Cook Shack 050 Installation Manual

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Operator’s
Manual

Cookshack Model 050/055

Version 06.2

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COOKSHACK, INC.

2304 N. Ash St.

Ponca City, OK 74601

Dear Cookshack Customer:

This manual has been compiled especially for Cookshack Model 050/055 users. Your Cookshack oven will
produce great barbecue and smoked foods. Use this manual to familiarize yourself with the Model 050/055
and its operation. Always observe safe operating practices when using the Model 050/055. It is an electrical
appliance, and is therefore potentially dangerous!

COOKSHACK, I NC. assumes no resp onsibility for results of careless and dangerous operation of
COOKSHACK smokers or other products. All warranties are null and void if the practices described in the
Operator’s Manual are not observed.

Read the following instructions thoroughly and completely before using your Model 050/055. Be certain
that you understand completely how this smoker operates before using it.

If you have any questions or problems not covered in this manual, write to us at 2304 N. Ash St., Ponca
City, OK 74601, or call Cookshack Customer Service at [phone].

e-mail………………[e-mail]

Website……………..www.cookshack.com

Smoker Sales……………….800-423-0698

Customer Service…………..800/423-0698

24 Hr. Fax ………………….580-765-2223

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

2. For household use only.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces.

4. To avoid electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or any part of unit in water or other liquid.

5. Do not leave hot oven unattended with door open.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn any controls to “OFF”.
Remove plug from outlet. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

7. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner. Contact manufacturer at 800-423-0698 if repairs are needed.

9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

10. Do not expose to rain.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot grease or other hot liquids.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

15. Do not operate a wet smoker.

16. Do not use fuel such as charcoal briquettes with this appliance.

17. CAUTION - to ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded

outlets only

18. CAUTION - to reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension cord connection dry and off the ground

19. Store product indoors when not in use - out of reach of children.

20. Do not clean this product with a power washer.

21. Service should be performed by an authorized service representative only.

22. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised.

23. If an extension cord is used it must meet the following criteria: a) it must be surface marked with the

letters “W-A” and have a tag stating “Suitable For Use With Outdoor Appliances”; b) the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
c) the extension cord should be of a grounding-type, 3- wire cord; d) the cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over countertops or tabletops where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Setting Up

Check the contents of your Model 050/ 055. You should have 2 side racks, 5 grills, 1 wood box, one drip
pan, and a spice kit. If you do not have these, call Cookshack Customer Service at 800-423-0698.

Remove the strap that holds th e wood box to the heating element
bracket during shipping. This will free the wood box for loading the
wood.

Choose a Location

Choose a dry, sheltered and well-ventilated location. Do not expose the Model 050/055 to rain. You can
purchase a cover for your Model 050/055 by calling Cookshack at [phone]. Do not place flammable
or combustible materials on or adjacent to the Model 050/055.

Ventilation

Smoke will stream from the vent hole in the top of the Model 050/055 for the first several hours during a
cooking run. Additional smoke may appear around the edges of the door. For this reason, operation
indoors is not recommended unless adequate ventilation is provided.

Electrical Power Connections

Your Cookshack Model 050/055 has a single burner system which uses 120V AC power. Connect the Model
050/055 to the power supply by plugging the power cord into a standard, 3-prong, 120V receptacle that is
protected by a breaker or fuse rated at 15 amperes.

A long or light-duty extension cord will reduce the efficiency of the heating element. Food will take longer
to cook.

Seasoning the Oven

The interior of your smoker needs to be “broken in” or seasoned before you cook your first load of meat.

• Remove the strap that holds the wood box to the heating element bracket during shipping.

• Place 6 ounces of properly sized wood (see Wood Selection) in the wood box. Never place more than 6

ounces of wood in the Model 050/ 055.

•

Place a container of water on one of the grills in the smoker to insure even heating of the unit during
seasoning. Close and latch the smoker door. (NOTE: The door will be hard to close. Use of both hands
may be required. This is necessary in order to achieve a good seal.)

• Set temperature control knob to 200°F.

• Let the Model 050/ 055 smoke, without meat, for a minimum of 4 hours

DO NOT use the Model 050/055 without the Heat Deflector, Wood
Box Housing & Wood Box in the proper position.

