Someone above wrote the temp goes from 325-450, is that true you cannot bring it down to 205 for slow smoking?
2021379
I have spoke with Char broil just this morning as my Brisket turned out tough and over cooked EVEN tho I followed the directions that came with the unit. They advised me they are going to work on changing cooking times i the manual BUT the lowest temoerature this unit will get is 250*. It is NOT a true smoker. You CANNOT smoke on a low fire at 160* HOWEVER they claim that my 10 lb brisket should only be 10 minutes per pound and when I checked it at that time it was done BUT I followed the instruction manual and it turned out tasty BUT dry! Use a wire thermometer, cut the cooking times in half. Rely on the temp probe and not the cooking manual for accuracy on the doneness of the meat and you will be happy with the unit.
2021380
U can set it based on gas flow but I don't use this one I mainly use the electric one I have as it's less work you can set it n let it do it's thing. Only use this one for doing a turkey.
1115271
I Google whatever I'm smoking and use the temperature each sight says and adjust the temperature as i go. We've had ours for about 4 or 5 month's. The first month was rough but it's easier now. Always use temps for electric smokers.
644226
I have not smoked under 200 degrees but does well at 200-230, and don't see why it wouldn't smoke at 175-180.
1936677
I have found I have better control of the temperature if I open the gas bottle about one-half to three-quarters of a turn, and then use the temperature control on the smoker to fine tune it. This is probably the best way with all brands of smokers.
1085309
I don't see why not. I put it in the oven to cook turkey and the oven temp was 350. no prob. or are you trying to use 275 max to measure the air temp in the smoker? or the meat?
537302
Not very accurate, like most smokers. I have two smokers and I have found both of them can be off by 10-20 degrees versus a digital thermometer that has a clip that holds it an inch or two away from the meat on the rack. Hence, I don't use the one in the smoker. BTW, Thermoworks makes the best thermometers. They are also the most expensive.
1215119
My on the front says 100 to 600 degrees. However it was broken in pieces out of the box. Since it was delivered at 3 the day before Thanksgiving [that is totally another story] I used a hanging oven gauge. The company sent another one but wasn't the one for this unit and the oven gauge works more accurate for temp control. I will say this is my second smoker and this unit is much easier to control the unit, love the lighter and hope after it gets broken in that the results will be great.
152033
Yes you can. Set your thermo to about 150 or below it will do fine what are you smoking
2072083
My only suggestion would be to close the vents more to keep the heat in. Make sure you do not open the smoker either. Was it in a breeze? These are the only things I can suggest. Link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Z_TUmUZb8&list;=PLac9Z7pi1Oitbb6OQGvAR6kCpJ3vzXq3E
1369683
It's a gas smoker. You just adjust the gas from the knob on the front or adjust the vent on the top back side.I can pretty easily maintain 220-245 in mild weather. It's a little harder to keep it that low when it's really hot out though.Also you need to open the door every few hours to restock the wood chunks/chips.
1652553
I smoke boston butts and once you do your initial tweaking for the beginning of your cook it stays solid. My boston butt needed to be at 200. The water doesnt evaporate quickly like other smokers do you which is great. I love this smoker, amazing deal.
1374398
No, there is not. I use an aftermarket thermometer that I stick in the meet. This smoker is a "set it and forget it" type and it only cooks at one temp (I think it is around 275 deg. F). It works very well for novice smokers just getting into BBQ, and is also a nice addition for experienced smokers who just want to throw something in and do it quickly with very little mess.
933308
This smoker has 5 temperature ranges. The lowest temperature range is 160-220 Fahrenheit.
19234
It has a gas control that can gradually regulate the temperature from 325-450 degrees. I bought mine for thanksgiving and now use it for just about anything, it is a true "Jack of All Trades" smoker; I love it!
1138619
The lowest you can set it is 45 degrees. I normally set mine so that it doesn't get colder than 58 degrees but I set it down as low as I could upon getting your question and it would not go any lower than 45, it stopped going down.
2235660
It has a dial at the bottom that goes from low to high. For low and slow smoking, the dial would need to be set at low or low-medium. We installed a thermometer on the lid and that seemed to serve the purpose. Not perfect, but got the job done.
581285
it happened to me the first time. I always have it at a very low temperature on the stove and it rises slowly. I so I haven't had the problem again. I know we have the same smoker. the last time I used it I actually put it in the oven at 200 degrees and let it smoke with the cover on too.