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Operator’s
Manual
Cookshack Smokette II
Model 008 / 009
Version 06.2
Model SM008/009
Serial No:
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COOKSHACK, INC.
2304 N. Ash St.
Ponca City, OK 7460-1100 USA
Dear Cookshac k Cust omer:
This manual has been com piled es p eciall y for C ooks hack Smok ette users.
Your Cooks hac k oven will produce grea t barbe c ue an d smoked foods. Use
this manual to familiarize yourself with the Smokette and its operation.
Always ob serve safe operat in g practi ces when using th e S mokette. It is an
electrical ap p liance, and is therefore poten tially 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 Smokette. Be certain that you understand completely how it operates
before attempting to use it.
If you have any ques tions or problem s not covere d in this manual, contact
us so we can h elp you solve your problem . An excell ent source of
information , day or night , is our website at ww w.cooksh ack.com. We
especially recommend the website’s Forum.
E-Mail_____________ info@cookshack.com
Website_____________ www.cookshack.com
Smoker Sales_____________
Customer Service _________
24 Hr. Fax_______________ (580) 765-2223
(580) 765-3669
(800) 423-0698
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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 li quid.
Do not leave hot ove n unattended with door open.
Unplu g from outl et when not in use an d bef ore clean ing. To discon nect, turn any
controls to “OFF”. Remove plug from outlet. Allow to cool before putting on or
taki ng off p art s .
Close sup ervision is necessa ry when any ap p liance is u s ed by or near children.
Do not oper ate any app liance wit h a damaged cord or plug or after the ap pl iance
malfunctions or ha s been damaged in any manner . C on tact manufa ct urer at
580/765-3669 if repairs are neede d.
The use of a ccessor y at tachments not recom mended b y the applian ce manufacturer
may cause injuri es .
Do not expose to rain.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extr eme caution must be used when moving an ap pl iance cont aining h ot grease or
other ho t liquids.
Use caution when moving unit. Tipping too far toward back could cause the unit to
fall, causing serious injury.
Do not u se appliance for other th an intended u s e.
Do not oper ate a wet sm oker.
Do not u se fu el such as charcoal briquettes with this a ppliance.
CAUTION - to ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect
to properly grounded outlets only.
CAUTION - to reduce the risk of elect ric shock , keep ext ension cor d connection
dr y and off t he ground.
Store pr oduct indoors when not in use – out of re ach of children.
Do not clean this product wi th a wa ter spray or the like.
Service s hould be p erform ed by an authorized service representat ive only.
Exten s ion cords may be used if care is exer ci s ed .
If an extension cord is used a ) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord
shoul d be at least a s gr eat as the el ectrical rating of th e applian ce, b) the ext en s ion
cord should be of a grou nding-type, 3 -wir e c ord, and c) th e l onger cord should be
arran g ed s o th at it will n ot drape over the counter top or tablet op where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Out door exten s ion cords shoul d be used with outd oor use products and are s urfac e
marked with suffi x letter s “W-A” and with a tag stating “Suita ble For Use With
Outdoor Appliances”.
READ AND SAVE ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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COOKSHACK SMOKETTE
Handle
Temperature Control
Vent Hole
Side Racks. Pr.
Grill (3)
Thermostat Probe
Door Latch
Wood Box
Heating Element
Drain Hole
Leg Caps (4)
Casters (2)
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SETTING UP
Ch e ck the contents of your Smokette. Y ou should ha ve 2 side racks, 3
grills, and 1 wood box. 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 w ood box for loa d ing t he wood.
Choose a Location
Choose a dry, sheltered and well-ventilated location. Do not expose the
Smokette to rain. Y ou can purchase a cover for your Smokett e b y cal ling
Cookshack at 1.800.423.0698. Do not place flammable or combustible
materials on or adjacent to the Smokette.
Moving the Smokette with Its Built in Casters
When moving the Smokette sh ort distan ces on a solid surface you m ay tip it
backward usin g the handle on th e back. This transfers the weight of the unit
onto the casters, enabling you to move it to the desired location. Use care
not to tip it past the balance point, which could cause it to fall backwards.
