Does this help keep the odors contained? Our grill gets a funky smell sometimes, depending on what's cooked on it, and we keep our grill in our RV. Used to keep our previous grill in a lidded tote, but the Smokey Joe's odd shape doesn't allow for that. Does this help keep the odors contained? Our grill gets a funky smell sometimes, depending on what's cooked on it, and we keep our grill in our RV. Used to keep our previous grill in a lidded... » Read More Does this help keep the odors contained? Our grill gets a funky smell sometimes, depending on what's cooked on it, and we keep our grill in our RV. Used to keep our previous grill in a lidded tote, but the Smokey Joe's odd shape doesn't allow for that. « Show Less
1477713
The unit is so small that I use an all purpose grease clean and spray it out completely. Mine is very clean as a result with no smells, I love mine.
1477714
No, it will not contain odors. The top is split down the middle where the grill handle sticks through.
395618
I haven't ever tried it although the owner's manual specifically says to not use pellets. I don't think they would smell but it may not work as well seeing as the pellets would interfere with the air flow within the grill.
801065
I think it does - as I live in a small apartment - and I do not have any left-over cooking odors. However, my air purifier is in the bedroom, not in the kitchen. That's my best guess!
2034684
To me it is not so much the bags that control the odor but the Pooh-Powder that does most of the work. I use bag purchased from a local outdoors store and the Pooh-Powder, works great. I have had it set up in a "potty" tent in 100+ degree weather for 12 hours and no smell. I remove the beg and place it in a one gal zipper bag, carry it home and trash it. Days later the trash still does not smell.
1178170
I think I've figured it out....I've had problems with mine staying only on high. When I first used it you could adjust it from high to low. Mine got screwed up by moving it once (I have it on a cart) and that's when I only had high afterwards. I jiggled stuff around like where the burner was at, or whatever would jiggle and now it's working fine. I got stuck on high only a couple more times and whatever I jiggled corrected it. Otherwise, I LOVE this grill....cooks so well, never had anything burn or flare up.
1721467
I put mine with the carbon facing out. But now with the asking of this question it makes me wonder if that's right. My decision to put the carbon facing out was because that's what helps to neutralize the odors so I assumed that it should face out.
586575
No it smells alittle Smokey. But just make sure the lid us tight. I keep the temp at 200- 205 . Works great
695834
I am sorry but I don't have cigarette smokers in my house. I can tell you that it seems to help with cooking odors, if that helps at all. My other suggestion is that if you get it, please clean it on a regular basis. Cleaning is easy, I waited too long because I thought it would be hard.
1689114
The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save the bottom grate. Reassemble and it's ready to go again. A little bit of rust is evident but does not seem to be an issue. The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save... » Read More The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save the bottom grate. Reassemble and it's ready to go again. A little bit of rust is evident but does not seem to be an issue. « Show Less
617354
It says in the instructions that the funky smell has something to do with the "manufacturing process. I can't remember the specifics. They mention, I think, washing the plates before you use them, and letting the grill sit "on" at 350 or so or about 10-20 minutes prior to first use. So if you didn't do that, I'd assume it's normal that there'd be a funky smell. Shouldn't be a long term thing.
1592236
That's intended purpose. It keeps the chips above the heat source rather than placing the wood on the coils or charcoal. The chips last longer, giving off less of a burst of smoke. But I have also used it in place of the grill to smoke shrimp, scallops, and veggies that would not work so well on the grill.
971717
I regularly place my Grill2Go on a plastic crate that I carry the grill in when traveling in my RV travel trailer... with no problems. The legs do not appear to heat up significantly. Overally an excellent grill... cooks meat & fish really nicely!!! One of the best grills I have ever owned... very satisfied!!!
536472
I have the table top grill, love it, and it does get hot, so stay with your food until you "get to know" your new grill! (Not so hot that it's a problem sitting on our poly something table!) So sorry that I wasn't able to help answer your specific question!
1130677
I made some batches of baby food back in May and I'm still using it and it's completely fine. I haven't noticed ANY odors of any kind and the food looks as fresh as when I first made it when it's thawed. I think some of the odors others are referring to may be from the types of food they keep in their freezer, like seafood for example. We aren't big meat/seafood eaters so we don't have smellier foods in our freezer.
944000
Yes it does. At least it did for me. Open it up. Air it out in an open area. Another tip when I encounter smells is a small bowl of white vinegar placed nearby overnight. Let me know how it goes!
773411
As suggested, I watch for the smoke coming through the vents and immediately close them to continue with the smoking. Make sure that the lid is tight and there will be not smoke problem. The first smoker I received did not have a tight lid - as seen before using - I returned it (no shipping cost to me). After reporting the problem, a new smoker was sent out immediately before I'd shipped the first one back. While the house is not full of smoke, there is a lingering aroma for a day or two. I don't find it unpleasant. It is suggested that the room be vented during the smoking, but I've not found it necessary. Know that it was a good choice for us. As suggested, I watch for the smoke coming through the vents and immediately close them to continue with the smoking. Make sure that the lid is tight and there will be not smoke problem. The first smoker I received did not have a tight lid - as seen before using - I returned it (no shipping cost to me). After reporting the problem, a new smoker was sent out immediately before I'd shipped the first one back. While the house is not full of smoke, there is a lingering aroma for a day or two. I don't find it unpleasant. It is suggested that the room be vented during the smoking, but... » Read More As suggested, I watch for the smoke coming through the vents and immediately close them to continue with the smoking. Make sure that the lid is tight and there will be not smoke problem. The first smoker I received did not have a tight lid - as seen before using - I returned it (no shipping cost to me). After reporting the problem, a new smoker was sent out immediately before I'd shipped the first one back. While the house is not full of smoke, there is a lingering aroma for a day or two. I don't find it unpleasant. It is suggested that the room be vented during the smoking, but I've not found it necessary. Know that it was a good choice for us. « Show Less
2058877
Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in... » Read More Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. « Show Less