Smokehouse Products
Smokehouse Products 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
Display shows E1 and heating element does not turn on in a Smokehouse Products electric smoker.
Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E2
Display shows E2 and smoker overheats or shuts down shortly after starting.
Temperature Sensor Shorted or Out of Range
E3
Display shows E3 and smoker will not heat or cycles off immediately.
High-Temperature Limit Trip or Overheat Fault
E4
Display shows E4 and temperature cannot be adjusted or remains at a default setting.
Control Panel Keypad or Encoder Fault
E5
Display shows E5 and smoker shuts off or will not start the heating cycle.
Power Relay or Triac Failure on Control Board
E6
Display shows E6 and smoker will not maintain set temperature, often dropping to ambient.
Heater Drive Circuit Fault
E7
Display shows E7 and timer function does not operate correctly or shuts off immediately.
Timer Circuit or Firmware Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and smoker beeps continuously without starting the heating cycle.
Door Switch or Safety Interlock Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and internal temperature reading is obviously incorrect (e.g., shows 300°F when cold).
Temperature Sensor Calibration or ADC Fault
Er
Display shows 'Er' or generic error and smoker will not start.
General Control System Error
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or only some keys work.
Membrane Keypad Failure
Symptom
Condensation and brown liquid drip from the door or around the hinges.
Condensation and Grease Drip
Symptom
Control panel fogs up with condensation during use, making the display hard to read.
Control Panel Moisture Intrusion
Symptom
Digital display is blank or very dim, but heating element still works when turned on by knob or switch.
Display Module Failure
Symptom
Digital timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
Timer Calibration Drift
Symptom
Door latch is loose or will not keep the door closed tightly.
Door Latch Wear or Misalignment
Symptom
Exterior of the smoker becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
Insulation Degradation
Symptom
Food has a strong metallic or chemical taste after smoking.
Contamination / Off-Gassing
Symptom
Grease or liquid leaks from the bottom of the smoker onto the ground.
Drip Management / Drain Leak
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on, but smoker otherwise works normally.
Cabinet Light Failure
Symptom
Racks are unstable or tilt when loaded with food.
Rack Support Deformation
Symptom
Rust forming on the interior surfaces or racks of the smoker.
Corrosion of Interior Components
Symptom
Smoker cycles on and off rapidly, causing large temperature swings.
Erratic Temperature Control
Symptom
Smoker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Smoker door glass (if equipped) becomes cloudy or stained and is hard to see through.
Glass Soot and Grease Buildup
Symptom
Smoker emits a loud humming or buzzing sound when heating.
Electrical Vibration or Coil Hum
Symptom
Smoker heats but cannot reach set temperature; stalls well below target (e.g., stuck around 150°F when set to 225°F).
Insufficient Heating / Underheating
Symptom
Smoker makes popping or clicking noises during heating and cooling.
Thermal Expansion Noise
Symptom
Smoker overheats and runs much hotter than the set temperature.
Runaway Heating / Overheating
Symptom
Smoker powers on but does not heat; display and lights work but temperature stays near ambient.
Heating Element Circuit Failure
Symptom
Smoker produces too much smoke, causing bitter flavor and heavy creosote buildup.
Excessive Smoke Production
Symptom
Smoker produces very little or no smoke even though it heats normally.
Insufficient Smoke Production
Symptom
Smoker shuts off before the set time or temperature is reached, but can be turned back on.
Intermittent Power Loss or Thermal Cutout
Symptom
Smoker trips breaker or GFCI after running for several minutes.
Heat-Induced Short or Overload
Symptom
Smoker trips the household breaker or GFCI as soon as it is turned on.
Short Circuit or Ground Fault
Symptom
Strong burning plastic or electrical smell during operation.
Overheating Component or Wiring
Symptom
Visible smoke leaks heavily from the door edges during operation.
Door Seal Leakage
Symptom
Water pan warps or tips, causing water to spill during use.
Deformed Water Pan
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Display shows E1 and heating element does not turn on in a Smokehouse Products electric smoker.
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Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and smoker overheats or shuts down shortly after starting.
|
Temperature Sensor Shorted or Out of Range | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and smoker will not heat or cycles off immediately.
|
High-Temperature Limit Trip or Overheat Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and temperature cannot be adjusted or remains at a default setting.
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Control Panel Keypad or Encoder Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and smoker shuts off or will not start the heating cycle.
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Power Relay or Triac Failure on Control Board | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and smoker will not maintain set temperature, often dropping to ambient.
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Heater Drive Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and timer function does not operate correctly or shuts off immediately.
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Timer Circuit or Firmware Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and smoker beeps continuously without starting the heating cycle.
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Door Switch or Safety Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and internal temperature reading is obviously incorrect (e.g., shows 300°F when cold).
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Temperature Sensor Calibration or ADC Fault | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows 'Er' or generic error and smoker will not start.
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General Control System Error | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or only some keys work.
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Membrane Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation and brown liquid drip from the door or around the hinges.
|
Condensation and Grease Drip | View Details |
| – |
Control panel fogs up with condensation during use, making the display hard to read.
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Control Panel Moisture Intrusion | View Details |
| – |
Digital display is blank or very dim, but heating element still works when turned on by knob or switch.
|
Display Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Digital timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
|
Timer Calibration Drift | View Details |
| – |
Door latch is loose or will not keep the door closed tightly.
|
Door Latch Wear or Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the smoker becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
|
Insulation Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Food has a strong metallic or chemical taste after smoking.
|
Contamination / Off-Gassing | View Details |
| – |
Grease or liquid leaks from the bottom of the smoker onto the ground.
|
Drip Management / Drain Leak | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on, but smoker otherwise works normally.
|
Cabinet Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Racks are unstable or tilt when loaded with food.
|
Rack Support Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Rust forming on the interior surfaces or racks of the smoker.
|
Corrosion of Interior Components | View Details |
| – |
Smoker cycles on and off rapidly, causing large temperature swings.
|
Erratic Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Smoker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Smoker door glass (if equipped) becomes cloudy or stained and is hard to see through.
|
Glass Soot and Grease Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Smoker emits a loud humming or buzzing sound when heating.
|
Electrical Vibration or Coil Hum | View Details |
| – |
Smoker heats but cannot reach set temperature; stalls well below target (e.g., stuck around 150°F when set to 225°F).
|
Insufficient Heating / Underheating | View Details |
| – |
Smoker makes popping or clicking noises during heating and cooling.
|
Thermal Expansion Noise | View Details |
| – |
Smoker overheats and runs much hotter than the set temperature.
|
Runaway Heating / Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Smoker powers on but does not heat; display and lights work but temperature stays near ambient.
|
Heating Element Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Smoker produces too much smoke, causing bitter flavor and heavy creosote buildup.
|
Excessive Smoke Production | View Details |
| – |
Smoker produces very little or no smoke even though it heats normally.
|
Insufficient Smoke Production | View Details |
| – |
Smoker shuts off before the set time or temperature is reached, but can be turned back on.
|
Intermittent Power Loss or Thermal Cutout | View Details |
| – |
Smoker trips breaker or GFCI after running for several minutes.
|
Heat-Induced Short or Overload | View Details |
| – |
Smoker trips the household breaker or GFCI as soon as it is turned on.
|
Short Circuit or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning plastic or electrical smell during operation.
|
Overheating Component or Wiring | View Details |
| – |
Visible smoke leaks heavily from the door edges during operation.
|
Door Seal Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Water pan warps or tips, causing water to spill during use.
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Deformed Water Pan | View Details |
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