Masterbuilt 20070513 Owner's Manual

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ITEM #0416468

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MODEL #20070513

DIGITAL ELECTRIC SMOKER

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Purchase Date

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer

service department at 1-800-963-0211, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Monday - Thursday,

8 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Friday.

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE

Serial Number

AB12292C 9807120071 111212-04JH

*Comes pre-assembled

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Y Wheel 2

N Front foot 2

P Door hinge* 1

O Door* 1

R Rear handle 1

Q Door handle* 1

T LED Light* 1

S Air damper* 1

V Wood chip lid* 1

U Door latch* 1

X Hinge cover* 1

W Element* 1

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

PACKAGE CONTENTS

A Smoker body 1

B Control panel* 1

C Grate support 4

D Smoking rack 4

F Drip pan 1

E Drip deﬂ ector 1

G Wood chip loader 1

I Wood chip tray 1

H Water bowl 1

J Grease tray 1

L Side panel 2

K Grease tray bracket* 2

M Adjustable screw leg* 2

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

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Package Contents.................................................................................................................

Hardware Contents................................................................................................................

Safety Information.................................................................................................................

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preparation ..........................................................................................................................

Assembly Instructions .........................................................................................................

Operating Instructions .........................................................................................................

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................

Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................

Replacement Parts List .......................................................................................................

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• This manual contains important information necessary for the proper and safe use of this unit.

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions before using smoker and during use.

• Keep this manual for future reference.

• Some parts may have sharp edges. Handle with care.

• Burning wood chips give off carbon monoxide, which has no odor and can cause death.

• Do NOT burn wood chips inside homes, vehicles, tents, garages or any enclosed areas.

• Failure to follow these warnings and instructions properly could result in personal injury or death.

• For outdoor use only. Do NOT operate in an enclosed area.

• Unit MUST be on the ground. Do NOT place unit on tables or counters. Do NOT move unit

across uneven surfaces.

• Do NOT plug in electric smoker until fully assembled and ready for use.

• Use only approved grounded electrical outlet.

• Do NOT use during an electrical storm.

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install

the product.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including

the following:

other liquids.

• Do NOT expose electric smoker to rain or water at anytime.

• To protect against electrical shock, do NOT immerse cord, plug or control panel in water or

• Do NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance malfunctions or

has been damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-963-0211.

• Keep a ﬁ re extinguisher accessible at all times while operating electric smoker.

• Do NOT let cord hang or touch HOT surfaces.

• Do NOT place on or near a HOT gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Keep children and pets away from electric smoker at all times. Do NOT allow children to use

electric smoker. Close supervision is necessary should children or pets be in area where electric

smoker is being used.

• Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes or heat pellets, are not to be used in electric smoker.

• Never use electric smoker as a heater.

• Use electric smoker only on a level, stable surface to prevent tipping.

• Do NOT touch HOT surfaces.

• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around electric smoker during or following its use until

the unit has cooled. Electric smoker is HOT during operation and remains HOT for a period of

time following use.

• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the user’s ability to properly

assemble or safely operate electric smoker.

• Avoid bumping or impacting electric smoker.

• Never move electric smoker when in use. Allow electric smoker to cool completely before moving

or storing.

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HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size)

Qty. 8

Screw

M6 x 9 mm

Qty. 8

Screw

ST4 x 10 mm

M6 x 25 mm

Screw

Qty. 16

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x 12

x 8

M6 x 25 mm Screw

PREPARATION

Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package

contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to

assemble the product.

Estimated Assembly Time: 25 minutes

Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Phillips Screwdriver

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all components on inside of smoker before

beginning assembly. Carefully position smoker on

its side. Alternatively, the smoker can be positioned

upside down for assembly. However, make sure

styrofoam packaging remains on top to prevent

damage to control panel. Secure front foot (N) to

bottom of smoker body (A) using M6 x 25 mm

screws (AA). Repeat procedure on opposite side

for remaining front foot (N).

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2. Remove adjustable screw leg (M). Set aside to

be used in Step 4. Attach side panel (L) to

smoker body (A) using ST4 x 10 mm screws (BB).

Repeat procedure on opposite side for remaining

side panel (L).

