33
Why is my smoker fluctuating in
temperature?
Temperature variation is normal. Your smoker will not have
the same temperature readout like an oven (even though
your oven at home has a similar temperature fluctuation.) It is
programmed to let the flame go out and smolder, creating more
smoke. If it never did this, there would be very little smoke. This
creates temperature swings, but the cooking results are great.
Why won’t my smoker get below
180-220˚F when set at 150˚F ?
Due to the smoker being made from steel, you will want to
make sure it’s in the shade, and not in direct sunlight, especially
when it’s hot outside. Think of how hot your car can get during
the summer months. Kinda the same thing. Therefore it’s
normal to not be able to get lower temps on hot days.
Why is there smoke coming out of
the hopper, through my pellets?
A little smoke is normal when airflow is restricted through the
vents or wind is blowing through the vents.
How many pounds of pellets will I go
through per hour?
There are many variables that play into this, however in good
weather, on high setting, the smoker will burn about 3 lbs. of
pellets per hour.
During winter/colder months, how
do I ensure my smoker stays up to
temperature?
A few tips are to make sure meat is at room temperature, not
straight from fridge; make sure that the lid is not open for very
long when putting food in; when using lower settings, turn knob
to 350, then once temperature gets to desired setting, turn
down to the desired setting.
What is the Bypass for?
You are given the option to bypass in both the feed and startup
modes. You can bypass in the feed mode if you hear pellets
dropping into the burn chamber. Only bypass startup if your
smoker is still hot. For example, if there is a power outage and
the smoker accidentally shuts off, or if you need to restart the
smoker and it is still hot, then you would use Bypass Mode.
This mode is to be used only if the smoker has been shut off
momentarily and the pellets in the burn cup are still hot enough
to ignite the pellets.
Are there different heat zones in my
pellet smoker?
Yes. Our racking system is optimized to keep variable
temperatures at a minimum. Due to heat rising and the fan
blowing to keep the pellets burning, there are heat zones
throughout the pellet smoker. You can test the heat zones by
baking biscuits in the chamber and comparing the brownness
of each area. You may want to rotate the racks throughout your
cook to ensure all your food is cooked th same.
Can I line my drip pan in foil?
Yes, you can line your drip pan in foil for easy cleanup. We would
just recommend double checking the foil and make sure there
are no paths for the oil to go into the bottom of the smoker.
