Char Broil Smoker 11201677 User Manual

Vertical Electric Smoker  
Product Guide  
Model 11201677  
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Serial Number  
See rating label on unit for serial number.  
Date Purchased  
Use only with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) protected circuit.  
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY  
WARNING:  
Failure to follow all manufacturers instructions could result in  
serious personal injury and/or property damage.  
WARNING:  
Do not use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords. Damage to  
household wiring and/or fire could result.  
DO NOT USE CHARCOAL. A charcoal fire will result and the  
grill is not designed for charcoal. The fire will create an  
unsafe condition and damage the smoker.  
CAUTION:  
Some parts may contain sharp edges – especially as noted in  
the manual! Wear protective gloves if necessary.  
INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:  
CAUTION:  
Leave this manual with consumer.  
Read and follow all safety statements, assembly instructions,  
and use and care directions before attempting to assemble  
and cook.  
CONSUMER:  
Keep this manual for future reference.  
If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-888-430-7870  
To insure your satisfaction and for follow-up service, register your appliance online at www.charbroil.com/register  
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TM REVISION 07  
42804605 • 07-01-10  
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Use and Care of Your Smoker  
10. Store smoker in weather protected area  
or under smoker cover when not in use and electric controller  
indoors when not in use.  
11. Use only accessory attachments recommended by  
manufacturer.  
WARNING  
Use care when operating your smoker. Be sure you read and  
understand all the information and safeguards in this product  
guide before operating this smoker.  
12. It is the responsibility of the assembler/owner to assemble,  
install and maintain smoker.  
Before first use of smoker:  
• Remove all packaging and sale labels from the smoker. Do not  
use sharp tools to remove stickers.  
Wash cooking grate with warm soapy water, rinse and dry  
throughly.  
Before each use of smoker:  
Use smoker only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping  
over.  
To prevent household circuit breakers from tripping, keep  
electric controller dry and do not use other electrical products  
on the same circuit.  
Extension Cord Use and Safety  
• For best smoker performance use of extension cord is not  
recommended.  
If you must use an extension cord for your safety:  
Use only outdoor type with 3 prong grounding plug, rated for 15  
amperes or more, approved by UL, marked with a W-A and a  
tag stating Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliance.  
Use the shortest length extension cord required. Do not connect  
2 or more extension cords together. A 12 or 14 gauge extension  
cord of 50 ft. or less is acceptable.  
Keep connections dry and off ground.  
• Check grease tray to make sure it is empty and is mounted  
under the drain hole.  
Do not let cord hang over edge of table top or other items where  
it can be pulled by children or tripped over.  
• For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable  
oil or vegetable oil based spray to the cooking grate.  
Turn smoker on:  
• Ensure electrical controller is turned fully counterclockwise to  
the off position.  
• Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, GFI  
protected outlet. If extension cord must be used refer to  
Extension Cord Use and Safety” on this page.  
With controller fully seated in smoker, turn knob clockwise.  
Indicator light should come on.  
Ground Fault Interrupter  
•Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC) has required  
Ground Fault Interrupter devices on all outdoor circuits.  
•If your residence was built before 1971, check with a qualified  
electrician to determine if a Ground Fault Interrupter protector  
exists.  
•Do not use this appliance if the circuit does not have GFI  
protection.  
•Do not plug this appliance into an indoor circuit.  
DANGER  
In case of fire turn controller to OFF position, unplug smoker  
from outlet and allow fire to burn out. Do not use water to put  
out a fire in this or another electrical appliance.  
General Safety  
1. Do not touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands. Use  
handles and knobs provided for operation.  
2. Never leave smoker unattended when ON.  
3. Keep children away from smoker both when hot and cold.  
4. Use long barbeque utensils for cooking.  
5. Allow smoker to cool before moving, cleaning or storing.  
6. Do not cook under a roof.  
7. Keep smoker 24" (2 feet) away from  
walls and rails.  
8. For outdoor household use  
To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord and remove  
electric controller before removing heating element and  
cleaning smoker. Never immerse electric controller or heating  
element in any liquid.  
To avoid the possibility of burns be sure smoker is cool before  
removing and/or cleaning electric controller and heating  
element.  
