East Oak Timer Inaccuracy

Timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to a reference clock.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty timing oscillator on main control board, Firmware bug, Voltage instability affecting clock circuit

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the smoker before accessing electronics.

Steps:

  • Verify with multiple tests: Compare the smoker timer against a reliable clock over several runs to confirm consistent error.
  • Check power source: Plug the smoker into a stable outlet without long extension cords or shared heavy loads.

Repair: Persistent timer inaccuracy usually requires replacing the main control board, as timing components are not serviceable individually.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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