SONOMA SMOKER USER MANUAL
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WARNINGS
WARNING
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your smoker to reduce the risk of:
1. Fire
2. Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage
3. Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences
4. Unapproved installaon or servicing.
THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Improper installaon, adjustment, alteraon, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read this manual thoroughly before installaon, use, or servicing of this product.
DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut o all gas supply lines to the smoker.
2. Exnguish any open ames.
3. Carefully open the lid. Remember, it may be
extremely hot!
4. If odor connues, keep everyone away from
the
smoker and immediately call your gas sup-
plier or
your re department.
AVERTISSMENT
S’IL Y A UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
1. Coupez l’admission de gaz de l’appareil.
2. Éteindre toute amme nue.
3. Ouvrir le couvercle. Rappelez-vous qu'il peut
être extrêmement chaude.
4. Si l’odeur persiste, éloignez-vous de
l’appareil et appelez immédiatement le
fournisseur de gaz ou le service d’incendie.
WARNING
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this
or any other appliance.
A liquid propane cylinder not connected for
use
shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or
any
other appliance.
AVERTISSMENT
Ne pas entreposer ni uliser de l’essence ni
d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inammables
dans
le voisinage de l’appareil, ni de tout
autre
appareil.
Une bouteille de propane qui n’est pas
raccordée en vue de son ulisaon, ne doit
pas
être entreposée dans le voisinage de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of substances which are
known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproducve harm.
California law requires businesses to warn customers of potenal exposure to such substances. To minimize
exposure to the substances, always operate this unit according to the use and care instrucons found in this
manual. Be certain to provide adequate venlaon when cooking.
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STEP #1—REQUIREMENTS
Smart device (phone or tablet)
110 volt GFIC outlet at the Smoker
Proper gas supply
Home network name (SSID) & password
Name:
Password:
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ serial number/PIN*
Serial number:
PIN:
Located on the touch pad containment box
QUICK START POWER CONNECTIVITY & WI-FI SET UP PROCESS*
iPhone 5 or greater or
iPad version
2.0 or greater
Android 4.4 or greater
STEP #2—SETUP YOUR SMOKER
Locate the antenna in the white box inside the smoker and screw
into the back of
the Sonoma Smoker.
Plug the power cable from the Sonoma Smoker into a 110v GFIC
electrical outlet.
STEP #3—DOWNLOAD AND SETUP THE SONOMA SMOKER APP ON
YOUR
PHONE OR TABLET AND CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Go to the App Store or Google Play and download “Sonoma Smoker by Lynx” and install
Open the Sonoma Smoker App and click Create Account then enter your smoker serial number and PIN
then click
Connue
.
Enter your email address, password and your registraon informaon and click
Create Account. You will get a conrmaon email.
Open the conrmaon email and follow instrucons to acvate your account.
Now login to the Sonoma Smoker app by entering your email and password.
*For most current version of the Quick Start Guide, please refer to your app or our website at www.lynxgrills.com
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STEP #4—SETUP Wi-Fi CONNECTIVITY
On your Phone or Tablet, verify that you have at least 60% wireless signal at your Sonoma Smoker. If
you cannot achieve at least 60% signal, we suggest you use a Wi-Fi extender, or booster. These are
available at your local electronics store.
On your Sonoma Smoker, press the power buon and wait about 5 seconds for the smoker to display the Lynx Logo and
mer buons.
Push the green or yellow Wi-Fi icon in the upper le of the control panel.
Push the “conrm wireless reset” buon
On your phone or tablet, switch to your Wi-Fi sengs and locate the wireless network called Smoker xxxx (xxxx is the
last
four digits of your serial number) and connect to it.
QUICK START POWER CONNECTIVITY & WI-FI SET UP PROCESS*
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Now go back to your Sonoma Smoker App and go to the Resources icon, then My Smoker, then Smoker Wi-Fi setup.
Wait 10-20 seconds for the Wi-Fi setup menu
Click on the SSID and enter the password for your home network (informaon in STEP #1—REQUIREMENTS) then select
DONE. Aer 20-60 seconds, your Sonoma Smoker Wi-Fi icon will turn green to indicate that it is connected to the internet”,
and your wireless conguraon is complete. Now just power the Sonoma Smoker o, then back on. Aer 5 seconds the
Smoker will display the main control panel. On the Smoker app click on the Smoker icon and now your Sonoma Smoker is
connected and ready to smoke.
STEP #5—START USING YOUR SMOKER
To try out a recipe, go back to your Smoker App and go to the Recipe icon.
Select a recipe from the recipe list and click Cook Now to send the recipe to your Smoker. Follow the
prompts and place food on the smoker, turn food over, remove food from smoker). Please note that it could take several
minutes for your Smoker
to warm up and give you the command to place food on smoker.
Need more help? Please refer to your detailed instrucon manual or call our customer support team at 888-289-5969
and choose opon #5.
QUICK START POWER CONNECTIVITY & WI-FI SET UP PROCESS*
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WARNING
Never use dented, rusty or damaged propane cylinders. Never store addional or empty propane cylinders
in
the smoker cabinet or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store propane cylinders indoors or
on their sides.
Children should never be le alone or unaended in an area where a smoker is located. Place your smoker
well
away from areas where children play. Do not store items that may interest children in or around the
smoker, in
the cart, or in the masonry enclosure.
Never move the smoker when hot. When in use, porons of the smoker are hot enough to cause severe burns.
Always maintain the required clearances from combusbles as detailed. The smoker is designed for outdoor
use
only. Never use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway, or other enclosed area. Do not use this smoker un-
der
any unprotected combusble construcon.
Gas smokers are not designed or cered for and are not to be installed in or on recreaonal vehicles, porta-
ble
trailers, boats or any other moving installaon.
Always have an ABC Fire Exnguisher accessible — never aempt to exnguish a grease re with water or
other liquids.
Storing your smoker: Store your smoker in a well-venlated area. If stored indoors, detach and leave L.P.
cylinder
outdoors in a well-venlated area away from heat and away from where children may tamper with it.
Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces. Electrical cords
should be placed away from walkways to avoid tripping hazard.
Do not repair or replace any part of the smoker unless specically recommended in this manual. Other ser-
vice
should be performed by a qualied technician.
If the smoker is installed by a professional installer or technician, be sure that he/she shows you where your gas
supply shut-o is located. All gas lines must have a shut-o that is readily and easily accessible. If you smell
gas,
check for gas leaks immediately. Check only with a soap and water soluon. (See INDEX: “Leak Tesng”
for
further details.) Never check for gas leaks with an open ame.
Inspect the liquid propane gas supply hose prior to each use of the smoker. If there is evidence of exces-
sive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced before using the smoker.
Never remove the grounding prong from the plug or use this product with an ungrounded, 2-prong adapter.
