Smoker powers on but does not heat; element stays cold even after 20–30 minutes.

Safety: Unplug the smoker and let it cool completely before touching the element or wiring.

Steps:

• Visually inspect the heating element inside the cabinet for cracks, breaks, or heavy corrosion.
• Access the rear or bottom panel to reach the element terminals. Tighten any loose nuts and replace burned connectors.
• With the smoker unplugged, disconnect one wire from the element and measure resistance across the element. An infinite reading indicates a bad element that must be replaced.
• Check continuity through the high‑limit thermostat and main thermostat/control. If either is open at room temperature, replace the faulty component.
• After replacing parts, reassemble panels securely before test heating.

Note: Do not bypass thermostats or safety cutouts; they prevent dangerous overheating.