- Nov 6, 2013
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Good evening, while seasoning my new MES40 today, during the 3 hrs the unit shut down about 6 time in that period. Any suggestions or comments ? Thanks !
Be careful with it. Don't leave it alone until you resolve that.
Didn't think this posted yesterday.....
It is a MES 40 Generation #2, with the controls built into the front top edge... I had it originally hooked to a extension cord. About an hour ago I plugged it into a dedicated plug, set the temp, and set the time to 3 hrs. After about 5 minutes it shut off. Re started it again for another 3 hrs, about 15 minutes or so later it shut down again . Any other info needed just let me know ! ! Thanks !
Maybe this could be your chance to kick up a fuss, and tell them you can't be playing this game with these Gen #2 units!!!
Got the new control unit, installed it and at least it keeps heating and doesn't shut down. The top of the second digit from the left does not work so 270 looks like 210 .... Also I used a taylor therm with a probe and it showed 335 when the MES showed 275. I just received the Maverick ET-733 about 30 minutes ago, so I'm going to try that one before calling Masterbuilt back .
One of these times they're gonna send you a control unit that works, and you'll be stuck with that Gen #2.Just spoke with MB and they are sending out another new control unit. I checked the temps with the Maverick 733 and the smoker is heating anywhere between 50 and 60 degrees higher than the control unit displays.
After adding an Auber controller and insulating the front door my MES 40 Gen #2 (or 3? It has the side vent) works well. It only doubled the cost. But I can hold temp within 2 degrees. (I'm a control freak).
One of these times they're gonna send you a control unit that works, and you'll be stuck with that Gen #2.
Bear
Then I would have said---Send me my money back & I'll find my own Gen #1.I installed another control unit and this is running 58 - 61 degrees hotter than indicated. Called MB today, they are sending a new smoker. I asked about the 1st gen and she said they were out of them..... Guess we'll see