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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

DAILY:

1. Remove all product racks and product rack hangers from smoker and take to sink area for cleaning. Use a

commercial foodservice detergent / degreaser. Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions for proper

use, cautions and warnings. Protective gear such as goggles and rubber gloves should be used.

2. Sanitize product racks and product rack hangers with a commercial product service sanitizer. Follow the

product manufacturer’s instructions for proper use, cautions and warnings. Protective gear such as goggles

and rubber gloves should be used.

3. Drain grease daily. Refer to the Grease Removal Instructions on page 24 of this manual.

4. Remove ashes and coals from firebox after each cook cycle. Refer to the Ash Removal Instructions on

page 23 of this manual.

WEEKLY:

1. Remove and clean the product door latches.

a. After the smoker has been turned off and given time to cool, open the product door(s) leaving the

roller in the down position.

b. Using a crescent wrench on the top edge of the latch cover, apply force to the crescent wrench to-

wards the smoker to pop the bottom of the latch cover free, and then the latch can be lifted up and

away from the backing plate.

c. TO RE-INSTALL: Position the door latch, with the roller in the up position, over the backing

plate, fastening the hooks on the latch over the tabs on the backing plate. Using the palm of your

hand, push the bottom of the latch into the backing plate until it locks in position.

WARNING

It is extremely important to follow the below maintenance procedures.

Grease or solids buildup inside the smoker could result in a fire hazard.

WARNING:

Before any service is performed on the smoker, the gas supply should be turned off and

the power disconnected.

CAUTION:

The latch rollers are spring-loaded and will open quickly with a lot of force. Do not pinch

a finger or hand.