Troubleshooting
Problem
Smoker not heating
Circuit breaker trips or fuse blows
Smoker will not cook properly
Insufficient Smoke from
Smoker Box
Possible Cause
•Controller not turned ON.
•No power.
•Faulty controller or heating element.
•Power Level not set
•Another appliance plugged into same circuit as smoker
•Moisture or water in controller or electrical connections.
•Damaged cord or electrical connections.
•Lid of smoker is left open.
•Temperature set too low.
•Inappropriate extension cord.
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• Smoker Box temperature too low.
Prevention/Solution
•Press Power Button.
•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 known, working appliance in the outlet.
•Try a different outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
•Replace controller or heating element.
•Press Power level “+” button to reach desired cook setting.
•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 power level.
•Replace with appropriately rated cord (15 amps).
•Allow Smoker Box to reach maximum temperature by heating
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