Keep your smoker area clear and free of combusble materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
Never block the ow of combuson and venlaon air.
THIS MANUAL MUST REMAIN WITH THE PRODUCT OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To obtain replacement parts or service contact:
Lynx Grills
7300 Flores Street
Downey, CA 90242
888-289-5969
www.lynxgrills.com
This product complies with ANSI standard
Z21.89-2013/CSA 1.18 2013
latest edion,
UL 62368-1 Issue:2014/12/01 Ed:2 and
has been tested
and approved by Intertek.
WARNINGS
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A MESSAGE FROM LYNX
This use & care manual covers the Lynx Smoker models listed below. Some features and opons will vary based upon
the
model that you purchased.
USE & CARE GUIDELINES
BUILT-IN
FREESTANDING SMOKER CHIPS
LSMK LSMKF LCSA (Apple)
LSMKM LSCH (Hickory)
LSCM (Mesquite)
LSCP (Pecan)
LSCF (4 Pack)
Thank you for your purchase of a Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™. You’ve just entered the future of smoking, a world of
amateur and professional chefs who are taking the world of outdoor cooking to new levels through technology.
Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ has been designed to the same exacng standards and meculous aenon to detail
every
Lynx product enjoys. In addion to that, you’re about to enjoy a high-performance stainless steel Smoker that
incorporates patented MyChef™ technology, an interacve, innovave and chef-friendly system designed to elevate
your cooking to
new heights.
To get the maximum performance out of your Smoker, we recommend carefully reading through this enre manual
before
your rst smoking. It contains important informaon on how to properly set up your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™
and ulize the MyC h ef ™ technology along with important safety ps and hints and tricks that will enhance your
Smoking experience. Keep
it handy for easy reference and should your Lynx Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ change
ownership, please make sure the new owner receives this manual. With proper use and care, your Lynx Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™ will provide years of trouble-free service.
Thank you again for joining the community of Lynx chefs. We love hearing about your experiences with our products.
Please check us out on the Web and social media to let us know how you and your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ are
doing.
Web: hp://www.lynxgrills.com/
Facebook: hps://www.facebook.com/LynxProfessionalGrills
Twier: @LynxGrills
We wish you many years of happy smoking!
LYNX GRILLS
SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™ MODELS
Woodchip blends also available.
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WARNINGS
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
1.
Massachuses requires all gas be installed using a plumber or gas er carrying the appropriate
Massachuses license.
2.
All permanently-installed natural gas or propane installaons require a “T” handle type manual gas valve be
installed in the gas supply line to this appliance.
3.
This does not apply to portable propane installaons using a 20 pound cylinder.
WARNING
1.
Do not open the touch pad containment box as there are no user-serviceable parts inside, and doing so will
void all warranes. All other services should be performed by a qualied technician.
2.
All gas lines must have a gas shut-o valve that is readily and easily accessible. Be sure you know where the
shut-o is located. If you smell gas, check for gas leaks immediately. Check only with a soap and water
soluon. Never check for gas leaks with an open ame. (See INDEX: “Leak Tesng” for further details)
WARNING
1.
The outdoor cooking gas appliance and its individual shuto valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure tesng of that system at test pressures in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).
2.
The outdoor cooking gas appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual
manual shuto valve during any pressure tesng of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
1.
Avoid wearing loose-ng garments or long sleeves
while smoking. They could ignite.
2.
Never touch the smoker racks, hood or immediate
surrounding metal surfaces with your bare hands while smoking.
3.
Use an insulated glove or mi when opening and operang the smoker. Always open the smoker lid
slowly to
allow heat and smoke to escape before fully opening.
4.
The smoker hood must be fully opened while lighng the smoker. Releasing fuel into a closed smoker
before lighng
will not make it light sooner or more eciently. It will
only risk explosion and personal injury
or death. Never
lean over a hot smoker surface or look directly into the smoker
when aempng to light.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…(Connued)
5. Do not heat unopened food containers as pressure build-up will cause the container to explode.
6. Never use charcoal or any other solid fuel anywhere outside of the smoker chip tray.
7. Cooking excessively fay meats and oils will cause are ups. Internal res or damage caused by doing so or by the smok-
er being le unaended while cooking are not covered under the terms and condions of our warranty.
8. Never smoke without the drip pan in place. Always ensure the drip pan is under the food. Hot grease can leak downward
and produce a re or explosion.
9. Grease is extremely ammable. Let hot grease cool down before aempng to handle or dispose of it. The drip tray and
boom of the rebox should be cleaned of grease on a regular basis.
10. Do not use the smoker unless a leak check has been performed on all gas connecons. (See INDEX: “Leak Test Proce-
dure” for further details.)
11. Never operate the smoker while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
12. Do not lean on side shelves and never place a load weighing more than 25 pounds on a side shelf.
13. If the burner does not light or goes out during operaon, wait ve (5) minutes before aempng to re-light.
14. Portable LP cylinders: Always shut o the main valve on the LP cylinder aer each use.
15. Spiders and insects like to nest in the burner, venturis, valves and orices of a smoker, disrupng the gas ow. This very
dangerous condion can cause a re behind the control panel, damaging the smoker and risking personal injury. If your
smoker has been unused for a long me, inspect and clean the burner, venturis, valves and orices. (See INDEX:
“Cleaning your Lynx Smoker” for further details.)
Touch Pad Containment Box
Interior Light
Cooking Grates
Smoker Burner
Power
Adapter
connector
(boom rear
le side)
Meat Thermometer
Close up of meat thermometer socket
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BEFORE YOU START
WARNING
Never locate the smoker under a roof
or over-
hang, in a building, garage, shed or other
such
enclosed area. Regardless of combusble or not.
Installaon must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with either the
Naonal Fuel Gas Code, AN-SIZ223.1/NFPA
54,
Natural gas and Propane Installaon
Code, CSA
B149.1, or Propane Storage and
Handling Code,
B149.2, in Canada.
VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE
Be certain any visible damage to the carton is noted on
freight bill or express receipt and signed by the person
making delivery.
FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY, regardless of
extent of damage.
CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE
If damage is unnoced unl the smoker is unpacked, nofy
the transportaon company or carrier immediately and le
a
“concealed damage” claim with them. This should be
done
within (15) days of the date delivery is made to you.
Be
sure to hold on to the container for inspecon. We can-
not
assume responsibility for damage or loss incurred in
transit.
(See Page 32: “Obtaining Service from Lynx” for
further
details.)
Shipping receipts should be signed “not inspected for
concealed damage” if you did not open and inspect the
product before the delivery driver leaves.
Should your touch pad containment box be damaged
during shipment, please contact Lynx Customer Care
immediately.
How to Remove the Carton
Cut the main strap holding the cart to the pallet.
Remove the staples at the boom of the carton.
Li o the carton.
With assistance, remove the smoker cart from the
pallet and place into desired locaon.