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only. Do not use indoors or  
for commercial cooking.  
9. Do not use or store gasoline,  
kerosene or other flammable  
liquids within 20 feet of this  
smoker when in use.  
Safety Tips  
If you have an appliance problem see the "Troubleshooting  
Section".  
• Clean smoker often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle  
brush is used to clean any of the smoker cooking surfaces,  
ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to  
cooking. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces  
while smoker is hot.  
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• Store smoker in weather protected area or under smoker cover  
when not in use.  
Turn smoker off:  
Turn controller knob fully counterclockwise to OFF position.  
Unplug cord from outlet.  
• Remove controller from smoker and store indoors.  
Cleaning electrical controller and heating  
element bracket:  
• Clean controller case by wiping with a damp cloth using a mild  
detergent or hot soapy water.  
It is not necessary to clean the heating element. However, the  
element bracket may be cleaned with a damp cloth using a  
mild detergent or hot soapy water.  
• Clean cooking grates regularly with warm soapy water or a  
baking soda and water solution. Use non-abrasive scouring  
powder for stubborn stains. If a bristle brush is used to clean  
any of the smoker cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles  
remain on cooking surfaces prior to cooking. It is not  
recommended to clean cooking surfaces while smoker is hot.  
Food Safety  
Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor  
cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria,  
follow these four basic steps:  
Dry electrical controller and heating element before use.  
Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water  
before and after handling raw meat and poultry.  
WARNING  
For Safe Use of Your appliance and to Avoid Serious  
Injury:  
Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat  
foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and  
utensils when removing cooked foods.  
Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a  
thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.  
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription  
drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly  
assemble or safely operate the appliance.  
Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.  
When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable  
noncombustible surface in an area clear of combustible  
material. An asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be  
acceptable for this purpose.  
For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at  
1-888-MPHOTLINE (888-674-6854) In Washington, DC  
How To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly  
Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children and  
pets away from the appliance at all times.  
Meat and poultry cooked in the appliance often browns very  
fast on the outside. Use only thawed meat and a meat  
thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal  
temperature, and cut into food to check for visual signs of  
doneness.  
Do not place empty cooking vessel on the appliance  
while in operation. Use caution when placing anything in  
cooking vessel while the appliance is in operation.  
Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the  
cooking vessel to cool to 115°F (45°C) before moving or  
storing.  
We recommend food to be at least 40°F before cooking in your  
appliance.  
Whole poultry should reach 165° F. Juices should run clear  
and flesh should not be pink.  
This appliance is not intended for and should never be  
used as a heater.  
Beef, veal and lamb steaks, roasts and pork chops can be  
cooked to 160° F.  
This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use  
insulated oven mitts or gloves and long-handled  
barbecue utensils for protection from hot surfaces or  
splatter from cooking liquids.  
NEVER partially cook meat or poultry and finish cooking later.  
Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria.  
Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper internal food  
temperatures.  
Keep appliance area clear and free from materials that  
burn.  
USDA Recommended  
Internal Cooking Temperatures  
Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible  
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and  
liquids.  
Ground Meat  
Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb......................................160°F  
Turkey, Chicken.................................................165°F  
Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb  
Medium Rare.......................................................145°F  
Medium................................................................160°F  
Well Done............................................................170°F  
Poultry  
Chicken & Turkey, whole.....................................165°F  
Poultry Parts.......................................................165°F  
Duck & Goose....................................................165°F  
Fresh Pork  
Medium..............................................................160°F  
Well Done..........................................................170°F  
Use appliance only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use  
in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch,  
covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any  
kind.  
Storing your smoker:  
• Clean cooking grates.  
• Remove electric controller from smoker.  
Store controller indoors.  
(Continued)  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
This warranty only applies to units purchased from an authorized retailer. Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer-purchaser only that this  
product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials after correct assembly and under normal and reasonable home use for the periods  
indicated below beginning on the date of purchase*. The manufacturer reserves the right to require that defective parts be returned, postage and or  
freight pre-paid by the consumer for review and examination.  
