Display alternates between PROBE and temperature, meat-probe-based cook will not start

Safety first: Unplug the smoker before inspecting the controller jack.

Steps:

• 1. Use the correct probe: Ensure you are using a Cookshack-compatible meat probe designed for your IQ controller model.
• 2. Fully seat the plug: Push the probe plug firmly into the PROBE jack until it clicks or bottoms out. Partial insertion can cause detection errors.
• 3. Inspect the jack: Look inside the jack for bent or corroded contacts. If contacts are damaged, the controller may need repair or replacement.
• 4. Try a different probe: If available, test with another known-good Cookshack probe. If the error clears, replace the original probe.
• 5. Reset controller: Unplug the smoker for 5 minutes to reset the IQ controller firmware, then try again.

Note: Do not force incompatible probes into the jack; this can permanently damage the controller.