17202053 - Barbecue Oklahoma Joe - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Charcoal Barbecue Grill
Brand	Oklahoma Joe
Model	17202053
Fuel Type	Charcoal
Material	Heavy-gauge steel
Overall Dimensions (L x W x H)	48 x 27 x 48 inches
Weight	180 lbs
Primary Cooking Area	752 sq. in.
Secondary Cooking Surface (Warming Rack)	303 sq. in.
Total Cooking Area	1,055 sq. in.
Temperature Gauge	Integrated lid thermometer
Ash Management	Removable ash pan and ash tool
Grill Grate Material	Porcelain-coated wire
Adjustable Height Fire Grate	Yes, adjustable
Side Shelf	Removable wooden side shelf
Wheels	2 rigid casters and 2 locking swivel casters
Assembly Required	Yes
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty on firebox and cooking chamber
Certification	CSA certified
Country of Origin	China

Frequently Asked Questions - 17202053 Oklahoma Joe

What is the best way to season my new Oklahoma Joe grill?

Before first use, season the grill by coating all interior surfaces with a high-smoke-point oil (like canola or vegetable oil), then run the grill at 300-350°F for 2-3 hours. This helps cure the paint and prevents rust.

How do I control temperature in an offset smoker?

Use the dampers: open the firebox intake damper to increase heat, and adjust the exhaust damper to control airflow. For lower temps, close both partially. Use a chimney starter for consistent charcoal ignition.

Should I use charcoal or wood chunks?

Use charcoal as the base fuel and add wood chunks (hickory, mesquite, apple) for flavor. Soak wood chunks in water for 30 minutes to prolong smoke.

How often do I need to clean the grill?

Clean the grill grates after each use with a wire brush. Empty the ash pan every 3-4 uses. Deep-clean the firebox and cooking chamber every few months to remove creosote buildup.

What is the maximum capacity of this grill?

The total cooking area is 1,055 sq. in., which can accommodate up to 8 racks of ribs, 6 chickens, or 2 briskets comfortably.

Is the grill weather-resistant?

The steel body is powder-coated for durability, but it is not weatherproof. Store the grill in a dry place or use a cover when not in use to prevent rust.

Can I use this grill for direct grilling?

Yes, you can remove the baffle or cook directly over the firebox for searing. However, it is optimized for offset smoking and low-and-slow cooking.

What safety precautions should I take?

Always place the grill on a level, non-flammable surface away from structures. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Never leave the grill unattended when lit. Wear heat-resistant gloves.

How do I replace parts like grates or dampers?

Replacement parts are available through Oklahoma Joe's customer service or authorized retailers. Use only genuine parts to ensure proper fit and safety.

Where can I find the manual for this model?

The manual is available for free download on notice-facile.com. Search for model 17202053 or Oklahoma Joe. You can also request a translated version by email.

USER MANUAL 17202053 Oklahoma Joe

PRODUCT GUIDE GUÍA DEL PRODUCTO

MODEL | MODÈLE | MODELO

17202053

Serial number | Número de serie

See rating label on grill for serial number.

Date purchased | Fecha de compra

If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-800-241-7548.

Black JUE's portable grill with side-mounted heater and wheels (no visible text or symbols)

Tools needed for assembly:

Two Adjustable Wrenches (Not Included)

Preparing to use your Smoker 3

Smoker Maintenance 3

Cooking Tips 3-4

Limited Warranty....5

Parts List....10

Parts Diagram....11

Hardware List 12

Assembly....13-21

Registration Card 23

This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.

Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.

INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:

Leave this manual with consumer.

CONSUMER:

Keep this manual for future reference.

Safety Symbols

The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each heading means. Read and follow all of the messages found throughout the manual.

WARNING

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

Burning charcoal inside can kill you. It gives off carbon monoxide, which has no odor. NEVER burn charcoal inside homes, vehicles, or tents.

THIS GRILL IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

WARNING

Failure to follow all manufacturer's instructions could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

CAUTION

Read and follow all safety statements, assembly instructions, and use and care directions before attempting to assemble and cook.

CAUTION

Some parts may contain sharp edges! Wear protective gloves if necessary.

CAUTION

THIS UNIT IS HEAVY! DO NOT attempt to assemble without a helper.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

1. Combustible by-products produced when using this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
2. This product contains chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling this product.

WARNING

All surfaces can be hot during use. Use protection as required to prevent burning.

