Cook Shack 075 Installation Manual

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Cookshack, Inc.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Models 075 & 076
®
SmartSmoker
Version: 10.1
Model: 075 / 076
Serial No.: ____________
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Dear Cookshack Customer:
Your model 075 or 076 Cookshack SmartSmoker® 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 book, call us
(800)423-0698 Monday through Friday, 9am to 4 pm or e-mail us at info@cookshack.com.
at You can also join the
which has high participation by both Cookshack customers and staff.
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 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.
Cookshack Barbecue Forum on our website at www.cookshack.com
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.
This smoker oven is intended for use as a food smoker. It generates heat from an electric heating element. It is not intended for any use not specifically described in this manual. Misuse of this smoker can result in serious injury and a fire hazard.
With those cautions in mind, enjoy your smoker and the delicious foods it will produce.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cookshack SmartSmoker® OVEN MODEL 075 and 076 Version 10.1
December 22, 2010September 15, 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 SETTING UP 4 Choosing a Location 4 Ventilation 4 Electrical Power Connections 4 COOKING 5 Seasoning of Oven 5 Wood Selection 5 Preparing the Oven for Cooking 5 Loading the Oven with Meat 6 Setting the Cooking Temperature 7-9 Holding 10 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 11 Cleanup 11 MAINTENANCE 12 TROUBLESHOOTER'S GUIDE, OPERATION13 TROUBLESHOOTER'S GUIDE, COOKING 14 APPENDIX A 16 Limited Warranty Policy 16 APPENDIX B 16 Replacement of defective merchandise 16- 17 APPENDIX C 18 Wiring Diagram 18 Smoker Oven Illustration 18
September 14, 2010
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SETTING UP
Choosing a Location
Your smoker must be operated inside. Placement will be determined by convenience to the rest of
the cooking operation, ventilation, wiring connection, and clearance from flammable materials.
Do not place flammable or combustible materials on or adjacent to the smoker.
Ventilation
A small amount of smoke will escape from the vent hole in the top of the oven, and from around
the door. The oven should be placed under a hood or near a door or window with an outside exhaust.
A simple wall vent fan is adequate in many locations. Fasten
no pipes to oven vent.
Electrical Power Connections
WARNING: All warranties are null and void if the installation of the power receptacle is not done in strict compliance with these instructions, NEMA codes, and any other applicable electrical codes.
Cookshack Models 075 and 076 have a single burner system using 120V AC power. Connect these ovens to the power supply by plugging the power cord into a 120V receptacle which is protected by a breaker or fuse rated at 15 amperes.
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COOKING
Seasoning of Oven
The interior of your oven should be broken in or seasoned before you cook your first load of
meat. Place 4 oz. of wood in the Wood Box. Close and latch the oven door. Turn the oven on and push the Ribs pre-set button. Push Start. Seasoning will occur as you cook in the oven.
Don't be alarmed if the oven temperature climbs somewhat When oven is loaded, the meat will absorb the extra heat.
higher than the setting. This is normal.
Wood Selection
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 and apple. Any of these will work in your smoker and are available from Cookshack.
Other regional favorites are alder, beech, cherry, apple, pecan, maple, oak, buttonwood, and mangrove. Use local woods only if logs are selected and sized properly and if you are satisfied with their flavoring abilities.
CAUTION
smoker oven is 6 ounces. Do not overload the Wood Box.
Use only release acids that will damage heating elements and reduce the length of their life.
dry wood. You will get the best results in finished product with dry wood. Wet wood will
The maximum amount of wood to be used in your Cookshack Model 075 and 076
Preparing the Oven for Cooking
Operation of a dirty oven may create a fire hazard. Do not allow debris to accumulate in oven interior or on oven grills. Such debris may create a fire hazard! Follow all shutdown and cleaning instructions carefully.
Figure 1
Place properly loaded Wood Box in oven as shown. Do not remove the Wood Box from the
oven bottom during cooking cycle.
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Do not operate oven without Wood Box in proper position.
Line the bottom of the oven with aluminum foil and punch a hole in the foil corresponding
to the drain hole. Cover the Deflector with foil for easy cleaning. Discard the foil after each cooking and replace with fresh foil.
Slide the
drip pan into the holder located beneath the drain holes. This drip pan should be
emptied after each cooking.
Notice that the grills in your smoker can be
meat. Remove alternate grills when smoking hang-smoking
ribs, remove all except the top and bottom grills, and raise side racks to highest
rearranged to accommodate different sizes of
thick items, such as turkeys or large hams. When
position.
