INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL ET-73 REDI CHEK® SMOKER Buttons

1. TX – transmit manually, terminates the auto registration process. Press and hold for 2 seconds to register
Introduction the radio frequency with the receiver.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Redi Chek® Smoker, a programmable radio frequency food 2. ON/OFF – on normal operation with full function. Off turns transmitter off.
thermometer. You will now be able to remotely monitor the temperature of smoking food & inside the smoking
chamber from anywhere in your home. Installing batteries

Components Open the battery compartment of the transmitter by turning the slotted screw clockwise from the locked
position to the unlocked position and insert the two “AAA” batteries.
1. 1- receiver unit
The Redi Chek® Smoker needs the receiver to register the radio frequency signal from the transmitter.
2. 1- transmitter unit
3. 1- detachable 36” long stainless steel food probe sensor Registering Receiver & Transmitter
4. 1- detachable 24” long stainless steel smoking chamber probe with clip
4. 4- AAA batteries 1. Plug the stainless steel probe sensors into the corresponding plug ins of the transmitter.
Note: The FOOD probe is 6” long and pointed. The SMOKING CHAMBER probe is 2” long with a grill rack
Receiver Features clip.
FRONT BACK
2. Remove the battery compartment door of the transmitter.
REMOTE RECEIVER
3. Turn the Receiver on by sliding switch on the rear of the receiver from OFF to ON.
FOOD
4. Turn Transmitter on by sliding switch on the rear of the transmitter from OFF to ON. This needs to be
LCD done within 60 seconds of turning on the receiver in order for the receiver to register the signal from the
transmitter. If it doesn’t beep within 5-10 seconds slide switch OFF wait a few seconds and then switch
Clip back ON. Pressing and holding the TX button for 2 seconds will do the same thing as turning transmitter
OFF and then back ON.
ON

3 4 6 5. Registration is complete when the unit beeps and the probe temperatures appear where the “---” was
OFF

1 HI HR CLEAR HI flashing. Replace the battery compartment door. Turn screw counterclockwise to lock.
SMOKER FOOD
MODE
LO MIN C F Setting HI (Maximum) Food Temperature
5
2 START/STOP

1. Press and hold LIGHT/MODE for 2 seconds to select thermometer mode. The LCD will show a 1 FOOD icon
Stand in the upper part of the display and a 2 SMOKER icon in the lower part of the display.

2. Press HI/CLEAR to display the maximum food temperature value. The value will only be displayed for 5
Battery Compartment seconds. The default setting from the factory is 176 °F. The range is 32 °F – 392 °F.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) – Displays all icons, temperature and time. 3. Press and hold HI/CLEAR so maximum food temperature flashes.

CLIP – Removable clip allows you to be mobile. Clip the receiver unit to belt. 4. Press HI/CLEAR repeatedly until your desired temperature is displayed.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT – Holds 2 AAA batteries. 5. Press LIGHT/MODE to confirm setting.

STAND – Swings out and allows you to stand the receiver on tabletop. Note: Press HI/CLEAR to read your set maximum food temperature.

