Cookshack Smokette SM025 User manual

Cookshack SM025/SM045 Operators Manual, V. 13
Smokin’ Made Simple!
Smokette Model 025/045
Version 13
Model SM025/045
Serial No:________
SM025
SM045

Cookshack SM025/SM045 Operators Manual, V. 13
COOKSHACK, INC.
2304 N. Ash St.
Ponca City, OK 74601-9906 USA
Dear Cookshack Customer:
This manual has been compiled especially for Cookshack Smokette and
SuperSmoker users. Your Cookshack oven will produce great barbecue and smoked
foods. Use this manual to familiarize yourself with the smoker and its operation.
Always 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. Be certain that you understand completely how it operates before attempting
to use it.
If you have any questions or problems not covered in this manual, contact us so
we can help you solve your problem. An excellent source of information can be
found on our website at www.cookshack.com. We would also like to recommend to
you www.forum.cookshack.com where other cooks such as yourself share their own
thoughts and ideas.
E-Mail [e-mail]
Website www.cookshack.com
Sales [phone]
Customer Service [phone]
Fax [phone]

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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards 3-4
Cookshack SM025/SM045 Diagram 5
Accessories List/Registration 6
Set up Smoker
Location (Ventilation, Power Connection) 7
Assembly (Installing Casters/Control Head) 7-8
First Smoke
Seasoning the Smoker 9
Wood Selection 9
Everyday Smokin’
Oven Preparation 10
Loading the Meat 10
Setting the Temperature 11
Unloading the Meat 11
Shutdown, Clean Up, and Maintenance 12-13
Service Bulletin (Wiring Diagram) 14
Warranty 15-18

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Important Safeguards
Read all instructions.
For household use only.
Fire/Burn Precaution
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
Do not leave hot oven unattended with door open.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting in or taking off parts.
Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot grease or
other hot liquids.
Electrical/Wire Precaution
Do not immerse cord, plugs or any part of unit in water or other liquid.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord, plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Cookshack Customer
Service if repairs are needed.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used
a) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance,
b) the extension cord should be of a grounding-type, 3-wire cord.
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Outdoor extension cords should be used with outdoor use products and are surface
marked with suffix letters “W-A” and with a tag stating “Suitable For Use With
Outdoor Appliances”.
CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension cord connections
dry and off the ground.
CAUTION - To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to
properly grounded outlets only.
Tipping Precaution
Use caution when moving unit. Tipping too far toward back could cause the unit to
fall, causing serious injury.
Water Precaution
Do not expose to rain.
Do not operate a wet smoker.
Do not clean this product with a water spray.
Miscellaneous/Child Precaution
Service should be performed by an authorized service representative only.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Store this product indoors and out of reach of children when not in use.
Do not use fuel such as charcoal briquettes with this appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Grill Inserts PV003
Latch PV159
COOKSHACK SM025/045
Side Racks
Wood Box SC213
Element PV309
Casters PV161
Front (2)
PV162 Back (2) Cookshack Smoker Oven
Model SM025/SM045
Control Panel
PA161
Drain Hole
Vent Hole PV148
Heat Deflector
Smoker Probe PV717

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Included Accessories
After removing your SM025/SM045 from its box, you should
then open the smoker and make sure that each of these items are
included inside along with your manual.
1. Control Panel - PA161
2. Meat Probe - PV530
3. Foil Drip Pan - PV703
4. Smoking at Home Cookbook - LT161
5. Box of Wood Chunks
6. Side Racks
7. Grill Inserts (SM025 - Qty. 2) (SM045 - Qty. 3)
8. Box of Casters (4) with Wrench - 2 PV161 and 2 PV162
9. Wood Box - SC213
10. Registration Card
Registration Card
Filling out the registration card is a very important part of caring
for your smoker. We continue to improve the smokers that we make
for you and so consequently, parts that are installed in the smokers
may change. By registering, our Customer Service Department will be
better equipped to service your smoker should the need arise.
Registration Method
1. Register on our website at www.cookshack.com/store/Register-Your-Smoker
2. Fill out Registration card and mail back to us
3. Call customer service at 1-800-423-0698
Plus, once you register you will receive a 10% discount on your next order of
Cookshack barbecue sauce, spices, wood, or accessories.

