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Cookshack Model 250/260 SmartSmoker Oven 

Ver. 07.1 

 

Preparing The Oven For Cooking

 

 
 
 

 
 

1.  Check that Wood Box Housing is placed over Heating Elements and pushed all the way to the back of the 

oven. Place properly loaded Wood Boxes in oven as shown. Do not remove the Wood Boxes from the oven 
during cooking cycle. 

2.  Line the bottom of the oven with aluminum foil and 

punch a hole in the foil corresponding to the drain hole. 
Cover the Deflector with foil for easy cleaning. Discard 
the foil after each cooking and replace with fresh foil. 

3.  Place drain pan beneath the drain holes located in oven 

bottom and in the trough at bottom front of the smoker. 
This drip pan should be emptied after each cooking. 

4.  Notice that the grills in your smoker can be rearranged 

to accommodate different sizes of meat. 

5.  When smoking thick items, such as turkeys or large 

hams, remove alternate grills. 

6.  When hang-smoking ribs, remove all except the top and 

bottom grills, and raise side racks to highest position. 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

CAUTION - Operation of a dirty oven may create a fire hazard. Do not allow debris to accumulate in oven interior 
or on oven grills. Such debris may create a fire hazard! Follow all shutdown and cleaning instructions carefully 

IMPORTANT: Do not operate oven without Wood Box Housing and Wood Boxes in proper position. 

 

Heat Deflector  

PM301-Woodbox Housing 

 

Summary of Contents for SmartSmoker 250

Page 1: ...423 0698 www cookshack com info cookshack com Cookshack Model 250 260 SmartSmoker Oven 1 Ver 07 1 COOKSHACK INC OPERATOR S MANUAL Models 250 260 SmartSmoker Oven Version 07 1 Model 250 260 Serial No ______ ...

Page 2: ...er Observe the instructions carefully Be certain that you understand completely how it operates before attempting to use it This smoker oven is intended for use as a food smoker It generates heat from an electric heating element It is not intended for any use not specifically described in this manual Misuse of this smoker can result in serious injury and a fire hazard With those cautions in mind e...

Page 3: ...NG Seasoning of Oven 5 Wood Selection 5 Preparing the Oven for Cooking 6 Smoker Oven Maximum Load Capacity 7 Loading the Oven with Meat 7 Setting the Cooking Temperature 8 Holding 9 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Safety First 10 CLEANUP Procedures 10 MAINTENANCE Procedures 11 TROUBLESHOOTER S GUIDE Operation 12 Cooking 13 APPENDICES A Two Year Limited Warranty 14 B Warranty Procedures 15 C Wiring Diagram 16 D...

Page 4: ...The stainless steel Smokehood incorporates a removable grease filter and an exhaust fan It mounts directly on top of the smoker and removes the smoke vented during normal cooking Electrical Power Connections COOKSHACK Models 250 260 have a dual burner system using 240 208V AC single phase power Connect these ovens to the power supply by connecting to a receptacle with a NEMA L14 20R pin configurat...

Page 5: ...b the extra heat Wood Selection You may use any fruit or nut hardwood in your smoker as long as it has good flavoring abilities The most popular woods for smoking are hickory mesquite and apple Any of these will work in your smoker and are available from Cookshack Other regional favorites are alder beech cherry apple pecan maple oak buttonwood and mangrove Use local woods only if logs are selected...

Page 6: ...rain pan beneath the drain holes located in oven bottom and in the trough at bottom front of the smoker This drip pan should be emptied after each cooking 4 Notice that the grills in your smoker can be rearranged to accommodate different sizes of meat 5 When smoking thick items such as turkeys or large hams remove alternate grills 6 When hang smoking ribs remove all except the top and bottom grill...

Page 7: ...he top of the oven This will result in undercooked meat on upper grills Allowances are made for loading arrangements when oven capacities are calculated 3 Load only half full the first time you cook and gradually increase to a full load with successive batches Monitor closely to determine what cooking time and load amount produce the results you desire 4 When possible cooking schedules should be a...

