Bradley Smoker BS611 Manuel utilisateur

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THE ORIGINAL BRADLEY SMOKER

SERVICE MANUAL

BS611

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Are there any fire hazards using this smoker and how do I prevent it?

The Bradley Smoker is a safe appliance, but like any appliance that is used for cooking, there is

always the potential for fire, You should carefully read the “Important Safety Warnings” that

come in the Bradley Owners Manual. In the Bradley’s Owner’s Manual, it states “When in use -

Do not leave the smoker unattended”.

Most known causes occur when the owner mistakenly installs the Drip Tray improperly

(commonly called the “V” Shaped Drip Tray); refer to the Owner’s Manual for the proper

installation. A new owner may get confused as to how to install the Drip Tray because this tray is

packaged upside down for shipment. That is another reason to make sure you read the Owner’s

Manual thoroughly. You will find the proper installation of the Drip Tray in the "Assembly

Instructions" section it should be installed pointing down like a valley not up like a roof top.

The other known cause is not emptying and refilling the Drip Bowl frequently enough. If the

bisquettes are not emptied, they pile up in the bowl and are not extinguished, leaving hot

bisquettes exposed.

1) If you suspect there is a fire in your smoker:

Suffocate it! Close or cover the vent and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED!

UNPLUG the smoker.

While waiting for the fire to asphyxiate, call the local fire department.

It is well advised to have a type ABC portable fire extinguisher nearby. It's not

advisable to use water on it because combustible liquids are involved and water

applied improperly could actually cause the fire to spread beyond the smoker cabinet.

2) Further Safety Precautions:

Go to the Bradley website and download the most recent version of the Owner’s

Manual. Read the “Important Safety Warnings” and “Important Safety Precautions”

sections contained in the manual.

Empty Drip Bowl of burnt bisquettes and refill with fresh water- Bradley

recommends every 2 to 3 hours.

It is recommended that a fire extinguisher be placed near the smoker. Refer to your

local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.

Do not cover or seal the Racks or Drip Tray with aluminum foil. This can cause heat

to build up and severely damage your smoker.

Do not place Bottom Rectangular Tray anywhere but on the floor of the smoker.

Place extinguished bisquettes at a safe distance from all structures and combustible

materials.

Do not use near gasoline, other flammable liquids, gases, or where flammable vapors

may be present.

For outdoors use only. Do not operate in an enclosed area.

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How do I set up and season my new Smoker?

Wash and dry all the Racks, Drip Tray, Drip Bowl, Bottom Rectangular Tray and place in

smoker.

Plug in smoker, turn on Smoke Generator, set Temperature Control Dial to medium.

Preheat the smoker for 20 minutes.

Load the Feeder Tube with 5 bisquettes and fill the Drip Bowl half full of water bowl.

Press bisquette Advance Button until a bisquette is on the Burner (you will need to push

the button 3 times, letting it cycle between each push of the button ).

Smoker should be at 150 degrees F. If the temperature is higher adjust the Temperature

Control Dial.

Smoke the tower continuously until the bisquettes run out; after about one hour. Five (5)

bisquettes will equal one hour of smoke - the last 2 bisquettes will not advance onto the

Burner.

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What parts should I clean on my Bradley Smoker?

Clean the Racks, Drip Bowl, Drip Tray, and the Bottom Rectangular Tray.

Usually a soak in some hot soapy water will do it. You can try a SOS pad or steel

wool on the Drip Tray when it gets really bad.

The other thing you want to wipe off is the Door Seal and it’s mating surface on the

smoker tower. Use a rag and soapy water to wipe it down. If you don’t wipe down the

Door Seal it may stick to the mating surface and over time tear the seal.

After a number of smokes you will also notice a buildup of smoke residue on the vent

on top of the smoker. This can be cleaned by taking the screw out and wiping it down

with denatured alcohol or soapy water. (The denatured alcohol also works well

cleaning the Door Seal).

Remove food particles and grease residue from the smoker. If the inside of the

cabinet starts to flake, use a soft bristle brush and gently brush the loose particles

from the walls.

Use a damp rag to wipe up any juices or grease that may have spilled inside the

smoke tower.

Clean the Bisquette Burner with a fine wire brush if a buildup occurs.

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Why won’t my smoker reach the desired temperatures?

The Bradley Smoker has a 500 watt Heating Element. If you add the Bisquette Burner from the

generator, that adds another 125 watts to cook with. The smoker is designed to smoke/cook at

temperatures between 200 – 250 degrees F therefore, on most occasions, that is more than

enough heat to get the job done. But you may come across some occasions, in which you need

the smoker to recover and reach the desired temperature quicker- here are some things you can

try:

The ambient air temperature and wind will affect the cooking temperature of the smoker.

Protecting the smoker from these elements will help the smoker reach the desired

smoking/cooking temperature.

Sometimes direct sunlight can help the smoker reach its desired temperature faster.

