Use and Care Manual

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Instructions for 6" & 12"
A-MAZE-N
®
SMOKER TUBE-EX
The A-MAZE-N SMOKER TUBE-EX adds wood smoke flavor to any meat,
vegetable or cheese – Works on outdoor grills or smokers. Follow the simple
directions below to get the most out of your A-MAZE-N SMOKER TUBE-EX –
and the best in unbelievable wood smoke flavor.
1. Fill. Expand or collapse the TUBE-EX to the desired length before
filling. Hold the TUBE-EX with the open end facing up and fill
with A-MAZE-N Pellets, 1” from the top. (Other pellets may
be used, but results may vary.)
2. light. Set your TUBE-EX horizontally on a level surface or grates. With
a Propane Torch on low, light pellets through the open end for
45 seconds. A small flame will appear on top of the pellets.
Allow this flame to burn for 10 minutes. You can softly blow
on the embers to make sure it’s burning well but DO NOT
RUSH THIS STEP!
Optional starting method for using Gel Alcohol (available on
our website): Squeeze a liberal amount of gel alcohol over the
pellets just inside the opened end. Start gel alcohol with
lighter or match to ignite.
3. Smoke. After allowing your pellets to burn for 10 minutes and they
are burning well, blow the flame out. Make sure that the
TUBE-EX is placed in your smoker/grill, in an area that will
have good ventilation. Use caution when handling the unit,
as the metal can be hot!
Duration of smoke will depend on the pellets used, heat, draft and turbulence inside
your smoker or grill.
Need less smoke? Pack the tube half full with pellets, however, you may get less burn time.
• Direct heat from an electric element, gas burner, charcoal or burning
wood can reduce the burn time. DO NOT PLACE DIRECTLY ABOVE
OR ADJACENT TO A HEAT SOURCE OR OPEN FLAME. Doing so
can cause the pellets to ignite, and cause damage to your smoker. If
using the A-MAZE-N SMOKER with heat, you may need to fabricate
a small heat shield to protect it from direct heat. This will slow the
burning process, by deflecting the radiant heat and turbulence
away from the A-MAZE-N SMOKER. Each smoker/grill is different,
so you may have to try different locations, in order to get the best
performance out of your A-MAZE-N SMOKER.
• Intake & exhaust vents should be wide open to start, and adjusted to
produce “Thin Blue Smoke.”
• Do not use water in the water pan. Additional moisture can affect
the burning process. If water is necessary, we suggest you use a
small disposable foil pan, filled with water, on a rack above the
A-MAZE-N SMOKER.
• Arrange your meat so juices won’t drip onto the A-MAZE-N SMOKER,
or protect it with a drip pan above.
• Store your pellets in a cool dry place. Pellets can absorb moisture from
the air, and this can affect the burning process. Some customers store
their pellets in plastic containers.
• To remove any moisture from you pellets, place pellets in a microwave
safe bowl. Place the pellets in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Remove
the pellets, redistribute the pellets by stirring with a spoon and
microwave then again for 1-2 minutes.
• Cherry Pellets can be difficult to burn on their own. You may have to place
a layer of hickory, maple or oak down first for them to burn properly.
• A-MAZE-N SMOKERS are smoke generators, and designed to produce
smoke only. They do not produce enough heat to cook your food. You
still need a heat source for cooking.
Tips and Tricks for
A-MAZE-N
®
SMOKERS
For more info and suggestions on how to get the most out of your A-MAZE-N SMOKER
TUBE-EX, and to see all our A-MAZE-N
®
PELLET flavors, visit us at www.amazenproducts.com.
PELLET USAGE & SMOKE TIME — EXPANDING TUBES
EXPANDED LENGTH PELLET USE SMOKE TIME
6" 6 oz up to 2 hrs
9" 9 oz up to 3 hrs
12" 12 oz up to 4 hrs
15" 15 oz up to 5 hrs
18" 18 oz up to 6 hrs