15202031 - Barbecue Oklahoma Joe - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Offset Smoker Barbecue
Brand	Oklahoma Joe
Model	15202031
Fuel Type	Charcoal and Wood
Cooking Area	Approximately 600 sq. in.
Overall Dimensions (W x D x H)	50 x 25 x 42 inches
Cooking Grate Material	Porcelain-coated steel
Weight	Approximately 120 lbs
Primary Cooking Features	Offset firebox, adjustable smokestack, temperature gauge
Additional Features	Side shelf, tool hooks, ash pan
Assembly Required	Yes
Cleaning Instructions	Remove ashes regularly, clean grates with wire brush, season periodically
Safety Features	Stable legs with locking casters, heat-resistant handles
Spare Parts Availability	Replaceable grates, ash pan, and thermometer available
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty on steel body

Frequently Asked Questions - 15202031 Oklahoma Joe

How do I season my new Oklahoma Joe smoker?

Before first use, coat the interior with cooking oil and burn a small fire for 2-3 hours at 250-300°F. This cures the paint and creates a protective layer.

What is the best wood to use for smoking?

Hardwoods like hickory, oak, or apple are ideal. Avoid softwoods like pine which produce undesirable flavors.

How do I maintain temperature?

Use the dampers on the firebox and smokestack to control airflow. Open dampers increase heat, closed reduce it. Aim for small, consistent fires.

Why is my smoker not reaching high temperatures?

Check for adequate airflow (dampers fully open), use dry seasoned wood, and ensure charcoal is not too old or wet.

How often should I clean the smoker?

Remove ashes after each use. Deep clean grates and interior every few months with a wire brush and mild detergent.

Can I use this smoker in the rain?

It is designed for outdoor use but should be protected from direct rain. A cover is recommended when not in use.

How do I assemble the smoker?

Follow the included manual step-by-step. Use two people for heavy parts, and ensure all bolts are tightened securely.

What is the warranty coverage?

Oklahoma Joe offers a limited lifetime warranty on the steel body against rust-through, and 1 year on other parts.

Where can I buy replacement parts?

Visit the official Oklahoma Joe website or authorized dealers. Common parts like grates and ash pans are readily available.

How do I prevent rust?

Keep the smoker covered when not in use, apply a light coat of cooking oil on exterior, and touch up paint as needed.

USER MANUAL 15202031 Oklahoma Joe

PRODUCT GUIDE GUÍA DEL PRODUCTO

MODEL | MODELO

15202031 - 15202031-63

Serial number | Número de serie

See rating label on grill for serial number.

If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-888-430-7870.

Tools needed for assembly:

Phillips screw driver

Two adjustable wrenches

(Tools not provided)

Line drawing of a portable industrial stove with wheels and a chimney (no text or symbols)

Preparing to use your Smoker 3

Smoker Maintenance 3

Cooking Tips 3-4

Limited Warranty....5

Parts Diagram....10

Parts List....11

Assembly....12-18

Registration Card 19

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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 2 pounds (approximately 30 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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ÍNDICE

PARTS LIST

Key Qty Description
1 1	SMOKER CHAMBER W/ LID
2 1	FIREBOX LID
3 1	FIREBOX CHAMBER
4 1	TEMPERATURE GAUGE
5 1	TEMPERATURE GAUGE HOLE PLUG
6 2	LID HANDLE
7 1	WARMING SURFACE PLATE, F/ FIREBOX
8 1	DAMPER ASSEMBLY
9 1	DOOR LATCH
10 3	FIRE GRATE
11 3	COOKING GRATE, SMOKER
12 2	COOKING GRATE, FIREBOX
13 1	FRONT SHELF
14 1	PULL HANDLE
15 2	WHEEL
16 2	LONG LEG
17 2	SHORT LEG
18 1	BOTTOM SHELF ASSEMBLY
19 1	SMOKE STACK
20 1	DAMPER, F/ SMOKE STACK
21 1	CAP, F/ SMOKE STACK
22 1	SPRING, F/ DAMPER

NOT Pictured

... 1	HARDWARE PACK
... 1	ASSEMBLY MANUAL, ENGLISH, SPANISH

LISTA DE PIEZAS

1 FIRST, GET A HELPER! This unit is heavy and requires a second person for lifting and moving. NEXT, pick a suitable location to work. Open the carton and slit the corners so that the carton lays flat. This will give you a protective surface during assembly. Remove the carton packing material and the parts from inside the firebox and smoke chamber.

2 On each short leg, slide one 12mm flat washer onto axle, followed by a wheel, then another 12mm flat washer. Slide a hitch pin clip into the hole at the end of the axle.

3 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!

4 Have one person hold the bottom shelf in position shown while another attaches shelf to legs using four 3/8-16×1" hex-head bolts. Fully tighten these four bolts.

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. FULLY TIGHTEN THE FOUR LEG BOLTS AGAINST LEG POST WALLS

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Attach smokestack to end of smoke chamber by sliding stack into smokestack mounting bracket. While holding the smokestack in a vertical position, tighten the 3/8-16×1" hex-head bolts. Then slide the pull handle into the brackets welded to smoke chamber. Install two 1/4-20×1/2" Hex Washer Head bolts into the ends of the handle as shown. TIGHTEN THE BOLTS SECURELY!

Pull Handle Tire de la manija

1/4-20x1/2" Hex Washer Head Bolts TIGHTEN SECURELY! 1/4-20x1/2" Hex Lavadora Cabeza APRIETE DE FORMA SEGURA!

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Attach front shelf to smoke chamber by sliding ends of shelf frame into bushing on front of smoke chamber.

Next, install the Temperature Gauge into the bushing located on the Smoker Chamber Lid. Align gauge and then secure with jamb nut.

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Place two of the fire grates in the bottom of the smoke chamber and one in the bottom of the firebox. Then place the three large cooking grates in the smoker chamber. The two small cooking grates fit into the firebox.

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Congratulations! You have completed the assembly of your smoker. Please follow the instructions on page 3 to season your smoker.

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