How to use propane tank?

Gauge bad on old tank? Says half full, but actually empty?

Gas may have settled. Turn it upside down several times. Usually happens when it gets cold outside.

Turn off propane. Disconnect propane tank from barbecue. Open burner valves for about 20 seconds. Close valves. Reattach propane tank. Slowly open propane tank valve. Turn on burner and ignite

Turn off propane. Disconnect propane tank from barbecue. Open burner valves for about 20 seconds. Close valves. Reattach propane tank. Slowly open propane tank valve. Turn on burner and ignite

Did it come with any sort of manual? That is probably the best way to start. If you haven't done it yet, hook up the propane tank to the hoses on the grill. I would say that the rack under the grill is for storing the propane tank and bags of charcoal or wood. Of course, the knobs are for turning the gas on and off. In between the left most knob and the one to it's right, there is an ignition switch type button, you press it when you have the gas turned on and with a lighter, you ignite the propane. Do NOT turn the gas all the way up before it is lit though, that is a sure way to burn some hair off or actually do some serious harm to yourself. In the charcoal section, you put maybe three inches of charcoal in the bottom of the cylinder. Use some paper or dry pine straw as extra fuel to get the charcoal started. Put a bit of lighter fluid on the charcoal then drop a match on it. I'm not too familiar with fire boxes, but from what I see, you need to use wood in the bottom of it. I can't see under the fire box, but you probably can dump the ashes out after you're finished with it. Start a fire with the wood and cook your food. If I may add a suggestion about cooking with wood, don't use nasty old rotten wood to do it. Cut some good smelling wood and let it sit for a while before you burn it. It will imbue the food with a good smell and taste. Other than that, it is up to you to learn to use your new grill. Good Luck.

Hello,

The truth is that the user manual/instruction for your propane smoker is not available anywhere online. The manufacturers of this unit did not make it available. I went further searching and couldn't find any.

I would suggest you contact the manufacturer of this unit via phone or e-mail and request for the instruction/user manual from them. They might give it to you or direct you to a dealer where you can get the instruction/user manual.

This is the best you can do to get the instruction/user manual you are requesting for. Go to the propane smoker's website, check "Contact Us" and you would see their e-mail and phone number.

Below are some instructions that may help you with your propane smoker;

Set Up the Tank

The first thing to do in using your propane smoker is to connect the propane tank to the smoker. Open its valve by turning it in a clockwise direction. Next, you need to locate the wood chip box. Fill the box with any wood that you prefer, like hickory, mesquite or oak.

The wood chips when lit produce a smoky flavor that is absorbed by the food in the propane smoker. Each type of wood produces its own distinct flavor. Remember to soak the wood chips for at least an hour before using them so that they do not burn quickly. Soaking the wood chips also helps to create more smoke inside the propane smoker.

Fill the Water Box

After filling the wood chip box, you need to fill up the water box of the propane smoker. It is usually located right above the wood chip box. You can fill the water box with water or with sand. You can leave it empty, but it is best filled with water because the evaporation during the cooking process keeps the food from getting dry and tough.

When cooking with a propane smoker, moisture is important. Keep adding water when the level in the box is low. To add more flavor to your food, you can also add spices and seasonings to the water.

Cooking Time

The propane smoker is almost ready. All that is left to do is turn on the smoker and adjust the temperature. Most models have a rotary dial that controls the level of temperature in the smoker. The temperature depends on the type of food that will be cooked.

You should use a higher temperature for thick slices of meat and a lower temperature for thin slices of meat or for vegetables. Once you see smoke coming out of the smoker, it is time to put in your meat or vegetables. Cooking time depends on the kind of food being cooked and the thickness of the meat being smoked.

I hope this helps.

Good luck.

The burnt wood which is the ashes goes to the down compartment of the propane smoker.The compartment is only meant for the wood and when you are done you will just remove the propane smoker compartment meant for wood and through the wood away.

Hi,

I have used a number of propane smokers and your propane burner will be located at the bottom of the smoker cabinet and you should have a wood / charcoal box above that in which you can place your charcoal or wood.

I have attached a picture that shows the wood / charcoal box. It's not the same smoker but it will give you an idea.




Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Dave

you soaked the wood chips in water for about 30 min. shake excess of water and place them on the flame disk bowl right under the water bowl.

there should be a smoker pan that goes near burners.