Smoker Oven Maximum Load Capacity
IMPORTANT
Do not overload your smoker. Use the Smoker Oven Maximum Load
Capacity chart below to determine the maximum capacity of your smoker.
The following chart shows maximum cooking capacities, per load, of various Cookshack smoker ovens.
Capacities are based on 3 lb. ribs, 8 - 10 lbs. heavy cuts, and 3 lb. chickens. Capacities are specifically limited by the amount of heat available.
Model Ribs Brisket Pork Butts Chickens Jerky
Lbs. Lbs. Each Each 075, 076 20 35 40 8 6
Loading the Oven with Meat
Keep meat approximately 1" away from the back and side oven walls at all times.  Arrange meat with
fewer cuts on lower grills. Heavy loading of bottom grills will block heat
and prevent smoke from traveling to the top of the oven. This will result in undercooked meat on upper grills. (Allowances are made for loading arrangements when oven capacities are calculated.)
Monitor closely to determine what cooking time and load amount produce the results you
desire. We recommend keeping a journal.
When the oven is loaded according to the instructions above, close and latch the oven door.
Fasten the door latches securely.
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Setting the Cooking Temperature
Your Cookshack Model 075/076 has the new Cookshack IQ4 control system. This controller has the same great cook & hold features as previous models of the IQ controller, but with an additional feature that allows you to cook with a meat probe. This optional probe plugs into the unit and allows you to set the internal temperature to which you want the product cooked. If you did not purchase the meat probe with your unit, call Cookshack Customer Service at (800) 423-0698 to order your probe.
1. Turn Master Switch on the oven control panel to the ON position.
2. Choose the desired operating mode by pressing the MODE button while pushing the up or down arrow until the desired mode flashes: Cook Mode for standard operation, which automatically drops into the preset hold temperature after the preset cooking time is completed; Probe Mode if cooking with the optional meat probe. The default mode is Cook Mode.
3. Set cooking temperature by pressing and holding the COOK TEMP button while using the ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings.
4. Set holding temperature by pressing and holding the HOLD TEMP button while using the ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings.
5. If using the Cook Mode, set cooking time by pressing and holding the COOK TIME button while using the ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings.
6. If using the Probe Mode, set probe temperature by pressing and holding the PROBE TEMP button while using ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings.
7. Press START. To use the meat probe, simply insert the jack into the RCA receptacle on the controller panel. Place the probe end through the vent hole on the oven top and press into the largest piece of meat in the smoker oven. The oven will cook at the set cooking temperature until the internal temperature of the meat reaches the temperature at which the probe is set. At that point the controller will change to the set holding temperature and remain there until the unit is manually shut down. An audible signal indicates that the cook cycle is complete and that the oven is going to the Hold Temperature Mode.
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If cooking in the default Cook Mode the smoker will cook the product at the selected cooking temperature for the selected cooking time and then change to the selected holding temperature until it is shut off manually. During the Cook Mode the LCD display of the IQ continually displays oven status after the cook cycle has been started. Using these features any kitchen staff can easily determine the status of the load in progress. Please note that the oven temperature displayed while the oven is running is the actual air temperature inside the oven. The probe temperature displayed is the internal temperature of the product. In order to see the set cooking temperature, probe temperature, or holding temperature, briefly press the corresponding button.
Close the oven door using all latches when the oven is on. Failure to close door may result in release of large amounts of smoke and may result in smoke damage to your building interior.
The smoker will cook the product at the selected Cook Temperature for the selected Cook Time and then change to the Hold Temperature until it is shut off manually. An audible signal indicates that the Cook cycle is complete and that the oven is going to the Hold Temperature.
The LCD display of the IQ continually displays oven status after the Cook cycle has been started. The current mode, either Cook or Hold will display. If cooking, the Time left to Cook will display. If holding the time in Hold will display. Both settings will display the actual Oven Temperature. Using these features any kitchen staff can easily determine the status of the load in progress.
Please note that the Oven Temperature that is displayed while the oven is running is the
actual
temperature inside the oven. In order to see the Set Cook Temp, Hold Temp or Cook Time button and briefly press the corresponding Set button.
