Temperature reading on display is inaccurate compared to an oven thermometer.

Safety first: Unplug the smoker and let it cool before touching the sensor.

Correction steps:

• Verify with a known thermometer: Place a quality oven thermometer at mid‑rack level and compare readings at several setpoints.
• Inspect sensor location: Ensure the Bradley temperature sensor probe is not blocked by foil, racks, or food and is not touching metal surfaces directly.
• Clean sensor: Gently wipe the sensor probe with a damp cloth to remove heavy smoke residue, then dry completely.
• Check connections: Reseat the sensor connector at the rear of the cabinet and at the control board.
• Replace sensor: If the display remains consistently off by a large margin, replace the RTD sensor probe. If inaccuracy persists, the control board may require replacement.