Assembly Instructions

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Smoker not heating
Circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows
Smoker will not cook
properly
Possible Cause
• No power.
• Faulty controller or heating element.
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Another appliance plugged into same circuit
• Moisture or water in controller or electrical
connections.
• Damaged cord or electrical connections.
• Lid of smoker is left open.
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Temperature set too low.
• Inappropriate extension cord.
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Prevention/Solution
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Be sure smoker is properly plugged into outlet.
• Check for tripped household circuit breakers or GFI (Ground Fault
Interrupter). Reset or replace if necessary.
• Try a different outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
• Replace controller or heating element.
• Do not use other electrical appliances on the same circuit.
• Keep controller and all electrical connections dry. Do not operate unit when
raining.
• Replace damaged controller or extension cord.
• Close lid on smoker while cooking.
• Increase temperature setting.
• Replace with appropriately rated cord (15 amps).
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Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.
as smoker
Insufficient Smoke from
Smoker Box
• Smoker Box temperature too low.
• Allow Smoker Box to reach maximum temperature by heating 15-20 minutes
on a controller setting of 15 before lowering the temperature for cooking.
Smoke may take longer to start in cold, windy conditions.
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Smoker turns off
prematurely
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Food thermometer is measuring air temperature.
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Verify tip of thermometer is placed in food being cooked.
Food thermometer reads
inaccurately
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Moisture or water inside the thermometer
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Use only a damp cloth with hot soapy water to clean. Do not immerse in
water. Thermometer may require up to one day for moisture to evaporate.
Damaged or faulty food thermometer
Replace food thermometer.
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