The IQ controller is equipped with two popular foods. Pressing the button marked
preset buttons for easy selection of common settings for
Ribs and Chickens will make the following settings:
Cook Temp 225° F
Hold Temp 140° F
Cook Time 3:00 hours
Pressing the button marked Briskets will make the following settings:
Cook Temp 225 F
Hold Temp 140° F
Cook Time 12 hours
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Once one of these preset buttons has been pushed you may start a Cook cycle using these settings by simply pressing Start.
The IQ controller is equipped with a
power backup system to prevent your Smoker from
‘forgetting’ what it is doing in the case of a power failure. The IQ will wait out power failures of up to 10 minutes and resume normal cooking. This backup system means that turning off the Master Switch will not cause the IQ to forget its current instructions. The Reset button may be used to clear these current instructions and cause the IQ to start over from the beginning.
The IQ controller is also equipped with a
door position sensor. If the oven door is open, the
oven heating elements are disabled and a door open alarm will sound. Please contact your Cookshack Service Representative for assistance if you experience this problem. The door position sensor is a safety feature and must be kept in working order.
When you think the product is
finished, press the reset and turn the 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.
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HOLDING
Meat should always be wrapped or sealed immediately upon removal from your smoker. However, if it is held in the oven it is not necessary to wrap it.
To
minimize the danger of food becoming contaminated, follow a few key steps.
The most important step is hand washing. Employees can easily transmit germs to clean food
if they don't follow basic personal hygiene. It is very important to wash after touching raw meat, fish, poultry, or dirty utensils.
Refrigerated cases should keep food at 38 deg F or below. Hot display cases should keep food
above 140
Some microorganisms, which can cause disease when present in low numbers, don't require
temperature abuse to be dangerous. To avoid these diseases, exclude infected personnel from foodservice operations, use clean utensils when handling food, practice clean personal hygiene, and use the proper containers when covering food.
Remember, these are basic guidelines only and are not intended to replace laws, regulations, or
restrictions concerning the handling and processing of food products. For further information, use your local health department guidelines to determine the best method for holding product, hot or cold.
deg F.
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SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT!! If oven is to be left unattended with the door open: Remove the Wood Box from the oven using the wood box handle and douse the contents with water. 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 oven walls. For this reason we do not recommend attempting to restore the oven walls to a "like new" state after each cooking. The use of detergent, chemical cleaners or oven cleaner 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 heating element and grills.
Follow this procedure after each load:
Disconnect the oven from power supply.
Allow the oven to cool. Remove the grills and racks; scrape and wash with soap and water. The easiest way to do this is
in a dishwasher.
Empty the Wood Box.
It is hot, use caution! Use the Wood Box handle supplied with
the oven.
Discard the aluminum foil. Remove all grease from the interior of oven. Empty the drip pan. Refer to safety precautions above. Replace Wood Box to correct position.
Follow this procedure every 4 - 5 loads:
Remove grills and racks; scrape and wash. Empty Wood Box.
Scrape loose grease and scale from walls with flat edge scraper.
Use caution, it is hot!
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Replace racks and grills. Return Wood Box to correct position.
IMPORTANT: Reverse the above cleaning instructions after each cleaning to re-assemble the oven correctly. Do not operate oven without Wood Box in proper position.
IMPORTANT
Bottom of oven must be kept clean. Change foil in bottom of oven and
from top of Deflector after each cooking and remove all excess grease from interior of oven. Drain hole must be open at all times. If drain becomes plugged, oven bottom can fill with grease and a fire hazard may occur!
MAINTENANCE
Periodically check electrical plug and wire for any type of wear or damage. Twice annually put two drops of lightweight oil on the hinge pins to prevent binding. Check casters for free movement.
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TROUBLESHOOTER'S GUIDE, OPERATION
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Uneven cooking Improper meat
loading Strong grease fume "charcoal" flavor Meat sticks to lower grill
Direct burner
Smoke coming from top of door Product gets too done on the bottom grills, product on top grills is raw or underdone Display reads door open and alarm is heard
Although smoker is set with the same time and temperature as always, product is now taking longer to cook
Actual oven temperature reads 5 to 20° higher or lower than set temperature
Excessively dirty
oven
Heavy "blanket"
loading
heat in center of
grill
Normal
Improper
loading
Door Closed
sensor is
malfunctioning
Malfunctioning
heating element
This is normal!
You do not need
to monitor the
temperature!
