WESTON SC87 Indoor Smoker and Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

WESTON SC87 Indoor Smoker and Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Intended for countertop use only.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
12. Do not place on or near hot gas or hot electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. To disconnect slow cooker, turn controls to OFF ( ) and then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
16. CAUTION! To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not warm liquids in the base. Always use the cooking vessel. Use of the base without the cooking vessel is only intended for smoking.
17. WARNING! Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
18. Vessel may remain hot after unit is turned off.
19. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated crock.
20. Always use the smoker in a well-ventilated area to prevent smoke irritation. Place it near a range hood vented to the outside or an open window. Do not use the unit near a smoke alarm or smoke detector.
21. To prevent burns, always allow smoker to cool completely before removing charring cup and lid, wood chips/pellets, or any grease or liquid that has accumulated in the smoker base. To prevent the risk of fire, always soak the wood chips/pellets in water before discarding.
22. Do not place the smoker on or near combustible materials such as tablecloths or curtains, nor store any materials, other than the manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this smoker when not in use. This appliance is not intended to melt wax, gels, plastics, glue, or other materials for making candles or for other hobbyist activities, or in any commercial or business application.
23. Using this product for purposes different from those specified in this instruction manual may cause serious bodily injury or damage to the product.
24. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any nonfood materials or products.
This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, have an electrician replace the outlet.

A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Before first use:

Ensure all packaging materials have been removed. Wash Lid, Smoking Racks, Smoking Chamber with Lid, and Vessel in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wipe inside of Base and pointed end of Temperature Probe with a damp cloth and dry.

If any components of this unit are broken, the unit does not operate properly, or you need a replacement instruction manual, visit us on the web at WestonBrands.com.

PROGRAM/PROBE Light: PROGRAM Light illuminates when a program is selected and PROBE Light illuminates when Probe is plugged into Probe Jack. To change Fahrenheit to Celsius, press and hold SLOW COOK/SMOKE Button.

ON/OFF Button: To turn on and off.

and Buttons: Use to adjust cooking time, desired temperature, slow cook heat setting (HIGH, LOW OR WARM) or Smoke (COLD, HOT OR COMBO) Function.

SLOW COOK/SMOKE Button: To select SLOW COOK or SMOKE. Selected function light will illuminate.

KEEP WARM Light: Illuminates when Slow Cooker is in WARM setting.

Display: Window will show time or temperature.

FUNCTION

| TIME RANGE|

INCREASE INCREMENTS

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Slow Cook| 30 minutes to 12 hours| 30 minutes
Cold Smoke| 5 minutes to 2 hours| 5 minutes
Hot Smoke| 5 minutes to 4 hours| 5 minutes
Combo Smoke| 30 minutes to 6 hours| 30 minutes

NOTE: Temperature ranges from 100°F–200°F (38°C–93°C).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

WARNING Food Safety Hazard. Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using warm setting. The warm setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on warm setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on low or high and then switch to warm. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

CAUTION Burn Hazard. Escaping steam is hot. Use oven mitts to lift lid.

HOW TO SLOW COOK

Crock capacity: For best results, fill Vessel with food no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe states.

NOTE: Slow Cooker Vessel is for slow cooking only, and not to be used when smoking.

1. Plug into outlet.

2. Add ingredients to Vessel. Place Vessel onto Base.

3. Place Lid on Vessel. Lid should sit level on Vessel for even cooking and to prevent heat loss.

4. Press ON/OFF Button to turn on and SLOW COOK Light will illuminate. Default setting is HIGH for 4 hours with HIGH Light flashing.

5. To change setting, press or to adjust to LOW (default time is 8 hours) or WARM (default time is 10 hours).

6. After 3 seconds, default time will start flashing. Press or to adjust to desired cook time.

7. Slow Cooker will begin to heat after 3 seconds and time will begin to count down. When selected cooking time is complete, Slow Cooker will beep 3 times, then automatically switch to WARM setting with KEEP WARM Light illuminated.
   HOW TO USE TEMPERATURE PROBE IN SLOW COOK MODE
   Temperature Probe can only be used during HIGH or LOW.