IMPORTANT! Do not remove staples around the
top of the carton. These staples hold a wooden
pallet in place inside the carton that protects the
unit from damage.
Removing these staples may
cause the pallet to fall on
top of the smoker and
damage the internal mechanisms that
power the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ ’s computer core.
IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED
Under no circumstances should you open
the touch pad
containment box. There are no user serviceable
parts inside and doing so will void all warranes.
The smoker arrives nearly ready to use and requires only
minor assembly.
By carefully following the uncrang and unpacking steps,
you’ll be up and smoking on your Sonoma Smoker by
Lynx™
in no me!
SHIPPING WEIGHT IS APPROX. 125 POUNDS AND CART
UNITS MAY WEIGH OVER 175 POUNDS.
UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY
Smoker cart will
not slide directly
o pallet
On a freestanding smoker the wheels sit down in the
gaps of the shipping crate so that the smoker can sit
safely and solidly on the crate during shipping.
The smoker cannot be slid directly o of the pallet.
WARNING:
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD!
Use two or more people to move or install this unit.
Failure to follow this instrucon can result in
back or other personal injuries as well as
potenal
damage to your Sonoma Smoker
by Lynx™.
CRATE & CARTON
DAMAGE TO TOUCH PAD CONTAINMENT BOX
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BEFORE YOU START…(Connued)
Lynx uses sturdy e-down cables and straps to ensure
your smoker arrives at your home in the same condion
that it le our factory. BE SURE YOU HAVE REMOVED ALL
TIE DOWNS BEFORE USING YOUR SMOKER.
Remove any loose items from the packaging, rebox,
and drip tray.
Ensure that the burner is properly seated on the
orice, level with the oor and rmly secure in the
retaining bracket.
The Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ built-in smoker is designed
for easy installaon into masonry enclosures.
NOTE: Lynx built-in Sonoma Smokers are intended either
for installaon in a built-in enclosure constructed of non-
combusble material or for an installaon to a built-in
enclosure constructed of combusble material .
The smoker drops into the opening shown in the cutout
detail drawing (See Page 14: “Gas Connecons”) and hangs
from its counter-top trim. A deck is not required to support
it from the boom.
Pay special aenon to the provisions shown for gas-line
hookup
The enclosure should have venlaon holes to prevent gas
build-up in the event of a leak. The deck ledges and counter
should be at and level. (refer to local codes).
Keep the venlaon openings of the cylinder enclosure free
and clear from debris.
This smoker requires that a 120-volt, 60 hertz, 15 amp GFI-
INTERIOR PACKING
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE/NON COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
BUILT-IN INSTALLATIONS
Either materials may make direct contact with the edges of the
rebox body up to the top surface of the rebox. Below the
counter top surface the non-combusbles should not encroach
on the cutout dimensions dened in this manual for both t,
access to service and airow.
Above the counter top a minimum clearance of 6” to rear
combusbles, and 5” on the le side of the smoker.
For non-combusble installaons a 4” clearance is required
immediately behind the smoker to allow the front hood to
open. The smoker exhausts combuson products and cooking
greases to the back of the unit. Never locate the smoker where
this residue will be dicult to clean.
24” Clearance
On the right side 24” clearance is required to allow the
smoker chip tray to be removed.
CLEARANCE FOR SMOKER CHIP TRAY
When pushing, liing, or pulling a freestanding Smoker
across gravel, grass, pavers, brick, stone, imperfecons in
the surface, or wood slaed decks be cauous and move
slowly or use a carpet dolly. Failure to do so may damage
the structure of the cart which will not be covered under
warranty.
One way to safely move the smoker o of the pallet is by
liing one end of the smoker high enough to place a ramp
under the wheel and then li the other end while rolling
the smoker o of the pallet.
The enclosure should have venlaon holes to prevent gas
build-up in the event of a leak. The deck ledges and counter
should be at and level. (refer to local codes).
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BEFORE YOU START…(Connued)
A 4” clearance is required behind the smoker to provide
unobstructed opening of the hood.
The smoker exhausts combuson products and cooking
greases to the back. Never locate the smoker where
this exhaust will be dicult to clean.
The guides, measurements and dimensions detailed below
are designed to assist you with planning your outdoor
kitchen.
NOTE: Due to connuing product innovaon, specicaons
are subject to change without noce.
IMPORTANT: Please reference this Care & Use/Installaon
manual for details on gas plumbing requirements,
electrical specicaons and the proper installaon of your
Lynx outdoor kitchen equipment. An electronic copy of this
manual can be downloaded from the Lynx Web site at
www.lynxgrills.com.
HOW LONG IS YOUR RUN?
Keep all gas supply lines as short as possible. Gas lines lose
pressure over distance and with each elbow and tee that is
added. This drop in pressure aects the smoker’s
performance. (See INDEX: “Gas Supply Line Runs” for
further details.)
BE SURE YOUR SMOKER IS LEVEL
Proper levelling during installaon is crical to the smooth
operaon of your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™. A smoker that
is out of level will cause errac burner combuson and
inecient, uneven heang. A carpenter’s spirit level should
be used to level the smoker both front-to-back and
side-to-side.
If the oor is uneven or has a pronounced slope, re-leveling
may be required each me you move a freestanding
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
4” min
REAR HOOD CLEARANCE
SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
Smoker Exhaust
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CUTOUT SPECIFICATIONS
The guides, measurements and dimensions detailed below are designated to assist you with planning your outdoor kitchen.
NOTE: Due to connuing product innovaon, specicaons are subject to change without noce.
IMPORTANT: Please reference this Care & Use / Installaon manual for details on gas plumbing requirements, electrical
specicaons and the proper installaon of your Lynx outdoor kitchen equipment. This manual can be downloaded from the Lynx
website at www.lynxgrills.com
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GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING
NEVER CONNECT A GAS LINE DIRECTLY TO THE SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™. A PRESSURE REGULATOR MUST BE INSTALLED ON ALL
GAS EQUIPMENT. ALL LOCAL CODES REQUIRE IT AND LYNX GRILLS SUPPLIES THE CORRECT REGULATOR FOR USE WITH YOUR
SMOKER. REMOVING OR FAILING TO INSTALL THE PRESSURE REGULATOR CAN RESULT IN FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
The Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ is factory set to use
either liquid propane or natural gas. It is crical that
the gas you use matches that for which the smoker
was set up. You can verify this by checking the rang
plate.
The rang plate lists serial numbers, model numbers and gas
type and is located in one or more of the following places:
On the back of the Care & Use manual
On the touch pad containment box
Ensure that the gas supplied meets with the minimum
pressure requirements. Do not operate the smoker with any
gas other than that for which the smoker has been set.
Water Column Requirements:
Lynx Grills recommends that only qualied professionals
perform the required plumbing on this product.
