Masterbuilt MES 20B User manual

Manual Code: 9807170071 171006-GSB

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MES 20B, MES 25B

PATIO-2-PORTABLE ELECTRIC SMOKER

FUMOIR ÉLECTRIQUE POUR TERRASSE OU PORTATIF

AHUMADOR ELÉCTRICO PORTÁTIL PARA PATIO

Manual applies to the following model number(s)

Le manuel s’applique aux numéros de modèle suivants

El manual se aplica a los siguientes números de modelo

These numbers are located on the rating label of the unit.

Le numéro de série se trouve sur la plaque signalétique de l’unité .

El número de serie se encuentra en la etiqueta de la unidad.

Mfg. Date - Serial Number | Date de fabrication - Numéro de série |

Fecha Fabricado - Número de serie

Your model number | Votre numéro de modèle |

Su número de modelo

MB20073716, MB20073816

Please record this information immediately and keep in a

safe place for future use.

Veuillez noter cette information immédiatement et la

conserver dans un endroit sûr pour une utilisation future.

Por favor, registrar esta información inmediatamente y

guardar en un lugar seguro para su uso futuro.

IMPORTANT | IMPORTANTE

CARBON MONOXIDE

HAZARD

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 re or explosion, which could cause property

damage, personal injury, or death.

WARNING

ESP16G1A_171006-GSB

GENERAL WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Unit is for OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD 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 (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).

• 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 ammable vapors and liquids.

• Use unit on a level, non-combustible, stable surface such as dirt,

concrete, brick or rock.

•Unit MUST be on the ground. Do not place unit on tables or

counters. Do NOT move unit across uneven surfaces.

•Avoid using unit on wooden or ammable surfaces.

• Do NOT use smoker with legs in folded up position.

• Do not leave unit unattended.

• Never use unit for anything other than its intended use. This unit

is NOT for commercial use.

•Keep a re extinguisher accessible at all times while operating unit.

• Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to make sure

they are tight and secure.

• Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may

impair user’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate unit.

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

children to use unit. Close supervision is necessary should children

or pets be in area where unit is being used.

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit during or

following its use until it has cooled.

• Avoid bumping or impacting unit.

•Never move unit when in use. Allow unit to cool completely (below

115°F (45°C)) before moving or storing.

• The unit is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of

time afterwards and during cooling process. Use CAUTION. Wear

protective gloves/mitts.

•Do not touch HOT surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• Do not use wood pellets.

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

empty cookware in unit while in use.

•Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing,

LLC are NOT recommended and may cause injury.

• Wood tray is HOT when unit is in use. Use caution when adding

wood chips.

•Be careful when removing food from unit. All surfaces are HOT and

may cause burns. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy cooking

tools.

• Always use unit in accordance with all applicable local, state and

federal re codes.

•Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking

with water and discarding in a non-combustible container.

•Do not store unit with HOT ashes inside unit. Store only when all

surfaces are cold.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should

always be followed including the following:

• Do not plug in electric smoker until fully assembled and ready for

use.

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

GENERAL WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INFORMATION

•Use only approved grounded electrical outlet.

•Do not use during an electrical storm.

•Do not expose electric smoker to rain or water at anytime.

•To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord or plug in

water or other liquid.

•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.

Contact Masterbuilt Customer Service for assistance at

1-800-489-1581.

• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are

available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

•If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord

should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

and 2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the

counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped

over unintentionally.

• The extension cord must be a grounding -type 3-wire cord.

• Outdoor extension cords must be used with outdoor use products

and are marked with sufx “W” and with the statement “Suitable for

Use with Outdoor Appliances”.

• CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension

cord connection dry and off the ground.

•Do not let cord hang or touch hot surfaces.

•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated

oven.

•Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes or heat pellets, are not to be used

in electric smoker.

•Always turn control knob to “OFF” before connecting to power

outlet. To disconnect, turn controller “OFF” then remove plug from

outlet.

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

GENERAL WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

•Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit

to cool completely before adding/removing racks, grease tray or

water bowl.

• Grease tray is only for the bottom of electric smoker. Do not put

grease tray on cooking rack this may damage electric smoker.

• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and

cause severe damage to electric smoker.

•Do not clean this product with a water sprayer or the like.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

STRUCTURAL PROXIMITY AND SAFETY

USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

REMINDER:

NEVER OPERATE THIS SMOKER UNDER ANY OVERHEAD

CONSTRUCTION. MAINTAIN A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 10 FEET

FROM OVERHEAD CONSTRUCTION, WALLS OR RAILS.