8. Plug into outlet.

9. Add ingredients to Vessel. Place Vessel onto Base.

10. Place Lid on Vessel, ensuring Lid is seated properly on Vessel.

11. Plug Temperature Probe into Probe Jack on side of Slow Cooker.

12. Insert pointed end of Temperature Probe through Probe Hole in Lid into center of food and not touching bottom of Vessel. Press ON/OFF Button to turn on and SLOW COOK Light will illuminate. PROBE Light will illuminate. Default setting is HIGH; default temperature is 160°F (70°C).

13. To change setting, press or to adjust.

14. After 3 seconds, default temperature will start flashing. Press or to adjust to desired temperature between 100–200°F (38–93°C).

15. Slow Cooker will begin to heat after 3 seconds and Display will toggle between actual and set probe temperature, with SET Light illuminated.

16. When desired temperature is reached, Slow Cooker will beep 3 times, then automatically switch to WARM setting with KEEP WARM Light illuminated.

NOTE: If Temperature Probe is unplugged during heating, PROBE Light will flash and PrbE will flash in Display until Temperature Probe is plugged back into Probe Jack within 5 minutes. If Probe is left unplugged for longer than 5 minutes, Slow Cooker will go into standby mode.

BEFORE SMOKING FOOD, ASSEMBLE THE SMOKER & SLOW COOKER

NOTES:

• Slow Cooker Vessel is for slow cooking only, and not to be used when smoking.
• This appliance is not to be used outdoors or on a stovetop.
  

1. Remove Vessel from Base and set Vessel aside. Place Base of Smoker & Slow Cooker near a kitchen exhaust fan or in a well-ventilated area.

2. Place Smoking Chamber with holes at the top onto Smoking Chamber Tray to surround Heating Element.

3. Add wood chips around Heating Element, filling half full if smoking for 2 hours. If smoking longer, fill Smoking Chamber to the top. Do not overfill the Smoking Chamber. For lighter smoke flavor, reduce amount of wood chips. Add Smoking Chamber Lid.
   

4. Place Bottom Smoking Rack onto cutting board, Handles facing down. Add food to Rack. Lift Bottom Rack by the Handles and add Rack to Base. If using second Smoking Rack, add legs first, aligning leg indent with bar of Lower Rack. For best results when smoking food that fits on one rack, add food to second rack position.

5. Add Smoking Chamber Lid onto Smoking Chamber, ensuring Lid is level.

HOW TO SMOKE

1. Plug into outlet.

2. Press ON/OFF Button to turn on and SLOW COOK Light will illuminate.

3. Press SLOW COOK/SMOKE Button to select SMOKE and SMOKE Light will illuminate. Default setting is COLD Smoke for 30 minutes with COLD Light flashing.

4. To change setting, press or to adjust to desired HOT Smoke (4 hour default) or COMBO Smoke (6 hour default).

5. After 3 seconds, default time will start flashing. Press or to adjust to desired time.

6. Smoker will begin to heat the wood chips after 3 seconds and time will begin to count down.

7. After COLD Smoke time is complete, Display will show OFF. If HOT or COMBO Smoke was selected and smoking time is complete, Smoker will automatically switch to WARM and KEEP WARM Light will illuminate. Display will show warm time.
   HOW TO SMOKE USING TEMPERATURE PROBE
   Temperature Probe can only be used during HOT or COMBO Smoke.

8. Add food on Racks. Place Racks onto Base.

9. Place Lid on Base. Ensure Lid is seated properly.

10. Insert pointed end of Probe through Hole on Lid into center of food. Ensure Probe is not touching bottom of Vessel or Smoke Chamber.

11. Plug Temperature Probe into Probe Jack on side of Slow Cooker. Press ON/OFF Button to turn on. PROBE Light will illuminate. Default setting is HOT Smoke with HOT Light flashing.

