Models SM160/SM260/SM360 Fixed Shelf Smoker Ovens Please read this entire manual for installation and use of these smokers. 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. SM160 SM260 SM360 Version 15.
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 at 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 ....................................................................................... 6 Location ...................
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 208/220VAC power. Protect with a receptacle with a NEMA L14-20R pin configuration receptacle with a 208/220 VAC single-phase power supply protected by a 20 amp fuse or circuit breaker. SM360 Four-burner system using 208/220VAC 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 4” diameter 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 cook.
Product 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.
When the product is done to your satisfaction, remove from the smoker. An audible signal indicates that the cook cycle is complete and that the oven is going to the Hold Temperature Mode. In order to see the set smoking temperature, cooking temperature, probe temperature or holding temperature, briefly press the corresponding button, set temperature and press “OK.” Smoke/Cook Mode (3 stage cooking) SMOKE/COOK MODE is for standard operation and is the default mode.
2. Set smoking time by pressing the SMOKE button and use the UP or DOWN arrows to change smoke time to 00:00. 3. Press OK. 4. Set cooking time by pressing the COOK button and use the UP or DOWN arrows to change cook time setting. 5. Press OK. 6. Set cooking temperature by using the UP or DOWN arrows to change cook temperature setting. 7. Press OK. 8. Set holding temperature by pressing and holding the HOLD button and use the UP or DOWN arrows to change hold temperature setting. 9. Press OK. 10.
11. Press OK. 12. Set cooking time by pressing the COOK button and use the UP or DOWN arrows to change settings. 13. Press OK. 14. Set cooking temperature by using the UP or DOWN arrows to change settings. 15. Press OK. 16. Set holding temperature by pressing and holding the HOLD button and use the UP or DOWN arrows to change settings. 17. Press OK. 18. Press START. PLEASE NOTES: The probe temperature displayed is the internal temperature of the product.
2 Cook Hold 190°F 140°F Smoke Cook Hold 140°F 180°F 140°F 7 Sausage 1” Casing 1 2 8 Prime Rib 2 2 Smoke 180°F Cook 250°F Hold 140°F Once one of these preset buttons has been pushed you may start a cook cycle using these settings by simply pressing “START.” All pre-sets are also programmable. To set a preset button to your own preferences, make all settings as desired following the steps listed for each Mode Setting.
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 Inside panel Control board PV693 Meat Probe Jack PV521 Meat Probe Jack Cover PV523 Keypad Label LA153 Power Cord PV461 Probe PV718 Limit Switch PV551 Vent Assy. PV146 Door Switch PV366 Latch PV169 Side Rack PM024 Grill PV012 (1) Woodbox PM305 Seal Kit PA220 (1) Element PV320 (4) Casters Front PV171 Drip Pan PV701 Cookshack SM160, SM260 & SM360 Operator’s Manual, V. 15.
SM260 Illustration Inside Back Panel Power Cord PV462 5ft Plug PV482 Probe PV718 Keypad Label LA153 Switch PV696 Probe Jack PV521 Probe Jack Cover PV523 Door Switch PV366 Latch PV169 Grill PV013 Limit Switch PV551 Side Rack PM025 (2) Woodbox PM305 (2) Element PV325 Seal Kit PA230 (4) Casters Front PV175 Drip Pan PV702 Cookshack SM160, SM260 & SM360 Operator’s Manual, V. 15.
SM360 Illustration Keypad label LA153 Probe Jack PV521 Probe Jack Cover PV523 Transformer PV625 Limit Switch PV551 Latch PV169 Probe PV718 Grill PV012 Side Racks PM026 (2) Woodbox PM306 Seal Kit PA232 (4) Element PV325 (4) Casters Front PV175 Cookshack SM160, SM260 & SM360 Operator’s Manual, V. 15.
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