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BARREL HOUSE DIAGRAM
Parts and features vary depending on model. See website for information.
Barrel
H-Frame
Accessory Wand
Base
Open Frame
Stand
**Shipped inside the barrel.**
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SAFETY & IMPORTANT REMINDERS
WARNING! DANGER!
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious injury or death.
• Do not use indoors. This cooker is designed for outdoor use only.
• Do not attempt to move the unit while it is hot.
• When in use, the cooker must be placed on a solid, level, heat tolerant, non-
combustible surface, at least five feet away from buildings, out from under
coverings, and out of the general traffic path. Several non-combustible round
or square pavers can be used to protect the floor surface.
• Do not use with gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids.
• Do not leave infants, children, or pets unattended near a hot cooker.
• When using a drip pan, use extreme caution. Spilling or tipping the pan with
grease inside while the cooker is hot will cause a fire and may cause bodily harm.
• Do not put fuel/charcoal directly into the bottom of the base. Always place
fuel/charcoal in the coal basket in the base.
• Ensure that ashes and debris have been emptied from the base and coal basket
before each use.
• Never add lighter fluid or charcoal saturated with lighter fluid (match light) to hot
or warm coals.
• Do not wear clothing with loose, flowing sleeves while lighting or using the cooker,
• Do not use in or under restrictive outdoor enclosure because dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes may accumulate.
• Never touch the cooking grates, frames, hooks, coal basket, or the cooker to
determine if they are hot. Barbecue mitts or hot pads should always be used to
protect hands while interacting with grates, hooks and frames.
• Use proper barbecue tools with long, heat-resistant handles.
• Keep the air intake at the proper elevation setting, and keep the lid closed
after inserting the food to avoid flare-ups during cooking. For high temperature
cooking do not open the lid completely. As needed and according to cooking
instructions, set the lid off center to slightly keep it open. ALWAYS CLOSE LID
WHEN DONE COOKING. Grease flare-ups may occur when the lid is not closed.
• Do not use as a burn pit; the porcelain enamel coating may not stand up to the
excessive heat and may shatter.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Barrel House Cooker Diagram................................................ 2
Safety Warnings.................................................................... 3
Complete Instructions
Hibachi Grill................................................................... 12
Cooking Guide.................................................................... 13
Warranty............................................................................ 17
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ACCESSORIES Sold Separately
See all accessories on the website!
TAKE YOUR BARREL HOUSE TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
EZ-Load Turkey Plus Kit
EASIEST way to cook any size turkey in your
Barrel House Cooker. Simply set it in place in the
cooker and lift it out when done cooking.
Multiple levels for stacking whole chickens.
Support bars thread on to different levels.
Even hang a pork shoulder, ham, or prime rib
roast, making it easier to take them in and out of
the cooker.
BBQue CanTM
Hang it in the cooker to easily grill, smoke,
or roast:
. Shrimp . Meatballs
. Nuts . Kabob Ingredients
. Meatloaf . Wings
. Bread . Vegetables
. Gold Fish/Chex . Finger Foods & MORE!
Never lose food on the grill again! Enjoy
grilled or smoked foods you've never been
able to try before.
Works on all grills, smokers, and cookers.
Drumstick Holder
Hang up to 15 drumsticks at once!
Simply slide them on as they hang
down and cook to perfection.
Cooker Cover
This durable, polyester Cooker
Cover is custom made for Barrel
House. It fits over the cooker with
the lid closed and slides down
over the side handles and shelf. It
is made with a high-quality, water
resistant polyester, and will protect
the cooker from wind, rain, snow,
and dust. Pg. 5
QUICK START GUIDE
Visit barrelhousecooker.com/videos to watch our
how-to videos for set-up, lighting, cooking, and more.
For complete instructions, start on pg. 7.
It is important to follow our instructions for lighting.
