Models FEC300/500/750 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.
Dear Cookshack Customer, Your Fast Eddy’s™ by Cookshack rotisserie smoker 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 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 Electrical Specifications .............................................................................. 5 General Installation Instructions ............................................................... 5 Location ....................................................................
General Safety Instructions This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only. Only licensed professionals should work on or service this equipment. Keep the oven free from combustible materials. Never store or use gasoline in the vicinity of this oven. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this oven. Keep all such liquids well away from the oven while in use.
Included Equipment Once you have unpackaged your smoker, you should find the following standard equipment: Rotisserie racks (15) Foot pedal Cookbook Operator’s Manual Pellets o FEC300 and FEC500 come with 80 lbs. of pellets o FEC750 comes with 160 lbs. of pellets Casters (not included if mounted on a trailer) Spice Kit o 1 gal. Spicy Barbecue Sauce 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.
Provisions must be made for adequate air supply for the oven. If the oven is to be installed in a sealed room or building utilizing exhaust fans, the room must be supplied with a return air system. Return air must be equal or slightly higher than that of the exhausted air. WARNING! Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Unit may be installed under a hood in accordance with your local codes.
Floor – May be combustible material except for area under the firebox. This must be a non-combustible material and must extend 6” beyond each side of the firebox. 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.
ducting and fan needed to carry the smoke from the Smoke Evacuator System to the outside. Figure 1 - Accessory, Smoke Evacuator System ***IMPORTANT*** READ CAREFULLY ADEQUATE MAKEUP AIR IS REQUIRED FOR SAFE OPERATION. Consult manual for more information. It is your responsibility to maintain essential combustion air at all times during operation of unit. Positive Air Flow through the combustion chamber must be maintained for safe and proper operation of the unit.
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.
With the rotisserie on/off switch in the Off position – rotisserie will not rotate with the foot pedal With the rotisserie on/off switch in the On position - rotisserie will rotate when door is closed. When the door is open you can control the rotisserie by depressing the foot pedal. Control Panel Operation Figure 4-Control Panel ALWAYS CLEAN THE FIRE POT BEFORE RESTARTING THE OVEN. Note: The “MODE” and “PROBE TEMP” buttons are NOT operational on the FEC300, FEC500 or FEC750.
Cook Mode COOK MODE is for standard operation and is the default mode. In COOK MODE the oven will cook at the set cooking temperature for the set cooking time At that point, the controller will change to the set holding temperature and remain there until the unit is manually shut down. 1. Turn Master Switch on the oven control panel to the ON position. 2. Set cooking temperature by pressing and holding the COOK TEMP button while using the ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings. 3.
Loading Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not overload your smoker. Use the Smoker Oven Maximum Load Capacity chart below to determine the largest amount load of your smoker. Capacities are based on 3 lb. ribs, 8-10 lbs. per heavy cut and 3 lbs. chickens. Capacities are specifically limited by the amount of heat available. Fill smoker 50-100% capacity for best results. Pork Butt Brisket Ribs Chicken FEC300 350 lbs. 300 lbs. 100 lbs. 45 whole FEC500 500 lbs. 450 lbs. 150 lbs.
startup, shutdown or incorrect operation of the smoker oven will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. o The exhaust venting system should be inspected every six months to determine if cleaning is necessary. Clean ash from the fire pot and combustion chamber weekly or if it appears as if there is a buildup of ash. Disposal of ash – Ash should be placed in a metal container with a tightfitting lid.
Clean the racks and inside of cooking chamber with a degreaser. You can power wash grills weekly (Recommended cleaner is Zep FS10184 Degreaser). o NOTE: PROTECT ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FROM MOISTURE DURING THIS PROCESS. If the oven is stored outdoors care should be taken to ensure that water does not get into the pellet hopper. Wood pellets expand greatly when wet and will jam the auger system. A vinyl cover for the hopper is highly recommended.
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.
Confirm that the drive belt from the motor to the gearbox is in place and tight Check fuse and replace with 7 amp fuse Fire goes out during operation Pellet hopper is empty Inspect hopper and clean pellet dust out and fill with pellets Auger motor is turning but Check shear pin between the auger is not turning auger and motor-replace if broken Check auger for bindingclear cause of binding (such as jammed pellets) Not enough intake air Check air intake air fan-if not turning, contact Customer Service
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.
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