S M O K E R A N D G R I L L ® ES-90 ELECTRIC SMOKER & GRILL OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. WARNING • This smoker is to be used outdoors only.
WARNING • Use caution when reaching into or under smoker. Always wear oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands from burns. Avoid touching hot surfaces. • Base pan should never be touched or moved while smoker is in operation or if still hot. • Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely when operating smoker. • Always wear shoes when operating smoker. • When in operation, smoker contains hot liquid in water pan. Extreme caution should be used at all times.
STEP 1: Smoke’N Grill Handle Assembly & Installation a. Attach wooden handle halves to metal brackets using 8-32 x w" screws and nuts as illustrated. Attach two handle assemblies to side of smoker body using 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts as illustrated. OR Cook’N Ca’jun Side Knob Handle Installation a. Attach two knob handles to side of smoker body using 4-20 x w" screws and nuts as illustrated. Smoke’N Grill Side Handle Installation Cook’N Ca’jun Side Knob Handle Installation b.
Smoke’N Grill Top Handle Installation STEP 3: a. Place water pan inside smoker body on top of lower support brackets. Position water pan so the rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets. Place smoker body on base pan. b. Place a cooking grill on the lower support brackets directly above water pan. c. Place a cooking grill on the upper support brackets so the outer rim is resting securely on notched out step of all three support brackets.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
5. Carefully, fill water pan with warm water or marinade to 1" below the rim. A full pan holds 4 quarts of water and will last for approximately 2-3 hours. Do not overfill or allow water to overflow from water pan. WARNING: Do not spill water or liquid onto electric element. 6. Place a cooking grill on the lower support brackets directly above the water pan. 7. Place food on the cooking grill in a single layer with space between each piece.
To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavoring. Do not use resinous woods such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste. Flavoring Wood Wood chunks or sticks 3" to 4" long and 2" to 1" thick work best.
Adding Water During Cooking Check the water level in water pan if the complete cooking process takes longer than 2 hours. A low water level can be detected by listening for the sound of water sizzling. Water can be added to the water pan through the top of smoker or side door. Use caution and follow instructions carefully. WARNING: Do not spill water onto the electric element. 1. Unplug the smoker from electric outlet. 2.
AFTER-USE SAFETY WARNING • There is no ON/OFF control switch. Always turn the smoker “OFF” by unplugging cord from electric outlet when adding water and wood, or when finished cooking. • Always allow the smoker and all components to cool completely before handling. • Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining embers and ashes must be removed. Use caution to protect yourself and your property. Place remaining embers and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and completely saturate with water.
©1998 The Brinkmann® Corporation Dallas, Texas 75244 www.brinkmanncorp.com ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Smoke’N Grill/Cook’N Ca’jun Electric Smoker against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser.
