Cookshack 75, 76 User Manual

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Cookshack, Inc.

OPERATOR'S
MANUAL

Models 075 & 076
SmartSmoker® Oven

Version 06.2

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 at 1.800.423.0698 Monday through Friday, 9am to
4 pm or e-mail us at [e-mail]

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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.

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.

The Folks at Cookshack

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cookshack SmartSmoker® Oven

Model 075 and 076

Version 06.2

SETTING UP

Choosing a Location ............................................................................................................ 4

Ventilation........................................................................................................................... 4

Electrical Power Connections............................................................................................... 4

COOKING

Seasoning of Oven ................................................................................................................ 5

Wood Selection....................................................................................................................5

Preparing the Oven for Cooking........................................................................................... 5

Smoker Oven Maximum Load Capacity............................................................................... 6

Loading the Oven With Meat ............................................................................................... 6

Setting the Cooking Temperature......................................................................................... 7

Holding................................................................................................................................ 8

SHUTDOWN

Safety First ........................................................................................................................... 9

CLEANUP

Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 9

MAINTENANCE

Procedures ......................................................................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting Guide

Operation........................................................................................................................... 11

Cooking ............................................................................................................................. 12

APPENDICES

A. Two Year Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 13

B. Warranty Procedures ..................................................................................................... 14

C. National Service Policy ................................................................................................. 15

D. Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................ 16

E. Smoker Oven Illustration............................................................................................... 17

F. Items Shipped ................................................................................................................18

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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

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.

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.

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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 6
oz. 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
of both hands may be required. This is necessary in order to obtain a good seal.) Turn the oven on and
push the Brisket pre-set button. Push Start. Let the oven run this way for 4 to 6 hours before cooking the first
load of food. Seasoning will continue to occur as you cook in the oven.

Don't be alarmed if the oven temperature climbs somewhat higher than the setting. This is normal. When
oven is loaded, the meat will absorb the extra heat.

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.

. Close and latch the oven door. (NOTE: The oven door will be hard to close. Use

Wood Selection

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

: The maximum amount of wood to be used in your Cookshack Model 075 and 076 smoker

oven is 6 ounces (approximately 3 chunks). Do not overload the Wood Box.

Use only dry wood. You will get the best results in finished product with dry wood. Wet wood will release
acids that may damage heating elements and reduce the length of their life.

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.

Do not operate oven without Wood Box Housing and Wood Box in proper position.

Preparing the Oven for Cooking

♦ Check that Wood Box Housing is placed over Heating Element and pushed all the way to the back of the

oven. Place properly loaded Wood Box in oven. Do not remove the Wood Box from the oven bottom
during cooking cycle.

♦ 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 rearranged to accommodate different sizes of meat. Remove

alternate grills when smoking thick items, such as turkeys or large hams. When hang-smoking ribs using
rib hooks, remove all except the top and bottom grills, and raise side racks to highest position.

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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. This chart shows maximum cooking capacities, per
load, of the Model 075 and 076 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

075/076 20 35 40 8 6

Lbs. Lbs. Each Each Lbs.

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.

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.

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