Cookshack Model 050/055 Operator’s Manual, Ver. 06.1 4
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Setting Up
Check the contents of your Model 050/ 055. You should have 2 side racks, 5 grills, 1 wood box, one drip
pan, and a spice kit. If you do not have these, call Cookshack Customer Service at 800-423-0698.
Remove the strap that holds the wood box to the heating element
bracket during shipping. This will free the wood box for loading the
wood.
Choose a Location
Choose a dry, sheltered and well-ventilated location. Do not expose the Model 050/055 to rain. You can
purchase a cover for your Model 050/055 by calling Cookshack at (800) 423-0698. Do not place flammable
or combustible materials on or adjacent to the Model 050/055.
Ventilation
Smoke will stream from the vent hole in the top of the Model 050/055 for the first several hours during a
cooking run. Additional smoke may appear around the edges of the door. For this reason, operation
indoors is not recommended unless adequate ventilation is provided.
Electrical Power Connections
Your Cookshack Model 050/055 has a single burner system which uses 120V AC power. Connect the Model
050/055 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.
Seasoning the Oven
The interior of your smoker needs to be “broken in” or seasoned before you cook your first load of meat.
• Remove the strap that holds the wood box to the heating element bracket during shipping.
• Place 6 ounces of properly sized wood (see Wood Selection) in the wood box. Never place more than 6
ounces of wood in the Model 050/ 055.
•
Place a container of water on one of the grills in the smoker to insure even heating of the unit during
seasoning. Close and latch the smoker door. Set temperature control knob to 200°F.
• Let the Model 050/ 055 smoke, without meat, for a minimum of 4 hours
DO NOT use the Model 050/055 without the Heat Deflector, Wood
Box Housing & Wood Box in the proper position.
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