Char-Broil 11101625 Smoker User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
Problem
Smoker not heating
Circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows
Smoker will not cook
properly
Possible Cause
Controller not turned ON.
No power.
Faulty controller or heating element.
Another appliance plugged into same circuit
Moisture or water in controller or electrical
connections.
Damaged cord or electrical connections.
Lid of smoker is left open.
Temperature set too low.
Inappropriate extension cord.
.
Prevention/Solution
Press Power Button.
Be sure 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.
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 lid on smoker while cooking.
Increase power level.
Replace with appropriately rated cord (15 amps).
Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.
Power Level not set
Press Power level “+” button to reach desired cook setting.
as smoker
Insufficient Smoke from
Smoker Box
Smoker Box temperature too low.
Allow Smoker Box to reach maximum temperature by heating 15-20 minutes
on a controller setting of 15 before lowering the temperature for cooking.
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