Ventilation
A small amount of smoke will escape from the vent hole in the top of the
Smokette and from around the door. For this reason, operation indoors is
not recommended unless adequate ventilation is provided, such as a
pr ofe s s ional q uality restaura nt hood. If you store the Smoke tte in a garage
or storage building, it is a good idea to move it outside when smoking.
Do not cover the vent hole. This will cause thermostat failure and void
your warranty.
Electrical Power Connections
Your Cookshack Smokette has a single burner system which uses 120V AC
power. Connect the Smokette to the power supply by plugging the power
cord into a standard, 3-prong, 120V recepta cle that is protected by a br eaker
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.
“I use on e of those orange heavy-duty exten s ion cords. I t is 6’ long and
seems to work just fine.” Donn a John son, Cooksha ck Mar ket ing Director
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HOW TO USE THE SMOKETTE
The i nter ior of your smoker needs to be “br oken i n” or seasoned before
you cook you r first load of me at.
Remove t he strap th at holds th e wood box to the h eating elemen t bracket
during shipping.
Place 6 ounces (3 pieces) of prop erly sized wood in the wood box.
Place a contain er of wat e r on one of th e gr ills in the smoker to insure
even heating of the unit durin g s e ason i ng. Cl os e and l atch the smoker
door. (NOTE: The Smokette door will be hard to shut. Use of both
hands may be required. This is necessary in order to achieve a good
seal.)
DO NOT use the Smok e tte wi thout th e wood box in th e proper position.
The wood box lid must close completely. The back of the wood box must
touch the back wall of the smoker.
Set temperature control knob to 200°F. Let the Smokette 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.
“Fin d som e cheap, r eally fat meat at the grocery store, an d put it in your
Smok e tte. Thi s helps to give the smoker that black seasoned ef fect that
we are after.” John Shiflet, Cookshack Sales Manager
Wood Selection
Caution: The maximum amount of wood to be used in a Smokette is
6 ounces DO NOT overload wood b ox. Lid must close all the wa y
down.
As you learn how to use your Smokette, you will become comfortable
with choos ing the amount of w ood to use. At first, use only a s mall
amount, and in creas e t he wood with subseq uent load s until you have the
flavor you wan t . Pers onal taste dictates the amount of wood you use and
this varies from person t o person, hence the lack of hard and fa s t 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, Cookshack Sales
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Try starting with these amounts and adjust upward if you want more
smok e r flavor. Two oun c es of wood measures approximately 1-½ x 1-½ x
1-½”.
Product Start with this amount:
Brisket 2 oz. incre asing to 6 oz .
Chicken 1 oz. incre asing to 2 oz .
Ribs 2 oz. incre asing 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 cherr y. A l l of t hese are available from Cookshack at
800-423-0698
. Other r egi onal favor ites are al d er , beech, pecan , maple, oak ,
buttonwood and mangrove. Use local woods only if logs are selected and
sized properly.
Use only dry wood. Wet wood will release acids that will damage heating
elements and red uce the length of their life.
“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,
Cookshac k Cus tomer S ervice
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Preparing the Oven for Cooking
Line the bottom of the Smokette with aluminum foil and punch a hole in
the foil corr e s ponding to the dra i n hole located on t he fl oor of the
Smokette.
“I use the heavy dut y aluminum foil instead of the ligh t weight because the
light weight sticks to the wood box and floor of the smoker.” Karen
Lunsford, Cookshack Sales
Cover the lid of the wood b ox wi th foil for easy cleaning. Disca rd the foil
after each cooking and repl ace with fresh foil.
Place a small pan beneath th e drain hole located on the Smokette’s floor
and in the trough at the bottom-front of Smokette. This pan will catch any
mea t drippings, and c an be di s c arde d or re-used as you choos e .
Place the properly loaded wood b ox in the Smok ette. Do not change the
wood box’s position during cooking cycle. It covers the burner and wood
and prevents gr ease from dr ip ping onto the heat source and cr eating strong
fumes.
Loading the Oven with Meat
The maximum cooking capacity of your Smokette is 22 lbs. of heavy cuts
of meat or 10 lbs. of ribs. Do n ot over load your Sm okett e .
Keep mea t approxim ately 1” from the back and s id e of the oven wal ls at
all ti mes.