SCOPE OF COVERAGE  
PERIOD OF COVERAGE  
TYPE OF FAILURE COVERAGE  
90 days from date of purchase*  
PERFORATION, MANUFACTURING,  
AND MATERIAL DEFECTS ONLY  
All Parts  
*Note: A dated sales reciept WILL be required for warranty service.  
The original consumer-purchaser will be responsible for all shipping charges for parts replaced under the terms of this limited warranty.  
This limited warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only, is only available to the original owner of the product and is not transferable.  
Manufacturer requires proof of your date of purchase. Therefore, you should retain your sales slip or invoice. Registering your product is not a  
substitute for proof of purchase and the manufacturer is not responsible for or required to retain proof of purchase records.  
This limited warranty applies to the functionality of the product ONLY and does not cover cosmetic issues such as scratches, dents, corrosions or  
discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners or any tools used in the assembly or installation of the appliance, surface rust, or the  
discoloration of stainless steel surfaces. RUST is not considered a manufacturing or materials defect.  
This limited warranty will not reimburse you for the cost of any inconvenience, food, personal injury or property damage.  
ITEMS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY FOR:  
1. Shipping cost, standard or expedited, for warranty and replacement parts  
2. Service calls to your home.  
3. Repairs when your product is used for other than normal, single-family household or residential use.  
4. Damage, failures, or operating difficulties resulting from accident, alteration, careless handling, misuse, abuse, fire, flood,  
acts of God, improper installation or maintenance, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use  
of products not approved by the manufacturer.  
5. Any food loss due to product failures or operating difficulties.  
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.  
7. Pickup and delivery of your product.  
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product.  
9. The removal and/or reinstallation of your product.  
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES and LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under the terms of this limited warranty. In the event of parts availability issues,  
the manufacturer reserves the right to substitute like or similar parts that are equally functional.  
Manufacturer will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of either this limited warranty or any  
applicable implied warranty, or for failure or damage resulting from acts of God, improper care and maintenance, grease fire, accident, alteration,  
replacement of parts by anyone other than Manufacturer, misuse, transportation, commercial use, abuse, hostile environments (inclement weather,  
acts of nature, animal tampering), improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes or printed manufacturer instructions.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO PRODUCT PERFORMANCE  
SPECIFICATION OR DESCRIPTION WHEREVER APPEARING IS WARRANTED BY MANUFACTURER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SET  
FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY PROTECTION ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE,  
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, IS HEREBY  
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Neither dealers nor the retail establishment selling this product has any authority to make any additional warranties or to promise remedies  
in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above. Manufacturer's maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the  
product paid by the original consumer.  
NOTE: Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations or exclusions  
may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights as set foth herein. You may also have other rights which vary from state  
to state. In the state of California only, if refinishing or replacement of the product is not commercially practicable, the retailer selling this product or  
the Manufacturer will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the original consumer-purchaser  
prior to discovery of the nonconformity. In addition, in the state of California only, you may take the product to the retail establishment selling this  
product in order to obtain performance under this limited warranty.  
If you wish to obtain performance of any obligation under this limited warranty, you should  
write to:  
Consumer Relations  
P. O. Box 1240  
Columbus, GA 31902-1240  
Consumer returns will not be accepted unless a valid Return Authorization is first acquired. Authorized returns are clearly marked on the outside of  
the package with an RA number and the package is shipped freight/postage pre-paid. Consumer returns that do not meet these standards will be  
refused.  
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PARTS LIST  
Make sure you have all items listed under PARTS LIST and  
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS before you begin the assembly  
process.  
