did anyone who used this for the first time experience a strong burning smell and smoking as maybe the plating/coating burned off? we did and had to REMOVE IT FROM THE STOVE TOP SO THAT THE SMOKE DETECTOR DID NOT GO OFF AND ARE AFRAID TO TRY IT AGAIN. IF YOU EXPERTIENCED THIS, HOW DID YOU SOLVE THE PROBLEM?---jOE did anyone who used this for the first time experience a strong burning smell and smoking as maybe the plating/coating burned off? we did and had to REMOVE IT FROM THE STOVE TOP SO THAT THE SMOKE... » Read More did anyone who used this for the first time experience a strong burning smell and smoking as maybe the plating/coating burned off? we did and had to REMOVE IT FROM THE STOVE TOP SO THAT THE SMOKE DETECTOR DID NOT GO OFF AND ARE AFRAID TO TRY IT AGAIN. IF YOU EXPERTIENCED THIS, HOW DID YOU SOLVE THE PROBLEM?---jOE « Show Less
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Yes,,, I posted a review here before, but it didn't seem to take. DO NOT BUY THIS! It diffuses the flame so much that it took 30 minutes to get the water to boil, during which is smoked disturbingly. I bought this to use with a Bodum glass coffee maker, but after this thing nearly caught fire and it made coffee making a miserably long experience I abandoned it. I just put my Bodum glass coffee maker directly on the flame and for 2.5 years it has been working perfectly. This is a product designed to answer a problem nobody has and it then creates additional problems that are not advertised. Yes,,, I posted a review here before, but it didn't seem to take. DO NOT BUY THIS! It diffuses the flame so much that it took 30 minutes to get the water to boil, during which is smoked disturbingly. I bought this to use with a Bodum glass coffee maker, but after this thing nearly caught fire and it made coffee making a miserably long experience I abandoned it. I just put my Bodum glass coffee maker directly on the flame and for 2.5 years it has been working perfectly. This is a product designed to answer a problem nobody has and it then creates additional problems that are not advertised.
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I did. The item has a coating on it to prevent it from rusting. Wash well with soap and water, let dry and it should be fine.
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We have used this on. a gas stove but only on the lowest heat and did not expirience the problem you described. Our main use was to decrease heat when on the lowest setting.
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I had a slight odor but no smoking. This should only be used on a low heat setting. My handle burned a little, but I wasn't careful about keeping it away from the flame.
309322
Thats not good! We bought it and have used it a lot - and no problems. If you got it from Amazon, have you contacted them first to see it you go through them or Weber? Have you cleaned it off with a brush? Maybe its clogged.
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Yes, we have experienced a few times that we were not able to light it. It seems to be similar to our Bar-b-que in terms of our inability to light it up. Which usually points to one of two things: either bad lighters or bad operator. I'm afraid it may be more of the latter! I know it's frustrating but we keep a lighter near the unit in case it doesn't light.
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I'm not sure. I just used it in my car but I don't smoke. I bought a bunch of take-out food and my car had an awful odor in it when the food was taken out. So I immediately spayed this in my car and nobody could smell the food, which I thought was great. I've even used it in the bathroom after putting chemicals in my toilet and cleaning the floor (sometimes cleaning supplies give me a bad headache), and it seemed to take those smells out too. It's not like 100 percent it's gone, but it's probably a good 95 percent better. I think it might work with smoke ... it's worth a try, I guess, because you can always use it for other odors. I hope this helps. I'm not sure. I just used it in my car but I don't smoke. I bought a bunch of take-out food and my car had an awful odor in it when the food was taken out. So I immediately spayed this in my car and nobody could smell the food, which I thought was great. I've even used it in the bathroom after putting chemicals in my toilet and cleaning the floor (sometimes cleaning supplies give me a bad headache), and it seemed to take those smells out too. It's not like 100 percent it's gone, but it's probably a good 95 percent better. I think it might work with smoke ... it's worth a try, I guess,... » Read More I'm not sure. I just used it in my car but I don't smoke. I bought a bunch of take-out food and my car had an awful odor in it when the food was taken out. So I immediately spayed this in my car and nobody could smell the food, which I thought was great. I've even used it in the bathroom after putting chemicals in my toilet and cleaning the floor (sometimes cleaning supplies give me a bad headache), and it seemed to take those smells out too. It's not like 100 percent it's gone, but it's probably a good 95 percent better. I think it might work with smoke ... it's worth a try, I guess, because you can always use it for other odors. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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The smoke could be due to a couple a factors: 1. Do you have excess meat or skin that could perhaps touch the element? 2. Do you cover the bottom tray with foil? The first time I used mine I also had smoke and even a flame, but when I used the foil, the problem was solved. Also, make sure there's no meat particles anywhere in the Ro. Be sure to use clean foil each time. Hope this helps!