SOLUTION
See loading instructions
See cleaning instructions
Load with ample room for upward passage of heat Place foil under meat on bottom grill
Load lighter at the bottom for efficient heat and smoke circulation
Check operation of door sensor. Call Cookshack customer service at 1­800-423-0698 for instructions, or e-mail info@cookshack.com Have electrician change element
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TROUBLESHOOTER'S GUIDE, COOKING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Poultry is too
dark
Bitter skin on poultry Fish too dark Too much wood Use less wood No smoke taste Not enough wood Use more wood Ribs too dry Oven humidity
Skin cracks on poultry
Fish falls through grills Grill spacing too
Ribs fall off Rib Hooks
Overcooking Reduce cooking time Poultry not getting done Dry product Oven humidity
Load cooks unevenly
Too much wood (We get more calls about this than any other issue!)
Too much wood Use less wood
too low Rub with vegetable oil, butter,
Overcooking Reduce cooking time
large to support fish
Ribs not securely fastened
Overloading Review loading and capacity
too low
Improper loading Follow smoker oven loading
SOLUTION Use less wood
(Poultry absorbs smoke easily so start with the minimum amount suggested and gradually increase the quantity of wood with successive loads until desired smoke flavor is reached.)
Increase cooking temperature and decrease cooking time
or mayonnaise before smoking Use a Cookshack Water Magazine to increase oven humidity
Use Cookshack Seafood Grills or equivalent Call 1-800-423-0698 to order, or go to www.cookshack.com Insert the longest end of the Rib Hook around the second bone of the thickest end of the slab.
instructions in this manual Use Cookshack Water Magazine to increase humidity Purchase product with fat on
instructions in this manual;
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always load bottom shelves lighter Do not use sheet pans in the smoker, they block even
circulation of heat and smoke Brisket on bottom cooks too fast
Improper loading Load bottom grill with fewer
briskets, and load with fat side
down
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APPENDIX A
Limited Warranty Policy
WARRANTY INFORMATION: Cookshack SmartSmoker® Ovens are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and when installed in accordance with factory recommendations. Cookshack SmartSmoker® Ovens 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 or replace at its option any part deemed defective upon examination by Cookshack, Inc. or its authorized service agent, for a period of two (2) years from the date of sale. Please obtain approval from Cookshack, Inc. before performing any service. Cookshack, Inc. is not responsible for any unauthorized service work.
APPENDIX B
Replacement of defective merchandise
If you have merchandise that you believe is defective and requires repair or replacement: call Cookshack, Inc. at Smoker Oven
(580)765-3669. Ask to speak to a Customer Service Representative. Have your
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.
You will be issued a
number
returning the merchandise with the return number on it.
All return merchandise must have a
return number. Attach the return number to the merchandise.
If you were sent a Return Merchandise Authorization, attach it to the merchandise you are returning.
If you were issued a return number by phone and not sent a Return Merchandise Authorization, attach a note to the merchandise with your name, address and Return number.
Print the return number on the outside of the return packaging.
Ship the merchandise back to Cookshack, shipping prepaid, F.O.B. destination, in the original
container or equivalent. All return merchandise must be shipped to Cookshack, Inc., 2304 N. Ash St., Ponca City, OK, 74601.
You assume the risk of any loss or damage that occurs during transit due to improper packaging of the returned merchandise. Use the original container that the merchandise was shipped in or equivalent.
and/or mail you an instruction form (called a Return Merchandise Authorization) for
return number. A Customer Service Representative will issue you a return
return number. Do not return merchandise without a
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Repair or replacement of merchandise under warranty
Replacement or repairing defective merchandise is at Cookshack, Inc.'s option.
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.
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 your
return number
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
return number; is not in clean condition; is not complete; is damaged or lost in transit.
Replacement merchandise is sent to you via UPS Ground or common carrier. If you request replacement merchandise to be sent by faster service than UPS Ground or common carrier you shall incur the cost of shipping.
Cookshack, Inc. 2304 N. Ash St. Ponca City, OK 74601-1100 Customer Service 580.765.3669
info@cookshack.com www.cookshack.com
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APPENDIX C
Wiring Diagram
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Inside panel Control Board PV684 Relay PV682
Keypad Label LA159
Switch PV696
Meat Probe Jack PV535
Transformer PV625
Probe Jack Cover PV536
Door Switch PV366
Probe PV718
Limit Switch PV551
Power Cord PV461
Vent Assy. PV148
Latch PV169
Grill PV011
Side Rack PM023
Woodbox PM305
Element PV324
Drain Pan PV701
Casters Front PV171 Back PV170
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