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Troubleshooting
Problem
Smoker not heating
Circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows
Smoker will not cook
properly
Flare-ups
Persistent grease fire
Possible Cause
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Smoker is OFF.
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No Power
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Faulty controller or heating element.
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Excess fat in meat.
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Excessive cooking temperature.
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Grease build up.
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Grease trapped by food build up.
Prevention/Solution
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Trim fat from meat before cooking.
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Adjust (lower) temperature as needed.
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Clean smoker.
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Unplug the Smoker. Keep door open and let fire burn out.
After smoker cools, clean insulation bowl.
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Do not apply water to fire. Personal injury may result.
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Turn on the Smoker
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Check for tripped household circuit breakers or GFI (Ground Fault
Interrupter). Reset or replace if necessary.
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Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.
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Try a different outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
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Replace controller or heating element.
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Do not use other electrical appliances on the same circuit.
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Keep all electrical connections dry. Do not operate unit when raining.
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Replace damaged controller or extension cord.
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Another appliance plugged into same circuit as
smoker.
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Moisture or water in controller or electrical
connections.
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Damaged cord or electrical connections.
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Door of smoker is left open.
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Insufficient preheat or temperature set too low.
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Inappropriate extension cord.
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Close door on smoker while cooking.
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Preheat 15-20 minutes. Increase controller setting.
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Replace with appropriately rated cord (15 amps).