This is a non-traditional method of lighting that ensures the cooker
operates at the correct temperature for the entire cook. This smoker
is engineered to stay within the correct temperature range by itself
for the entire cook (6+ hours) without flare-ups or fussing when set-
up and lit as instructed.
NOTE: The results depend on how the charcoal is filled and started.
Only let the coals start for 15-20 minutes before inserting food
and closing the lid. "Lighting"
SAFETY NOTE: When in use, the cooker must be placed on a solid, level, heat toler-
ant, non-combustible surface, at least five feet away from buildings, out from under
patios, and out of the general traffic path. A non-combustible round or square paver
can be used to protect the surface.
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COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
STAND ATTACHMENT & ELEVATION SETTING
1. Attach stand (shipped inside of the barrel) to the bottom of the
cooker base. Simply compress stand side-to-side to slip the two
small metal tabs into the holes.
2. Set intake to closest elevation:
1. 0 - 2,000’
2. 2,000 - 5,000’
3. 5,000 - 8,000’ Air Intake
4. 8,000 - 10,000’ Elevation Setting
Stand
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FRAME & GRATE PLACEMENT "Versatility"
1. Unlatch barrel from base, lift off, and set to the side.
2. Insert and arrange modular frames and grates in the barrel depending
on what is being cooked. There are several levels to cook on.
NOTE: Food quantity and placement affects air flow and results. To guarantee air
flows freely top to bottom follow this general guide: use the cooker for hanging
meat (A), or set a single roast on the middle level (B), or hang some meat and put
food on a half grate at center level (C). The top level (D) should only be used for
light foods while hanging food below. We do not recommend cooking meat on
grates on the top level.
ADDING WOOD
We do not recommend replacing charcoal with wood, however, for an additional
flavor profile, you can add small wood chunks (preferred) or chips while meat is
cooking. A little bit of wood goes a long way to creating flavor in the enclosed pit
environment of the Barrel House Cooker. To add wood, either drop it in from the
top or remove the barrel from base, add wood to the charcoal, then reattach the
barrel. Keep in mind that Kingsford Original Briquettes already produce a mild
smoky taste.
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COAL EXTINGUISHING & DISPOSAL
1. To extinguish the coals, close the lid and let the cooker continue
to run. Do not use water to extinguish coals inside the cooker.
2. Dispose cold ashes into metal or concrete waste bins that do not
contain plastic, paper, or greenery.
Hinge Pin
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HIBACHI GRILL
Hibachi conversion requires the Open Frame included with the Deluxe or sold
separately. The base of the Barrel House Cooker makes a convenient hibachi grill,
perfect for searing, reverse searing, and portable grilling.
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COOKING GUIDE
Cook to suggested time, check meat temperature, and then cook to preference.
For recipes and cooking instructions, visit barrelhousecooker.com/recipes.
Pork Ribs 3-4 hours (2-4 racks) Bones Slightly Stick Out
4-5 hours (6 racks)
Pork Shoulder 5-6 hours 195-200
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TROUBLESHOOTING TEMP
This smoker is engineered to stay at the correct temperature range by itself for
the entire cook (6+ hours) without flare-ups, or fussing with it when set-up and
lit as instructed.
The cooking process is different than other outdoor BBQs, smokers, and cookers. Give the
process time to work, the temperature will fluctuate some, but the results will be amazing
every time.
NOTE ABOUT THERMOMETER: The thermometer provides the added value of being able
to baseline the start up temperature and ensure the cook is within the desired range when
properly started. While the top thermometer will typically read between 220-260°F, the
actual temperature the food is cooking at is typically between 275-315°. The actual
temperature will vary depending on a number of things and timing during the cook. The
lid thermometer does not accurately reflect the temperature where the food is cooking
because it is at the top of the barrel above the exhaust ports, and the intended cook area is
below the exhaust ports.
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TEMPERATURE TOO HOT CONT'D.
The wind may also affect the cooking temperature by cooling the barrel down. The effect
of weather is not overly dramatic but does play a part in the cooking temperature and
time.
