Char-Broil VERTICAL ELETRIC SMOKER 11201677 - Manual (Page 15)

Troubleshooting
Problem
smoker not heating
Circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows
Smoker will not cook
properly
Flare-ups
Controller indicator light
is not lit.
Persistent grease fire
Possible Cause
• Controller turned to OFF position.
• No power.
• Faulty controller or heating element.
• Power surge.
•
as smoker.
• Moisture or water in controller or electrical
connections.
• Damaged cord or electrical connections.
• Door of smoker is left open.
• Insufficient preheat or temperature set too low.
• Inappropriate extension cord.
• Excessive buildup on porcelain bowl.
.
• Excess fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
• Grease build up.
• Normal controller cycling.
• No power.
• Faulty controller.
• Grease trapped by food build up.
Prevention/Solution
• Turn controller knob to setting HIGH.
• Be sure controller is fully seated in heating element bracket and smoker is
properly plugged into outlet.
• Check for tripped household circuit breakers or GFI (Ground Fault
Interrupter). Reset or replace if necessary.
• Try a different outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
• Replace controller or heating element.
• Turn controller to OFF position before plugging into electrical outlet.
• Do not use other electrical appliances on the same circuit.
• Keep controller and all electrical connections dry. Do not operate unit when
raining.
• Replace damaged controller or extension cord.
• Close door on smoker while cooking.
• Preheat 15-20 minutes. Increase controller setting.
• Replace with appropriately rated cord (15 amps).
• Clean lower porcelain bowl.
• Trim fat from meat before cooking.
• Adjust (lower) temperature as needed.
• Clean smoker.
• Increase knob setting or wait for light to cycle on.
• See “smoker not heating”.
• Replace controller or heating element.
• Turn controller knob to the OFF position. Keep lid on and let fire burn out.
After smoker cools, clean insulation bowl.
• Do not apply water to fire. Personal injury may result.
• Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
1. Combustible by-products produced when using
this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
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.
Another appliance plugged into same circuit
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