Do not use this unit on or near combustible surfaces or structures such as wood decks, dry leaves or grass, vinyl or wood siding, etc.

SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

Most surfaces on this unit are hot when in use. Use extreme caution. Keep others away from unit Always wear protective clothing to prevent injury. Keep children and pets away. Do not move this unit during operation. Never substitute gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for charcoal starter. In some states, the use of charcoal starter is prohibited by law. In this case, paraffin-based starter cubes can be substituted for charcoal starter. Never use charcoal starter fluid with an electric starter.

After a charcoal fire appears extinguished, unconsumed embers can retain heat for up to 24 hours, and if exposed to fresh air, can burst into flame unexpectedly. Any such embers outside the firebox of the grill pose a fire hazard and can ignite combustible surfaces such as wooden decks.

For residential use only. Do not use for commercial cooking.

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIGHTING CHARCOAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING HOT COALS TO PREVENT INJURY.

ALWAYS LIGHT THE FIRE WITH THE GRILL LID OPEN.

Use grill at least 3 ft. from any wall or surface. Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live electrical appliances, etc.

Use grill only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.

PREPARING TO USE YOUR SMOKER

Before cooking with your smoker, the following steps should be closely followed to both cure the finish and season the interior steel. Failure to properly follow these steps may damage the finish and/or impart metallic flavors to your first foods.

1. Brush all interior surfaces including grills and grates with vegetable cooking oil.
2. Build a small fire on the fire grate or pan, being sure not to lay coals against the walls.
3. Close door. (Position damper and smokestack damper approximately at one quarter open.) This burn should be sustained for at least two hours, the longer the better. Then, begin increasing temperature by opening the damper and smokestack damper halfway and adding more charcoal. Your smoker is now ready for use.

Rust can appear on the inside of your smoker. Maintaining a light coat of vegetable oil on interior surfaces will aid in the protection of your unit. Exterior surfaces of smoker may need occasional touch up. We recommend the use of a commercially available black high temperature spray paint. NEVER PAINT THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT!

SMOKER MAINTENANCE

Frequency of clean up is determined by how often the grill is used. Make sure coals are completely extinguished before cleaning inside of the unit. Thoroughly rinse with water and allow to air dry before using again. Wipe out the interior of the unit with a cloth or paper towels. When finished cooking, and the unit has adequately cooled, clean out all remaining ashes. Ashes collect moisture, which can lead to premature rusting and decay. Periodically coating the interior surfaces with vegetable oil will aid in the protection of your unit. Also, occasional touch up of the exterior paint will be required. Black, high-temperature spray paint is recommended. NEVER PAINT THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.

Cooking Surface: If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to grilling. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces while grill is hot.

COOKING TIPS

Building Your Fire

1. Stack charcoal briquettes or wood into a pyramid-shaped pile on top of the charcoal grate or ash pan. We recommend using 3 pounds (approximately 45 briquettes) to start your fire, adding more as needed.
2. If using lighter fluid, saturate the charcoal briquettes with lighter fluid and let it soak in for approximately 5 minutes. If using a chimney starter, electric starter, or other type of fire starter, light your fire according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Always light the fire with the cooking chamber and firebox lids open. Leave lid open until briquettes are fully lit. Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighter fluid in grill and may result in a flash fire when lid is opened.
4. Never add charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm coals as flashbacks may occur causing injury.
5. You are ready to begin cooking when the pile of briquettes ashes over and produces a red glow (approximately 12 – 15 minutes).
6. Depending on your cooking method, either leave the briquettes in a pile or spread evenly across the charcoal grate using a long-handled poker.
7. Avoid laying coals on smoker walls.

The product represented in this product guide is produced in China.

SMOKING AND SLOW COOKING

Remove the cooking grill from the firebox and build your fire on top of the fire grate in the firebox. Either charcoal or wood may be used, but wood is the recommended fuel for it's rate of burn and the flavor it imparts to the food being cooked. Most seasoned hardwoods are good for smoking such as hickory, mesquite, pecan, oak, and many other fruit woods. Bark should be avoided or burned off first as it contains a high acid content and imparts an acrid flavor.

