Just received but says it has to be smoked out in an outside area, I don't have an outside area, do you have to "smoke it " ? thank you
1969785
Yes, it needs to be smoked out. I put mine in a spare room and shut the door while it smoked out.
1969786
No, you just have to cure it. I cured it in my kitchen and it smelled quite a bit, but was fine.
1969787
Linda, yes, do "smoke" it. Preferably in a well-ventilated place, such as, an open porch area.
1969788
Hi Linda. I don't remember smoking our roaster. The one we purchased recently was a Christmas gift for someone else. We've had ours for years. Just because I don't remember smoking ours doesn't mean we didn't. You say you don't have an outside area. How about by an open window? The issue is smell, right? Maybe a couple open windows. Hope this helps and I hope you enjoy your roaster as much as we have ours.
1969789
Yes. I HIGHLY recommend "smoking" it as the instructions say to do. It does produce a strong odor when you first turn it on, but that is the only time. I would not do it inside if you can avoid it.
1264043
This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the bottom. Hope this helps. This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the... » Read More This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the bottom. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1382727
Hey, Lee... Your outside balcony should be perfect providing that your neighbor's window isn't open. The smoker provides very adequate smoke for the cooking process, but is not objectionable to the neighborhood. It should be a pleasant experience for all!
1605555
We tried that...not recommended as it creates the usual amount of B-B-Q smoke and vapor...it quickly filled up the room so we have since, used it outside. Works fine.
989132
Yes pretty much so. Well sort of. It comes with instructions. Take it outside, that's a must because it smokes a lot. Turn it on high I think it was for 1/2 let it cool down and that's it. But, read the instruction over what I just said. I can't quite remember, but I'm pretty sure no oil was needed. They just want you to burn off whatever they put on the porcelain.
2021093
No, must be outside. We have had numerous grills of this same model--we use them constantly and burn the heating unit up! At present we have one of these in the motorhome, one at the lake house and one at home--so you can see that we really like them!!
837279
You will need to buy the charcoal and Flavor tobacco. All hardware is included, just not what you need to make it smoke.
1044627
I have a small concede covered front porch and use the smoker on it so that it's out of the weather. It does emit some smoke from the top vent but not very much. It's better that any grill smoke when I grill.
263676
It would create too much smoke to use indoors. I've had one for 4 years. Works great outdoors but min is under a patio roof. Manufacturer says no.
2038840
Absolutely. In fact, it puts out so much smoke it works very well outside. If you want to stay low to the ground when it's warm out there are some online tricks to cooling the smoke as it comes out.
426775
You need to Take the grate out and dump some on. If food already on, then plan ahead so you don't. For what it's worth, I've never run out even when it's smoker.
1710356
That's where I like to cook and it does an excellent job. Just know that you will need to check it every few hours. Changes in outside temperature and the level of water in the pan and even the increasing meat temperature can affect the actual cooking temperature. This is the easiest smoker I've ever used.
1307806
Yes, as long as there is proper ventilation for the smoke you'll be fine. The unit itself does not get hot on the outside, it's contained on the inside and I have used it numerous times in my garage even with the doors open when it has been raining. Shouldn't be a problem.
309431
I had no idea since I don't smoke in the house. It's kind hard to answer that since this because it's for my tenant in the back house. Sorry
1127719
I don't have any problem getting smoke. I simply lay the chips in the smoke pan, which is below the water pan, and it starts to smoke when it gets to temperature. I really don't see how you could not get smoke, maybe you can give more details on how you are doing it.
1518381
This particular unit has to go out side. Its not vented properly for outside. So only outside.
1761614
This smoker, when working, is designed for the outdoors. I wouldn't even recommend using it in the garage. With that being said, this is not a good product. Do your research before buying from Bradley. They are known shipping defective products. My smoker broke after the third use.