Temperature Fluctuations
It is normal to see spikes in the temperature but it will not affect the results of the cook.
Spikes usually calm down within 30 minutes. Some of the reasons for temperature
spikes are:
• As briquettes burn, they ash and become smaller causing them to rearrange and make
hot spots.
• There may be a temporary hot spot from grease or a wood chip.
• Opening the lid, no matter how little or quick, introduces air into the system and the
coals heat up.
WHAT NOT TO DO
NEVER pour water over hot coals in the cooker. The result will be meat coated in ash,
temperature cooled too low, and it may crack the porcelain finish.
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Barrel Cooker Runs Too Cool? TROUBLESHOOTING TEMP
After the meat has warmed up during the cooking process, the cooking lid thermometer
should be over 220°F (note that the temperature where the meat is cooking is substantially
hotter than what the lid thermometer reads). Here are a few things to consider if the cook-
ing temperature on the lid will not go over 220°F during a cook:
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BARREL HOUSE COOKER CARE
INTERIOR: Within a couple cooks, the inside of the barrel and lid will be seasoned. It is not
necessary to regularly clean off this coating, as the porcelain enamel protects the cooker.
Once a year, or so, thoroughly heat the barrel and brush the interior down. For any build up
in the base, use a plastic scraper.
THERMOMETER: Regularly clean the thermometer probe on the underside of the lid.
It is common for there to be condensation in the thermometer due to changes in the
surrounding environment. It will eventually dry out on it's own.
EXTERIOR: Make sure the cooker is cool and coals are completely extinguished. Wash the
cooker with a mild detergent, soft sponge, and water. Rinse well and wipe dry.
GRATES/FRAMES/ACCESSORIES: All grates, frames, accessories, and hooks are
dishwasher safe. However, it is not necessary to wash after each use.
WARNING: Porcelain enamel can chip or shatter when dropped or hit with a solid object.
WARRANTY
FREE LIFETIME REPLACEMENT* of the following items:
• Plastic Handles & Latch Covers • Metal Latches
• Thermometer O-ring Gasket
*Replacement will be sent once the defective part has been returned.
Barrel House Cooker Company hereby warrants to the original purchaser or intended
recipient of this Barrel House Cooker that it will be free from defective parts from the date
of purchase for three years when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed
instructions accompanying it.
Barrel House Cooker Company may require reasonable proof of purchase date. Please
register the serial number, located on the intake plate which is on the left side near the
bottom, online or keep the receipt. This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair
or replacement of parts which prove defective under normal use. Barrel House Cooker
Company requires satisfactory proof of a defective part. If Barrel House Cooker Company
confirms the defect and approves the claim, Barrel House Cooker Company will elect
to repair or replace such parts without charge. If required to return defective parts,
transportation charges must be prepaid. Barrel House Cooker Company will return parts to
the purchaser, carriage or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident,
abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, vandalism, improper installation or improper
maintenance or service, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance.
Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes,
earthquakes or tornadoes, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals, either directly or in
the atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited Warranty.
There are no other express warranties except as set forth herein, and any applicable
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of
coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. Some regions do not allow limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
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BARREL PARTS DIAGRAM
Parts and features vary depending on model. See website for information.
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5
7 6 3
8
9
10
11
12 1
13 4
1 3
4 1. Handle Top
2. Lid Handle Support
3 3. Handle Bottom
4. Side Handle Support
5. Thermometer
6. Gasket, Thermometer
7. Barrel Lid
14 8. Hinge Top
9. Hinge Pin
10. Prop Pin
11. Hinge Bottom
12. Lid Felt Gasket
13. Barrel
14. Shelf
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BASE PARTS DIAGRAM
18 16
19
15 20
16
23
21 22
24
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REGISTRATION
Register your Barrel House Cooker upon receiving it for warranty purposes.
To register, visit www.barrelhousecooker.com/register