To ensure sasfactory performance, the gas supply line must
be sized to accommodate the total BTU requirements of all
the gas-red equipment that will be connected to that line.
In no case should pipe less than 3/4” inside diameter or 1”
outside diameter ever be used to connect this product.
Calculate the total BTU output of all equipment and
refer to “INDEX: Gas Supply Line Runs” for allowable run
distances for ¾ inch pipe. Failure to meet these minimum
requirements may reduce performance of the smoker
and any other appliances running on that supply line.
Always keep supply line runs as short as possible. (See
INDEX: “BTU Output” for specic model outputs)
A gas shut-o valve must be installed in an easily
accessible locaon by a qualied plumber.
Keep threading compound o of the rst two pipe
threads to avoid having any small pieces of compound
break loose and clog a burner valve or orice. Do not use
threading compound on any are ngs.
For built-in installaons, it is required that a metal ex hose
cered for gas use be used. (See INDEX: “Gas Connecons”
for typical permanent hook up.) Please ensure all
installaons conform to local codes.
Both the regulator and the manifold orices have been
tuned for the type of gas specied on the rang plate.
Gas conversion kits are available from Lynx grills to allow the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ to operate on either natural gas or
liquid propane gas. These kits should be installed by a qualied
technician.
The kits come with complete installaon instrucons. These
instrucons should be read completely and fully.
All installaon and all installaon parts must conform to local
codes with the Naonal Electrical Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 70
latest edion and the Naonal Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 in the U.S. and CGA-B149.1/.2 in Canada.
Canadian installaons must conform to CGA-B149.1/.2 natural
gas/propane installaon code. (Canada)
NATURAL GAS
GAS CONVERSION KITS
For freestanding units using natural gas, Lynx recommends
using a mobile ex gas line.
This is available at your local hardware store or from your
dealer.
Connect to regulator
(NG/Hard pipe LP)
Keep last two
threads clean
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Always check for leaks aer every liquid propane cylinder
change. (See INDEX: “Leak Test” for further details.)
Always shut o the liquid propane gas supply at the cylinder
when the Sonoma Smoker is not in use.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well- venlated area out
of the reach of children. If Your smoker is stored indoors, the
liquid propane cylinder must be stored outside.
LP cylinder with
type 1 valve
connecon
GAS CONNECTIONS…(connued)
Smokers set up for liquid propane gas come equipped
with a liquid propane hose/ regulator assembly for
connecon to a standard 20 lb. Liquid propane cylinder
(Type 1). All ngs necessary to aach the assembly to
the smoker are included.
Permanently plumbed liquid propane connecons, such as
those in line with a bulk cylinder, require a 4/11 regulator
(Lynx P/N 30781) which is available at no charge from Lynx.
When using the 4/11 regulator, you must ensure that it is
set for the proper fuel type. This is done by removing the
regulator cap and gasket and looking at the boom of the
plunger to see what fuel type is visible. This is the regulator
fuel seng. NAT is for natural gas and LP is for propane
gas. The LP seng can be further idened by the large
diameter disk on the boom of the plunger. To change
from one gas to the other, simply push the plunger to the
side to snap it out of the cap, turn the plunger so it reads
the desired gas type on the boom, and push the plunger
unl it snaps back into place in the cap and then replace
the cap into the regulator.
NEVER CONNECT AN UNREGULATED GAS LINE TO THE SMOKER.
Liquid Propane Cylinder Requirements
The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance
with the specicaons for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportaon (DOT) and designed for use with a Type 1
system only.
Cylinders of free standing smokers must be secured using the
provided cylinder retenon system to avoid accidental
movement. Make sure the hose between the smoker and the
propane bole does not touch the back or boom of the rebox.
WARNING
Do not change the regulator/hose assembly or use any other
assembly than the one supplied with your Lynx Sonoma Smoker
by Lynx™.
Do not aempt to use a 5LP-A equipped regulator/hose
assembly with a standard 510 POL cylinder/valve assembly.
Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder under or near this
appliance.
Never ll the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
If the informaon above is not followed exactly, a re causing
death or serious injury may occur.
LP GAS REGULATOR INFORMATION
When exchanging your cylinder for a rell, exchange only
for a Type 1 20lb cylinder with an over-ll protecon
device.
Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve.
A dented or rusty LP cylinder may be hazardous and should
be avoided. If in doubt, have it checked by your liquid
propane supplier.
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 17
GAS CONNECTIONS…(connued)
Always leak test the connecon aer relling or exchanging
liquid propane cylinders. (See INDEX: “Leak Test” for further
details.)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
Product installaon must meet local electrical codes, or in the absence of local codes, the latest edion of the Naonal Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance.
Do not use this outdoor cooking appliance if it has been submerged underwater without a thorough inspecon by a qualied
technician.
This smoker is equipped with a three-prong (grounded) electric plug for your protecon against shock hazard and must be
plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong outlet. Never cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Use only extension cords with a three-prong grounding plug, rated for the power of the equipment and approved for outdoor use
with a “W-A” marking.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse any part of the power cord, an extension cord, or any plugs in water or other
liquid.
Unplug the product before thorough cleaning. Allow it to cool before pung on or taking o parts.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended.
Do not operate any outdoor cooking gas appliance with a damaged cord, plug, or aer the appliance malfuncons or has been
damaged in any manner. Contact Lynx for repair.
Gas Line Purging
You should purge the gas line of air before aempng to light the
oven.
Make sure all oven controls are in the “OFF” posion.
Disconnect the line from the manifold. Slowly turn on the
main gas supply.
As soon as you smell gas, shut o the supply
Reconnect the line, and test for leakage.
Turn the supply back on slowly.
Wait at least 5 minutes before aempng to light the burner.
Liquid Propane Connecons
Make sure the liquid propane cylinder valve is completely
closed. It is possible for the valve to be opened without
releasing gas, but as soon as you start connecng the regulator,
gas can ow from the connecon.
Insert the regulator inlet into the cylinder valve and turn the
black coupler clockwise unl the coupler is hand ght. Do not
over-ghten this connecon.
To disconnect the coupler, rst make sure the main cylinder
valve is turned o. Grasp the coupler and turn counter-
clockwise. The inlet will then disengage.
Liquid Propane regulator
for a portable tank
Connects to
portable tank
Connects to
manifold
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 18
Installaon requires an outdoor 120VAC 15A GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter)
electrical outlet adjacent to the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
The GFI outlet features an internal break that reduces shock hazard. This
type of outlet should be installed by a qualied electrician either inside the
island enclosure for built-in units, or near the locaon where a free standing
unit will be used.
If the electrical system fails to operate, a connecon may have come loose
in shipping or the GFI may have tripped requiring a re-set. See the Trouble-
shoong secon for more details.
Ask your dealer or call Lynx at 888-289-5969 for more informaon.
