Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker User Manual

Congratulations and welcome to ownership of your Digital
Electric Smoker with SmartChef™ Technology. You now own
the easiest to use and most intelligent smoker on the market.
With the Digital Electric Smoker’s intuitive design and the
SmartChef system’s monitoring and control capabilities, you’ll
be a BBQ hero in no time, no matter what your skill level.
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to gain a basic understanding of the Char-Boil app and the
components of the smoker to ensure that you are familiar with
both its construction and operation before using.
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Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker Specifications

General

Type	Electric Smoker
Cooking Capacity	725 square inches
Number of Racks	4
Control Type	Digital
Integrated Meat Probe	Yes
Power Source	Electric
Construction Material	Steel
Wood Chip Tray	Yes
Water Pan	Yes
Temperature Range	100°F to 275°F

Summary

Technical Overview

Smoker Components

Identifies and describes the main physical parts of the digital electric smoker.

Control Panel Functions

Details the smoker's control panel buttons, lights, and their operational functions.

Light Ring Status Indicators

Explains the meaning of the light ring's colors and patterns indicating cooking status.

DADO Button and Connectivity

Describes the DADO button's role in Wi-Fi connection and status indication.

Char-Broil App & Connectivity

App Usage and Setup

Guide to downloading, configuring, and operating the Char-Broil app for smoker control.

WiFi Setup and Positioning

Guidelines for optimal WiFi connection, including network range and smoker placement.

Smoker Pairing and Network Management

Procedures for pairing the smoker to a network and reconfiguring credentials.

Resetting the Smoker

Instructions for performing network or factory resets on the smoker.

How to Use Your Smoker

Initial Setup and Seasoning

Steps for preparing the new smoker for its first cook, including seasoning.

SmartChef Cooking System

How the SmartChef system monitors cooks via the meat probe and app for real-time updates.

Meat Probe Etiquette

Best practices for inserting and using the meat probe for accurate temperature readings.

Cooking Modes Overview

Explanation of Guided, Manual, and Preset cooking modes and their usage.

Using the Smoker Box

Preheat and Smoke Production

Steps for preheating the smoker box to generate smoke for cooking food.

Wood Chip Recommendations

Guidance on determining wood chip quantity and selecting flavors for smoking.

Using the Water Pan

General Info