Arrange load with less meat on lower grill. Heavy loading of the bottom
grill will block hea t and smoke from tr aveling to t he top of the Smokette.
This will result in undercooked meat on the upper grill.
Load only half full the first time you cook, and gradually in crease to a full
load with successive batches. Monitor closely to determine what cooking
time and load amount produce the results you desire.
When th e Smokette is loaded according t o the above in struction s, close
and latch the door. (NOTE: The door will be hard to close. This is
normal.) Fasten latch securely.
Setting the Cooking Temperature
Turn the Temperature Control Knob to the desir ed t emperature. Heat up
will take from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the load.
Do not preheat the Smokett e unless preheating is s p ecified in the recip e
you are using.
“We recommend th at you put th e prod u ct in and leave it until the
recommended time has passed. You will get great results that way. We
also know that some people want to monitor the internal temperature of the
product, and we recommend that you use a probe-type thermometer,
sometimes referred to as a Polder, a popular brand.” Donna Johnson,
Cookshac k Mar keting Dir e ctor
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When you think the pr oduct is finished, turn the Te mperatur e Control Kn ob
to OFF. If the product is done to your satisfaction, remove from Smokette.
If the product is not done to your satisfaction, continue to smoke-cook,
checki ng for doneness at intervals. Wh en the product is finished , you may
also turn the temperature setting to 140°F for a maximum 6 hours for
holding.
“It’s done when it’s done.” The Smokin’ Okie
Tips For Good Smoking
• Your Smokette does not require pre-he ating.
• Try lots o f different seasonings until you fin d the one you li ke the best.
• Use a meat thermometer, following the manufacturer’s instructions, to
determine the internal temperature of smoked products.
• Your Smokett e is an exc e llen t slow cooking oven, wit hout wood. Us e
it for slow-roasting meats and poultry. Cooking times are the same as for
smoke-cooking.
• To keep product warm for a up to six hours until ready to eat, doublewrap in foil, wrap in a towel or several layers of newspaper, and place in an
ice chest. (This tip is compliments of The Smokin’ Okie, Cookshack
Barbecue Forum Moderator, friend, and great BBQ cook.)
• Open the door of the smoker as little as possible while cooking. (Joey
Z, Forum Member)
• “Don't put to much wood in the wood box of your Cookshack. I rarely
use more then 4 - 5 oz. for a brisket or pork butt, 3 - 4 oz. for ribs, and 2 oz.
for turkey breast or chicken.” (Bobby Que, Forum member)
“Do not boil ribs in water before smoke-cooking!” (sfentman, Forum
member)
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Shutdown Procedure
Important!
If oven is to be left unattended with the door open, the following steps
should be t aken:
• ON/OFF control must be in the OFF position.
• Carefully remove the wood box from the oven and douse the contents
with water. Remove any wood rema i ning on the burner. Ra ke 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 C ookshack smok er 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 wellseasoned 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, ch emical cl eaners or oven cleaner s is
not advised.
“You want the walls to turn black like an old skillet. I wipe out my smoker
with paper towels, and scrape “chunks” off with a scraper.” Stuart Powell,
Cookshac k CEO
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.
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After Each Load
1. Disconnect oven fr om power supply.
2. Allow t h e oven to cool .
3. Remove the grills and racks; scr ape and wash with soap and wat er.
You can put them right in the dishwasher. Do not use any caustic oven
cleaners as they will destroy t he plating on the grills.
4. Empty wood box using extreme caution – it will be
smoker has recently been turned on.
5. Brush wood remnant ash from burner. Wood, c oals a nd ashes a re
hot—dis pose with care .
6. Discard aluminum foil.
7. Remove all gr ease from interi or of ove n , usin g paper towels or
cloths.
8. Empty drip pan.
9. Leave door slightly ajar when oven is not in use. Refer to shutdown
safety precautions menti oned i n t he previo us page s.