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Wood Selection

Caution: The maximum amount of wood to be used in a Model
050/055 is 6 ounces—approximately 3 chunks. Do not overload the
wood box.

You may use any fruit or nut hardwood in your smoker, as long as it has good flavoring abilities. Use about
two ounces (1 chunk of Cookshack wood) for 20 pounds of meat. The most popular woods for smoking are
hickory, mesquite, apple and cherry. All of these are available from Cookshack at TOLL FREE 1-800-423-

0698. Other regional favorites are alder, beech, pecan, maple, oak, buttonwood and mangrove. Use local

woods only if it is sized properly.

Use only dry wood. Wet wood will release acids that will damage heating elements and reduce the length of
their life.

Preparing the Oven for Cooking

1. Line the bottom of the Model 050/055 with aluminum foil and punch a hole in the foil corresponding to

the drain hole located in the floor of the Model 050/055. Discard the foil and replace it after each cooking.

2. Slide the drain pan (provided) into the rails on the bottom of the oven to catch the drippings from the

product you are cooking.

3. Cover the grease deflector (see oven diagram) with foil for easy cleaning. Discard the foil and replace it

after each cooking.

4. Place the properly loaded wood box in the Model 050/055. Do not change the wood box’s position during

cooking cycle. It covers the burner and wood and prevents grease from dripping onto the heat source and
creating strong fumes.

Loading the Oven with Meat

1. The maximum cooking capacity of your Model 050/055 is 35 lbs. of heavy cuts of meat, 20 lbs. of ribs,

and 10 chickens. Do not overload your Model 050/055.

2. Keep meat approximately 1” from the back and side of the oven walls at all times.

3. Arrange load with less meat on lower grill. Blanket loading on the bottom grill can block heat and

smoke from traveling to the top of the Model 050/ 055. This will result in undercooked meat on the
upper grills.

4. When the Model 050/ 055 is loaded according to the above instructions, close and latch the door. Fasten

latches securely. (NOTE: The door will be hard to close. This is normal.)

Setting the Cooking Temperature

1. Turn the Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. Heat up will take from 30 to 90

minutes, depending on the load and outside temperature.

2. Do not preheat the Model 050/055 unless preheating is specified in the recipe you are using.

3. When you think the product is finished, turn the Temperature Control Knob to OFF. If the product is

done to your satisfaction, remove from Model 050/055. If the product is not done to your satisfaction,
continue to smoke-cook, checking for doneness at intervals. When the product is finished, you may also
then turn the temperature setting to 140°F for a maximum 6 hours for holding.

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Shutdown Procedure

Important!

If oven is to be left unattended with the door open the following steps should be taken:

1. Turn the ON/OFF control to the OFF position. Disconnect the oven from the power source.

2. Remove the wood box from the oven and douse the contents with water. Remove any wood remaining

on the burner. Rake it on to the foil bottom. Remove the foil from the oven immediately.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE
HAZARD

Cleanup

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE OVEN FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.

Your Cookshack smoker must be kept clean. Loose grease and scale should be removed regularly to prevent
buildup, which may cause strong fumes. It is desirable to allow seasoned coating, such as that found on a
well-seasoned cast iron skillet, to remain on the walls. For this reason, we do not recommend attempting to
restore the oven wall to a “like new” state after each cooking. The use of detergent, chemical cleaners or
oven cleaners is not advised.

IMPORTANT: Caustic oven cleaners may damage heating element and grills. Use
of oven cleaners or other caustic cleaners will void the warranty on the heating
element and grills.

Follow this procedure after each load:

1. Disconnect oven from power supply.

2. Allow the oven to cool.

3. Remove the grills and racks; scrape and wash with soap and water. You can put them right in the

dishwasher.

4. Empty wood box using extreme caution - it will be HOT if your smoker has recently been turned on.

5. Brush wood remnants ash from burner. Wood, coals and ashes are HOT — dispose with care.

6. Discard aluminum foil.

7. Remove all grease from interior of oven, using paper towels or cloths.

8. Empty drip pan.

9. Leave door slightly ajar when oven is not in use. Refer to shutdown safety precautions mentioned in the

previous pages.

10. Scrape loose grease and scale from walls with flat edge scraper.

11. Replace racks and grills

IMPORTANT: Bottom of oven must be kept clean. Change foil in bottom of oven
and from top of Heat Deflector after each cooking and remove all excess grease
from interior of oven. Be sure that the drain hole is open at all times. If drain
becomes plugged, oven bottom can fill with grease and cause a fire hazard.