Avoid opening the door too often. Each time you open it a great deal of heat escapes, and

some estimate that each time the door is opened plan on adding at least another 30

minutes of cooking time.

With thinner cuts of meat such as ribs, fillets, jerky etc. opening the door to baste may be

alright. Usually the cabinet temperature recovers fairly fast when these types food are in

the smoker.

Leave space on each rack in between your food for heat and smoke to rise.

Use a separate digital probe thermometer to monitor the cabinet temperatures, and

remember that the heat is higher closer to the Heating Element and towards the back of

the smoker.

Preheat the smoker for at least 20 minutes before placing your food in it. Many owners

preheat 30 degrees F to 50 degrees F higher than they plan to cook at. During loading you

will lose 30 – 50 degrees F in heat. Try closing the vent slightly, but make sure that no

smoke is backing up into the generator (if smoking chicken with skin, try opening the

vent).

When refreshing the drip bowl use hot water (always be careful carrying and pouring hot

water).

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What is the purpose of the vent and how should I adjust it?

The vent opening is very important in controlling the flow of smoke, temperature,

moisture and avoiding damage to the Smoke Generator.

Different users have different preferences anywhere from 1/4 - 3/4 open and for jerky

even fully opened.

Never smoke or cook anything with the vent completely closed. This can cause moisture

to build up within the smoker and cause smoke and moisture to back up into the

generator, possibly causing damage to the mechanism.

The vent should be open wide enough so you will not notice any smoke backing up into

the generator or have any liquids coming out of the front of the smoker.

Here’s a general guideline to get you started. As you become more experienced, you will

develop your own settings:

Closed: only when in storage, never leave closed when unit is being used.

1/4 - 1/2 : most foods that are low in moisture, and for higher temperatures.

1/2 - 3/4 : for foods with high moisture such as chicken with skin, or for those living in a

humid climate, or to help keep the cabinet temperature down (low moisture foods).

Fully Open: mainly used for cold smoking, making beef jerky, or during the drying

period for sausage and hams etc.

Some report using the wider opening makes the food less dark and gives it a nice

mahogany color.

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How do I clean my generator?

UNPLUG THE SMOKER FROM THE WALL OUTLET.

On a regular basis the generator should be cleaned by using compressed air to blow most

of the wood particles out.

After 3 months of usage it is a good idea to open generator up and give it a good

cleaning, this is to remove smoke residue which will prevent bisquettes from jamming

and undue wear and tear can be avoided.

To open the generator up, first make sure it is unplugged and the Feeder Tube is

detached. Then turn it over and remove the 2 screws on the bottom that are on the left

hand outside edge holding the access panel on.

Tilt the access panel out slightly to clear the metal tabs, then pull up on the panel to

remove it.

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Why aren’t my Bisquettes burning completely?

After the bisquette is burnt, it should retain its shape, but noticeably be reduced in size.

If you break one in half it should have a blackish color throughout.

If not, you may not have preheated the Burner long enough, the Burner may have a

residue build-up, or your generator may not be cycling at regular 20 minute intervals.

If only the first couple of bisquettes show signs of partial burning, this is a good indicator

that you did not preheat the Burner, or did not preheat it long enough.

Turn the generator on and preheat the Burner at least 20 minutes prior to loading the

Feeder Tube. Wait to load your Feeder Tube until you are ready to start smoking.

If all bisquettes consistently or intermittently show signs of partial burning, it could be

caused by a dirty bisquette Burner. You will need to clean the face of the Burner off.

The best way to clean it is to use a wire brush, and gently brush off any residue buildup.

The use of denatured alcohol helps with the tough areas, make sure your Burner plate is

cool.

Consistent or intermittent signs of partial burning could also be a sign that the burner not

getting enough voltage.

Check to see if other electrical equipment is plugged into the circuit. The smoker should

be plugged into its own dedicated wall circuit.

If not, try unplugging or not running some appliances that share the same circuit.

If you are using an extension cord use the shortest cord possible, and make sure it is at

least a gauge 12.

Clean these areas

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Why do my bisquettes advance using the Advance Button, but are not

properly advancing automatically every 20 minutes?

UNPLUG THE SMOKER FROM THE WALL OUTLET.

This could be caused by a defective or dirty Internal Advance Stop Button.

Open the generator and clean the switch with some compressed air or electrical contact

cleaner.

Make sure the electrical connection is tight.

This is the Internal

Advance Stop Switch

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Why won’t my bisquettes advance when I push the Advance button?

Check for power to the smoke generator.

Open the generator and make sure the Advance Button is plugged in.

Check the Internal Advance Stop Button is plugged in.

Check the drive guide and clear all loose wood chips.

By regularly cleaning the smoke generator, bisquette jamming and undue wear and tear

can be avoided.

You can clean the generator by using a vacuum cleaner with a nozzle attachment or use

compressed air to blow the particles out.

After every three months of usage - unplug the generator, take it apart, and give it a more

thorough cleaning.

Clean Thoroughly

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