Owner`s manual

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Copyright 2015 by Southern Pride Distributing, LLC Volume 1
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
GENERAL
COLD WEATHER SMOKER OPERATION
When temperatures drop below freezing there are issues that may develop. Listed below are some of those is-
sues and ways to correct or reduce the effects of the problem.
SYMPTOM WHAT TO DO
Grease in the drain solidifies  Drain the smoker after every cook cycle to purge the drainpipe of
liquids before they solidify.
 Wrap the drain pipe with electric heat tape and/or insulating heat
pipe and tape.
Error 7 appears on the digital roast
and hold control
 Wet a cloth with warm water and hold it against the thermocouple
located on the left inside wall of the smoker for 20-30 seconds.
WARNING:
Before any service is performed on the smoker, the gas supply should be turned off and
the power disconnected.
SYMPTOM WHAT TO DO
Smoker does not start
 Product loading door(s) must be closed.
 Check that the power cord is plugged into a live outlet.
 Check that the main power switch is on (standard control).
 Check that the menu is programmed and the Start/Stop button has
been pressed (optional control).
Noise inside the smoker  Check and clean the convection fan blade.
Rotisserie keeps rotating when
product doors are opened
 Check door proximity switch.
Rotisserie does not rotate  Check shock relay and reset by opening and closing product loading
doors if tripped (all models except SPK-1400).
 Check breaker and reset if tripped (only model SPK-1400).
 Check drive motor belt (only model SPK-1400).
Rotisserie moves when smoker is
off
 Check that the rotisserie drive motor brake is engaged.