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Setting Up Your Smoker
The following steps have been compiled so that your first time smoke
can be done correctly.
Choose a location
Choose a dry, sheltered, and well ventilated location. Do not expose the
smoker to rain. You can purchase a cover for your smoker by calling
Cookshack at [phone]. 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 on top of the
smoker. Therefore; operating the smoker indoors is not recommended.
If you store the smoker 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 smoker 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 receptacle that is protected
by a breaker 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.
Assemble your smoker
The only assembly required of you for your SM025/SM045 is the
installation of the casters (wheels) onto the bottom of the smoker and
the control panel on the top.
If not already completed, please remove all interior accessories that
were included in the checklist on the previous page from the smoker
prior to installing casters.

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Assembly Continued
Install the Casters
In order to install the casters on the bottom of your smoker it must be
placed on its back. Two people should be a part of this process as
serious injury can occur if only conducted by one person. Please be
sure not to lay smoker on a surface that will scratch the metal. We
recommend that you find a carpeted area in order to install the casters.
Included in the box of casters is a wrench that will be necessary for
tightening them to the bottom. You will also find that there are two
locking casters as well as two non-locking casters. The locking casters
should be installed into the front two slots of the smoker and the
non-locking casters should be placed in the back two slots. Turn
all casters clockwise until they are fully screwed in so that the smoker
will be on a level surface. Return your smoker to the standing position.
Place the side racks and grill inserts back into your smoker.
Install the Control Head
First remove the 8 Phillips head screws from the top of the smoker that
align with the control head holes. Plug the control connectors into the
smoker (1 white and 1 yellow). Place the control head on top of smoker
aligning the holes and secure it in place with the 8 Phillips head screws.
Be careful not to over tighten the screws. The screws only need to be
tight enough to keep the control head secure.

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The First Smoke
Seasoning Your Smoker
The interior of your smoker needs to be “broken in” or seasoned be-
fore you cook your first load of meat. Before re-inserting the wood box,
put 6 ounces (2-3 pieces) of your wood chunks inside the box and then
insert over the heating element. Never place more than 6 ounces of
wood in the smoker.
Do not use your smoker without the wood box insert in the proper
position. Once in the proper position, let the smoker smoke without
meat for a minimum of 4 hours at 275ºF.
Wood Selection
As you progressively learn how to use your smoker, you will become
more comfortable with choosing the amount of wood to place in your
smoker. It is wise to start with a small amount of wood at first and then
increase as necessary until you have the smoky flavor you prefer.
Personal taste dictates the amount of wood you use and this varies from
person to person, hence the lack of hard and fast rules.
Try starting with two ounces of wood in the beginning of your smoke
and adjust upward if you want a smokier flavor. Remember, normally
one chunk of wood can weigh anywhere from 2 to 4 ounces.
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 cherry. All of these are available from
Cookshack at [phone]. Other regional favorites are alder, beech,
pecan, maple, oak, buttonwood and mangrove. Use local woods only if
logs are selected and sized properly.

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Everyday Smokin’
Oven Preparation
1. Line the bottom of the smoker with heavy duty aluminum foil.
2. Press through the foil to create a hole corresponding with the
drain hole located on the floor of the smoker.
3. Cover the heat shield with heavy duty aluminum foil for easy cleaning.
4. Position the pan provided beneath the drain hole under the smoker as
well as under the trough drain hole located at the front of the smoker.
5. Insert the wood-filled wood box into its proper position.
6. Do not change the wood box’s position during the cooking cycle.
The wood box covers the burner and protects it from grease
dripping onto the heat source.
Load the Meat
1. The maximum cooking capacity of the SM025 is 25 lbs. of heavy
cuts of meat and the SM045 is 40 lbs. When smoking ribs, the
SM025 can hold 16 lbs. and the SM045 can hold 24 lbs.
2. Keep meat approximately 1’’ from all oven walls at all times.
3. Load less meat on the bottom grill to ensure meat on top grill is fully
cooked.
4. Close door and latch securely.
Do not overload your smoker. We recommend that on your first smoke
you only fill your smoker half full and monitor periodically until you
have a better idea of how long it will take to cook the meat properly.

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Everyday Smokin’ Continued
Meat Probe
1. Plug probe into the side of the control housing.
2. Drop the probe through the vent hole and place it in the largest piece
of meat.
3. The meat temperature will show on the bottom display of the
controller.
The controller will not register temperatures below 50ºF or above 200ºF.
In either circumstance where the temperature is below or above this
range the probe section will read “HIGH.”
Setting the Temperature
1. Press the on/off button
2. Press the up or down arrows until the top display reads your desired
cooking temperature.
3. Heat up will take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the
load.
4. Do not preheat the smoker unless preheating is specified in the
recipe you are using.
Note: It is normal for the smoker to exceed the temperature that it is set
for at first. The control is programmed with a 20 minute lock on cycle
to insure proper wood burn.
Unloading the Meat
1. Turn smoker off and let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Inspect the product and choose one of the following three options.
 If the product is not done to your satisfaction then return the
smoker back to the on position and continue to smoke-cook.

