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The temperature of the operating appliance shown by the thermometer on the door of the smoker is
higher than the settings of the thermostat.
The stream of air in an empty chamber passes through its centre where the tip of the thermometer is
placed. In a loaded chamber the temperature on the thermostat and the temperature gauge should
read the same, as the warm air is evenly distributed all over the chamber. The differences in reading
may be affected by outside weather conditions. Adverse weather conditions may cause differences in
temperatures shown by the devices.
The thermostat is off but the temperature in the chamber is still growing.
The temperature in the chamber is growing after turning thermostat off because of inertia. Some
time after being turned off the heating element still emanates heat. For stable operation of the
smoker it is recommended to place a bowl filled with water under the burner. This will help stabilize
temperature inside the chamber.
Wood chips ignite on the generator's burner.
Do not connect the outlet of the smoker's exhaust chimney to chimneys, vents or other extension
ducts as it may result in creating draw and next cause wood chips' ignition. The only allowed way to
extend the smoker's outlet duct is to use an exhaust hood over the smoker, so that the smoke can
come out freely, at its own pace.
Wood chips' ignition may be caused by accumulation of carbon deposit on the feeder or
unfavourable weather conditions (e.g. gusts of wind). It is necessary to eliminate these two
conditions by scraping off carbon deposits and sheltering the smoker from the wind.
Smoke comes out at the bottom of the smoker or through smoker generator.
The outlet of the exhaust chimney is too narrow. Open it wider so that it becomes the only way out
for the smoke.
There is no smoke coming out of the smoker.
Lack of smoke is a sign that there is fire on the smoker generator. Turn off the smoke generator
immediately and put out the fire. The reason for such occurances may be connecting the smoker to
a flue or due to wind.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
