Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc.
1 Masterbuilt Ct.
Columbus, GA 31907
Customer Service 1-800-489-1581
Service à la clientèle 1-800-489-1581
Servicio de atención al cliente 1-800-489-1581
www.masterbuilt.com
ELECTRIC SMOKER
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FUMOIR ÉLECTRIQUE
GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE
AHUMADOR ELÉCTRICO
GUÍA DE DETECCIÓN Y SOLUCIÓN DE
PROBLEMAS
Manual Code: 9807140122 150817-GB
Please reference the instruction manual for all warnings, guidelines and user information.
S’il vous plaît référencer le mode d’emploi de tous les avertissements, les directives et les informations utilisateur. Por favor, consulte el manual de instrucciones de todas las advertencias , las directrices y la información del usuario.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom |
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No Power to controller |
Not plugged into outlet |
Plug into power source. |
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(No Beep when plugged |
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into outlet) |
House breaker tripped |
Reset breaker. |
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Bad connection at controller |
Unplug connection and reconnect. Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Bad connection at PCB |
Unplug connection and reconnect. Reference how to access/ |
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(Power Control Board) |
replace PCB instructions. |
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Faulty PCB (Power Control Board) |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference how to access/replace |
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PCB instructions. |
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Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Faulty body wiring |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. |
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Power light not on |
Appliance not powered on |
Press on/off button. |
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(Controller beeps when |
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plugged in) |
Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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No display on controller |
Controller temp is below -10°F (-23°C) |
Remove controller from unit and bring to temp above 0°F (-18°C). |
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(Power light is on) |
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Reference Controller access/replacement instructions. |
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Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Heating light not on |
Temp and time not set |
Set Temp and Time, wait 60 seconds for heating light to turn on. |
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Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Faulty body wiring |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. |
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Element not on |
Bad connection at HTL |
Unplug connection and reconnect. Reference how to access/ |
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(High Temp Limit Safety Shut-off) |
replace HTL instructions. |
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Bad connection at the element |
Unplug connection and reconnect. Reference how to access/ |
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replace element instructions. |
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Faulty HTL |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference how to access/replace |
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(High Temp Limit Safety Shut-off) |
HTL instructions. |
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Faulty element |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference how to access/replace |
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element instructions. |
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Meat Probe does not |
Bad connection at the meat probe |
Unplug connection and reconnect. Reference Meat Probe access/ |
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read on controller |
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replacement instructions. |
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Faulty meat probe |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Meat Probe access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. |
Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Meat probe temp is |
Perform meat probe calibration test |
Reference Meat Probe Temperature Verification instructions. Meat |
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not accurate |
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probe has a +/- 5°F (2.78°C) tolerance. |
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Faulty meat probe |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Meat Probe access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. |
Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions.. |
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CABINET TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION
TEMPÉRATURE DE L’ARMOIRE DE VÉRIFICATION
GABINETE DE TEMPERATURA VERIFICACIÓN
1.Place meat probe in center of center rack.
2.Turn on appliance.
3.Set controller to 275°F.
4.Allow appliance to reach and stabilize at 275°F.
5.Read the actual cabinet temperature displayed.
6.Press and hold the meat probe button to read the meat probe temperature reading.
7.Meat probe temperature reading should be ±15°F of the actual cabinet temperature.
1.Sonde à viande placez au centre de la grille du centre .
2.Allumez l’appareil .
3.Set contrôleur à 275 ° F.
4.Laisser le poêle d’atteindre et de se stabiliser à 275 ° F.
5.Lire la température de l’armoire réelle affichée .
6.Appuyez et maintenez le bouton de la sonde de la viande de lire la lecture de la température de la sonde de la viande .
7.Viande lecture de la température de la sonde doit être de ± 15 ° F de la température de l’armoire réelle .
1.Coloque la sonda de carne en el centro de la rejilla central.
2.Encienda el aparato.
Controlador 3. Ajuste a 275 ° F.
4.Permita aparato a alcanzar y estabilizar a 275 ° F.
5.Lea la temperatura del gabinete real que se muestra .
6.Mantenga pulsado el botón de la sonda de la carne de leer la lectura de la temperatura de la sonda de carne.
7.Carne lectura de la temperatura de la sonda debe ser de ± 15 ° C de la temperatura de la cámara real.
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MEAT PROBE TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION
SONDE À VIANDE TEMPÉRATURE VÉRIFICATION
CARNE SONDA DE TEMPERATURA VERIFICACIÓN
Low Temperature Test
1.Place meat probe in ice water (Temperature of ice water = 32°F = 0°C ).
2.Let meat probe rest in ice water for 5 minutes.
3.Turn on appliance.
4.Press and hold the meat probe button to read the meat probe temp.
5.Meat probe temperature reading should be 32°F, ±5°F. (Acceptable range within 27°F to 37°F).