Key Qty  
Description  
Three chrome  
plated steel  
cooking grates  
SMOKE CHAMBER ASSEMBLY  
DOOR  
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
8
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
DOOR HINGE  
DOOR HANDLE  
TEMPERATURE GAUGE  
LEG  
GREASE CUP ASSEMBLY  
WATER PAN  
G
H
I
WOOD CHIP BOX  
WOOD CHIP BOX LID  
WIRE RACK, SMOKER & WATER PAN  
WIRE SUPPORT, COOKING GRATE  
COOKING GRATE  
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
SIDE HANDLE  
CONTROLLER F/ ELEMENT  
HEATING ELEMENT  
AIR TUBE  
Water Pan  
Wood Chip Pan  
HARDWARE PACK  
ASSEMBLY MANUAL, ENGLISH  
ASSEMBLY MANUAL, SPANISH  
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C
E
M
N
A
B
D
Q
J
P
I
G
H
F
O
L
K
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12  
1/4-20 x 5/8" Bolts  
(2) 10-24 x 1/2" Bolts  
2
4
10-24 x 1/2" Bolts  
10-24 x 1 1/4" Bolts  
(4) 10-24 x 1 1/4" Bolts  
(12) 1/4-20 x 5/8" Bolts  
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1/4-20 X 5/8”  
Install air vent tube by lining up the holes with the  
back panel holes on the inside of the smoker  
cabinet. Insert two 10-24x1 1/4" bolts from the  
outside of the cabinet. From inside the cabinet,  
thread 10-24 flange nuts onto bolts. Securely  
tighten nuts.  
Step 3  
Attach side handles by using two 1/4-20 X 5/8" bolts  
through handle loops. Securely tighten. Repeat for  
other handle.  
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Step 4  
10-24 x 1/2"  
Step 5  
Soportes Laterales para Rejillas  
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Wood chip box and  
water pan rack  
Step 6  
Wood chip box lid  
Water Pan  
Wood chip box  
Step 7  
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Step 8  
Insert the cooking grates into rack supports  
as desired. Make sure all cooking grates are  
level.  
Cooking Grates  
Step 9  
Bolt  
10-24x1 1/4"  
Heat Resistant Washer  
Washer  
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Step 10  
Insert the temperature gauge through  
the mounting hole in the front of the  
door. Thread wingnut onto the  
temperature gauge stem from inside the  
door panel and tighten it firmly.  
Step 11  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Prevention/Solution  
smoker not heating  
• Controller turned to OFF position.  
No power.  
Turn controller knob to setting HIGH.  
Be sure controller is fully seated in heating element bracket and smoker is  
properly plugged into outlet.  
• Check for tripped household circuit breakers or GFI (Ground Fault  
Interrupter). Reset or replace if necessary.  
Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.  
Try a different outlet, preferably on a different circuit.  
• Replace controller or heating element.  
• Faulty controller or heating element.  
• Power surge.  
Circuit breaker trips or  
fuse blows  
Turn controller to OFF position before plugging into electrical outlet.  
Do not use other electrical appliances on the same circuit.  
Another appliance plugged into same circuit  
as smoker.  
Moisture or water in controller or electrical  
connections.  
Keep controller and all electrical connections dry. Do not operate unit when  
raining.  
Damaged cord or electrical connections.  
Door of smoker is left open.  
• Replace damaged controller or extension cord.  
• Close door on smoker while cooking.  
• Preheat 15-20 minutes. Increase controller setting.  
• Replace with appropriately rated cord (15 amps).  
• Clean lower porcelain bowl.  
Smoker will not cook  
properly  
Insufficient preheat or temperature set too low.  
Inappropriate extension cord.  
• Excessive buildup on porcelain bowl.  
.
Flare-ups  
• Excess fat in meat.  
Trim fat from meat before cooking.  
Adjust (lower) temperature as needed.  
• Clean smoker.  
• Excessive cooking temperature.  
• Grease build up.  
Controller indicator light • Normal controller cycling.  
is not lit.  
Increase knob setting or wait for light to cycle on.  
• See smoker not heating.  
No power.  
• Faulty controller.  
• Replace controller or heating element.  
Persistent grease fire  
• Grease trapped by food build up.  
Turn controller knob to the OFF position. Keep lid on and let fire burn out.  
After smoker cools, clean insulation bowl.  
Do not apply water to fire. Personal injury may result.  
WARNING  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65  
1. Combustible by-products produced when using  
this product contains chemicals known to the State  
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or  
other reproductive harm.  
2. This product contains chemicals, including lead  
and lead compounds, known to the State of  
California to cause cancer, birth defects or  
other reproductive harm.  
Wash your hands after handling this product.  
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Warranty Registration Department  
P.O. Box 1240  
Columbus, Ga 31902-1240  
REGTEMP REV02  
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