Summary of the content on the page No. 1
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com
COOKSHACK, INC.
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Models 250 & 260
SmartSmoker® Oven
Version 07.1
Model 250 & 260
Serial No:______
Cookshack Model 250/260 SmartSmoker Oven 1 Ver. 07.1
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com Dear Cookshack Customer: Your Model 250 or 260 Cookshack SmartSmoker® oven will produce great barbecue and smoked foods. It is easy to operate, clean, and maintain. Use this Operator's Manual to familiarize yourself with the smoker and its operation. If you have a question or problem not covered in the book, call
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com TABLE OF CONTENTS COOKSHACK SmartSmoker® OVEN MODEL 250/260 VERSION 07.1 SETTING UP Choosing a Location................................................................................................................... 4 Ventilation.......................................................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com SETTING UP Choosing a Location Your smoker must be operated inside. Placement will be determined by convenience to the rest of cooking operation, ventilation, wiring connection, and clearance from flammable materials. Do not place flammable or combustible materials on or adjacent to the smoker. Ventilation A small amount of smoke will es
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com COOKING Seasoning of Oven The interior of your oven should be “broken in” or seasoned before you cook your first load of meat. Place no more than 12 oz. of wood (see Wood Selection, below) in the Wood Box. Close and latch the oven door. Set temperature to 225°, and turn the smoker on. Let the oven smoke, without meat, for a minimum of four
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com Preparing The Oven For Cooking 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 1. Check that Wood Box Housing is placed over Heating Elements and pushed a
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com Smoker Oven Maximum Load Capacity IMPORTANT: Do not overload your smoker. Use the Smoker Oven Maximum Load Capacity chart below to determine the maximum capacity of your smoker. Ribs Brisket Pork Butt Chickens Jerky Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Each Lbs. Model 250/260 100 200 240 40 24 Capacities are based on 3 lb. ribs, 8—10 lbs. heavy cuts,
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com Setting the Cooking Temperature Your Cookshack Model 250/260 has the new Cookshack IQ3 control system. This controller has the same great cook & hold features as previous models of the IQ controller, but with an additional feature that allows you to cook with a meat probe. This optional probe plugs into the unit and allows you to set the in
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com The IQ controller is equipped with two preset buttons for easy selection of common settings for popular foods. Pressing the button marked Ribs/Chickens will make the following settings: Cook Temp 225°F Hold Temp 140°F Cook Time 3 hours Pressing the button marked Briskets will make the following settings: Cook Temp 225°F Hold Temp
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD! IMPORTANT!! If oven is to be left unattended with the door open, remove the Wood Boxes from the oven using the wood box handle and douse the contents with water. Safety First 1. Turn the Master On/Off Switch to “OFF”. 2. Unplug the power cord from the p
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com Follow this procedure every 4 - 5 loads: 1. Remove grills and racks; scrape and wash. 2. Empty Wood Box. (Remember it’s hot!) 3. Remove Wood Box Housing and brush clean. (Remember it’s hot!) 4. Scrape loose grease and scale from walls with flat edge scraper. 5. Replace racks and grills. 6. Replace Wood Box Housing and Wood Boxes to
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com TROUBLESHOOTER’S GUIDE Operation PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Uneven cooking Improper meat loading See loading instructions. Strong grease fume or Excessively dirty oven See cleaning instructions “charcoal” flavor Meat sticks to lower grill. Heavy “blanket” loading Load with ample room for upward passage of heat S
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com TROUBLE SHOOTER’S GUIDE Cooking PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Poultry too dark. Too much wood Use less wood. Poultry ab- sorbs smoke easily so start with the minimum amount suggested and gradually in- crease quantity with succes- sive loads until desired flavor is reached. Bitter skin on poultry Too much wood Use less wood Fis
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com APPENDIX A Two Year Limited Warranty Cookshack Smoker Ovens are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and when installed in accordance with factory recommendations. This limited warranty includes parts and labor for the first 90 days. Following the 90 day period, the two (2) year limited warrant
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com APPENDIX B Warranty Procedures If you have merchandise that you believe is defective, or want to return based on Cookshack’s 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, please call Cookshack, Inc., at (580) 765-3669 and ask to speak to a Customer Service Representative (CSR). Have your smoker oven model and serial number available, if applicable. The
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com APPENDIX C Wiring Diagram Cookshack Model 250/260 SmartSmoker Oven 16 Ver. 07.1 GREEN
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com APPENDIX D Smoker Oven Illustration PV532-Meat Probe, Optional PV625-Transformer PV445-Terminal Block PV682-Solid State Relay PV683-Heat Sink (7” Required) VENT PARTS (BEHIND IQ HOUS- PV482-Plug, 4 pin, 20 AMP ING) PV462-Power Cord 14/4 SO (6’ Required) PV143-1-1/4” Nipple Not PV471-Cord Clamp PV152-Washer-2 req’d. Sh
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com APPENDIX E National Service Policy Cookshack, Inc., National Service Policy is to build quality equipment with easy serviceability. 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 repair
