Viking Installation/
Use & Care Manual
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
For product information
call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641),
or visit the Viking Web site at
vikingrange.com
F20556 EN
(102308J)
Outdoor Gravity Feed
Charcoal Smoker
™
Congratulations
Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place
upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you
use. With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is
designed to provide you with years of dependable service.
Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and
efficient use and care of this quality product.
We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation
product, and hope that you will again select our products for
your other major appliance needs.
Warnings
This unit is for outdoor use only! Do not operate in a building,
garage or any other enclosed areas.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not use the smoker as storage area for
flammable materials. Keep area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids. Failure to do
so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, read and
follow these basic precautions before operating your smoker.
TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
(when using accessory fan)
1. Do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other liquids.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
3. Do not operate any outdoor appliance with a damaged cord,
plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned. Contact the
manufacturer for repair.
4. Do not let the cord hang over the edge or touch hot surfaces.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Important Safety Instructions
Getting Started
Important Safety Instructions ______________________ 5
Setup & Seasoning ________________________________ 7
Operation
Firing & Feeding __________________________________ 8
Smoking & Cold Smoking _________________________10
Cooking Tips ______________________________________ 13
Product Care
Cooling Down & Cleaning ________________________15
Service Information ________________________________ 16
Warranty __________________________________________ 17
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not store any propane/butane (G31-G30) cylinder (that is
not connected for use) in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area
where the smoker is being used. Never allow children to sit,
stand or play on or around the smoker at any time. Do not
store items of interest to children around the unit. Never
allow children to crawl inside the unit.
• Use a covered hand when opening the hood and do so
slowly to allow heat and steam to escape. To avoid burns
when cooking, use long handled BBQ tools.
• Use sturdy, properly insulated gloves or potholders. Dish
towels or other substitutes can become entangled, causing
burns. Use dry potholders; wet potholders create steam and
cause burns. Keep potholders away from open flames when
lifting or moving utensils. Do not touch portions of the unit
with potholders until the hot surfaces have cooled.
• Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for grill
use. These types of materials may break with sudden
temperature changes.
• Never grill without the drip tray in place. Make sure it is
placed under the drain plug to catch the drippings. Let the
grease cool before attempting to remove for cleaning or
disposal. Do not allow large amounts of grease to accumulate
in the drip tray as it can catch on fire.
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