800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com COOKSHACK, INC. OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models 250 & 260 SmartSmoker® Oven Version 06.1 Model 250 & 260 Serial No:______ Cookshack Model 250/260 SmartSmoker Oven 1 Ver. 06.
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 us at 1.800.423.0698 Monday through Friday, 9am to 4 pm or email us at info@cookshack.com.
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com TABLE OF CONTENTS COOKSHACK SmartSmoker® OVEN MODEL 250/260 VERSION 06.1 SETTING UP Choosing a Location ...................................................................................................................4 Ventilation .................................................................................................... .............................4 Electrical Power Connection ..................................................................
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 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 escape from the vent hole in the top of the oven, and from around the door.
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 hours. Further seasoning will occur as you cook in the oven.
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 I 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 all the way to the back of the oven. Place properly loaded Wood Boxes in oven as shown.
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. The following chart shows maximum cooking capacities, per load, of various Cookshack smoker ovens. Model 250/260 Ribs Lbs. 100 Brisket Lbs. 200 Pork Butt Lbs. 240 Chickens Each 40 Jerky Lbs. 24 Capacities are based on 3 lb. ribs, 8 10 lbs. heavy cuts, and 3 lb. chickens.
00.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com Setting the Cooking Temperature Your Cookshack Models 250/260 has the new Cookshack IQ3 control system. This controller has the same great cook & hold features as the 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 internal temperature to which you want the product cooked.
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.
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. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Master On/Off Switch to “OFF”. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Allow the oven to cool for ten minutes before opening door.
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 Heat Shield 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 correct position.
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com TROUBLESHOOTER’S GUIDE Operation PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Uneven cooking Strong grease fume “charcoal” flavor Improper meat loading Excessively dirty oven See loading instructions. See cleaning instructions 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 Improper loading.
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 absorbs smoke easily so start with the minimum amount suggested and gradually increase quantity with successive loads until desired flavor is reached.
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 warranty is for parts only. Cookshack, Inc.
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com APPENDIX B Return Merchandise If you have merchandise that you believe is defective and requires repair or replacement please note the following procedures: 1. Call Cookshack, Inc. at (580)765-3669. Ask to speak to a Customer Service Representative. Have your Smoker Oven model number and serial number ready/ 2. If you are advised to return the merchandise to the factory for repair or replacement, please observe the following procedures. 3.
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com APPENDIX C Wiring Diagram Cookshack Model 250/260 SmartSmoker Oven 16 Ver. 06.
800.423.0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com APPENDIX D Smoker Oven Illustration PV625-Transformer PV445-Terminal Block PV682-Solid State Relay PV683-Heat Sink (7” Required) PV482-Plug, 4 pin, 20 AMP PV462-Power Cord 14/4 SO (6’ Required) PV471-Cord Clamp PV696-On/off switch PA161-LED Door Closed VENT PARTS (BEHIND IQ HOUSING PV143-1-1/4” Nipple PV152-Washer-2 req’d. PV157-1-1/4 Bushing-2 req’d. LABELS LA 306-Manufactured by (back of electric cover.) PV685-IQ Control Board PA124-Hall Sensor Assy.
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 repairs, please contact your preferred local service company.