WARNING:

ELECTRIC POWER CORD IS A TRIP HAZARD

Rails

Walls

Overhead Construction

10 Feet

GENERAL WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5

LET’S GET STARTED!

• Thisisaslowsmoker…allowsufcienttimeforcooking.

Smoker is for OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

• “Pre-season”smokerpriortorstuse.SeePRE-SEASON

INSTRUCTIONS.

• Pre-heat smoker for 15 to 30 minutes at max temperature

beforeloadingfood.

• DO NOT cover racks with aluminum foil as this will not allow

heat to circulate properly.

• Donotoverloadsmokerwithfood.Extralargeamountsof

foodmaytrapheat,extendcookingtimeandcauseuneven

cooking.Leavespacebetweenfoodonracksandsmoker

sidestoensureproperheatcirculation.Ifutilizingcooking

pans,placepansoncenterofracktoensureevencooking.

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

• Close air damper on back of unit to retain moisture and heat. If

cookingfoodssuchasshorjerky,openairdampertorelease

moisture.

• Store smoker in a dry area after use.

• Extremecoldtemperaturesmayextendcookingtimes.

•CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE. This will extend the life of your

smoker and prevent rust, mold and mildew.

Note: Ifwoodchipsdonotsmokeonlowsetting,increase

temperature to 275°. After 8 to 10 minutes or when wood

chipsbegintosmolder,reducetemperaturetodesiredlow

setting.

ENJOY!

PRE-SEASON INSTRUCTIONS

Preseason smoker prior to first use. Make sure water bowl is in

place WITHOUT WATER.

Setcontrollertomidrangeandrununitfor3hours.Shutdown

andallowtocool.Somesmokemayappearduringthistime,this

is normal.

During last 45 minutes, add 1/2 cup of wood chips in wood

chip tray to complete preseasoning.

SMOKER IS NOW READY FOR USE

When door is opened a flare up may occur. Should wood chips

flare up, immediately close door, wait for wood chips to burn down

then open door again. Do not spray with water.

CAUTION!

• You may use dry or pre-soaked wood chips in your smoker. Dry chips

will burn faster and produce more intense smoke. Chips pre-soaked in

water (for approximately 30 minutes) will burn slower and produce a

less intense smoke.

• Beforestartingunit,place1/2cupofwoodchipsinwoodchiptray.

• Neverusemorethan1/2cupofwoodchipsatatime.Neverusewood

chunks.

• Wood chips should be level with top rim of wood chip tray.

• Check wood chip tray periodically to see if wood has burned down.

Add more chips as needed.

TIPS FOR USING WOOD CHIPS

Be sure to clean smoker after each use. Make sure your smoker is

unpluggedandcompletelycool.

For rack supports, racks, water bowl and drip pan use a mild dish

detergent.Rinseanddrythoroughly.

Clean wood chip tray frequently to remove ash build up, residue and dust.

Disposeofcoldashesbyplacingtheminaluminumfoil,soakingwith

wateranddiscardinginanon-combustiblecontainer.

For the interior and exterior of smoker, simply wipe down with a damp

cloth.Donotuseacleaningagent.Makesuretodrythoroughly.

Aftercleaning,storesmokerinacoveredanddryarea.

Whennotinfrequentuseandusingacover,remembertocheckyour

smoker periodically to avoid possible rust and corrosion due to moisture

buildup.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE UNIT IS COOL TO THE

TOUCH BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING.

HOW TO CLEAN SMOKER

DANGER LIÉ AU

MONOXYDE DE CARBONE

La combustion de copeaux de bois dégage du monoxyde de

carbone qui n’a pas d’odeur et peut causer la mort.

NE brûlez PAS de copeaux de bois à l’intérieur d’habitations, de

véhicules, de tentes, de garages ou d’espaces fermés.

Utilisez uniquement à l’extérieur avec de bonnes conditions de

ventilation.

Ce manuel contient des informations qui sont nécessaires pour

une utilisation sûre et appropriée de cet appareil.

Lisez et suivez la totalité des avertissements et des instructions

fournis avant d’assembler et d’utiliser l’appareil.

Suivez la totalité et des instructions lors de l’utilisation de

l’appareil.

Conservez ce manuel pour référence ultérieure.

Le non-respect de ces avertissements et de ces instructions

pourrait entraîner un incendie ou une explosion pouvant

causer des dommages matériels, des blessures ou la mort.

AVERTISSEMENT

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