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Same thing here also. I was concerned that mine might be defective. Probably should not say this, BUT, I just had to open it up, very carefully, and check it out. The motor wasn't hot or anything. The motor was an open face, made completely of metal, and was not hot to the touch. Looks like it should last for a while. The smokey residue was from the brushes. I have used it 2 times afterwards, with no apparent problems, and the smoking part is not as much. Works fine for me!!!
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Hi Walt, I don't know! do you have the filter in place? You are sure it's smoke and not dust? does it smell like rubber burning?Please check the rubber belt and make sure it's not twisted or jammed. Does the smoke have an order, is it like electrical burning or rubber?
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I guess I did not read the instructions very well, because I did use it in my RV and I also used it at home when my pipes froze during the polar vortex and I was without water for 3 weeks. When i initially ignited this there was a loud poof and a flame shot out the vent, It only happened one time and I believe it is because I did something wrong. It did not do it again and it has been used alot. My advice would be to exercise precaution when using propane in an RV, know how to start and stop the equipment so you dont have propane gas flowing freely, make sure you have adequate ventilation, and use a carbon monoxide detector. I guess I did not read the instructions very well, because I did use it in my RV and I also used it at home when my pipes froze during the polar vortex and I was without water for 3 weeks. When i initially ignited this there was a loud poof and a flame shot out the vent, It only happened one time and I believe it is because I did something wrong. It did not do it again and it has been used alot. My advice would be to exercise precaution when using propane in an RV, know how to start and stop the equipment so you dont have propane gas flowing freely, make sure you have adequate ventilation,... » Read More I guess I did not read the instructions very well, because I did use it in my RV and I also used it at home when my pipes froze during the polar vortex and I was without water for 3 weeks. When i initially ignited this there was a loud poof and a flame shot out the vent, It only happened one time and I believe it is because I did something wrong. It did not do it again and it has been used alot. My advice would be to exercise precaution when using propane in an RV, know how to start and stop the equipment so you dont have propane gas flowing freely, make sure you have adequate ventilation, and use a carbon monoxide detector. « Show Less
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Sorry I haven't responded sooner, but I'm on a hunting and fishing trip and this is the 1st time I've checked my e-mail in a week. Anyway to your question, the unit does put out smoke, you should only use it under your stove vent with the fan on 'high', you will find the it is well worth the effort.I'm pushing 70 and I have never cooked and smoked with such ease, the food is alway delicious. Good luck and Good cooking.John
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I have used it only once and I had the same problem. I think you have to lock the temperature and I guess I did not do it. Try locking the temperature
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yes, i did. just yesterday was the first time i had the light on for an extended period of time. the plastic got hot and was getting "broken in" and you could smell it. i turned on the fan and seems to have gone away now. sort of like when you get a new toaster or toaster oven. first couple of uses you can smell the parts...
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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
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I have the same device. Of course I didn't realize that it was for meat temp., not grill temp, so when it went over what you'd ever want for meat... well same problem. However, I noticed the problem right away and it was just fine next time I used it. If you didn't see it right when it happened, but let it get even higher you might have burned something out. Not much help, sorry and good luck.
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The first couple of times that I used mine, it had a strong smell of burning plastic as well. It has definitely faded over time though.
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I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking fish: yes, I betcha after a while it would help with the smoked fish odor. I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking... » Read More I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking fish: yes, I betcha after a while it would help with the smoked fish odor. « Show Less
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I just got mine and last night my kitchen had a faint burning plastic odor. I turned the thing off. If the smell dose not go away in a few weeks I'll return the unit. I expect more from an $100 coffee pot. Its possible that other people haven't smelled it because they're in a building with air conditioning where the air is always being moved around.
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I had no trouble with smoking and strong smells. Did you take the plastic prongs off of the plug???? I used it Xmas eve, I have two of them, one for keeping a pasta dish warm and the other to saute seafood and had no unexpected results. I think they are great.