Fast Eddy's FE1000PC User manual
Operator’s
Manual
Model FE1000PC
Fast Eddy Pellet Cooker
Version 09.1
Model: FE1000PC
Serial No:
Dear Fast Eddy’s Customer:
Your Model FE1000PC Fast Eddy’s Pellet Cooker will produce great barbecue and smoked foods. It
is easy to operate, clean, and maintain. Use this Operator's Manual to familiarize yourself with its
operation. If you have a question or problem not covered in the book, call us at 1.866.425.2874
Monday through Friday, 9am to 4 pm or e-mail us at info@pelletcooker.com .You must observe safe
operating practices when using the smoker. Pelletcooker LLC., assumes no responsibility for results
of careless and dangerous operation of the FE1000PC 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 cooker!! Observe the
instructions carefully. Be certain that you understand completely how it operates before attempting
to operate it.
This cooker is intended for use as a food smoker, barbeque and grill. It is not intended for any use
not specifically described in this manual. Misuse of this cooker can result in serious injury and a fire
hazard.
With those cautions in mind, enjoy your cooker and the delicious foods it will produce.
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Fast Eddy’s Pellet Cooker
Model FE1000PC
Version 04.1
May 20, 2009
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 5
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6
MAINTENANCE 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
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SAFETY TIPS 8
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FAST EDDY’S PELLET COOKER
MODEL FE1000PC
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
•This unit must be electrically grounded in accordance to your local codes, or with
the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.
•Best to plug into a single plug surge protector.
•Keep the cooker free from combustible materials.
•Maintain a minimum clearance of 12” from front, back and sides.
•Never store or use gasoline or other flammable materials in the vicinity of this
cooker or use to ignite fuel for this cooker.
•Whenever working on, or servicing this unit ALWAYS disconnect the power
first.
•This cooker is equipped with a 3 prong plug for your protection from a shock
hazard . Always plug this unit directly into a properly grounded 3 prong
receptacle.
•This unit must be properly vented and in an area where there is sufficient dilution
air to prevent a concentration of carbon monoxide from occurring.
•Fill the pellet hopper with only approved hardwood barbeque pellets (not heating
pellets). NOTE: Be sure the pellets have not gotten wet. This will cause them to
swell or fall apart and possibly clog the auger. See information in
MAINTENANCE below.
•Different brands and flavor of cooking pellets will vary in the amount of ash the
cooker will produce. Also they have a variance in the BTU output.
•Always be sure that the fire diffuser is in place over the fire pot when the power
switch is on.
•If this is the first time firing of your unit, it will need to be cured. To do this, run
it at least one hour at 400 degrees prior to cooking any meat on it.
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•Always warm the oven up to at least 300 degrees prior to cooking. This will take
approximately 6-8 minutes. If it is the first time firing or you have run it clear out
of pellets, the auger will need additional time to charge up.
•Shut down procedure: Turn switch to the off position.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•110 Volt, 60 Hz, single phase, 4 amp service required
•All switches should be in the off position before plugging into proper receptacle
outlet
•The fire pot igniter elements are 200 watts; the auger motor and burner induction
fan are 25 watts each.
MAINTENANCE
•Use foil to cover drip pan and change when used daily
•Clean ash from unit after approximately 20 hours of use
•If the cooker is stored outdoors care should be taken to insure that water does not
get into the hopper. Wood pellets expand greatly when wet and will jam your
auger system. A vinyl cover is highly recommended. It will also keep water out
of your ash pan and grease drain bucket.
•When cleaning the inside of the cooker only use a scraper to knock off the heavier
debris. Empty and scrape out the ash pan. A shop vac comes in handy on the fire
pot side of the cooker. Be careful not to damage the wiring coming from the
thermocouple. The dark color it will get is what we call seasoned and actually
enhances the performance of the cooker. It’s much like a cast iron frying pan.
When washing the outside of the unit you may use a mild degreaser such as a
simple green or 409 type house hold cleaners. Industrial type degreasers may
damage the powder coat finish. The cooking grates are dishwasher safe. If using a
wire brush on cooking grates only use a stiff nylon or brass brush. Anything else
may damage the coatings.
•If you start seeing a build up of sawdust in the bottom of the hopper, remove the
pellets and use a shop vac to remove the sawdust. Build up of sawdust will not
allow the feed system to send the proper amount of pellets needed to maintain the
desired set temperature.
•If your cooker seems slow to start or not starting at all, clean the fire pot and try
again.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•During first firing turn switch on and set the temp to 400 degrees. The ignitor will
stay on till the cooker gets to 140 degrees. It will take several minutes to get
pellets to drop into the fire pot. On start up the auger will run for 2 min on and
off 2 min. This keeps from have a large amount of smoke on start up
•Leave lid open during igniting. Close when you see flames from the fire pot.
•Manual lighting instructions (in the event there should be a failure with the auto
igniter.) Pour ½cup pellets into the fire pot. Squirt approximately 2 tablespoons
of alcohol gel into the fire pot and ignite with a match. Never attempt to squirt
alcohol gel onto burning embers to further ignite. This has the potential of serious
injury. Let this burn for 4-5 minutes, set the thermostat to 300 degrees, turn on
the switch..
•When the cooker reaches selected operating temp the auger will feed fuel for 15
seconds and stay off for 60 seconds. To reset the off timer, hold in the up and
down arrow together for at least 5 seconds. You will see the timer setting on the
display. You can adjust it in 5 second increments from 30 to 130 seconds. Our
recommended setting is 60 seconds. If set longer it will lean the fire more and
possibly go out. It will not be unusual to see temps above 200 degrees on a nice
warm day when the cooker is set below that temp. It is not unusual to see 30
degree temp swings in the lower temp settings.
•If the cooker has a hard time maintaining temperature, check the pellet hopper.
Your most likely low on pellets and you may need to move the pellets by hand to
the center of the hopper. Add more fuel.
•The lower the temp setting the more smoke the cooker will produce.
•The top cooking rack will be hotter then the lower racks. The cooker is designed
to work with the lid closed.
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SAFETY TIPS
•Always use a grounded 3 prong plug and plug in receptacle
•Always unplug unit before any maintenance is performed
•Never use a high pressure washer around electrical components
•ALWAYS disconnect power before any maintenance is performed
•Cooker is designed for outdoor use only.
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Fast Eddy Pellet Cookers are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under
normal use and when installed in accordance with factory recommendations.
Fast Eddy Pellet Cooker limited warranty includes parts for two (2) years and labor for the first 90
days of this period.
Fast Eddy’s Pellet Cooker’s obligation under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at its option
any part deemed defective upon examination by Fast Eddy’s. or its authorized service agent, for a
period of two (2) years from the date of sale. Parts will be charged on customer credit card and
credited back upon return of defective parts.
Please obtain approval from Fast Eddy’s Pellet Cooker. Before performing any service. Fast
Eddy’s is not responsible for any unauthorized service work. 866-425-2874.
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