Page 8: ...ng the COOK TIME button while using the ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings 6 If using the Probe Mode set probe temperature by pressing and holding the PROBE TEMP button while using ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings 7 Press START To use the meat probe simply insert the jack into the RCA receptacle on the controller panel Place the probe end through the vent hole on the oven...

Page 9: ...re adjustment of cooking time and temperature When you think the product is finished turn the Master Switch to the OFF position Wait ten minutes before opening the oven door to check the product for doneness When the product is done to your satisfaction remove from the smoker Holding Meat should always be wrapped or sealed immediately upon removal from your smoker and held this way until ready to ...

Page 10: ...cal cleaners or oven cleaner is not advised Follow this procedure after each load 1 Disconnect oven from power supply 2 Allow the oven to cool 3 Remove the grills and racks scrape and wash with soap and water 4 Empty Wood Box Remember it s hot Use the Wood Box handle supplied with oven 5 Discard aluminum foil 6 Remove all grease from interior of oven 7 Empty drip pan 8 Leave door slightly ajar whe...

Page 11: ...eck electrical plug and wire for any type of wear or damage 2 Twice annually put two drops of lightweight oil on the hinge pins on the oven door to prevent binding 3 Check casters for free movement IMPORTANT Reverse the above cleaning instructions after each cleaning to re assemble the oven correctly Do not operate oven without Wood Box Housing and Wood Boxes in proper position IMPORTANT Bottom of...

Page 12: ...d with ample room for upward passage of heat Smoke coming from top of door Normal Product gets too done on the bottom grills product on top grills is raw or underdone Improper loading Load lighter at the bottom for efficient heat and smoke cir culation Although smoker is set with the same time and tempera ture as always product is now taking longer to cook Malfunctioning heating ele ment Have elec...

Page 13: ...ot enough wood Use more wood Ribs too dry Oven humidity too low Increase cooking temperature and decrease cooking time Skin cracking on poultry Rub with vegetable oil butter or mayonnaise before smok ing Use a Cookshack Water Magazine to increase oven humidity Fish falls through grills Overcooking grill spacing too large to support fish Cook for shorter time Use Cookshack Seafood Grills Ribs fall ...

Page 14: ...the repair or replacement of the defective merchandise prior to attempting or contracting for repair of the oven See Appendix B for additional information regarding this procedure 4 The Limited Warranty shall not apply if the merchandise has been improperly installed damaged due to abuse misuse misapplication accident or as a result of service or modification by any other than an authorized Cooksh...

Page 15: ...erchandise being returned 3 Using a permanent magic marker clearly write the RMA number on the outside of the packaging This enables personnel in Receiving to identify the merchandise and initiate the repair or replacement procedures authorized by the CSR 4 Ship the merchandise to Cookshack Inc 2304 N Ash St Ponca City OK 74601 shipping prepaid F O B des tination At the discretion of the CSR Cooks...

Page 16: ...800 423 0698 www cookshack com info cookshack com Cookshack Model 250 260 SmartSmoker Oven 16 Ver 07 1 APPENDIX C Wiring Diagram GREEN ...

Page 17: ...35 Meat Probe Receptacle PV536 Cover Meat Probe Receptacle Labels On Front Door LA103 C UL 80lb Com LA101 NSF LA150 Caution Hot LA021 Electrical Specs LA250 Door Close 2 Req d PA122 Handle assembly w magnet PA124 Hall Sensor Assy On side of oven PV720 Drip Pan PA230 Seal Kit PA231 Seal Kit w Strips PV013 Grills 6 Req d PM025 Side Rack 2 Req d PV718 Temperature Sensor PV551 Themostat 350 Limit Heat...

Page 18: ... Because of the ease in serviceability Cookshack does not have National Service Companies to repair our equipment This allows each owner to use the service company of their choice If your unit needs repairs please contact your preferred local service company If warranty work is deemed necessary equipment owners should have their local service company contact Cookshack Inc at 580 765 3669 for autho...

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