Cajun Smokers CES-9 Cajun Express Smoker Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Cajun Smokers
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Cajun Smokers CES-9 Cajun Express Smoker Owner’s Manual
Questions or concerns.
The team here at Cajun Smokers believe in quality not quantity that is why we continue to hand make every unit right here in North Dakota. We stand behind our work so if you ever have a problem or even just a question please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help and Thank you for your purchase of our great product.
Our products come complete with a limited lifetime warranty.
- For warranty or replacement parts please contact us directly and not the retailer you purchased the product from.
- Please have copy of receipt available when addressing warranty concerns.
Fire Box Care & Storage
Cleaning: First be sure that fire box has cooled before cleaning and storage. Remove wood/coal rack from fire box and clean away any debris. Remove ash from bottom of Fire Box and be sure that fire has been full extinguished. Place ash into metal waste receptacle and keep away from buildings and flammable materials. If storing for long period of time apply a coat of Pam cooking oil on inner fire box walls and your Cajun Smoker is ready to store.
Fire Box Operation Instructions
Congratulations you are ready to use your Cajun Smoker. The first step is to select the type of hard wood you will be cooking with. Next pile a small amount of preferred charcoal about 15 to 20 pieces in the center of the wood/coal rack then add your Cajun Smokers premium cooking wood. . (DO NOT COMPLETELY FILL FIRE BOX) (NEVER FILL FIRE BOX MORE THAN 1/3 OF ITS SPACE) Next make sure the chimney damper and the fire box air dampers are fully open and light the coals and wood. You may adjust the fire box air dampers according to the wind direction. Open Fire box damper to allow Air from wind in and close opposite side air damper. To control Temp use Chimney Damper (Open chimney damper to raise Cook chamber temp) (Close chimney damper to lower cook chamber temp). When fire begins to die add your Cajun Smokers Premium Cooking Wood to maintain cook temps in cooking chamber.
Propane and Natural Gas system lighting instructions. First open fire box door. Next hold electronic ignition button then rotate gas control knob to open position for 4 to 5 seconds. If burner does not light wait at least 4 minutes for gas to clear fire box and repeat igniting sequence. If spark is weak replace AA battery located in igniter button by twisting button counter clockwise. Also check electrode at burner for 3/8” gap and make sure spark points are clean and wires are connected to electrodes.
Care Instructions
Your Cajun Smoker is built to last so by following a few simple care procedures your Cajun Smoker will last a Lifetime!
Exterior Care
Your New Cajun Smoker is made from high grade 304 series stainless steel
with proper care will last for years to come.
Cleaning: You may use a mild decrease in conjunction with hot water and
soft cloth then rinse. For heavy stains a oven cleaner can be used for if let
set for only 5 minutes then rinse.
Storage: Once your exterior surface has been cleaned cover with grill
cover or store inside.
Cook Chamber Care
Tuning Plate care: Remove tuning plates and scrape off debris from food
then apply a mild decrease then rinse. Once dry apply Pam cooking oil and
reinstall tuning plate to desired location.
Racks Cleaning & Storage: To clean cook racks use mild decrease or cleaner approved by your local health department cook surfaces can also be pressure washed to remove tough build up. Dry racks thoroughly .
Cook Chamber: Open grease drain and drain grease works best when cook chamber is heated. Remove all other debris with putty knife. Spray a mild decrease in the chamber and let sit for 10 min then steam clean out chamber with grease drain in the open position. Make sure grease drain is clear of debris to allow water and grease to escape. Wipe cook chamber dry when rinse is complete.
Parts View & List
- Hinge Cap
- Cook Chamber Hinge shaft
- Counter Weight Spring
- Chimney Damper
- chimney Damper Shaft
- Cook Chamber Handle
- Handle Mounting Bolts
- ¼ turn Grease Drain Valve 1”
- 1” Grease Drain
- Fire Box Air Damper
- Fire Box Damper Bolt
- ½” Washer/Spacer
- Fire Box Hinge Bolt
- Fire Box Hinge Nut
- Fire Box Bezel Nut
- Fire Door Bezel
- Cook Door Bezel
Safety Features
Safety Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cajun Smoker. We would like you
to take a moment to read about all the amazing safety features your new Cajun
Smoker is packed with. Below is a list of all the great features and
directions and the recommended way in which to use them.
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Safety latch (cook Chamber Door). This latch is located on the top of the chimney and locks door automatically in the open position if door is fully opened. To release latch lift latch lever while holding the cook chamber door with other hand and close door.
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Insulated fire box serves as a heat shield to prevent burns.
FIRE BOX STILL GETS HOT MUST USE CAUTION. -
Cleanable door seal. The Sure Seal can be removed for cleaning to prevent bacteria from growing. Remove door bezel screws to release Sure Seal, clean and replace seal install bezel screws.
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Welded inner seams prevents bacteria from hiding and growing and makes cleaning a breeze.
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Caster Locks. Lock your smoker in place with our locking wheels.
“All of us at Cajun Smokers Keep safety a #1 priority and we would like to thank you for taking the time to read this section carefully to fully understand how to use your Cajun Smoker safely. Enjoy!”
Warranty
Warranty: Your Cajun Smoker comes complete with our limited lifetime
warranty which includes the repair or replacement to any exterior finish,
hinges, handles, latches, dampers, doors, and bezels that are O.E.M.
There is a one year warranty on normal ware items such as the Sure Seal, glass
replacement, and casters. Warranty is nontransferable and a copy of the
original purchase agreement must be provided to obtain any warranty benefits.
Recipe
Smoked chicken: Preheat your Cajun Smoker to 325 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray cook surface with Pam cooking spray. Apply desired amount of Slap your
Mama seasoning found @ Walmart then add salt and ground black pepper. Place
seasoned chicken on cook surface and close cook chamber lid and cook at 325
degrees F for 60 min then check and rotate chicken apply Q Shack BBQ sauce if
desired and close lid and cook for a additional 30 minutes or until you
measure 165 degrees inside temperature. Place Chicken in tin foil let sit for
5 minutes then serve.
Smoked Jumbo Turkey Legs BEST EVER!
This is for 2 jumbo legs or 4 lbs of turkey. If you are cooking more only
increase the amount of bine not cook time or cook temperature. So if
Contact Us
Check us out online at www.cajunsmokers.com
467 34TH St S
Fargo ND, 58103
Phone: (701)740-5466
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cajunsmokoers.com