperature.
Cook ribs for 3 hours at 225°F (107°C) in preheated smoker
using hickory chips during the fi rst 2 hours.
After 3 hours remove the ribs and wrap in heavy foil.
Cook for an additional 1- 1 ½ hours.
5-7 lbs Ham Shank or Butt (Fully cooked, bone in)
1 ½ cup Maple syrup
1 tsp Ginger
¼ tsp Nutmeg
½ tsp Allspice
16 whole Cloves
1 can Pineapple slices (canned)
1 jar Maraschino Cherries
Hickory or Mesquite Chips
Remove thick skin and trim fat leaving no more than ½” thick
covering on ham. Score ham. Combine syrup, ginger, nutmeg,
and allspice in a small bowl. Place ham in large dish and baste
with syrup mixture. Let ham stand in syrup mixture for 1 or 2
hours basting frequently until at room temperature.
When ready to smoke remove ham from dish and stud with
cloves. Place ham in preheated 225°F (107°C) smoker. Cook for
about 2-3 hours. Baste with syrup mixture at least 2 times during
cooking time. Before last hour of smoking decorate ham with
canned pineapple and cherries and baste. Internal temperature
of ham should be at 130°F-140°F (54°C-60°C) when heated.
• 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.
FOR MORE TANTALIZING RECIPES
AND COOKING TIPS VISIT US ONLINE AT
WWW.MASTERBUILT.COM
• 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
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.
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• This appliance is not for frying turkeys.
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