CONNECTION TO AC POWER
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS...connued
Kent Rathburn
Iron Chef Restaurateur
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 19
FINAL CHECKS
DANGER!
To prevent re or explosion hazard, DO NOT smoke or
allow any potenal source of ignion (sparks, electrical
arcing, etc) in the area while performing a leak test.
Leak tests should be conducted outdoors only. Never
conduct a leak test using re or ame.
Leak Test Procedure:
Create a soapy soluon of 1 part soap and 3 parts water.
Conrm that all control dials are in the o posion.
Turn on the fuel supply. For natural gas, turn the valve handle 1/4
turn to align with the gas ow.
For L.P., turn the cylinder valve dial counter clockwise one full
rotaon.
Apply the soap soluon generously by paint brush or squirt bole
on all connecons and ngs.
If bubbles appear to “grow” on any of the connecons, you have
a gas leak. IMMEDIATELY turn o the gas supply.
Fixing a Gas Leak:
Shut o the gas supply
Turn all smoker controls to the “ON” posion to purge the smok-
er of any gas build-up, then turn the controls back “OFF”.
Wash o the soapy soluon with cold water and dry.
Tighten the loose joint, or replace the faulty part with
manufacturer-recommended replacement parts.
DO NOT aempt to repair the L.P. cylinder valve if it is damaged.
The only way to safely resolve a damaged cylinder is to REPLACE
IT.
Repeat the leak test to ensure that no leaks are present.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure you know where the main gas supply shut-
o valve is located.
Finally, for safety and for proper use and care, you must
have this manual. Please keep it somewhere safe for
future reference.
For technical support and customer service, call:
Lynx Customer Care Department
7300 Flores Street
Downey, CA 90242
Ph.: 562-299-6900
Toll Free: 888-289-5969
Fax: 562-299-6978
LEAK TESTING FINAL CHECK
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Shut down the Sengs app
Acvate the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ app
If this is the rst me you’ve acvated your Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™ app, you will be asked to input the
serial number then the PIN number for the smoker.
The PIN and serial numbers assigned to the smoker can
be found on the control panel tray.
Open the Sonoma Smoker App and click Create Account
then enter your smoker serial number and PIN then click
Connue.
Enter your email address, password and your registraon
informaon and click Create Account. You will get a
conrmaon email.
Open the conrmaon email and follow instrucons to
acvate your account.
Once the app has been connected to the Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™, open the app to the “Smoker Status”
page.
Click the “Resources” icon at the boom of the
screen.
Click “Wi-Fi” sengs
You will see a list of networks available for your
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™. Choose your home network.
Depending on your security sengs, you may need to
enter your home network’s password to allow the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ access.
Once the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ has successfully
accessed your home network, you will receive a
“Success” message.
Aer you have successfully connected the Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™ to your home network, you may have
to return to your device’s “Sengs” app and reconnect
with your home network.
Click the “App Store” icon on your iPhone or iPad
Ennsure that your have iOS 7.0 or above (check
Sengs>General>About>Version to see what version of
iOS you’re running.)
In the Search box, type in “Sonoma Smoker by Lynx” to nd
the app.
Click to download and follow the guided instrucons.
Click the “Google Play” icon on your Android phone
or device. (This is typically under the Sengs tab.)
Ensure that you have Android 2.1 or above. (Check
Sengs>About Phone and look for “Android Version” or
“Firmware Version.”)
In the Search box, type in “Sonoma Smoker by Lynx” to nd
the app.
Click to Download and follow the guided instrucons.
GETTING STARTED...connued
DOWNLOADING IN YOUR SONOMA SMOKER BY
LYNX™ FOR IOS DEVICES
DOWNLOADING YOUR SONOMA SMOKER
BY LYNX™ APP FOR ANDROID DEVICES
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 21
Congratulaons on your purchase of a Sonoma Smoker by
Lynx™! The pages that follow will help you get the most out of
your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™. Before that though, it’s im-
portant to understand that the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ has
several basic requirements.
1. The Sonoma Smoker requires gas and electricity to
operate.
2. The Sonoma Smoker is powered by a control panel.
When turning the smoker on, there will be a wait me
of less than 60 seconds while the smoker boots up. Any
me the smoker is loading or boong, the Lynx logo will
be on the screen leng you know the smoker is busy.
3. The Sonoma Smoker requires a Wi-Fi internet
connecon.
Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ comes with a power supply
designed to t into a 120 volt AC 15 amp GFI (Ground Fault
Interrupter) electrical outlet.
This power cord must be plugged in prior to any aempt to
ulize the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ is acvated by pressing
the round POWER ON/OFF switch located on the le
hand side of the smoker.
Before you can connect your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™
to your wireless network, you must rst download the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ app to a compable iOS or
Android Device.
Be sure your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ is plugged in and
turned on before aempng to connect it to your
wireless network.
In order to connect your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ to
your wireless network:
• Acvate your iOs or Android phone or tablet
• Click on the “Sengs” app
• In Sengs, click on “Wi-Fi”
• You will see “Sonoma Smoker XXXX” in the
selecons under “Choose a Network.”
• Tap “Sonoma Smoker XXXX” to connect to the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ Wi- spot
GETTING STARTED
MEET YOU SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE SONOMA SMOKER
PLUGGING IN YOUR SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™
CONNECTING YOUR SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™
TO YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK
Ensure you connect the Wi-Fi antenna.
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There are a few must-check safety precauons to consider before
you use your smoker. Please be sure that:
• All packing materials and e-downs have been removed
from the burner. (See INDEX: “Unpacking & Assembly” for
further details.)
• You have plugged in the electric cord. (See INDEX: “Electric
Requirements” for further details.)
• A qualied plumber has performed a leak test on all the
ngs that supply fuel to your smoker.
• You have downloaded and set up the Sonoma Smoker by
Lynx™ App. (See INDEX: “Downloading Your Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™ App for iOS and Android devices.”)
• You have connected your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ to
your home’s wireless network. (See INDEX: “Connecng
Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ to a Wireless Network.”)
BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE
PRE-SMOKE CHECKLIST
AT EACH NEW SEASON
Do you smell gas? If yes, shut everything o and call the gas company
or a qualied plumber to check for leaks. If
not, please connue.
Is your cooking area free and clear of any combusbles
besides your
food that might ignite? If not, please clear the area before starng
the lighng process. If yes, please
connue.
If you are using a portable propane cylinder, is it connected
and leak
tested? If not, check the connecon before
connuing. If yes, please
connue.
Before each use, complete the checklist.
Remove the smoker cover.
Press the ON/OFF buon. The blue LED light that surrounds
the switch will indicate that the smoker is energized.
Aer 5-20 seconds the menu will appear on the touchscreen.
The smoker hood must be open during lighng and closed
during pre-heat or set temperature will not be achieved.