ST4 x 10 mm Screw

Hardware Used

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Be careful when removing food from electric smoker. All surfaces are HOT and may cause

burns. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy cooking tools.

• Do NOT cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and cause severe damage to

electric smoker.

• Drip tray is only for the bottom of electric smoker. Do NOT put drip tray on cooking racks as this

may damage electric smoker.

• Wood tray is HOT when electric smoker is in use. Use caution when adding wood.

• To disconnect, turn control panel “OFF” then remove plug from outlet.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool completely

before adding/removing grates, tray or water bowl.

• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and

discarding in a non-combustible container.

• Do NOT store electric smoker with HOT ashes inside unit. Store only when all surfaces are cold.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may

cause injuries.

• Never use electric smoker for anything other than its intended purpose. This unit is not for

commercial use.

• Always use electric smoker in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal ﬁ re codes.

• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be

used if care is exercised in their use.

• If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: 1. The marked electrical

rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as good as the electrical rating of the

appliance; and 2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop

or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

CAUTIONS

• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

• Outdoor extension cords must be used with outdoor use products and are marked with sufﬁ x

“W” and with the statement “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances”.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension cord connection dry and off the ground.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing HOT liquids.

• Do NOT clean this product with a water sprayer or the likes.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

1. Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the

state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

2. This product contains chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, known to the state of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling this product.

KEYHOLES

J K

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6. Slide grease tray (J) onto grease tray brackets (K).

7. Align keyholes on grate supports (C) with studs

on the inside of smoker body (A). Press grate

support (C) down to secure in place. Repeat

step for remaining grate support (C) on both sides.

TENSION NUT

8. Place smoking racks (D) inside smoker body (A).

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x 8

M6 x 9 mm Screw

3. Position wheel (Y) on bottom of smoker body (A).

Secure using M6 x 9 mm screws (CC). Repeat

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procedure on opposite side for remaining wheel (Y).

Hardware Used

M6 x 25 mm

screws (AA).

4. Insert adjustable screw leg (M) through bottom

of side panel (L) and secure into smoker body (A).

Repeat procedure on opposite side for remaining

adjustable screw leg (M).

Note: When unit is upright, set adjustable screw leg

(M) height by turning clockwise or counterclockwise

so that smoker is level. Once level, secure leg

positions by tightening tension nuts.

5. Carefully position smoker. Attach rear handle (R) to

back of smoker body (A) using

x 4

M6 x 25 mm Screw

Note: Do not lift unit by rear handle.

Hardware Used

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Pre-season unit prior to ﬁ rst use. Some smoke may appear during this time. This is normal.

1. Make sure water pan is in place with NO WATER.

2. Set temperature to 275°F (135°C) and run unit for 3 hours. During last 45 minutes, add 1/2 cup of

wood chips in chip loader to complete pre-seasoning. This amount is equal to the contents of a

ﬁ lled wood chip loader.

3. Shut down and allow to cool.

Note: Never add more than 1/2 cup (1 ﬁ lled wood chip loader) at a time. Additional chips should NOT

be added until any previously added chips have ceased generating smoke.

How to use wood chip loader:

• Before starting unit, place 1/2 cup of wood chips in chip loader.

• Never use more than 1/2 cup of wood chips at a time. Never use wood chunks.

• Insert wood chip loader into smoker. Wood chips should be level with top rim of wood chip loader.

• Turn handle clockwise in direction of arrow mark on smoker to unload wood. Wood will drop into

wood chip tray. Turn handle counterclockwise to the upright position and leave wood chip loader in

place inside smoker.

• Check wood chip tray periodically to see if wood has burned down by removing wood chip loader

and looking into smoker through hole. Add more chips as needed.

• Wood chip loader must be pulled out completely from smoker when checking wood chip level.

Adding more wood during smoking process:

• Pull wood chip loader from smoker.

• Place wood chips in wood chip loader and re-insert into smoker.

• Turn handle clockwise in direction of arrow mark on smoker to unload wood.

Wood will drop into wood chip tray.

• Temperature may spike brieﬂ y after wood is added. It will stabilize after a

short time. Do NOT adjust temperature setting.

