Charmate CM160-011 Instructions Manual - page 2
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We want you to assemble and use your
Charmate Smoker & Grill as safely as
possible.
When you see this safety alert symbol
please pay particular attention to
the information which follows it.
Read all safety warnings and instructions
carefully before assembling and operating
the Smoker & Grill.
Warning
• Only use this Smoker & Grill on a hard, level,
non-combustible, stable surface. Never use
on a wooden surface or one that could burn.
• Always use a drip pan/ash guard under
Smoker & Grill to protect surface from heat
damage and/or discoloration and to catch
ashes, embers and drippings. Place a thin
layer of water in drip pan/ash guard to help
extinguish falling ashes and embers. A drip
pan/ash guard is designed for use with the
Smoker & Grill for easy clean up of drippings
that can cause discoloration of surface and
to catch falling ashes and embers.
• Proper clearance of ten feet between the
smoker and any combustible material
(bushes, trees, wooden decks, wooden
fences, buildings, etc.) or construction
should be maintained at all times when
Smoker & Grill is in use. Do not place
Smoker & Grill under a roof overhang or
other enclosed area.
• For household use only. Do not use this
Smoker & Grill for other than its intended
purpose.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate Smoker
& Grill indoors or in an enclosed area.
• Water bowl should always be used when
smoking. Do not allow liquid in water bowl
to completely evaporate. Check water bowl
every 2 hours and add water if level is low
(a sizzling should may indicate a need for
water). Follow instructions in “Adding Water
or Wood during Cooking” section of this
manual.
• Always keep water in the water bowl even
after food is removed from Smoker. Water
will evaporate and grease in water bowl can
catch on fire.
• Do not move Smoker & Grill when water
bowl contains hot liquids and while it is in
use.
• Do not leave Smoker & Grill unattended
when in use.
• Use extreme caution when adding charcoal/
wood. Follow instructions in “Adding Water
or Wood during Cooking” section of this
manual.
Important Safety Warnings
• Do not store or use Smoker & Grill near
gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or
where flammable vapors may be present.
• We do not recommend the use of lighting fluid.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid,
only use lighting fluid approved for lighting
charcoal. Carefully read instructions on the
charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to
use.
• Do not use self-starting charcoal. Use only
high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood
mixture.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol
for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these
or similar products can cause an explosion
possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or
even warm charcoal.
• During grilling, grease from meat may drip
into the charcoal and cause a grease fire.
If this should happen, replace dome lid to
suffocate the flame. Do not use water to
extinguish grease fires.
• Use caution since flames can flare-up when
fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire.
When opening the dome lid, keep hands, face
and body safe from hot steam and flame
flare-ups. Remove the dome lid by tilting it
toward you to allow heat and steam to escape
away from your face.
• Use caution when assembling and operating
your Smoker & Grill to avoid scrapes or cuts
from sharp edges of metal parts.
• Check support brackets to make sure they are
secure and notches are upright before each
use.
• Place Smoker & Grill in an area where children
and pets cannot come into contact with unit.
Close supervision is necessary when Smoker &
Grill is in use.
• Use caution when lifting or moving Smoker &
Grill to prevent strains and back injuries.
• In windy weather, place Smoker & Grill in an
outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
• Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to
hang freely while using Smoker & Grill.
• Use caution when reaching into or under
Smoker & Grill. Always wear oven mitts or
gloves to protect your hands from burns.
Avoid touching hot surfaces.
• We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand.
Refer to your local authority to determine
proper size and type of fire extinguisher.
• Any accessory attachments not included with
this unit are not recommended and may lead
to personal injury or property damage.
• Never leave coals and ashes in Smoker & Grill
unattended.
• Before Smoker & Grill can be left unattended,
remaining coals and ashes must be removed