Use and Care Manual

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• 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 or dust in a cool dry place using a sealed, airtight
container or bag. Pellets and dust can absorb moisture from the air
which can affect the burning process and/or the ability to stay lit.
• To remove any moisture from your pellets or dust, place them in a
microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes. Remove the
pellets or dust and redistribute by stirring with a spoon. Microwave
again for another 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 designed to produce
smoke only. They do not produce enough heat to cook your food,
so you still need a heat source for cooking.
Tips and Tricks for
A-MAZE-N
®
SMOKERS
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When it comes to smoking, one size does not fit all. Each of our
A-MAZE-N SMOKERS are versatile and can be used for any of your
smoking recipes. See below for approximate smoke times and pellet/
dust usage based on your smoker type, length, and fill levels.
*
Smoke times are approximate and are based on the LOW & SLOW
method – hot smoking at temperatures of 175º-275º F. Cold smoking
may extend your smoke time. Hot smoking at higher temperatures may
reduce your smoke time. Duration of smoke will depend on the pellets
or dust used, heat, draft, and turbulence inside your smoker or grill.
Sawdust is typically used for cold smoking or at temperatures less than
100º F, but can be used effectively up to 180º F.
If you’d like half the smoke time on any of the TUBES, simply fill halfway.
If you’d like heavier smoke on the 5x8 or 6x6 MAZE, simply light both
ends. You’ll get twice as much smoke and half of the smoke time.
Smoke Times & Pellet/Dust Usage for
A-MAZE-N
®
SMOKERS
PELLET USAGE & SMOKE TIMES
A-MAZE-N SMOKER PELLET USAGE SMOKE TIME
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6" TUBE 6 oz 2 hrs
12" TUBE 12 oz 4 hrs
6" TUBE-EX at 6" 6 oz 2 hrs
6" TUBE-EX expanded to 9" 9 oz 3 hrs
12" TUBE-EX at 12" 12 oz 4 hrs
12" TUBE-EX expanded to 15" 14 oz 5 hrs
12" TUBE-EX expanded to 18" 16 oz 6 hrs
5x8 MAZE - 1 row 5 oz 4 hrs
5x8 MAZE - 3 rows 15 oz 12 hrs
DUST USAGE & SMOKE TIMES
A-MAZE-N SMOKER DUST USAGE SMOKE TIME
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5x8 MAZE - 1 row 2 oz 2.5 hrs
5x8 MAZE - 3 rows 6 oz 8 hrs
6x6 MAZE - 1 row 1.2 oz 1.5 hrs
6x6 MAZE - 5 rows 6 oz 8 hrs
For suggestions on how to get the most out of your A-MAZE-N SMOKER,
see our Tips & Tricks on page 9 or visit us at www.amazenproducts.com