HOW TO LIGHT YOUR SMOKER
During Manual Cook, temperature is controlled by
the touch pad of the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
You control the temperature and me to cook your
meal.
You can adjust the me and temperature via the touch
pad.
Note that entering manual mode will ALWAYS cancel
Recipe Mode .
Timed Cook allows you to smoke without a recipe by
ulizing
the Sonoma Smokers MyChef™ technology
to select a cooking
me, internal temperature and food
temperature.
To enter Timed Cook mode:
Open the Sonoma Smoker App
Select the Smoker icon
Select the smoker oven temperature
Set the me
Set the desired food temperature
Set a reminder me
Select "Cook Now"
To cancel a Timed Cook:
From the app select cancel on the top hand right side.
MANUAL MODE (Touch pad)
TIMED COOK
CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH USE (FOR YOUR SAFETY)
At the start of each new grilling season you should remove
the
smoker racks and check the burner, orice, and valves for
obstrucons.
Spiders and insects oen nest in these areas of the smoker
and can
disrupt airow, causing damage to the smoker and
personal injury.
Also, check all hoses, wires, and ng for damage,
abrasion, wear
and tear.
MANUAL MODE (App)
Press Manual on the top right hand corner of the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ app .
Note that entering manual mode will ALWAYS cancel
Recipe Mode .
You control the temperature and me to cook your
meal by adjusng the aributes on the app installed on
your smart device.
Touch Pad
Light
Temperature
Set
Increase/
Decrease
Temperature Display
Time Set
Instrucon/Informaon
Food
Temperature
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 23
RECIPE MODE
Once the cooking process begins, it can be controlled
through the use commands of on the touch pad or via the
Sonoma Smoker
by Lynx™ app.
Pre-heang and temperature control is automacally
controlled by MyChef™.
Start your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ App
Click on “Recipe” tab
“
Lynx
” features all recipes created by our execuve chef
specically for the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™
“
My Recipes
” includes all user-created Sonoma Smoker
recipes
BASIC OPERATIONS
“
Community
” contains all the recipes shared by other
Sonoma Smoker users.
Select the recipe you wish to use.
Click “Cook Now”
Modify cooking me if needed.
Click on “Cook Now” to start the cooking
process.
The cooking process can be completed or aborted via the
cancel buon.
USING YOUR SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™ RECIPE DATABASE
Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ recipe database is
accessed via
your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ App by
clicking on the “Recipes”
tab at the boom of the
screen. Recipes available to cook are listed on the le
hand side under three categories: “Lynx,” “My recipes,”
and “Community.”
Lynx Recipes
Lynx recipes are recipes that have been specially
formulated for the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ by Lynx’s
own execuve chefs. This database
will be automacally
updated with new recipes at regular
intervals.
My Recipes
The “My Recipes” tab is where you can store your own
recipes that will then be followed by the Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™. To create your own recipe:
Click on the “+” sign to bring up the “New Recipe”
Screen
Click on the “Recipe Name” eld to input a name
for
your recipe.
Click on Cooking Type for food temperature mode.
Click on Food Type to choose the type of food your
recipe will use.
Click on the “Share on Community” switch so that
it
shows green if you wish to share your recipe with
the Lynx
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ community.
The Ingredients and Direcons tabs are text screens
where you can put down ingredients and the recipe
direcons, respecvely.
Click on the “Add Step” to input the recipe’s step
name, the acon you will need to take in the recipe, the
temperature for the smoker and the amount of cooking
me the step will take. Click “Done” when you’ve
completed
entering the step.
Note that you may enter as many steps as you wish.
When you’ve completed entering the recipe informaon,
add a last step to "Remove Food". Then click on “Done”
to
save it to your database.
Community
This tab contains a selecon of recipes created and
uploaded in “My Recipe” by the community of Sonoma
Smoker
by Lynx™ users.
When you have selected the recipe you wish to use, click
“Cook Now”.
Then:
Click on “Send to Smoker.”
Follow the command prompts to carry out the
recipe.
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Lynx products are known for their aracve appearance. We
achieve this by selecng only the nest grades of stainless steel
and applying exacng workmanship.
In order to maintain this aracve appearance over the life of the
smoker, it is important to take the following steps:
• Aer each use, wipe down the exterior of the smoker to
remove grease and splaers.
• Be sure to follow the cleaning instrucons for keeping the
cooking surface clean and ready for use.
• Use a commercially available Stainless Steel cleaner to
clean and polish the exterior surfaces.
Doing these things on a regular basis minimizes the amount of
eort required.
Part of the appeal of your Lynx Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ is the
ne grain nish. When removing stubborn stains:
Do not use metallic abrasives and always rub in the direcon
of the grain.
CLEANING YOUR SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™
STAINLESS STEEL
Some household cleaning products are not suitable for
stainless steel and high heat; be sure to read the label
before using on your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
Always use the mildest cleaning soluon rst, scrubbing
in the direcon of the grain. Specks of grease may gather
in the grain of the stainless steel and bake onto the
surface, giving the appearance of rust.
To remove these baked on foods, use a ne to medium
grit
non-metallic abrasive pad (Scotch Brite is good) in
conjuncon with a stainless steel cleaner.
Soluons used for cleaning concrete and masonry can be
very corrosive and will aack stainless steel. Ensure your
Lynx products are well protected before you allow the use of
such chemicals near your smoker.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR LOCATIONS NEAR POOLS AND
COASTAL AREAS:
The 304 stainless steel material used in the construcon of a
Lynx Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ is highly rust resistant, how-
ever chlorine in the air from swimming pools or salt in the sea
air may cause surface rust to appear and even create some
ping if le on the product.
THE LYNX LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PROVIDES
PROTECTION AGAINST RUST-THROUGH OF PARTS
THAT
RENDER THE PRODUCT INOPERATIVE. IT
DOES NOT
COVER OCCASIONAL SURFACE RUST
OR STAINING DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS.
Aer your rst use, certain areas of the smoker may
discolor
from the intense heat given o by the burner –
this is
normal and cannot be cleaned o.
For light and heavy food stains there are many
dierent
stainless steel cleaners available.
There will be darkening on the inside of the smoker
which is normal. This can be cleaned o with an
interior oven cleaning product.
Here are a few ps to avoid this:
Regularly wipe down the exterior surfaces with a damp
cloth (Micro ber cloths such as Ecloth perform very well.)
Allow the surfaces to dry before installing the cover. Do
not cover a damp smoker.
In extreme environments, apply a rust inhibitor which
leaves a microscopic protecve layer on the smoker.
Products
that provide a layer of vapor corrosion inhibi-
tors (VpCl™)
protect the surface very well.
For seasonal storage use the product referred to above,
ensure the smoker is dry and then cover and secure the
cover to minimize the amount of damp air geng to the
surfaces.
