Smokin Tex
Smokin Tex 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 Smokin Tex smoker will not heat; display shows E1 shortly after power-up.
Temperature Sensor (RTD/thermistor) Open Circuit
E2
Smokin Tex digital smoker overshoots set temperature or shuts down with E2 error on display.
Temperature Sensor Shorted or Out of Range
E3
Digital display shows E3 and smoker will not heat or shuts off shortly after starting.
High Temperature Limit or Overheat Fault
E4
Smoker display shows E4 and unit will not start or shuts down mid‑cook.
Control Board Internal Fault or Power Supply Error
E5
Display shows E5 and smoker will not heat even though the control appears to power on.
Heating Element Circuit Failure Detected by Control
E6
Smoker beeps and shows E6; buttons may not respond or unit shuts off unexpectedly.
Keypad / User Interface Communication Error
E7
Display shows E7 and smoker will not start; sometimes occurs after a power outage or surge.
Low/High Line Voltage or Power Supply Error
E8
Smoker displays E8 and shuts down when trying to preheat or during a cook cycle.
Relay or Output Driver Failure
E9
Display shows E9; smoker may power on but cannot be set or will not maintain temperature.
Internal Memory or Calibration Error
Symptom
Buttons on the digital control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Button Failure
Symptom
Condensation and water dripping from the door or around the control panel during use.
Excess Condensation / Steam Management Issue
Symptom
Control panel or knobs become very hot to the touch during operation.
Heat Migration to Control Area
Symptom
Digital display is blank or very dim, but the smoker still heats when turned on.
Display / Indicator Failure
Symptom
Digital timer counts down incorrectly or resets during cooking.
Timer / Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Door does not close or latch properly; may pop open slightly during cooking.
Door Hinge / Latch Misalignment
Symptom
Excessive smoke leaks from door, sides, or around the top of the smoker cabinet.
Cabinet Air Leak / Door Seal Failure
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; top racks are much hotter or cooler than bottom racks.
Uneven Heat Distribution
Symptom
Grease or brown liquid leaking from the bottom or door of the smoker during or after cooking.
Grease / Drip Management Failure
Symptom
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but smoker heats normally.
Cabinet Light Failure
Symptom
Mechanical thermostat knob is hard to turn, feels loose, or does not click into positions.
Mechanical Thermostat / Control Shaft Wear
Symptom
Rust forming inside the smoker cabinet, on racks, or on the heating element support.
Cabinet Corrosion / Finish Breakdown
Symptom
Smoker cabinet exterior becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
Insulation Degradation / Heat Shield Failure
Symptom
Smoker cycles on and off too frequently, causing wide temperature swings.
Erratic Temperature Control / Short Cycling
Symptom
Smoker door glass (if equipped) becomes cloudy or stained and is difficult to clean.
Smoke / Grease Deposits on Door Glass
Symptom
Smoker heats but will not reach set temperature or struggles to get above ~150°F.
Insufficient Heating / Underheating
Symptom
Smoker heats but wood chips or chunks do not smolder; very little or no smoke production.
Insufficient Heat at Wood Box / Poor Smoke Generation
Symptom
Smoker makes unusual popping, ticking, or metallic noises during heating and cooling.
Thermal Expansion Noise / Component Movement
Symptom
Smoker overheats well beyond the set temperature; food burns even at low settings.
Runaway Heating / Overheating
Symptom
Smoker powers on but does not heat; element stays cold even after 20–30 minutes.
Heating Element Not Energizing
Symptom
Smoker produces excessive creosote buildup and bitter-tasting food.
Poor Combustion / Inadequate Ventilation
Symptom
Smoker shuts off mid‑cook and will not restart until it cools down.
Thermal Overload / High-Limit Trip
Symptom
Smoker trips the household breaker or GFCI as soon as it is turned on or when heating starts.
Short Circuit or Ground Fault
Symptom
Smokin Tex smoker will not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Strong burning or electrical smell coming from the smoker, even when empty or at low temperature.
Overheated Wiring or Component / Contamination on Element
Symptom
Visible arcing or sparking near the heating element or wiring inside the cabinet.
Electrical Arcing / Short at Element
Symptom
Water pan (if used) boils dry quickly or warps during normal cooks.
