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800.423.0698

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Cookshack Model 250/260 SmartSmoker Oven

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

COOKSHACK

MODEL 250/260

SMARTSMOKER OVEN

Version: 10.1

Model 250/260

Serial No:

Summary of Contents for SmartSmoker 350

Page 1: ...800 423 0698 www cookshack com info cookshack com Cookshack Model 250 260 SmartSmoker Oven OPERATOR S MANUAL COOKSHACK MODEL 250 260 SMARTSMOKER OVEN Version 10 1 Model 250 260 Serial No ...

Page 2: ...assumes no responsibility for results of careless and dangerous operations of COOKSHACK smokers or other products All warranties are null and void if the practices described in the Operator s Manual are not observed Read the following instructions thoroughly and completely before using your smoker Observe the instructions carefully Be certain that you understand completely how it operates before a...

Page 3: ...al Power Connection 4 COOKING Seasoning of Oven 5 Wood Selection 5 Preparing the Oven for Cooking 6 Smoker Oven Loading Capacity 7 Loading the Oven with Meat 7 Setting the Cooking Temperature 8 10 Holding 11 Shutdown Procedure 12 Cleanup 12 13 Maintenance 14 TROUBLESHOOTER S GUIDE Operations and Cooking 14 16 APPENDICES A Limited Warranty Policy 17 B Return Merchandise Policy 18 19 C Electrical Di...

Page 4: ...less 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 smoke cooking Electrical Power Connections WARNING All warranties are null and void if the installation of the power receptacle is not done in strict compliance with these instructions NEMA codes and any other applicable electrical codes ...

Page 5: ...bsorb 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 Cooks hack Other regional favorites are alder beech cherry apple pecan maple oak buttonwood and mangrove Use local woods only if logs are sel...

Page 6: ...o 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 When you a...

Page 7: ...alls at all times 2 Arrange meat with fewer cuts on lower grills Heavy loading of bottom grills will block heat and prevent smoke from traveling to the 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 successiv...

Page 8: ...l Cookshack Customer Service at 800 423 0698 to order your probe 1 Turn Master Switch on the oven control panel to the ON position 2 Choose the desired operating mode by pressing the MODE button while pushing the up or down arrow until the desired mode flashes Cook Mode for standard operation which automatically drops into the preset hold temperature after the preset cooking time is completed Prob...

Page 9: ...t the controller will change to the set holding temperature and remain there until the unit is manually shut down An audible signal indicates that the cook cycle is complete and that the oven is going to the Hold Temperature Mode If cooking in the default Cook Mode the smoker will cook the product at the selected cooking temperature for the selected cooking time and then change to the selected hol...

Page 10: ...stem means that turning off the Master Switch will not cause the IQ to forget its current instructions The Reset button may be used to clear these current instructions and cause the lQ to start over from the beginning The IQ controller is also equipped with a door position sensor If the oven door is open the oven heating elements are disabled an alarm sounds and the display reads door open Please ...

Page 11: ...sils Refrigerated cases should keep food at 38 F or below Hot display cases should keep food above 140 F Some microorganisms which can cause disease when present in low numbers don t require temperature abuse to be dangerous To avoid these diseases exclude infected personnel from foodservice operations use clean utensils when handling food practice clean personal hygiene and use the proper contain...

Page 12: ...HESE INSTRUCTIONSMAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD Cleanup Always disconnect the oven from its electrical supply before cleaning or servicing Your Cookshack smoker must be kept clean Loose grease and scale should be removed regularly to prevent buildup which may cause strong fumes It is desirable to allow seasoned coating such as that found on a well seasoned cast iron skillet to remain on the oven wall...

Page 13: ...orrect position Follow this procedure every 4 5 loads Remove grills and racks scrape and wash Empty Wood Box Remember it s hot Scrape loose grease and scale from walls with flat edge scraper Replace racks and grills Replace Wood Boxes to correct position IMPORTANT Reverse the above cleaning instructions after each cleaning to re assemble the oven correctly Do not operate oven without Wood Boxes in...

Page 14: ...ns Meat sticks to lower grill Heavy blanket loading Load 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 circulation Door alarm sounds when door is closed Door Closed switch is malfunctioning Clean door switch ...

Page 15: ...s wood No smoke taste Not 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 smoking 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 Sea...

Page 16: ...ase humidity Purchase product with fat on Load cooks unevenly Improper loading Follow smoker oven loading instructions in Operator s Manual Always load bottom shelves lighter than top Do not use sheet pans in the smoker as they will block even circulation of heat and smoke Brisket on bottom cooks too fast Improper loading Load bottom grill with fewer briskets and load with fat side down ...

Page 17: ...to attempting or contracting for repair of the oven See following page for Return Merchandise Policies 3 The model number and serial number of the Cookshack Smoker Oven must accompany any request for service to the oven 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 modificatio...

Page 18: ... on it All return merchandise must have a return number Do not return merchandise without a return number 3 Attach the return number to the merchandise If you were sent a Return Merchandise Authorization attach it to the merchandise you are returning If you were issued an RETURN NUMBER by phone and not sent a Return Merchandise Authorization attach a note to the merchandise with your name address ...

Page 19: ...be defective by Cookshack Inc will be issued upon return of the defective merchandise Credit may be denied if the returned merchandise is not found to be defective by Cookshack Inc if it is not under warranty if it is not received at Cookshack Inc 30 days after your RETURN NUMBER is issued if it is damaged due to abuse misuse misapplication or accident if it has been serviced or modified by any ot...

Page 20: ...800 423 0698 www cookshack com info cookshack com Cookshack Model 250 260 SmartSmoker Oven 20 APPENDIX C ...

Page 21: ...ord PV462 5ft Plug PV482 Controller PV684 Keypad Label LA152 Switch PV696 Probe Jack PV535 Probe Jack Cover PV536 Vent Assy Behind Controller Nipple PV143 Bushings PV157 Washers PV152 Door Switch PV366 Latch PV169 Grill PV013 Side Rack PM025 Probe PV718 Limit Switch PV551 Woodbox PM305 Element PV325 Drain Pan PV702 Casters Front PV175 Back PV176 Seal Kit PA230 ...

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