CAUTION

• Wood chip loader will be HOT even if handle is not.

• Keep smoker door closed when adding wood chips.

• When door is opened a ﬂ are up may occur. Should wood chips ﬂ are up, immediately close

door, wait for wood chips to burn down then open door again. Do NOT spray with water.

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9. Align keyholes on drip deﬂ ector (E) with studs on the

inside of smoker body (A). Press drip deﬂ ector (E)

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down to secure in place.

10. Place water bowl (H), wood chip tray (I), and drip

pan (F) inside smoker body (A). Insert wood chip

loader (G) into side of smoker body (A).

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chance of wood ﬂ are ups.

• Maximum temperature setting is 275°F (135°C).

• Do NOT move unit across uneven surfaces.

• Rear handle is NOT for lifting.

Important facts about using smoker:

• Wood chip loader and wood chip tray MUST be in place when using smoker. This minimizes the

• Wood chips must be used in order to produce smoke and create the smoke ﬂ avor.

need to be emptied periodically during cooking.

• Check grease tray often during cooking. Empty grease tray before it gets full. Grease tray may

may cause wood to ﬂ are up. Closing the door will re-stabilize the temperature and stop ﬂ are up.

• Do NOT open smoker door unless necessary. Opening smoker door causes heat to escape and

be cleaned out prior to and after each use to prevent ash buildup.

• Do NOT leave old wood ashes in the wood chip tray. Once ashes are cold, empty tray. Tray should

• This is a smoker. There will be a lot of smoke produced when using wood chips. Smoke will escape

through seams and turn the inside of smoker black. This is normal. To minimize smoke loss around

door, door latch can be adjusted to further tighten door seal against body.

• Opening smoker door during cooking process may extend cooking time due to heat loss.

additional cooking time may be required. To ensure that meat is completely cooked, use a meat

thermometer to test internal temperature.

• When outside temperature is cooler than 65°F (18°C) and/or altitude is above 3,500 ft. (1067m),

ﬁ rmly against door latch.

• To adjust door latch, loosen hex nut on door latch. Turn hook clockwise to tighten. Secure hex nut

dry thoroughly.

and dust.

non-combustible container.

agent. Make sure to dry thoroughly.

to keep seal in proper working condition.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Always make sure unit is unplugged and cool to the touch before cleaning and storing.

• For grate supports, smoking racks, water bowl and drip pan, use a mild dish detergent. Rinse and

• For wood chip tray and wood chip loader, clean frequently to remove ash build-up, residue

• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a

• For the interior and exterior of smoker, simply wipe down with a damp cloth. Do NOT use a cleaning

• Door seal and inside seam that seal attaches to MUST be cleaned with a damp cloth after each use

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

How to use control panel:

Note: Direct sunlight may interfere with ability to read LED display. Block light if needed.

To set temperature:

• Press ON button.

• Press SET TEMP button once. LED display will blink.

• Use +/- to set temperature.

• Press SET TEMP button again to lock in temperature.

Note: Heating will not begin until timer is set.

To set timer:

• Press SET TIME button once. LED display for hours will blink.

• Use +/- to set hours.

• Press SET TIME button again to lock in hours. The minutes LED will start blinking.

• Use +/- to set minutes.

• Press SET TIME to lock in minutes and start cook cycle.

Note: Heat will turn off when time has expired.

To use meat probe:

• Insert meat probe into center of meat to get most accurate reading.

• Press and hold MEAT PROBE button. LED display will show internal temperature of meat.

• Once MEAT PROBE button is released, LED display will return to set temperature or set time.

To use light:

• Press LIGHT button to turn light on.

• Press LIGHT button to turn light off.

To RESET control panel:

If control panel shows an error message, turn electric smoker off, unplug unit from outlet, wait

ten seconds, plug unit back into outlet, then turn electric smoker on. This will reset control panel.

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proper assembly, normal use and recommended care for 90 days from the date of original

LIMITED WARRANTY

retail purchase.

• The manufacturer warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under

• The manufacturer warranty does not cover paint ﬁ nish as it may burn off during normal use.

• The manufacturer warranty does not cover rust of the unit.