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 25
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™
SMELL OF GAS WHILE COOKING
PROBLEMS WITH WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi TOUCHPAD ICONS
Connected
Aempng
Connecon
Wi-Fi Reset
O
If you do not have at least a 60% signal on your smart
device while standing at your smoker, your smoker will
not perform opmally. Here are some suggesons for
improving your network:
Posion your wireless router, modem router, or access
point
in a central locaon. The best place for a Wi-Fi
router is in the center of your home.
The distance between your router and your
Sonoma Smoker
should not exceed 50 .
Verify that there are no obstacles between your
Sonoma Smoker
and the router.
Appliances, metal objects, cordless phones, stone
walls,
replaces, etc. decrease Wi-Fi strength.
Check the cable that connects the modem to the
router
to make sure it is in good condion. If not,
replace the
cable.
Replace your router antenna with a Hi-Gain
wireless
antenna. They boost the signal strength
and aim the
signal in one direcon.
The Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ will perform beer
with an N router.
Reduce wireless interferences by using devices that
communicate via the 5.0 GHz frequency
The four digit PIN can be located on the rang plate. This is
your personal number that insures that no
version of the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ app except yours is
able to
control your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
If you smell gas while the smoker is operang, immediately
turn o the burner and shut o the main fuel supply.
Perform a leak test. (See INDEX: “Leak Test procedure”
for further details)
Check for blockages.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Please check a few things before calling for service:
Is there fuel supplied to the smoker?
Is the main shut o valve open?
Are you using the correct type of fuel (Liquid propane or
natural gas)
Is your propane cylinder empty? Have you recently
relled
the propane cylinder? If so, is the connecon
ght?
Have you opened the valve on the propane cylinder?
Is the smoker plugged in to a live electric circuit?
Has the GFI outlet tripped requiring a reset?
instead of the more common 2.4 GHz frequency
(same frequency as
baby monitors, garage door
openers, cordless phones,
microwave ovens).
iPhone 5, 5C, 6, or newer, iPad version 2.0 or
newer or
Android 4.4 operang system or newer
Add a wireless repeater
A wireless repeater is a device that extends your
wireless
network's range without requiring you to add
any wiring.
Place the repeater halfway between your
wireless router
and your Sonoma Smoker to get an
instant boost in your wireless
strength.
For addional troubleshoong of wireless connecons,
contact your local Wi-Fi installaon expert.
Refer to “Quick Start Guide” for connecon details.
To nd your operang system on your smart device:
iPhone and iPad: Go to Sengs /General/ About/
Phone to nd your model number
Android: Go to Sengs, About Phone, Android
version
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 26
TROUBLESHOOTING...connued
First, conrm that the smoker is geng electricity by checking
the light or the touch pad of your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
Check the Igniters
Your Lynx Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ uses an electric spark ignion
system.
Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ can be deacvated by
pressing the POWER ON/OFF switch located on the le hand
side of the smoker.
The igniter is clearly visible inside the smoker, look for a spark.
If it does not spark, call Lynx for service at 888-289-5969.
Check the regulator.
Make sure that the regulator and hose assembly is the one
designed for and supplied with your Lynx smoker and that
it
is correctly set up for the type of fuel you are using. (See
INDEX: “Regulator Conversion” for further details.)
The hose and regulator provided by Lynx Grills must be
used if your smoker is set up for use with a liquid propane
gas cylinder. If using hard –piped LP contact Lynx for a free
hard-pipe regulator.
Check that there is no physical pressure being applied
to
the regulator aached to the back of the smoker. The
regulator contains a exible diaphragm and should not be
allowed to touch the smoker body or its surroundings.
Check for obstrucons.
Ensure that the burner is clean and free
from obstrucons.
Bulk Liquid Propane Cylinder Users:
Bulk liquid propane cylinder lines must be properly
regulated.
Ensure that you are using a 4/11 appliance regulator
supplied by Lynx and converted to liquid propane
gas.
Also, ensure that you do not have more than
one regulator
in line.
Natural Gas Units:
Supply line
Ensure that the supply line is at least ¾” inside diam-
eter or
1” outside diameter.
Check Line pressure
Natural gas inlet pressure should be at least 5” W.C.
and manifold pressure not less than 4” W.C.
Check burner for blockages.
if this should occur..
Turn the gas tank valve clockwise to o.
Release the pressure to the tank regulator by parally
removing the hose connecon. You should hear a hiss as
the pressure releases. Reconnect the regulator and
SLOWLY open the tank valve. This will reset the tank ow
control.
SMOKER WILL NOT LIGHT
Check power
Ensure that the smoker is connected to a live AC
power
source, or the GFCI outlet has not been
tripped.
LOW OR INSUFFICIENT HEAT
LIGHTS WILL NOT LIGHT
Proper levelling during installaon is crical. A smoker
that
is out of level will cause errac burner combuson
and
inecient, uneven heang. A carpenter’s spirit level
should
be used to level the smoker both front-to-back
and side-to-side.
If the low heat problem persists:
Check the gas supply line sizing requirements.
Check the gas supply line for kinks or damage.
Liquid Propane Units:
Is the cylinder almost empty?
Almost empty cylinders may not have sucient
pressure to
run the burner at high heat.
Have the line pressure checked by a qualied
technician.
Flow liming device?
Improper lighng procedure may have acvated the
liquid propane cylinder’s ow control device,
reducing heat
output.
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 27
OBTAINING SERVICE FROM LYNX
THE LYNX STORY
Before calling Lynx Customer Care, please make sure you
have the following informaon:
Model number
Date of purchase
Proof of purchase by the original owner
Serial number for the Smoker (located on the rang
plate on
the touch pad casing).
For Warranty Service or a referral for an authorized service
agent near you, contact Lynx Customer Care at:
(888) 289-5969
Agents are available Mon-Fri from 6AM to 4:30 PM, and
Saturday from 8AM to 1PM Pacic Time.
www.lynxgrills.com
Your sasfacon is of the utmost importance to us. If a
problem cannot be solved to your sasfacon, please call,
write, fax or email us:
Lynx Professional Grills
7300 Flores Street
Downey, CA 90242
Service: (888) 289-5969
Tel: (562) 299-6900
Fax: (562) 299-6978
service@lynxgrills.com
Contact Lynx for replacement parts. Parts are shipped
F.O.B. Downey, CA.
Lynx began with a vision.
A small group of manufacturing engineers with over a
century of collecve experience had a dream. They dared
to
take their extensive commercial manufacturing know how
and create a line of outdoor cooking products that oer
commercial elegance and
performance to the consumer
market. Lynx has taken the
quality, workmanship, service
and innovaon of the
commercial market and
incorporated it into the
Lynx
Professional grills line of
consumer and commercial
products. The combinaon of
creave design, superior
materials and exceponal
crasmanship elevates Lynx products to a class of their own.
