Food cooks unevenly, with hot spots and cold spots inside the smoker.

Safety first: Use gloves when rearranging racks or food during a cook.

Steps:

• 1. Avoid overloading: Do not pack racks so tightly that air cannot circulate. Leave space between pieces of meat.
• 2. Rotate racks: For long cooks, rotate racks top-to-bottom and front-to-back to even out heat exposure.
• 3. Check fan operation: On fan-equipped Cookshack models, verify that the fan runs and is not obstructed.
• 4. Verify probe location: Ensure the cabinet probe is in its factory location and not blocked by foil or pans.