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 If the product is done but you are not ready to eat, your
smoker will hold the food for you for a maximum of 6 hours.
You must manually set the hold temperature to 140°F.
 If the product is done and you are ready to eat move on to step
# 3.
3. Carefully remove meat, the oven and meat will still be hot so use
oven mitts that will completely protect you from being burned.
Shutdown Procedure
1. Turn oven to the off position and then unplug smoker from the
outlet.
2. Allow oven to cool.
3. After allowing the oven to cool, carefully remove the wood box from
the oven and douse the contents with water.
Failure to follow the shutdown procedure instructions
may result in a fire hazard!

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Cleanup
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE OVEN FROM ITS ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.
1. Disconnect oven from power supply.
2. Allow the oven to cool.
3. Remove the grills and racks; Scrape and wash with soap and water.
(the racks and grills can go into the dishwasher however, do not use
any caustic oven cleaners as they will destroy the plating on the grills.)
4. Remove wood and ash remnants by discarding the aluminum foil
covering. (douse wood with water before discarding)
5. Remove all grease from interior of oven, using paper towel or cloths.
(once again, do not use caustic cleaners on the inside of smoker as
this will damage the heating element.)
6. Empty or remove drippings and replace drip pan.
7. Scrape loose grease and scale from walls with a flat edge scraper.
8. Replace racks and grills.
Bottom of oven must be kept clean. Change foil in bottom of oven
and from top of wood box after each cooking and remove all excess
grease from interior of oven. Be sure that drain hole is 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 pre-
vent binding.
 Check casters for free movement.

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Cookshack Smokers are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and
workmanship, under normal use and when installed in accordance with
factory recommendations.
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 or replace
at its option any part deemed defective upon examination by Cookshack, Inc.,
or its authorized agent, for a period of two (2) years from the date of the sale.
Customer must obtain prior approval from Cookshack, Inc. before
performing any service. Cookshack, Inc. is not responsible for any
unauthorized service work.
1. The limited warranty extends to the original purchaser only.
2. To make claims or request for the limited warranty, the original purchaser
must notify Cookshack, Inc. Customer Service for instructions as to the
repair or replacement of the defective merchandise prior to attempting or
contracting for repair of the oven.
3. The model number and serial number of the Cookshack smoker oven
must accompany any request for service to the oven.
4. The limited warranty shall not apply if the merchandise has been
improperly installed, damaged due to abuse, misuse, misapplication,
accident, or as a result of service or modification by any other than an
authorized Cookshack, Inc. Service agent.
There are no express warranties other than the limited warranty stated herein
above. No warranties whether express or implied, including but not limited to,
any implied warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,
shall extend beyond the respective warranty periods described above.
Cookshack. Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
consequential, incidental, or punitive damages; lost profits or loss of use or
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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 [phone].
Replacement of Defective Merchandise
If you have merchandise that you believe is defective and requires repair or
replacement:
1. Call Cookshack, Inc. at [phone]. Ask to speak to a Customer Service
Representative. Have your Smoker Oven 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.
2. A Customer Service Representative will issue you a return number and/or
mail you an instruction form (called a Return Merchandise Authorization) for
returning the merchandise with the return number on it. NOTE: All return
merchandise must have a return number.
3. Attach the return number to the merchandise with your name, address, and
return number.
4. Print the return number on the outside of the return packaging.
5. Do not return merchandise without a return number.
6. Ship the merchandise back to Cookshack, Inc., 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.

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Repair or Replacement of Merchandise Under Warranty.
1. Replacement or repairing defective merchandise is at Cookshack, Inc.’s
option.
2. 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.
3. 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 their defective merchandise.
4. 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 a 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.

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Material Damages:
Cookshack takes every precaution to use materials that retard rust. However,
material can still be damaged by various substances and conditions beyond
our control. For example, temperatures, excessive humidity, chlorine,
industrial fumes, fertilizers, lawn pesticides, and salt are just some of the items
that can affect metal coatings. This being stated, the Limited Warranty DOES
NOT COVER RUST OR OXIDATION, unless there is a loss of structural
integrity on the smoker. Cookshack recommends you purchase a Cookshack
full length protective cover for your grill when not in use.