1. Check wall connection.

2. Make sure other appliances

are not operating on the same

keep your receipt. Upon the expiration of such warranty, all such liability shall terminate.

• The manufacturer requires reasonable proof of purchase for warranty claims and suggests that you

electrical circuit. Check

household fuses.

defective components free of charge with owner being responsible for shipping. Should the

manufacturer require return of component(s) in question for inspection, the manufacturer will be

• Within the stated warranty period, the manufacturer, at its discretion, shall repair or replace

responsible for shipping charges to return requested item.

1. Set unit so that an extension

cord does not have to be used.

3. Call Customer Service.

2. Close door and fasten latch

out of transportation, or damage incurred by commercial use of this product.

warranties, expressed or implied, including implied warranty, merchantability, or ﬁ tness for a

particular purpose.

• This expressed warranty is the sole warranty given by the manufacturer and is in lieu of all other

1. Call Customer Service.

securely.

3. Call Customer Service.

2. Call Customer Service.

• Neither the manufacturer nor the retail establishment selling this product has authority to make any

• This warranty excludes property damage sustained due to misuse, abuse, accident, damage arising

warranties or to promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above.

the product paid by the original consumer/purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion

or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such a case, the above limitations or

• The manufacturer’s maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of

1. Reposition so hole lines up

with drain hole in bottom of

exclusions may not be applicable.

California residents only:

Not withstanding this limitation of warranty, the following speciﬁ c restrictions apply: if service, repair,

or replacement of the product is not commercially practical, the retailer selling the product or the

manufacturer will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable

to use by the original buyer prior to the discovery of the nonconformity. Owner may take the product

to the retail establishment selling this product in order to obtain performance under warranty. This

expressed warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

unit.

2. Clean unit.

3. Check drain tube.

from state to state.

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1. Not plugged into outlet.

2. House fuse tripped.

3. Controller malfunctioning.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Power light does not

TROUBLESHOOTING

switch on.

1. Drip pan not in place.

1. Door not aligned.

1. Unit plugged into an extension

cord.

2. Door not closed properly.

3. Controller malfunctioning.

Unit takes excessive

amount of time to heat up

(longer than 60 - 70 min.).

2. Damaged door seal.

There is a gap between the

door and the smoker when

in use and door latch has

no more adjustment.

2. Excess grease or oil build-up in

Grease is leaking out of

smoker through door and

unit.

3. Drain tube is not draining.

legs.

1. Faulty control unit. 1. Call Customer Service.

No smoke. 1. No wood chips. 1. Add wood chips (see page 11).

Temperature rapidly

1. Controller malfunctioning. 1. Call Customer Service.

decreased or shut down

after few hours of use.

Controller displaying error

1. Controller malfunctioning. 1. Call Customer Service.

message.

Power light is on, unit isn’t

1. Controller malfunctioning. 1. Call Customer Service.

heating.

Controller does not adjust

1. Probe malfunctioning 1. Call Customer Service.

heat.

Meat probe temperature

does not show on

display.

is a

Printed in China

N Left front foot kit 9907120044

O Door kit 9907120060

PART DESCRIPTION PART #

P Door hinge kit 9907120013

Q Door handle kit 9907120012

S Air damper kit 9907120005

R Rear handle kit 9907120028

T LED Light Kit 9907120018

V Wood chip housing 9907120014

U Door latch kit 9907120004

W Element 9907120027

Y Wheel kit 9907120017

X Hinge cover kit 9907120008

A1 Control panel housing 9907120039

A2 Hardware kit 9907120019

Master Forge & M Design

registered trademark of LF, LLC.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-800-963-0211, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST,

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Friday.

A Body kit 9907120038

B Control panel 9007120067

PART DESCRIPTION PART #

C Grate supports 9007120011

E Drip deﬂ ector 9007120013

D Smoking rack 9007120012

F Drip pan 9007120016

G Wood chip loader 9007120005

I Wood chip tray 9007120006

H Water bowl 9007120014

J Grease tray 9007120076

L Right trim panel kit 9907120045

K Grease tray bracket kit 9907120016

L Left trim panel kit 9907120046

N Right front foot kit 9907120043

M Adjustable screw leg 910050006

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