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® SMOKE’N GRILL C H A R C O A L S M O K E R A N D G R I L L ® DS-30 CHARCOAL SMOKER AND GRILL OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS 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 &...
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We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher. • Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not recommended and may lead to personal injury or property damage. •...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER. FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717. (Proof of purchase will be required.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. Tools required to assemble your Smoker: •...
STEP 1: a. Attach the three legs to smoker body using 10-24 x s" screws and Lower support bracket square nuts as illustrated. (V-clip) with notched side facing up. Upper support bracket with notched side facing up. STEP 2: a. Attach the three lower support brackets (V clips) to inside of smoker body through the three 4"...
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STEP 4: a. Attach hinge to inside of smoker body as illustrated. Use the 6-32 x 4" screws and nuts to attach the hinge to smoker body. NOTE: Attach the hinge so pin is facing out of smoker as illustrated. b.
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Insert and turn 4 revolution until the word “IDEAL” on the heat indicator is at the top of the dial. BRINKMANN DALLAS, TX 75244 c. Place dome lid on upper support brackets of smoker body.
IMPORTANT: To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be cured periodically and covered at all times when not in use. A smoker cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. CAUTION: Before each use, check handles and support brackets to make Smoking sure they are securely fastened.
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4. If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Carefully place 8-10 pounds of hot coals in the charcoal pan. Proceed to Step 7. If using charcoal lighting fluid, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product.
Grilling & Searing 1. Remove dome lid, cooking grills, water and charcoal pans from smoker body and set aside. 2. Place a drip pan/ash guard or its equivalent under the grill to catch embers, ashes or drippings. NOTE: Heavy-duty aluminum foil folded several times can be used as a drip pan/ash guard.
To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks Flavoring Wood 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.
Adding Water 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 During Cooking water sizzling. Water can be added to the water pan through the top of smoker or through the door.
• To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured periodically and covered at all times when not in use. A smoker cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
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ACCESSORIES The Art of Smoke Cooking Cookbook Contains 40 exciting yet simple recipes using the delicious technique of smoke cooking. Beautifully photographed full-color, sixty-six page hardback cookbook presents old favorites as well as new recipes such as smoked meatballs & spaghetti, smoked pizza, smoked tomato soup and smoked peach cobbler.
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Designed to fit Brinkmann and Cook’N Ca’jun double-grill vertical smokers. Black. Model 812-3321-0 Air pocket below grate LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER BRINKMANN ACCESSORIES AT YOUR LOCAL RETAILER WHERE SMOKERS ARE SOLD, OR ORDER DIRECT BY CALLING 1-800-468-5252.
Service Department at 1-800-527-0717 for a Return Authorization Number and further instructions. A receipt will be required. A Return Authorization Number must be clearly marked on the outside of the box. The Brinkmann Corporation will not be responsible for any smokers forwarded to us without a Return Authorization Number.
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