10. Scrape loose grease and scale from walls with flat edge scraper.
11. Replace racks and grills.
“About once a month I clean the bottom of my smoker with paper towels
and a general purpose cleaner like 409. I re-season it for a few hours with a
few chunks of wood afterwards.” Stuart Powell, Cookshack CEO
hot if your
Maintenance
Bottom of oven must be kept clean. Cha nge f oil in bottom of oven and
from top of wood box aft er each cook ing a n d r emove a ll excess g rease
from interior of oven. Be sure th at drain hole is open at all times. I f
drain becomes plugged, oven bottom can fill with grease and a fire
hazard may occur.
• Peri odically check electr ical plug an d wire for any t ype of w ear or
damage.
• Twice annually put two drops of lightweight oil on the hinge pins to
prevent binding.
• Check casters for free movemen t.
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Sample Log Book
Date
Product, type, cut
Price
Temper ature when
placed in smoker
Rub and/or marinade
recipe (ingredients and
how much)
Smok e -cooking cycle
Temperature
Cooking t ime
Any adju s tment s made
dur i ng cooking
Amount and type of
wood used
Climactic condition s
(hot, col d , windy, humidity, etc.)
Internal product temperatures and smoker
temps d ur ing cook cycle
Description of final
appear ance and ta s te of
product
“At first I didn't do this...it was easy to forget what I did the last time and
minor differences made an impact on the finished product.” Pre stonD,
Forum Member and Cookshack award-winning barbecue cook
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Wiring Diagram
120 Volts, 15 Amperes
60 Cycle Power
Thermostat Control
Bulb
Black
White
Heating Element
G
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o
Ground
u
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Two Year Limited Warranty
Cookshack Smoker Ovens ar e gu ar anteed to be fr ee from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and when installed in
accord ance with factory recom mendations.
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
repla ce at its opt ion any part deem ed defective u p on examin at ion by
Cookshac k, Inc., or its a uthorized a gent, for a per iod of t w o (2) yea rs
from the date of s ale.
PROCEDURES
1. Custom e r must obta in approval from Cookshack , Inc. before
performing any service. Cookshack, Inc. is not responsible for any
unauthorized service work.
2. The Limited Warranty extends to the original purchaser only.
3. To make claim or request for the Limited Warranty, the original
pur cha ser must not ify Cookshack , Inc. Cust om er S ervice for
instruction s as to the repair or replacement of th e d efect ive
merchandise prior to attempting or contracting for repair of the
oven. (See Appendix B for additional informati on rega r ding thi s
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 r es u lt of service or modifica tion by any other than
an authorized C ooks hack, Inc. servi ce agent.
5. There are no expressed warranties other than the limited warranty
stat ed herein a bove. No warr an ties whether express ed or impli ed ,
including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, shall extend
beyond the respective warranty periods describe d above.
6. Cooksh ack, In c. shall not be l iable for an y direct, in direct, speci al,
consequential, incidental, or punitive damages; lost profits or loss of
use or interruption of busi ness rega rdless of the for m of action or
theory of liability resulting from any defect in or use of the
Cookshack smoker oven, a ccessori es and/or heating 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 (800)423-
0698.
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Warranty Procedures
If you have m e rcha ndis e that you be lie ve is defective ple ase ca ll Cook s hac k, Inc ., at
(580) 765-3669 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 probl e m. It is Cook s hac k, Inc .’s, option whether to repl ace 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 a ny merchan dise to Cooks hac k, 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, u s e eq u ivalent p ackaging to ensure the safe return of the it em s . Y ou 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 repa ir or replacement pr oced u res authorized b y 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
shipp ed to you pri or to our receip t of the defective merchandise. In this in stance
you will be invoiced for the replacement merchandise upon shipment. Credit for
this charge will be i s sued to you upon our recei p t of the defective product.
6. Credit may be denied
if returned merchandise does not match the condition described to the CRS; 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, misappli cation, or a ccident; if i t h as been servi ced or modifi ed by any other th an an
authorized Cookshack, Inc. servi ce agent; is n ot returned wi th an RMA n um ber;
is not in clean condition; is not complete; is damaged or lost in transit. Inspection p er formed up on r eceipt of the product can override the initial decisi on r egarding repair or replacement made by the CSR.
7. Replacement merchandise is sent to you via UPS Ground or common carrier. If
you requ est replacement merchandi se be sent by fast er service than UPS Ground
or comm on carrier you shall incur the cost of shipping in excess of normal
gr ound service
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