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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
We want you to assemble and use your
Charmate Skewer & Spit Roaster as safely as
possible.
When you see this safety alert symbol please
pay particular attention to the information
which follows it.
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully
before assembling and operating the Skewer & Spit
Roaster.
Warning
• Only use this Skewer & Spit Roaster on a hard, level,
non-combustible, stable surface. Never use on a
wooden surface.
• Always use a drip pan/ash guard under Skewer & Spit
Roaster to protect surface from heat damage and/
or discolouration and to catch ashes, embers and
drippings. Place a thin layer of water in drip pan/ash
guard to help extinguish falling ashes and embers.
• A clearance of at least 3 meters between the Skewer
& Spit Roaster and any combustible material (bushes,
trees, wooden decks, wooden fences, buildings, etc.)
or construction should be maintained at all times
when Skewer & Spit Roaster is in use.
• Do not place Skewer & Spit Roaster under a roof
overhang or other enclosed area.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate Skewer & Spit
Roaster indoors or in an enclosed area.
• Water bowl should always be used when smoking.
Do not allow liquid in water bowl to completely
evaporate. Check water bowl every 2 hours and add
water if level is low (a sizzling should may indicate a
need for water). Follow instructions in “Adding Water
or Wood during Cooking” section of this manual.
• Always keep water in the water bowl even after food
is removed from Skewer & Spit Roaster. Water will
evaporate and grease in water bowl can catch on re.
• Do not move Skewer & Spit Roaster when water bowl
contains hot liquids and while it is in use.
• Do not leave Skewer & Spit Roaster unattended when
in use.
• Do not store or use Skewer & Spit Roaster near
ammable liquids, gases or where ammable vapours
may be present.
• We do not recommend the use of lighting uid. If
you choose to use charcoal lighting uid, only use
lighting uid approved for lighting charcoal. Carefully
read instructions on the charcoal lighting uid and
charcoal prior to use.
• Do not use ammable liquid to light charcoal. Use can
cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily
injury.
• Never add charcoal lighting uid to hot or even warm
charcoal.
• Do not use self-starting charcoal. Use only high grade
plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.
• During grilling, grease from meat may drip into
the charcoal and cause a grease re. If this should
happen, suocate the ame. Do not use water to
extinguish grease res.
• Use caution since ames can are-up when fresh air
suddenly comes in contact with re.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your
Skewer & Spit Roaster to avoid scrapes or cuts from
sharp edges of metal parts.
• Place Skewer & Spit Roaster in an area where children
and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close
supervision is necessary when Skewer & Spit Roaster
is in use.
• Use caution when lifting or moving Skewer & Spit
Roaster to prevent strains and back injuries.
• In windy weather, place Skewer & Spit Roaster in an
outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
• Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang
freely while using Skewer & Spit Roaster.
• Use caution when reaching into or under Skewer &
Spit Roaster. Always wear oven mitts or gloves to
protect your hands from burns. Avoid touching hot
surfaces.
• We advise that a re extinguisher be on hand. Refer
to your local authority to determine proper size and
type of re extinguisher.