Buttons To destroy harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E Coli the USDA recommends the following minimum
internal temperatures:
1. HI/HR – In thermometer mode, press to increase the maximum SMOKER temperature value. Press & hold for
2 seconds, the temperature value will increase 10 degrees per second. In timer mode, press to set hour. (Beef, Veal, Lamb Steaks & Roasts and Fish) to be 145 °F
Press & hold for 2 seconds, the hours will increase 10 hours per second. (Egg Dishes, Pork and Ground Beef Veal & Lamb) to be 160 °F
(Turkey, Chicken & Duck Whole, Pieces & Ground) to be 165 °F
2. LO/MIN – In thermometer mode, press to increase the minimum SMOKER temperature value. Press & hold
for 2 seconds, the temperature value will increase 10 degrees per second. In timer mode, press to set Setting HI (Maximum) Smoker Temperature
minutes. Press & hold for 2 seconds, the minutes will increase 10 minutes per second.
1. Press and hold LIGHT/MODE for 2 seconds to select thermometer mode. The LCD will show a 1 FOOD icon
3. LIGHT/MODE – Press to turn on the LCD back light for 5 seconds. Press and hold for 2 seconds to select in the upper part of the display and a 2 SMOKER icon in the lower part of the display.
thermometer or timer mode.
2. Press HI/HR to display the maximum smoker temperature value. The value will only be displayed for 5
4. HI/CLEAR – In thermometer mode, press to increase the maximum FOOD temperature value. Press & hold seconds. The default setting from the factory is 176 °F. The range is 140 °F – 410 °F. Note: The unit will
for 2 seconds, the temperature value will increase 10 degrees per second. In timer mode, press to clear the not allow you to set the maximum smoker temperature below the minimum smoker temperature setting.
timer setting back to 0:00.
3. Press and hold HI/HR so maximum smoker temperature flashes.
5. ALERT/START/STOP – In thermometer mode, press to turn on the warning alert. Press and hold for 2
seconds to change °C to °F or °F to °C. In timer mode, press to start or stop the timer countdown or count 4. Press HI/HR repeatedly until your desired temperature is displayed.
up.
5. Press LIGHT/MODE to confirm setting.
6. ON/OFF – Turns receiver on and off. Note: Press HI/HR to read your set maximum smoker temperature.
Transmitter Features Setting LO (Minimum) Smoker Temperature
FRONT BACK
1. Press and hold LIGHT/MODE for 2 seconds to select thermometer mode. The LCD will show a 1 FOOD icon
REMOTE TRANSMITTER
in the upper part of the display and a 2 SMOKER icon in the lower part of the display.

2. Press LO/MIN to display the minimum smoker temperature value. The value will only be displayed for 5
seconds. The default setting from the factory is 50 °F. The range is 32 °F – 392 °F. Note: The unit will not
CLIP allow you to set the minimum smoker temperature above the maximum smoker temperature setting.
LCD

OFF ON TX
3. Press and hold LO/MIN so minimum smoker temperature flashes.
1 2

4. Press LO/MIN repeatedly until your desired temperature is displayed.

WIRE STAND
5. Press LIGHT/MODE to confirm setting.
Note: Press LO/MIN to read your set minimum smoker temperature.
1 2 1 2
FOOD SMOKER FOOD SMOKER

Turn on the temperature alerts

Press ALERT/START/STOP to activate the temperature alerts for the smoker and food. An alarm icon will appear
1 FOOD 2 SMOKER beneath both the 1 FOOD icon and 2 SMOKER icon.

Note: The receiver will beep and the alarm icon and probe temperature displays will flash
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)– displays temperature of both Food and Smoker probes sensors. It automatically if:
switches between Food and Smoker displays. (Note: Temperature on the transmitter is only displayed in °F .) - the actual food temperature has exceeded your maximum food temperature setting.
- the actual smoker temperature has exceeded your maximum smoker temperature
WIRE STAND – Allows you to stand receiver on tabletop or it can be reversed and used as a hanger. setting.
- the actual smoker temperature has fallen below your minimum smoker temperature
BATTERY COMPARTMENT – holds 2 AAA batteries. setting.

1 FOOD – plug in for stainless steel food probe sensor

Note: The minimum smoker temperature alert is not activated until the actual smoker
2 SMOKER – plug in for stainless steel smoker probe sensor temperature goes above the minimum temperature setting.
Example: If you set the minimum smoker temperature for 220 °F and press the ALERT/STOP/START to turn on Helpful Hints
the warning alert and your actual smoker temperature is below 220 °F the unit will NOT beep or flash. It
assumes your smoker is not up to temperature. Once the actual smoker temperature goes over 220 °F the If the receiver and /or the transmitter display LLL or HHH instead of the probe temperature, wait for probe to
minimum smoker alert is activated. If it falls below 220 °F after that it will beep & flash. reach room temperature. If LLL or HHH is still displayed it is likely the internal probe wire has shorted out
either through moisture or heat damage.
Using the Timer
Do not immerse the probe in water while cleaning.
Count down
Do not allow the probe or probe wire to come into contact with flames.
1. Press and hold LIGHT/MODE for 2 seconds to select timer mode. The lower display will show a small TIMER
and 0:00. Return defective probe to address below along with return address and we will send you new probe no charge.