High Temperature Test
6.Place meat probe in boiling water (Temperature of boiling water = 212°F = 100°C ).
7.Let meat probe rest in boiling water for 5 minutes.
8.Turn on appliance.
9.Press and hold the meat probe button to read the meat probe temp.
10.Meat probe temperature reading should be 212°F, ±5°F. (Acceptable range within 207°F to 217°F).
Essai à basse température
1.Sonde à viande place dans l’eau glacée ( de la température d’eau glacée = 32 ° F = 0 ° C) .
2.Laisser la sonde à viande reste dans l’eau glacée pendant 5 minutes .
3.Mettez l’appareil.
4.Appuyez et maintenez le bouton de la sonde de la viande de lire la température de la sonde à viande .
5.Viande lecture de la sonde de température doit être de 32 ° F , ± 5 ° C. ( Plage acceptable dans 27 ° F à 37 ° F ).
Essai à haute température
6.Sonde à viande de place dans l’eau bouillante ( de la température de l’eau bouillante = 212 ° F = 100 ° C) .
7.Laisser la sonde à viande reste dans l’eau bouillante pendant 5 minutes .
8.Mettez l’appareil.
9.Appuyez et maintenez le bouton de la sonde de la viande de lire la température de la sonde à viande .
10.Viande lecture de la sonde de température devrait être 212 ° F , ± 5 ° C. ( Plage acceptable dans 207 ° F à 217 ° F ).
Bajo Prueba de temperatura
1.Coloque la sonda de carne en agua con hielo ( temperatura del agua helada = 32 ° F = 0 ° C ) .
2.Deje que la sonda de carne descanso en agua con hielo durante 5 minutos.
3.Encienda el aparato.
4.Mantenga pulsado el botón de la sonda de la carne para leer la temperatura de la sonda de carne.
5.Carne lectura de la temperatura de la sonda debe ser de 32 ° C , ± 5 ° C . (Rango aceptable dentro de 27 ° F a 37 ° F).
Prueba de alta temperatura
6.Coloque la sonda de carne en agua hirviendo ( temperatura del agua hirviendo = 212 ° F = 100 ° C ) .
7.Deje que la sonda de carne descanso en agua hirviendo durante 5 minutos.
8.Encienda el aparato.
9.Mantenga pulsado el botón de la sonda de la carne para leer la temperatura de la sonda de carne.
10.Carne lectura de la temperatura de la sonda debe ser 212 ° F , ± 5 ° C . (Rango aceptable dentro de 207 ° F a 217 ° F).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution |
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Cabinet Temp is |
Perform Meat Probe Temperature |
Reference Meat Probe Temperature Verification instructions. Meat |
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inaccurate |
Verification |
probe has a +/- 5°F (2.78°C) tolerance. |
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Perform Cabinet Temperature |
Reference Cabinet Temperature Verification instructions. Cabinet |
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Verification |
temp has a +/- 15°F (8.33°C) tolerance of average cabinet temp. |
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Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Appliance takes |
Climate |
Temps below 65°F (18°C) may extend heating time. |
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excessive amount of |
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time to heat |
Appliance plugged into an extension cord |
Plug appliance directly into power source. Maximum length |
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extension cord 25ft (8m), minimum gauge 12/3. |
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Door not closed properly |
Close door and adjust latch so door seals completely around |
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appliance. |
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Waterbowl / Drip deflector not properly |
Locate waterbowl/drip deflector properly on supports. See |
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assembly steps for proper installation. |
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Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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Gap between the door |
Door alignment |
Adjust door hinges. |
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and smoker |
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Damaged door seal |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement door kit. |
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Grease leaking from |
Door not closed properly |
Close door and adjust latch so door seals completely around |
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appliance. |
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Appliance not level |
Move appliance to level surface and adjust feet height. |
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Drip pan not in proper location |
Align drip pan so drain hole in pan and smoker bottom align. |
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Grease tray is full |
Empty grease tray and reinstall under smoker. |
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Drain tube is clogged |
Clean drain tube. |
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No smoke |
No wood chips |
Add wood chips ( See adding wood chips guide ). |
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Element not staying on long enough to |
1. Open vent fully. 2. Open door briefly to allow smoker temp to |
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heat chips due to climate. |
drop approx. 5°F (2.78°C) below set temp then close door. |
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Damaged smoke box |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. |
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Controller will not |
Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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adjust temp |
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replacement instructions. |
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Controller will not |
Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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adjust time |
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replacement instructions. |
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Error code: ERR1, |
Thermostat probe is damaged/short |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. |
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Err1, ErrF |
circuited |
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Error code: ERR2, Err2, |
Meat probe is damaged/short circuited |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Meat Probe access/ |
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001F, 310F |
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replacement instructions. |
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Error code: ERR9 |
Faulty controller |
Call Masterbuilt for replacement. Reference Controller access/ |
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replacement instructions. |
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