Display shows E6 and smoker will not maintain set temperature, often dropping to ambient.

Safety first: Unplug the smoker and let it cool before accessing wiring.

• Inspect heater terminals: Remove the rear or bottom panel to access the heating element terminals. Ensure spade connectors are tight and not discolored from overheating.
• Check wiring to control board: Follow the heater wires to the control board. Look for loose push-on connectors or signs of melting at the board terminals.
• Test heating element resistance: Disconnect at least one heater wire and measure resistance across the element. Compare to the specification in the manual; a very high resistance or open circuit indicates a failing element.
• Tighten or replace connectors: Replace any burnt or loose spade connectors with high-temperature rated terminals, crimped securely.
• Replace heating element if weak: Remove mounting screws or nuts holding the element, slide it out of the cabinet, and install a new Smokehouse heating element, reconnecting wires firmly.