Model FEC120 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 Fast Eddy’s™ by Cookshack FEC120 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 General Installation Instructions .................................................5 Location...........................................................................................6 Venting ............................................................................................7 Exhaust Systems..........
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 40 lbs. Pellets Casters (pre-installed) Set of 2 Side Racks 5 Grills Scan QR Code to Spice Kit see FEC120 Set o 1 gal. Spicy Barbecue Sauce Up Video o 1 gal. Mild Barbecue Sauce o 5 lbs. Brisket Rub o 5 lbs. Rib Rub o 5 lbs. Spicy Chicken Rub o 10 oz. Chili Mix o 10 oz.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. Attachment and securement of the exhaust venting system to the product and to each adjoining section of connector pipe are required to be fastened with at least three screws. The unit requires a separate 120 volt, 20 amp circuit. The unit must be grounded in accordance to your local codes or with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1990. Location Stationary installation should be on a level surface. The unit requires adequate air.
Venting Unit may be installed under a hood in accordance with your local codes. If a hood is not used, then the flue is required to be a minimum five (5) inches in diameter, type “L” pipe and is to extend three (3) feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof. It also needs to be at least two (2) feet higher than any portion of a building within ten (10) feet or in accordance with state and local fire codes (NFPA96). A rain cap must be utilized on a flue exhaust.
Operating Instructions 1. Before starting check the following: Pellets are loaded in pellet hopper o Only 100% hardwood food-grade pellets should be used in your smoker. Pellets should be no larger than ¼” in diameter and ¾” long. Use of heating fuel pellets can be harmful to both the food you are cooking and your smoker. Ensure that the fire pot is clean and clear of ash. Check to ensure there is not a buildup of grease in the bottom of the cooking chamber. 2. Make sure the pellet slide is clean.
ALWAYS CLEAN THE FIRE POT BEFORE RESTARTING THE OVEN. 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 door seal and insert probe into the largest piece of meat in the smoker oven. 3. Turn Master Switch on the oven control panel to the ON position. 4. Choose PROBE MODE by pressing the MODE button while pushing the up or down arrow until PROBE MODE flashes. 5.
Loading Instructions The maximum capacity of this unit is 150 lbs. pork butts, 120 lbs. briskets, 90 lbs. ribs or 30 whole chickens (about 3 lbs. per chicken) per load. Do not blanket load (completely load) the bottom rack. Blanket loading the bottom rack prevents adequate airflow inside the unit. When cooking large pieces of meat, turn the fat cap down on the bottom rack and up on the upper racks.
Clean the pellet slide periodically to prevent pellet dust buildup – Figure 2. Figure 2 – Pellet Slide Cleaning Electrical Specifications 110 volts, 60 HZ, single phase, 8 amp service required. The fire pot igniter element, auger motor and convection fan total to 840 watts. Auger motor, burner induction fan and convection fan are 4 amps. Fast Eddy’s™ by Cookshack FEC120 Operator’s Manual, V.
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.
pellet dust out, then fill with pellets Switch on pellet hopper is not in contact with the lid Clear pellets so the lid will fully close or adjust the switch to make contact with closed hopper lid Dirty fire pot Open firebox and clean fire pot and try to restart unit Trouble with igniter Open pellet hopper lid and push the start button Open the firebox and feel over the pot. If the pot is hot, the igniter is fine. If pot is cold, contact Customer Service.
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. Warranty is voided unless 100% hardwood foodgrade pellets are used. 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.
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.
FEC120 Illustration Fast Eddy’s™ by Cookshack FEC120 Operator’s Manual, V.
