Old Smokey
Old Smokey Electric Smokers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker will not heat; display powers on but shows E1 and the heating element never gets hot.
Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E2
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker overheats rapidly; display shows E2 and shuts off or cycles erratically.
Temperature Sensor Shorted or Out-of-Range High Reading
E3
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker will not heat and displays E3 shortly after startup.
Heating Element Open Circuit or Not Detected
E4
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E4 and the unit shuts down or will not start a cook cycle.
Control Board Overtemperature or Internal Control Fault
E5
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E5 and the unit will not power the heating element, even though the display appears normal.
Relay or Power Output Failure on Control Board
E6
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E6 and the unit will not start; buttons may be unresponsive or behave erratically.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
E7
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E7 and the timer or temperature settings cannot be adjusted correctly.
Internal Control Calibration or EEPROM Error
E8
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E8 and the unit shuts down shortly after starting, often accompanied by a tripped household breaker or GFCI.
Ground Fault or Short Circuit Detected
E9
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E9 and the unit will not start; sometimes appears after a lightning storm or power surge.
Low or High Line Voltage Detected / Power Supply Error
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker body becomes excessively hot on the outside, more than usual.
Insulation Degradation / Heat Shield Failure
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker cord or plug feels warm or hot during operation.
Overheating Power Connection
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker cycles on and off too frequently, causing wide temperature swings and inconsistent cooking.
Erratic Temperature Control / Sensor Placement Issue
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker digital buttons are hard to press or require multiple attempts to register.
Worn Membrane Keypad
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker digital display is dim, flickering, or partially unreadable, but the smoker still heats.
Display / LED Module Degradation
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker door or lid handle becomes excessively hot to the touch.
Handle Heat Transfer Issue
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker emits a strong burning plastic or electrical smell when heating.
Overheating Electrical Component or Contaminant on Element
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker has grease leaking from the bottom or running down the sides during cooks.
Grease Management / Drainage Issue
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker heats but cannot reach set temperature or takes excessively long to heat up.
Reduced Heating Output / Partial Element Failure
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker indicator light comes on but the smoker only gets lukewarm and never reaches smoking temperatures.
High-Resistance Connection / Partial Power Loss
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, though the smoker heats normally.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker interior paint or coating is peeling or flaking.
Interior Coating Degradation
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker leaks smoke heavily from around the lid and seams.
Lid Seal / Body Fit Issue
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker lid is difficult to remove or sticks to the body after cooking.
Lid Binding / Thermal Expansion Issue
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker makes unusual buzzing, humming, or clicking noises from the control area.
Electrical Component Noise / Relay Chatter
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker mechanical thermostat knob is loose, cracked, or does not change temperature when turned.
Mechanical Thermostat / Control Knob Failure
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker overheats and cooks food much hotter than the dial or digital setting indicates.
Thermostat Stuck Closed / Temperature Control Failure
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker powers on but does not heat; indicator light may come on but the cooking chamber stays cold.
Heating Element Failure
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker produces little or no smoke even though the chamber is hot.
Insufficient Wood Chip Combustion
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker produces too much smoke, with thick white smoke and bitter-tasting food.
Overloaded Wood Chip Pan / Poor Combustion
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker racks are unstable, tipping, or falling during use.
Rack Support / Hardware Failure
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker shows visible rust on the exterior or interior surfaces.
Corrosion of Smoker Body
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker temperature dial markings are worn off or illegible.
Control Label / User Interface Wear
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker timer does not count down correctly or shuts off early.
Timer Circuit Malfunction
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker trips the household breaker or GFCI as soon as it is turned on.
Short Circuit or Ground Fault
Symptom
Old Smokey electric smoker will not turn on at all; no lights or display, no heat.
No Power / Dead Unit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker will not heat; display powers on but shows E1 and the heating element never gets hot.
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Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker overheats rapidly; display shows E2 and shuts off or cycles erratically.
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Temperature Sensor Shorted or Out-of-Range High Reading | View Details |
| E3 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker will not heat and displays E3 shortly after startup.
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Heating Element Open Circuit or Not Detected | View Details |
| E4 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E4 and the unit shuts down or will not start a cook cycle.
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Control Board Overtemperature or Internal Control Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E5 and the unit will not power the heating element, even though the display appears normal.
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Relay or Power Output Failure on Control Board | View Details |
| E6 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E6 and the unit will not start; buttons may be unresponsive or behave erratically.
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User Interface / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E7 and the timer or temperature settings cannot be adjusted correctly.
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Internal Control Calibration or EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E8 and the unit shuts down shortly after starting, often accompanied by a tripped household breaker or GFCI.
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Ground Fault or Short Circuit Detected | View Details |
| E9 |
Digital Old Smokey electric smoker display shows E9 and the unit will not start; sometimes appears after a lightning storm or power surge.
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Low or High Line Voltage Detected / Power Supply Error | View Details |
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Old Smokey electric smoker body becomes excessively hot on the outside, more than usual.
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Insulation Degradation / Heat Shield Failure | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker cord or plug feels warm or hot during operation.
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Overheating Power Connection | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker cycles on and off too frequently, causing wide temperature swings and inconsistent cooking.
|
Erratic Temperature Control / Sensor Placement Issue | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker digital buttons are hard to press or require multiple attempts to register.
|
Worn Membrane Keypad | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker digital display is dim, flickering, or partially unreadable, but the smoker still heats.
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Display / LED Module Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker door or lid handle becomes excessively hot to the touch.
|
Handle Heat Transfer Issue | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker emits a strong burning plastic or electrical smell when heating.
|
Overheating Electrical Component or Contaminant on Element | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker has grease leaking from the bottom or running down the sides during cooks.
|
Grease Management / Drainage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker heats but cannot reach set temperature or takes excessively long to heat up.
|
Reduced Heating Output / Partial Element Failure | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker indicator light comes on but the smoker only gets lukewarm and never reaches smoking temperatures.
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High-Resistance Connection / Partial Power Loss | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, though the smoker heats normally.
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Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker interior paint or coating is peeling or flaking.
|
Interior Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker leaks smoke heavily from around the lid and seams.
|
Lid Seal / Body Fit Issue | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker lid is difficult to remove or sticks to the body after cooking.
|
Lid Binding / Thermal Expansion Issue | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker makes unusual buzzing, humming, or clicking noises from the control area.
|
Electrical Component Noise / Relay Chatter | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker mechanical thermostat knob is loose, cracked, or does not change temperature when turned.
|
Mechanical Thermostat / Control Knob Failure | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker overheats and cooks food much hotter than the dial or digital setting indicates.
|
Thermostat Stuck Closed / Temperature Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker powers on but does not heat; indicator light may come on but the cooking chamber stays cold.
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Heating Element Failure | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker produces little or no smoke even though the chamber is hot.
|
Insufficient Wood Chip Combustion | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker produces too much smoke, with thick white smoke and bitter-tasting food.
|
Overloaded Wood Chip Pan / Poor Combustion | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker racks are unstable, tipping, or falling during use.
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Rack Support / Hardware Failure | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker shows visible rust on the exterior or interior surfaces.
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Corrosion of Smoker Body | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker temperature dial markings are worn off or illegible.
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Control Label / User Interface Wear | View Details |
| – |
Old Smokey electric smoker timer does not count down correctly or shuts off early.
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Timer Circuit Malfunction | View Details |
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Old Smokey electric smoker trips the household breaker or GFCI as soon as it is turned on.
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Short Circuit or Ground Fault | View Details |
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Old Smokey electric smoker will not turn on at all; no lights or display, no heat.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
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