After allowing the fire to burn down, close the doors and control the temperature and smoke with the dampers located on the firebox and atop the smokestack. Smoke is contained within the chambers, which will reduce burn while imparting more smoke flavor. Do not operate the Smoker with temperatures exceeding 450 degrees in the smoker chamber. Place the food in the smoker chamber and monitor the temperature. Cooking and smoking are taking place using indirect heat. There is no need to worry about a grease fire flare-up ruining the food. A general rule of thumb for cooking is about 1 hour per pound for smoking large cuts of meat. Refer to a cook book for specific cuts of meat. Limit the number of times you open the smoker chamber door as this will allow heat to escape and extend the cooking time.

SMOKING WITH WOOD CHIPS/WOOD CHUNKS

For a more robust smoke flavor while using charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal, try adding wood chips or several wood chunks to the fire. Wood chunks are available in a variety of natural flavors, and can be used alone or in addition to charcoal. As a general rule, any hardwood that bears a fruit or nut is suitable for cooking. However, different woods have very different tastes. Experiment with different woods to determine your personal favorite, and always use well-seasoned wood. Green or fresh-cut wood can turn food black, and tastes bitter.

Our Recommendations:

Chicken - Alder, Apple, Hickory, Mesquite

Beef - Hickory, Mesquite, Oak

Pork - Fruitwoods, Hickory, Oak

Lamb - Fruitwoods, Mesquite

Veal - Fruitwoods, Grapevines

Seafood - Alder, Mesquite

Vegetables – Mesquite

GRILLING

Successful charcoal grilling depends on a good fire. The general rule for knowing when your coals are ready for grilling is to make sure that 80 percent or more of the coals are ashy gray. Using caution, arrange the hot coals on your charcoal grate based on your desired method of cooking. Here are a few steps you can take to adjust the temperature of your fire:

• If it is too hot, spread the coals out a bit more, which makes the fire less intense.
• Avoid laying the coals on the walls of the smoker.
• Partially close the vents in the grill, which reduces the amount of oxygen that feeds the fire.
• In the event of a severe flare-up, spray the flames with water from a squirt bottle. Be careful, spraying with water tends to blow ashes around and make a mess.
• Add briquettes 2 or 3 at a time to increase the burn time. Allow 10 minutes for coals to ash over before adding more.

Food Safety

Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:

Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat.

Separate: Separate raw meats from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and utensils when removing cooked foods.

Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.

Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

Cooking on your new grill is a hands-on experience, and it is recommended to remain outside with your grill while cooking. Grilling can be affected by many external conditions. In cold weather, you will need more heat to reach an ideal cooking temperature, and grilling may take longer. The meat's internal temperature and thickness can also affect cooking times. Cold and thicker meats will take longer to cook.

Internal Meat Temperatures

Meat cooked on a grill often browns very fast on the outside. Therefore, use a meat thermometer to ensure it has reached safe internal temperatures.

USDA Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures
Beef, Veal, Lamb, Steak, Roasts, & Whole Pork (with a 3 minute rest time)	145°F
Fish	145°F
Beef, Veal, Lamb, and Pork - Ground 160°F
Egg Dishes 160°F
Turkey,Chicken & Duck Whole,Pieces & Ground 165°F

Please refer to the USDA for complete, up-to-date information. Our internal temperature chart is based on USDA standards for meat doneness. Check it out at www.isitdoneyet.gov

LIMITED WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty only applies to units purchased from an authorized retailer. Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer-purchaser only that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials after correct assembly and under normal and reasonable home use for the periods indicated below beginning on the date of purchase*. The manufacturer reserves the right to require that defective parts be returned, postage and or freight pre-paid by the consumer for review and examination.

SCOPE OF COVERAGE PERIOD OF COVERAGE TYPE OF FAILURE COVERAGE

All Parts	2 year from date of purchase*	PERFORATION, MANUFACTURING, AND MATERIAL DEFECTS ONLY

*Note: A dated sales receipt WILL be required for warranty service.

The original consumer-purchaser will be responsible for all shipping charges for parts replaced under the terms of this limited warranty.

This limited warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only, is only available to the original owner of the product and is not transferable. Manufacturer requires proof of your date of purchase. Therefore, you should retain your sales slip or invoice. Registering your product is not a substitute for proof of purchase and the manufacturer is not responsible for or required to retain proof of purchase records.

This limited warranty applies to the functionality of the product ONLY and does not cover cosmetic issues such as scratches, dents, corrosions or discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners or any tools used in the assembly or installation of the appliance, surface rust, or the discoloration of stainless steel surfaces. Paint is not warranted and will require touch up. RUST is not considered a manufacturing or materials defect.