2. Press HI/HR and LO/MIN button to set the timer. Press ALERT/START/STOP button to start countdown. The If the temperature displayed seems to read too high or the temperature seems to increase too quickly check to
“ ” will blink for every second. make sure the probe tip is not poking through the food to outside. Reposition the probe tip in the center of the
thickest part of food. Avoid touching bone or heavy fat areas.
3. To stop the countdown process , press ALERT/START/STOP button. The “ ” becomes solid.
Cautions:
4. Press HI/CLEAR button to clear the setting back to 0:00.
Always wear a heat resistant glove to touch the stainless steel probe sensors or wires during or just after
Note: The minimum setting for the timer is 1 minute. The maximum setting is 24 hours. cooking. Do not touch with bare hands.
Less than 10 hours is displayed as hours & minutes. 10 hours to 24 hours is
displayed just as hours. When the countdown reaches “0:00” the timer starts Keep the stainless steel probe sensors and wires away from children.
counting up and it will beep for 30 seconds. The “0:00” and “ ” will blink. Press
the ALERT/START/STOP button to stop beeping. Clean the stainless steel probes and dry thoroughly after each and every use.

Count up Do not use the receiver in the rain. The transmitter is water proof but not water tight. Do not immerse in water.

1. Press and hold LIGHT/MODE for 2 seconds to select timer mode. The lower display will show a small TIMER Do not expose the plugs of the stainless steel probes or the plug in holes of the transmitter to water or any
and 0:00. liquid. This will result in a bad connection and faulty readings.

2. Press ALERT/START/STOP button to start count up. The “ ” will blink for every second. Do not expose the receiver or transmitter to direct heat or surface.

3. To stop the count up process, press ALERT/START/STOP button. The “ ” becomes solid. Do not use stainless steel probes in microwave oven.

4. Press HI/CLEAR button to clear the setting back to 0:00. The Redi Chek® Smoker registers temperatures as low as 14 °F (-10 °C) and as high 410 °F (210 °C). LLL will
be displayed below 14 °F and HHH will be displayed above 410 °F. Do not use the stainless steel probe sensor
When the count up reaches 10 the display will turn to 0:00, the unit beeps and “ ” will blink for 30 seconds. above 410 °F. Doing so will deteriorate the wire.

Change °C to °F or °F to °C Not Intended for Use by Persons ages 12 and Under.

Press and hold ALERT/START/STOP (C/F )for 2 seconds. Cleaning

Using Timer & Temperature Modes Simultaneously Always wear a heat resistant glove to touch the stainless steel probe sensors or wires during or just after
cooking. Do not touch with bare hands.
The timer and temperature modes can be used at the same time. This allows you to monitor one food’s cooking
progress in the temperature mode, while using the timer mode to keep track of another cooking task. You can Keep the stainless steel probe sensors and wires away from children.
tell which function is complete by the sound of the beeps, as well as which icons are flashing.
Wash the metal probe tips with hot soapy water and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the probes in water while
1. For the temperature mode, the receiver will signal that your food is ready with a continuous beeping sound, cleaning.
and the warning icon and probe temperature display will blink.
Wipe the transmitter and receiver with damp cloth. Do not immerse either in water.
2. For the timer mode, the receiver will signal that time is up by beeping for 30 seconds. Either the upward
arrow (for count-up mode) and downward arrow (for countdown mode) will blink. LIMITED NINETY DAY WARRANTY