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Tips For Good Smoking

1. Your Model 050/055 does not require pre-heating.

2. Try lots of different seasonings until you find the one you like the best.

3. Use a meat thermometer, following the manufacturer’s instructions, to determine the internal

temperature of smoked products. It is not beneficial to use this thermometer to measure internal air
temperature.

4. Your Model 050/055 is an excellent slow cooking oven, without wood. Use it for slow-roasting meats and

poultry. Cooking times are the same as for smoke-cooking.

5. Keep a “logbook” of each time you cook in your Cookshack Smoker. This will allow you to compare

results and make any needed adjustments . (See sample logbook on page 10.)

6. Consider cooking a small load the first time you use your unit and gradually increase the size and

quality of product until you are comfortable with the results you are achieving.

Maintenance

1. Periodically check electrical plug and wire for any type of wear or damage.

2. Twice annually put two drops of lightweight oil on the hinge pins to prevent binding.

3. Check casters for free movement.

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SAMPLE LOG BOOK

Date

Product, type, cut

Price

Temper ature when placed in smok er

Rub and/or marinade recipe (ing redients
and how much)

Smok e -cook ing cycle

Temperature

Cooking ti me

Any adjustments made during cooking

Amount and type of wood used

Climactic cond itions (hot, cold, win dy,
humidity, etc.)

Internal product temperatures and smoker
temps d ur ing cook cycle

Description of final app earance and taste
of product

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APPENDIX A

T wo Year Limited Warranty

Cookshack Smoker Ovens are guaranteed t o be free from defects in material and workmanship under

normal use and when insta lled in accor d ance with fact ory 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 and replace at its option any part
deemed defective upon examination by Cookshack, Inc., or its authorized agent, for a period of two (2)
years from the dat e of sale.

PROCEDURES

1. Custo mer must obtain approval from Cookshack, Inc. before performing any service. Cook shack,
Inc. is not responsible for any unauthorized service work.

2. The Limited Warrant y extends to t he original purchaser o nly.

3. To make claim or request for the Limited Warrant y, t he o r iginal purchaser must notify Cookshack,
Inc. Custo mer Service for instru ctions as to the repair or replacement of the defective merchandise
prior to attempting or contracting for repair of the oven. (See Appendix B for additional informa-

tion regarding this procedure.).

4. The Limited Warranty shall not apply if the merchandise has been improperly installed, damaged
due to abuse, misuse, misapplication, accident, or as a result of service or modification by any other
than an authorized Coo kshack, I nc. ser vice age nt .

5. There are no express warranties other than the limited warranty stated herein above. No warranties
whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability
of fitness for a particular purpose, shall extend beyond the respective warrant y periods described
above.

6. Cookshack, Inc. sha ll not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequent ial, inc ide nt al, or
punitive damages; lost profits or loss of use or interruption of business regardless of the form of
action or theor y of liability resulting from any defect in or use of the Cookshack smoker oven,
accessories and/o r heat ing elements.

Additional information on obtaining service under this Limited Warranty is available on the following page
or by contacting a Cookshack, Inc. Customer Service Representative directly at [phone].

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APPENDIX B

Warranty Procedures

If you have merchandise that you believe is defective please call Cookshack, Inc., at [phone]
and ask to speak to a Customer Service Representative (CSR). Have your smoker oven model and
serial number available, if applicable. The CSR will take the information you provide and make a de­termination regarding the solution to the problem. It is Cookshack, Inc.’s, option whether to replace
or repair defective merchandise. If you are told that your merchandise will be repaired or replaced
under warranty, the following actions will be initiated:

1. The CSR will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). This authorization is assigned a
number which is used to track the merchandise being returned. Please do not return any merchan­dise to Cookshack, Inc. without first obtaining this authorization and RMA number. To do so will
delay the appropriate resolution of the issue(s) in question. In some cases the CSR may mail you a
form with an RMA number included. This form will ask you to detail why it is felt that the mer­chandise needs to be repaired or replaced. This merchandise much be received by Cookshack, Inc.
within 30 days of the issue date of the RMA.