Water Pan Overheating / Incorrect Placement
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Digital Smokin Tex smoker will not heat; display shows E1 shortly after power-up.
|
Temperature Sensor (RTD/thermistor) Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Smokin Tex digital smoker overshoots set temperature or shuts down with E2 error on display.
|
Temperature Sensor Shorted or Out of Range | View Details |
| E3 |
Digital display shows E3 and smoker will not heat or shuts off shortly after starting.
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High Temperature Limit or Overheat Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Smoker display shows E4 and unit will not start or shuts down mid‑cook.
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Control Board Internal Fault or Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and smoker will not heat even though the control appears to power on.
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Heating Element Circuit Failure Detected by Control | View Details |
| E6 |
Smoker beeps and shows E6; buttons may not respond or unit shuts off unexpectedly.
|
Keypad / User Interface Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and smoker will not start; sometimes occurs after a power outage or surge.
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Low/High Line Voltage or Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Smoker displays E8 and shuts down when trying to preheat or during a cook cycle.
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Relay or Output Driver Failure | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9; smoker may power on but cannot be set or will not maintain temperature.
|
Internal Memory or Calibration Error | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the digital control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Button Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation and water dripping from the door or around the control panel during use.
|
Excess Condensation / Steam Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Control panel or knobs become very hot to the touch during operation.
|
Heat Migration to Control Area | View Details |
| – |
Digital display is blank or very dim, but the smoker still heats when turned on.
|
Display / Indicator Failure | View Details |
| – |
Digital timer counts down incorrectly or resets during cooking.
|
Timer / Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close or latch properly; may pop open slightly during cooking.
|
Door Hinge / Latch Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Excessive smoke leaks from door, sides, or around the top of the smoker cabinet.
|
Cabinet Air Leak / Door Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Food cooks unevenly; top racks are much hotter or cooler than bottom racks.
|
Uneven Heat Distribution | View Details |
| – |
Grease or brown liquid leaking from the bottom or door of the smoker during or after cooking.
|
Grease / Drip Management Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but smoker heats normally.
|
Cabinet Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Mechanical thermostat knob is hard to turn, feels loose, or does not click into positions.
|
Mechanical Thermostat / Control Shaft Wear | View Details |
| – |
Rust forming inside the smoker cabinet, on racks, or on the heating element support.
|
Cabinet Corrosion / Finish Breakdown | View Details |
| – |
Smoker cabinet exterior becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
|
Insulation Degradation / Heat Shield Failure | View Details |
| – |
Smoker cycles on and off too frequently, causing wide temperature swings.
|
Erratic Temperature Control / Short Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Smoker door glass (if equipped) becomes cloudy or stained and is difficult to clean.
|
Smoke / Grease Deposits on Door Glass | View Details |
| – |
Smoker heats but will not reach set temperature or struggles to get above ~150°F.
|
Insufficient Heating / Underheating | View Details |
| – |
Smoker heats but wood chips or chunks do not smolder; very little or no smoke production.
|
Insufficient Heat at Wood Box / Poor Smoke Generation | View Details |
| – |
Smoker makes unusual popping, ticking, or metallic noises during heating and cooling.
|
Thermal Expansion Noise / Component Movement | View Details |
| – |
Smoker overheats well beyond the set temperature; food burns even at low settings.
|
Runaway Heating / Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Smoker powers on but does not heat; element stays cold even after 20–30 minutes.
|
Heating Element Not Energizing | View Details |
| – |
Smoker produces excessive creosote buildup and bitter-tasting food.
|
Poor Combustion / Inadequate Ventilation | View Details |
| – |
Smoker shuts off mid‑cook and will not restart until it cools down.
|
Thermal Overload / High-Limit Trip | View Details |
| – |
Smoker trips the household breaker or GFCI as soon as it is turned on or when heating starts.
|
Short Circuit or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Smokin Tex smoker will not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning or electrical smell coming from the smoker, even when empty or at low temperature.
|
Overheated Wiring or Component / Contamination on Element | View Details |
| – |
Visible arcing or sparking near the heating element or wiring inside the cabinet.
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Electrical Arcing / Short at Element | View Details |
| – |
Water pan (if used) boils dry quickly or warps during normal cooks.
|
Water Pan Overheating / Incorrect Placement | View Details |
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