Cook Shack 066 Installation Manual
1-800-423-0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com
Operator’s
Manual
Cookshack AmeriQue
Model 066
Cookshack Model 066 Ver. 06.3
1-800-423-0698 www.cookshack.com info@cookshack.com
Dear Cookshack Customer:
We appreciate having you as a customer; your new
smoker will give you years of great food and fun.
Reading this operator’s manual will help you to
enjoy your smoker oven while using it in a safe and
correct manner. The Model 066 smoker oven is an
electrical appliance and should be used in a safe
manner. Please read the important safeguards
section to avoid using the oven in an unsafe
You must observe safe operating practices when using
the smoker. It is an electrical appliance, and is therefore potentially dangerous! Cookshack, Inc., assumes
no responsibility for results of careless or dangerous
operation of Cookshack smokers or other products.
All warranties are null and void if the practices described in the Operator’s Manuals are not observed.
manner.
Read the following instructions thoroughly and
completely before using your smoker!! Observe
the instructions carefully. Be certain that you
understand completely how it operates before
attempting to operate it.
Cookshack Model 066 2 Ver. 06.3
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all instructions.
For household use only.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To avoid electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or any part of unit in
water or other liquid.
Do not leave hot oven unattended with door open.
To turn the oven off remove plug from outlet. Allow to cool before
working on or cleaning the smoker.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
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 580/765-3669 if repairs are needed.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not expose to rain.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot
grease or other hot liquids.
Use caution when moving unit. Make sure all four casters rotate freely.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Do not operate a wet smoker.
Do not use fuel such as charcoal briquettes with this appliance.
Store product indoors when not in use – out of reach of children.
Do not clean this product with a power washer or similar equipment.
Service should be performed by an authorized service representative only.
CAUTION—Extension cords may be used with the following restrictions
they should be as short as possible; the electrical rating should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the oven; it should have a three-wire
grounded plug; it should be marked with suffix letters “W-A” and with a
tag stating “Suitable For Use With Outdoor Appliances”; keep the
extension cord connection dry and off the ground.
CAUTION—to ensure protection against risk of electric shock, connect to
properly grounded outlets only.
READ AND SAVE THESE SAFEGUARDS!
Cookshack Model 066 3 Ver. 06.3
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Setting Up
Check the contents of your smoker. You should have 2 side racks, 4 grills,
a wood box, probe, and drip pan. If you do not have these, call Cookshack
Customer Service at 1.800.423.0698.
Remove the strap that holds the wood box to the heating element
bracket during shipping. Cut it with a knife or scissors. 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 066 to rain. You can purchase a cover for your smoker by calling
Cookshack at 1.800.423.0698. Do not place flammable or combustible
materials on or adjacent to the smoker.
Moving the Model 066
The smoker has four swivel casters to make it easy to move. However,
caution should be used when moving the smoker over surfaces that are
uneven.
Ventilation
A small amount of smoke will escape from the vent holes in the top of the
smoker and from around the door. For this reason, operation indoors is not
recommended unless adequate ventilation is provided, such as a professional quality restaurant hood. If you store the Model 066 in a garage or
storage building, it is a good idea to move it outside when smoking.
Do not cover the vent holes. This can cause thermostat failure and will
void your warranty.
Electrical Power Connections
Your Cookshack Smoker has a single element system which uses 120V
AC power. Connect the smoker 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.
If using an extension cord, be sure to observe the cautions on page 3.
“I use one of those orange heavy-duty extension cords. It
is 6’ long and seems to work just fine.” Donna Johnson,
Cookshack Marketing Director
Cookshack Model 066 4 Ver. 06.3
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General Instructions
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 (3 pieces) of properly sized wood in the wood box. 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.
DO NOT use the smoker without the wood box in the proper position. The
wood box lid must close completely. The back of the wood box must touch
the back wall of the smoker.
Set the electronic controller at 200°F. (See page 9 for instructions on setting the controller.) Let the Model 066 smoke, without meat, for a minimum of 4 hours. Our sales manager seasons his unit a little differently, as
he indicates below. This is a good practice if you want to invest the time
and money.
“Find some cheap, really fat meat at the grocery store,
and put it in your Model 066. This helps to give the
smoker that black seasoned effect that we are after.”
John Shiflet, Cookshack Sales Manager
Wood Selection
Caution: The maximum amount of wood to be used in a Model 066 is 6
ounces. DO NOT overload wood box. Lid must close all the way down.
As you learn how to use your Cookshack smoker oven, you will become
comfortable with choosing the amount of wood to use. At first, use only a
small amount, and increase the wood with subsequent loads until you have
the flavor you want. Personal taste dictates the amount of wood you use
hence the lack of hard and fast rules.
“I use this formula when measuring wood when smoking
food in my smoker.”
• 2 chunks of wood for 20 lbs. or more meat in my smoker
• 1 chunk for less than 20 lbs.
• No wood at all when doing fish or vegetables. Karen Lunsford, Cook-
shack Sales
Cookshack Model 066 5 Ver. 06.3
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Try starting with these amounts and adjust upward if you want more smoker
flavor. Two ounces of wood measures approximately 1-½" x 1-½" x 1-½".
Product Wood
Brisket 2 oz. increasing to 6 oz.
Chicken 1 oz. increasing to 2 oz.
Ribs 2 oz. increasing to 4 oz.
Fish ½ oz. increasing to 1 oz.
You may use any fruit or nut hardwood in your smoker, as long as it has
good flavoring abilities. The most popular woods for smoking are hickory,
mesquite, apple and cherry. All of these are available from Cookshack at 1-
800-423-0698. Other regional favorites are alder, beech, pecan, maple, oak,
buttonwood and mangrove. Use local woods only if chunks are selected and
sized properly.
Use only dry wood. Wet wood will release acids that will damage heating
elements and reduce their operational effectiveness.
“I’ve seen heating elements come back to us that have
bubbled up and blown out because people exposed them
to wet wood.” Tony Marlar, Cookshack Customer Service
Cookshack Model 066 6 Ver. 06.3
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