This limited warranty will not reimburse you for the cost of any inconvenience, food, personal injury or property damage.

ITEMS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY FOR:

1. Shipping cost, standard or expedited, for warranty and replacement parts
2. Service calls to your home.
3. Repairs when your product is used for other than normal, single-family household or residential use.
4. Damage, failures, or operating difficulties resulting from accident, alteration, careless handling, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation or maintenance, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by the manufacturer.
5. Any food loss due to product failures or operating difficulties.
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.
7. Pickup and delivery of your product.
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product.
9. The removal and/or reinstallation of your product.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES and LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under the terms of this limited warranty. In the event of parts availability issues, the manufacturer reserves the right to substitute like or similar parts that are equally functional.

Manufacturer will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of either this limited warranty or any applicable implied warranty, or for failure or damage resulting from acts of God, improper care and maintenance, grease fire, accident, alteration, replacement of parts by anyone other than Manufacturer, misuse, transportation, commercial use, abuse, hostile environments (inclement weather, acts of nature, animal tampering), improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes or printed manufacturer instructions.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO PRODUCT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION OR DESCRIPTION WHEREVER APPEARING IS WARRANTED BY MANUFACTURER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY PROTECTION ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

Neither dealers nor the retail establishment selling this product has any authority to make any additional warranties or to promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above. Manufacturer's maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original consumer.

NOTE: Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights as set forth herein. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In the state of California only, if refinishing or replacement of the product is not commercially practicable, the retailer selling this product or the Manufacturer will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the original consumer-purchaser prior to discovery of the nonconformity. In addition, in the state of California only, you may take the product to the retail establishment selling this product in order to obtain performance under this limited warranty.

If you wish to obtain performance of any obligation under this limited warranty, you should

write to:

Consumer Relations

P. O. Box 1240

Columbus, GA 31902-1240

Consumer returns will not be accepted unless a valid Return Authorization is first acquired. Authorized returns are clearly marked on the outside of the package with an RA number and the package is shipped freight/postage pre-paid. Consumer returns that do not meet these standards will be refused.

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Key Description Picture Qty
A	1/4-20 Flange Nut		16
B	12mm Flat Washer		4
C	3/8" Lock Washer		8
D	1/4-20x1/2" Hex-Head Bolt		4
E	Hitch Pin		2
F	1/4-20x1/2" Machine Screw		12
G	3/8-16 Hex Nut		8
H	3/8-16x1"Hex-Head Bolt		18
J	1/4-20x1/2"Hex-Washer Head Bolt		2

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With one person on smoke chamber end, roll the unit onto cardboard that was placed on the ground next to the unit. Unit should now be resting on its smoke chamber handle brackets with the leg posts pointing upward.

• Slide short legs onto posts at right side, with wheels facing outward.
• Slide long legs onto posts at opposite end.
• Secure each leg to a leg post by screwing one 3/8-16x1" hex-head bolt through the leg until it reaches the leg post. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this time!

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Make sure that leg bolts are tight enough so that legs won't slip off of posts. With the assistance of a helper, roll the unit over the handle brackets and stand it up onto its legs. Once standing, fully tighten the four leg bolts against leg walls. Insert the tank exclusion right end into holes on the bottom shelf. Then align the left end of the tank exclusion with holes on the long legs and slide into place. Once standing, fully tighten the four leg bolts against leg post walls

Level the unit and tighten all bolts.

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Thread the temperature gauge (4) into the bushing located on the cooking chamber lid. Align the gauge so that it is in the correct orientation, then tighten the lock nut using an adjustable wrench. Be careful not to over tighten the locknut - damage to your temperature gauge can result.

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Black outdoor grill with a Joe's logo and side-mounted heater, mounted on a metal grater (no visible text or symbols)

Three convenient ways to register your product: Trois façons pratiques d'enregistrer votre produit: Tres formas convenientes de registrar su producto:

www.charbroil.com/register

State | Estado | Province

Zip Code | Código Zip | Code Postal

* 2. E-mail Address | Dirección de correo electrónico | Adresse électronique

1. Which product are you registering?

Char-Broil Warranty Registration

P.O. Box 1240

Columbus, GA 31902-1240

* 5. Attach copy of your sales receipt here.

©2017 Char-Broil, LLC. Columbus, GA, 31902. Printed in China. Impreso en China.

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