Procedure for typical use in an outdoor smoker: Maverick Industries Inc. warrants the Redi Chek® Smoker to be free of defects in parts, materials and
workmanship for a period of 90 days, from date of purchase. Should any repairs or servicing under this
The following typical example will go through the steps to have the Redi Chek® Smoker alert you if a piece of warranty be required, contact Maverick Customer Service by mail or phone for instructions on how to pack and
meat (Boston Butt) is cooked to 160 °F, if your smoker temperature falls below 225 °F or goes above 250 °F ship the Redi Chek® Smoker to Maverick’s National Service Center located as follows:
and remind you to check the smoker in 2 hours.
Maverick Customer Service
Set up smoker. 94 Mayfield Ave.
Follow the registration procedure. Edison NJ 08837
Place meat on smoker grill rack.
Insert probe sensor into the center of thickest portion of the meat. Avoid touching bone or heavy fat areas. Telephone: (732) 417-9666
Clip the special smoking chamber probe to grill rack of smoking chamber.
Position the probe sensor wires so they will not come into contact with flames and exit the smoker without Hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
being pinched/crushed by the cover.
Stand/hang the transmitter away from heat source of grill. DO NOT put transmitter on closed cover or under Do not send any parts or product to Maverick without calling and obtaining a Return Authorization Number and
the cover. The transmitter is water proof for use in rain. instructions.

Press and hold LIGHT/MODE button so thermometer mode is displayed. This warranty is VOID if instructions for use are not followed; for accidental damage; for commercial use; for
Press HI/CLEAR to display the maximum food temperature. damage incurred while in transit; or if the Redi Chek® Smoker has been tampered with.
Press and hold HI/CLEAR so the maximum food temperature display flashes.
Press HI/CLEAR repeatedly until 160 °F appears (holding HI/CLEAR button down will increase the temperature This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
10 degrees per second)
QUICKLY press LIGHT/MODE to confirm 160 °F setting. Replacement Probes

Press HI/HR to display the maximum smoker temperature. To purchase, out of warranty, stainless steel replacement probes please mail us a check to the address below
Press and hold HI/HR so the maximum smoker temperature display flashes. and specify probe type:
Press HI/HR repeatedly until 250 °F appears (holding HI/HR button down will increase the temperature 10
ET-73 Food Probe $12.00/ea
degrees per second)
QUICKLY press LIGHT/MODE to confirm 250 °F setting. ET-73 Smoker Probe $12.00/ea

Press LO/MIN to display the minimum smoker temperature. NEW 6 ft length * high heat ET-72/73 Food Probe $17.00/ea
Press and hold LO/MIN so the minimum smoker temperature display flashes.
Press LO/MIN repeatedly until 225 °F appears (holding LO/MIN button down will increase the temperature 10 2 - NEW 6 ft lenght * high heat ET-72/73 Food Probes $27.75/ea
degrees per second)
QUICKLY press LIGHT/MODE to confirm 225 °F setting All prices include shipping & handling. NJ residents add 7% sales tax.
Press ALERT/START/STOP to activate the temperature alerts for the smoker and food Attn Customer Service
Maverick Industries, Inc.
Press and hold LIGHT/MODE button so timer mode is displayed. 94 Mayfield Ave.
Press HI/HR 2 times to set for 2 hours so that 2:00 is displayed. Press ALARM/START/STOP to start the Edison NJ 08837
countdown. Press and hold LIGHT/MODE to go back to thermometer mode.
Clip the receiver to your belt or pocket and move up to 100 ft away from the smoker. Go indoors if desired. * The NEW high heat probe wire is rated for 570 °F to reduce accidental wire burn outs.
You are now remotely monitoring your food and smoker. The receiver will beep and flash if your meat
temperature goes above 160 °F or the smoker temperature falls below 225 °F or exceeds 250 °F. The ET-73 is manufactured for the Big Green Egg by Maverick Industries,Inc.