Models SM160/SM260/SM360 Please read this entire manual for installation and use of this smoker. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Dear Cookshack Customer, Your Cookshack electric smoker 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 manual, call us as 1.800.423.0698 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m CST or email us at info@cookshack.com. You can also join the Cookshack Barbecue Forum on our website at www.cookshack.
Table of Contents General Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 4 Included Equipment ................................................................................................... 5 Installation Instructions ............................................................................................. 5 Electrical Specifications..............................................................................................
General Safety Instructions This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only. Only licensed professionals should work on or service this equipment. A MAJOR CAUSE OF OVEN-RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS OVEN BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Keep the oven free from combustible materials. Never store or use gasoline in the vicinity of this oven.
Included Equipment Once you have unpackaged your smoker, you should find the following standard equipment: Cookbook Operator’s Manual Wood box and wood box handle Grills o SM160 – 5 grills o SM260 – 6 grills o SM360 – 28 grills Side Racks (set of 2) Spare Heating Element Drip Pan (SM160 and SM260 only) Wood Chunks o SM160 & SM260 – 10 lb. box o SM360 – 20 lb. box Casters (pre-installed) Spice Kit o 1 gal. Spicy Barbecue Sauce o 1 gal. Mild Barbecue Sauce o 5 lbs. Brisket Rub o 5 lbs.
Electrical Specifications SM160 SM260 Single burner system using 120VAC power. Protect with a breaker or fuse rated at 15 amps. Dual burner system using 208/240VAC power. Protect with a receptacle with a NEMA L14-20R pin configuration receptacle with a 208/240 VAC single-phase power supply protected by a 20 amp fuse or circuit breaker. SM360 Four-burner system using 208/240VAC power.
Venting A small amount of smoke will escape from the top of the oven and from around the door. Three methods of venting can be used, consult your local authorities to determine which method meets your local codes: 1. The oven can be placed under a Class 2 hood. 2. The oven can be direct vented by suspending a pipe at least 3” above the vent hole on top of the smoker that runs outdoors or to an existing hood. 3. The unit can also be vented by an optional Smokehood from Cookshack.
Wood Selection As you progressively learn how to use your smoker, you will become more comfortable with choosing the amount of wood to place in your smoker. It is wise to start with a small amount of wood at first and then increase as necessary until you have the smoky flavor you prefer. Personal taste dictates the amount of wood you use, and this varies from person to person. Try starting with two ounces of wood on your first smoke and adjust upward if you want more smoke flavor on your next cooks.
Loading Instructions 1. The maximum cooking capacity per load of your electric smoker is as follows: SM160 SM260 SM360 Pork Butts 120 lbs. 240 lbs. 550 lbs. Briskets 100 lbs. 200 lbs. 500 lbs. Ribs 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 270 lbs. Chickens 20 whole 40 whole 100 whole 2. Keep meat approximately 1’’ from all oven walls at all times. 3. Load less meat on the bottom grill to ensure air flow to the top of the cabinet. 4. Close door and latch securely and ensure all latches are closed.
Recommended cooking times and temperatures are based on full loads with no holding cycle. Larger or smaller loads or the addition of holding time may require 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.
1. Connect the two-pin plug with twist lock into the meat probe connector on the control panel. 2. Place the probe end through the vent hole in the top of the SM160 or SM260 or through the hinge side of the door on the SM360. 3. Insert probe into the largest piece of meat in the smoker oven. 4. Turn Master Switch on the oven control panel to the ON position. 5. Choose PROBE MODE by pressing the MODE button while pushing the up or down arrow until PROBE MODE flashes. 6.
Shut Down and Maintenance Procedures Follow the list of shut down procedures listed: 1. Turn oven to the off position and then unplug smoker from the outlet. 2. Allow oven to cool. 3. After allowing the oven to cool, carefully remove the wood box from the oven and douse the contents with water.
Troubleshooting Guide This is an initial guide for troubleshooting. If any of the following steps do not correct your issue, contact Cookshack Customer Service at 1.800.423.0698.
Limited Warranty Policy 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.’s obligation under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at its option any part deemed defective upon examination by Cookshack, Inc.
Return Merchandise Policy If you have merchandise that you believe is defective and requires repair or replacement: 1. Call Cookshack, Inc. at (800)423-0698. Ask to speak to a Customer Service Representative. Have your Smoker Oven model number and serial number ready. If you are advised to return the merchandise to the factory for repair or replacement, please observe the following procedures. 2. You will be issued a return number.
If repair of merchandise is deemed necessary by Cookshack, Inc. you will be instructed as to the necessary arrangements in order to affect the repair of the merchandise. If replacement merchandise is deemed necessary by Cookshack, Inc. you will be invoiced for the replacement merchandise upon shipment. Credit for merchandise under warranty deemed to be defective by Cookshack, Inc. will be issued upon return of the defective merchandise.
SM160 Illustration Keypad Label LA152 Switch PV696 Inside panel Control board PV687 Relay PV682 Meat Probe Jack PV521 Transformer PV625 Meat Probe Jack Cover PV523 Probe Jack Cover PV536 Power Cord PV461 Door Switch PV366 Vent Assy. PV146 Latch PV169 Grill PV012 Probe PV718 Side Rack PM024 Limit Switch PV551 Seal Kit PA220 (1) Woodbox PM305 (1) Element PV320 (4) Casters Front PV171 Drain Pan PV701 Cookshack SM160, SM260 & SM360 Operator’s Manual, V.
SM260 Illustration Vent Assy. Behind Controller Nipple PV143 Bushings PV157 Washers PV152 Inside Back Panel Transformer PV625 Relay PV682 Power Cord PV462 5ft Plug PV482 Controller PV687 Keypad Label LA152 Switch PV696 Probe Jack PV521 Probe Jack Cover PV523 Door Switch PV366 Latch PV169 Grill PV013 Probe PV718 Side Rack PM025 Limit Switch PV551 (2) Woodbox PM305 Seal Kit PA230 (2) Element PV325 (4) Casters Front PV175 Drain Pan PV702 Cookshack SM160, SM260 & SM360 Operator’s Manual, V.
SM360 Illustration Control Board PV687 Keypad label LA152 Switch PV696 Probe Jack PV521 Probe Jack Cover PV523 Relay PV682 Transformer PV625 Limit Switch PV551 Vent Assembly Washer PV152 Bushing PV157 Nipple PV142 Latch PV169 Grill PV012 Side Racks PM026 Probe PV718 Seal Kit PA232 (2) Woodbox PM306 (4) Element PV325 (4) Casters Front PV175 Cookshack SM160, SM260 & SM360 Operator’s Manual, V.