12. To change setting, press or to select COMBO Smoke.

13. After 3 seconds, default temperature of 160°F (70°C) will start flashing. Press or to adjust to desired temperature from 100°F to 200°F (38°C to 93°C).

14. Smoker will begin to heat after 3 seconds and Display will toggle between actual and set probe temperature, with SET Light illuminated.

15. Unit will automatically beep 3 times and switch to WARM when desired temperature is reached. KEEP WARM Light will illuminate and Display will show warm time.

NOTES:

• If Temperature Probe is unplugged during heating, PROBE Light will flash and PrbE will flash in Display until Temperature Probe is plugged back into Probe Jack. Probe must be replaced within 5 minutes. If Probe is left unplugged for longer than 5 minutes, Slow Cooker will go into standby mode.
• It is normal to have a small amount of smoke escape during cooking.
• During COMBO Smoke, COLD Smoke time is 1/3 of total time for Program mode. For example, if COMBO Smoke is set for 6 hours the first 2 hours will be COLD Smoke and remaining 4 hours will be HOT Smoke. For Probe Mode, COLD Smoke time is always 1 hour, and then unit will switch to HOT Smoke until desired temperature is reached.
• Smoking Chamber will darken after first use. Smoking Chamber must be cleaned after every use.

SMOKING TIPS

• Slow Cooker Vessel is for slow cooking only, and not to be used when smoking.
• Cover Smoking Chamber Lid with aluminum foil before smoking for easy cleanup.
• To add flavoring and keep meats moist, marinate, brine or use a dry rub prior to smoking.
• When smoking nuts or cheese, add aluminum foil to the Smoking Rack to prevent food from slipping onto the bottom or cheeses from dripping.
• Do not soak wood chips before smoking. Soaking will lengthen the time for the wood chips to start smoking.
• Meat should be placed fat side up on the Smoking Rack, with meaty side down.
• Foods closest to the Smoking Chamber may be darker when compared to other areas of food on other Smoking Racks.
• Do not open Lid while smoking. Opening Lid will allow smoke to escape or change the time.
• No need to turn food over. Food should be smoked and/or cooked evenly.
• For better ribs, remove the paper-thin membrane on the bone side of ribs. The membrane can get tough and harder to eat.
• For best results, place food on the second rack if cooking small amounts, with no food on the bottom rack.
• If cooking on all racks, arrange food around the Smoking Chamber for best results, and not directly over the Chamber.

SMOKING GUIDE

COLD Smoke is for smoking cooked nuts, cheeses, fresh vegetables, hard cooked eggs, fresh herbs and salt.
HOT Smoke is for smoking and cooking foods.
COMBO Smoke is for smoking and cooking larger pieces of meat that need longer cooking times. See NOTES on previous page to learn more about COMBO Smoke.

TYPE OF WOOD CHIPS

| SMOKE FLAVOR|

BEST FOOD TO SMOKE

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Fruit wood (Apple or Cherry)| Mild| Fish, chicken, pork, nuts, cheeses, herbs, hard cooked eggs
Hickory, Birch, Pecan| Medium| Pork shoulder, ribs, beef, salmon, cheeses
Mesquite| Strong| Lamb, game, duck, beef

FOOD

| TYPE OF SMOKING| SMOKING TIME|

RECOMMENDED DONENESS

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Beef Rib Eye Steaks| Hot Smoke| 30 minutes| 145°F (63°C)
Whole Chicken (4 to 5 pounds)| Hot Smoke| 1 to 1 1/2 hours| 165°F (73°C)
Salmon Filet| Hot Smoke| 30 minutes| 145°F (63°C)
Pork Baby Back Ribs (4 to 5 pounds)| Combo Smoke| 3 to 4 hours| Until fork tender
Brisket or Beef Roast (4 to 5 pounds)| Combo Smoke| 5 to 6 hours| Until fork tender
Whole Almonds| Cold Smoke| 15 minutes| NA
Gouda cheese| Cold Smoke| 15 minutes| NA
Hard Cooked Eggs| Cold Smoke| 15 minutes| NA
Pork Shoulder (4 to 5 pounds)| Combo Smoke| 5 to 6 hours| Until fork tender

NOTES:

• Review suggested smoke times for foods and adjust time for desired smoke flavor and doneness.
• Ensure food fits on Racks and does not touch the sides. Racks hold about 5 pounds.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not
immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

CAUTION Cut Hazard. Use care when cleaning debris from the smoking chamber tray.

