Error Code	Symptom	Fault Type	Guide
E1	Controller display shows E1 and smoker will not heat	Temperature Sensor (RTD/Probe) Open Circuit	View Details
E2	Controller display shows E2 and smoker shuts down or will not heat	Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Out-of-Range Reading	View Details
E3	Controller shows E3 and smoker overheats or shuts down shortly after starting	Over-Temperature Fault / High Limit Trip Detected by Controller	View Details
E4	Controller displays E4 and smoker will not start heating cycle	Internal Controller Error / EEPROM or Logic Fault	View Details
E5	Controller shows E5 and heating stops mid-cook	High-Limit Safety Thermostat Tripped or Detected Open	View Details
E6	Controller displays E6 and buttons do not respond properly	Keypad / Button Matrix Failure	View Details
E7	Controller shows E7 and smoker will not power the heating element	Output Relay or Triac Failure Detected	View Details
E8	Controller displays E8 and unit powers off unexpectedly during use	Low Line Voltage / Power Supply Fault Detected	View Details
E9	Controller shows E9 and Wi-Fi / app control does not function (on Wi-Fi enabled models)	Communication Error Between Main Controller and Wi-Fi Module	View Details
–	Condensation or water dripping from door or vent	Excess Moisture / Condensation Management	View Details
–	Controller buttons are unresponsive or intermittent	Keypad / Button Contact Wear	View Details
–	Controller display is blank or very dim but smoker still heats	Display Backlight / Low-Voltage Display Supply Failure	View Details
–	Controller resets or loses settings during cook	Intermittent Power / Control Reset	View Details
–	Controller temperature reading jumps erratically during cook	Intermittent Temperature Sensor Connection	View Details
–	Door will not close or latch properly	Door Alignment / Latch Mechanism Fault	View Details
–	Excessive smoke leaking from door and around cabinet seams	Door Seal / Cabinet Leakage	View Details
–	Exterior of smoker gets excessively hot to the touch	Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation	View Details
–	Food cooks unevenly (hot spots and cold spots inside smoker)	Uneven Heat Distribution	View Details
–	Grease leaking from bottom of smoker onto floor	Drip Management / Drain System Failure	View Details
–	Interior light (if equipped) not working	Cabinet Light Failure	View Details
–	Rattling or vibration noises from cabinet during operation	Mechanical Vibration / Loose Panels or Racks	View Details
–	Rust forming inside smoker cabinet or on racks	Corrosion of Stainless or Coated Surfaces	View Details
–	Smoker heats but cannot reach set temperature (stalls well below target)	Insufficient Heating / Underheating	View Details
–	Smoker heats initially then shuts off and will not restart until cooled	Thermal Overload / High-Limit Cycling	View Details
–	Smoker overshoots set temperature by a large margin	Temperature Overshoot / Poor Regulation	View Details
–	Smoker powers on but does not heat at all	Heating Element Circuit Failure	View Details
–	Smoker produces too much thick white smoke and food tastes bitter	Incomplete Combustion / Over-Smoking	View Details
–	Smoker produces very little or no smoke even though it heats	Insufficient Wood Smoldering	View Details
–	Smoker takes excessively long to preheat	Slow Heat-Up / Reduced Wattage	View Details
–	Smoker trips the household breaker or GFCI when turned on	Short Circuit / Ground Fault	View Details
–	Smoker will not power on at all (no lights, no display)	No Power / Main Supply Failure	View Details
–	Strong burnt or chemical smell from smoker even when empty	Contamination / Insulation or Wiring Overheating	View Details
–	Unusual buzzing, humming, or clicking noises from control box	Electrical Component Noise / Relay or Transformer Issue	View Details
–	Visible flames or flare-ups inside smoker	Grease Fire / Wood Ignition	View Details
–	Wood box paint or finish peeling or flaking	High-Temperature Coating Degradation	View Details

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