2. Package the merchandise in its original packaging, if possible. If this is not feasible, use equivalent
packaging to ensure the safe return of the items. You assume the risk of any loss or damage that
occurs during transit due to improper packaging of the merchandise being returned.

3. Using a permanent magic marker clearly write the RMA number on the outside of the packaging.
This enables personnel in Receiving to identify the merchandise and initiate the repair or replace­ment procedures authorized by the CSR.

4. Ship the merchandise to Cookshack, Inc., 2304 N. Ash St., Ponca City, OK 74601, shipping pre­paid, F.O.B. destination. At the discretion of the CSR, Cookshack, Inc. may issue a UPS Call Tag.
In this case the return freight will be paid by Cookshack.

5. In some cases, at Cookshack Inc.’s option, replacement merchandise may be shipped to you prior
to our receipt of the defective merchandise. In this instance you will be invoiced for the replace­ment merchandise upon shipment. Credit for this charge will be issued to you upon our receipt of
the defective product.

6. Credit may be denied

if the returned merchandise is not found to be defective by Cookshack, Inc.;
if it is not under warranty; if it is not received at Cookshack, Inc. 30 days after the RMA is issued;
if it is damaged due to abuse, misuse, misapplication, or accident; if it has been serviced or modi­fied by any other than an authorized Cookshack, Inc. service agent; is not returned with an RMA
number; is not in clean condition; is not complete; is damaged or lost in transit. Inspection per­formed upon receipt of the product can override the initial decision regarding repair or replace­ment made by the CSR.

7. Replacement merchandise is sent to you via UPS Ground or common carrier. If you request re­placement merchandise be sent by faster service than UPS Ground or common carrier you shall
incur the cost of shipping in excess of normal ground service.

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APPENDIX C

National Service Policy

Cookshack, Inc.’s National Service Policy is to build quality equipment with easy service­ability. Because of the ease in serviceability, Cookshack does not have National Service
Companies to repair our equipment. This allows each restaurant to use the service company
of their choice.

If your unit needs repairs, please contact your preferred local service company. If warranty
work is deemed necessary, equipment owners should have their local service company con­tact Cookshack, Inc. for authorization to perform the repairs at [phone].

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APPENDIX D

Wiring Diagram

120 Volts, 15 Amperes
80 Cycle P o wer

PV555-Thermostat

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APPENDIX E

Oven Diagram

LA159-Label, Smokette
PV555-Thermostat
PV211-Control Knob
PV147-Vent Assembly, Black
PV148-Vent Assembly, Stainless
PV158-Latch, Top, Black, Child Proof,
PV168-Latch, Bottom, Black
PV159-Latch, Top, Stainless, Child Proof
PV169-Latch, Bottom, Stainless

NOT SHOWN
PV464-Power Cord
LA303-Manufactured by
LA250-Keep Door Latched
LA150-Caution Hot
LA102-UL Listing
LA011-Electrical Specs

Drip Shield (NP#)

PV011-Grills (5 ea.)
PM021-Side Rack (1 set of 2; 1
ea. for ri gh t and left si de)
PV555-Thermostat Probe

SC115-Heat Deflector
PM304-Woodbox Housing
PM305-Woodbox
PV324-Element, 1200W 120V

PV700-Drain Pan
PV165-Casters (2 ea.)
PV178-Leg Cap (4 ea.)

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APPENDIX F

Additional I te ms Shipped With The Smoker

5# Hickory Wood

3 Pak Spice Kit. Includes 10oz Rib Rub, 10 oz Chicken Rub, 18

oz Spicy BBQ Sauce. Operator’s Manual, Cookbook, and
Registration Card also included.

In addition to these items all Cookshac k smokers are shipped with a drip pan desig ned
to collect the grease that comes out of the bottom of the unit during cooking.

RibHooks— Hang ribs with 4 easy steps.

• Remo v e grills from the side racks.

• Move side racks t o the highest po sition.

• Replace the top grill only.

• Hook large end of RibHook through slabs and

hook the small end to the g rill.

• Hang slabs starting on left side of smoker from

the back to the front and repeat on the right side.

Woodbox Handle—Use this tool to remove the
Woodbo x fro m the oven when it is s till hot.

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2304 N. Ash Street

Ponca City, OK 74601-1100 USA

TOLL FREE (1) 800-423-0698

(1) 580-765-3669

FAX [phone]

e-mail: sales@c ookshack.com

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