1. Unplug and cool.
2. Make sure to soak wood chips before discarding.
3. Use oven mitts to remove Vessel. Do not submerge Base in water.
4. Wipe metal end of Probe with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
5. Use a warm, soapy cloth or sponge to clean inside of Base. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry.
6. Smoking Racks, Smoking Chamber with Lid, Vessel, and Lid are dishwasher safe, or wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. DO NOT use the “SANITIZE” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANITIZE” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
7. Wipe outside of Base with a soft, damp cloth or sponge, and dry.
8. Store with Lid ajar.

NOTE: Smoking Chamber and Lid must be washed after every use to prevent buildup on Smoking Chamber.

TROUBLESHOOTING

There is no display visible on the control panel.

• Is unit plugged in?
• Is unit turned on?
• Test that the electrical outlet is working using a lamp in known working order.
• Was power interrupted (due to brownout, electrical storm, etc.) for 5 seconds or longer?

Cannot select temperature and/or hours.

• Is unit plugged in?
• Test that the electrical outlet is working, using a lamp in known working order.

Food is undercooked.

• Was food cooked on WARM setting? Do not cook on WARM setting; always cook on LOW or HIGH heat settings.
• Did you select LOW heat setting, but use a cooking time based on HIGH heat setting?
• Did you have the Lid placed correctly on Slow Cooker?

Smoke leaks from Lid.

• It is normal to have a small amount of smoke escape during cooking. Ensure Lid is seated properly on Base.

Smoke flavor too strong.

• Try smoking with milder wood chips (see Smoking Guide) or reduce the amount of wood chips.

Food isn’t done after cooking the full amount of time recommended in my recipe.

• This can be due to voltage variations (which are commonplace everywhere) or altitude.
• The slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances. However, it can alter the cooking times in the Slow Cooker. Lower than rated voltage will require longer cooking times and higher than rated voltage will require shorter cooking times. You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.

Food is overcooked.

• Was Vessel at least half full? Slow Cooker has been designed to thoroughly cook food in a filled Vessel. If Vessel is only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
• Did you select hours based on a LOW heat recipe?
• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.

Display shows PrbE.

• Ensure Probe is plugged into Probe Jack, and pointed end of Probe is in center of food and not touching bone or Vessel.
• If Probe is plugged into Slow Cooker, unplug Probe from Slow Cooker and plug back into Probe Jack.

Error Codes

• E1 – Contact Customer Service.
• E2 – Contact Customer Service.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover unauthorized repairs or service to products, products sold “as-is” by retailers, glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.814.4895 (001.216.901.6801 outside the US) or visit WestonBrands.com. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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ATTENTION!
PLEASE INSPECT THIS PACKAGE THOROUGHLY FOR MISSING PARTS OR ANY PRODUCT DAMAGE. IF YOUR PRODUCT CONTAINS SHIPPING DAMAGE, PLEASE CONTACT RETAILER FOR ASSISTANCE.

For all other questions regarding product usage, missing parts, product damage, difficulty or warranty activation, please contact the Weston Brands Customer Service Team: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, Monday thru Friday

[email protected] U.S. Residents Customer Service Line: 1-800-814-4895 (Outside U.S. Call: 001-216 901-6801) Weston Brands, LLC, Southern Pines, NC 28387 WestonBrands.com

Please DO NOT return this item to the retailer before contacting Weston Brands Customer Service.

References

• FoodSafety.gov
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