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Wolfgang Puck’s
Cheesecake Factory
Red Robin
Planet Hollywood
Hilton
Hya
Four Seasons Marrio
Le Meridian
Sheraton
Conrad Internaonal
Bellagio
New York New York
MGM Grand
Treasure Island
Mirage
Paris
Excalibur
Mandalay Bay
Riviera
Desert Inn
Hard Rock Hotel
Disney World
Lynx original commercial products are used every day in
restaurants, hotels, and theme parks across the USA:
LYNX SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
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SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™ LIMITED WARRANTY
5)
Lynx shall not be liable for incidental, consequenal,
special or conngent damages resulng from its breach
of
this wrien warranty or any implied warranty.
6)
Some states do not allow limitaons on how long an
implied warranty lasts, or the exclusions of or
limitaons on consequenal damages. This warranty
gives you specied
legal rights and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.
7)
No one has the authority to add to or vary Lynx’s
warranty,
or to create for Lynx any other obligaon or
liability in
connecon with the sale or use of its
products.
8)
Limited to the replacement of defecve parts with the
owner paying all other costs including labor.
V. What is not covered: Lynx shall not be responsible for
and shall not pay for the following
1.
Installaon or start-up, damages or problems caused
by
improper installaon or use;
2.
Service by an unauthorized service provider;
3.
Damage or repair due to service by an unauthorized
service provider or use of unauthorized parts;
4.
Warranty does not apply to products installed in any
commercial or non-residenal applicaon. Examples of
excluded applicaons include, but are not limited to
day
care centers, schools, bed and breakfast centers,
churches,
private clubs, re staons, club houses,
common areas in
mul-family dwellings, restaurants,
hotels, nursing homes, food service locaons and
instuonal food service locaons.
5.
To correct normal adjustments or sengs, due to
improper
installaon, commissioning or local gas
supply properes.
6.
Shipping and handling costs, export dues, installaon,
removal, or re-installaon cost.
7.
Display models are sold “as is”. If you have purchased
a display model, please be advised that it is sold “as
is”
and that it is subject to the following warranty
exclusions: any exterior or cosmec damage is
non-warrantable; any missing components will be
replaced at consumers expense; major handling
damage to manifold, valve and
ignion system will be
serviced at consumer’s expense; all
other warranty’s
(standard warranty) will remain in eect.
8.
The cost of a service call to diagnose trouble.
9. Under no circumstance should you open the touch pad
containment box. This will void all warranes.
I.
Limited Lifeme Warranty
The stainless steel smoker body, cooking grates, a n d burner
are warranted to be free
from defects in material and work-
manship when subjected
to normal domesc use and service
for the lifeme of the original purchaser. This warranty ex-
cludes surface corrosion,
scratches, and discoloraon which
may occur during normal use. This warranty is limited to the
replacement of the defecve parts, with the owner paying all
other cost including
labor, shipping and handling.
II. Limited Five –Year Warranty
The following smoker parts are warranted to be free from de-
fects
in material and workmanship, when subjected to normal
domesc use and service, for a period of ve (5) years from
the
original date of purchase;
manifolds and gas valves. This
warranty is limited to the replacement of the defecve parts,
with the owner paying all other costs including labor, shipping,
and handling.
III. Limited Two-year Warranty
All other smoker components, including the touch pad
are
warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship, when subjected to normal domesc use and
service, for a period of two (2) years from the original date
of
purchase. This warranty is limited to the replacement of the
defecve parts, with the owner paying all other costs
including labor, shipping and handling.
IV. Limited One-Year Warranty
For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase,
Lynx will replace or repair parts found to be
defecve at no
cost to the original purchaser. This includes
the cost of
shipping replacement parts and, where necessary,
service
labor at prevailing local rates by a Lynx authorized service
person. Service will be provided during normal business hours
and must be authorized in advance by Lynx.
V. Limitaons & Exclusions
1)
This Warranty shall apply to products purchased and
located in the United States and Canada. Products must
be purchased in the country where service is requested.
2)
Warranty applies only to the original purchaser and may
not be transferred.
3)
Warranty is in lieu of all other warranes expressed or
implied and all other obligaons or liabilies related to the
sale or use of its smoker products.
4)
Warranty shall not apply and Lynx is not responsible for
damage resulng from misuse, abuse, alteraon of or
tampering with the appliance or computer box, accident,
hosle environment, are-up res, improper installaon,
or installaon not in accordance with the instrucons
contained in this manual, or the local codes.
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EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM
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EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM...connued
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EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM...connued
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MODEL-SPECIFIC BTU OUTPUTS
MODEL
BURNER
TOTAL INPUT
LSMK
1 @ 10,000
10,000 Btu/Hr
MAXIMUM RUNS FOR ALL
APPLIANCES ON SUPPLY LINE
Run Length
3/4” Pipe (in
feet)
Max BTU for all
Appliances on
line
10
360,000
20
245,000
30
198,000
40
169,000
50
150,000
60
135,000
70
123,000
80
115,000
NOTE: IF A 1/2 INCH LINE IS USED
WITH NATURAL GAS IT SHOULD BE
NO LONGER THAN 12 FEET.
MODEL-SPECIFIC BUT OUTPUTS AND MAX. RUNS FOR SMOKER
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INDEX
#
4/11 Regulator ................................................................ 14
B
Before Each Use .............................................................. 21
Before You Start .............................................................. 10
BTU Outputs, Model Specic ......................................... 31
C
Checklist Before Each Use .............................................. 21
Cleaning Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ ....................... 23
Clearance to Combusbles ............................................. 11
Contacng LYNX ................................................................26
Cut-out Dim., Built-in Grills ............................................ 13
D
Damage:
Concealed ................................................................. 10
Visible ....................................................................... 10
Downloading Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ App ........ 20
E
Electrical Connecons .................................................... 16
Exploded Parts View ....................................................... 28
F
Final Checks .................................................................... 18
G
Gas Connecons ............................................................. 14
Gas Requirements .............................................................. 14
Gas Supply Line Runs ...................................................... 31
I
Important Safety Precauons ........................................... 8
L
Leak Test Procedure ........................................................ 18
Lighng Your Grill............................................................ 21
LP Cylinder Requirements ................................................. 15
LP Gas 16
M
Maximum Runs for all appliances on supply line ............ 31
Message from Lynx .............................................................. 7
N
Natural Gas ..................................................................... 14
O
Obtaining Service from LYNX ............................................. 26
P
Parts List ............................................................................. 29
Parts View, Exploded ...................................................... 28
Pre-Grill Checklist ............................................................ 21
Purging the Gas Line ...................................................... 16
R
Recipe Database ............................................................. 22
Regulator Conversion ..................................................... 14
S
Service, contacng LYNX .................................................... 26
T
Technical Assistance ........................................................ 26
Troubleshoong .....................................................................
24
U
Unpacking ....................................................................... 10
W
Warranty .................................................................................
27
