Do it let off alot of smoke.
1032715
it's just like using a teflon skillet only its bigger and fits over two burners. If you are cooking something that will smoke or burn then yeah there will be smoke. Same as any skillet.
1032716
No, mind did not. Maybe you are using to high of heat. As per the manufacturer, you should only use medium heat on the griddle
1032717
IF let's off a fair amount of smoke. I was not very happy, and would net rocommend. For me, the problem I had was it got too hot, even on the lowest of settings for my gas burner. Also, it's impossible to clean, without scraping of the coating. the last time I used it was to sear tuna. I let it sit for a day and scrubbed very hard to remove the residue. I used a sponge,then a soappad, becasue the sponge did nothing for the black residue ledt behind. I scrubbed so hard some of the costing rubbed off, and there is still residue left? Hope you have better luck and this was helpful
1032718
No, in my experience it does not produce a great deal of smoke. Of course, that will depend on the type of food you are cooking on the griddle - very lean meats might need a good coating of non-stick spray applied before cooking. I usually turn on the vent fan over the stove while cooking meats like hamburger and chicken, and that has, so far, done the trick.
1269371
No it is not supposed to. However it is pretty week on its own. The smoke comes out extremely slow
1790401
There is no on/off switch. The smoke is created from food-grade oil in the smoke stack. When it burns off, the smoke should stop.
109953
The smoke is not channaled out in any specific direction. Smoke escapes from the top as well as the sides.
1726855
Yes the smoke is started by a flame and then blown out so the amber wick can smoke, not something I would/could use as a professional.
1307805
I use mine on a covered porch and haven't had any problems... but there is good air flow across the smoker. If there isn't good ventilation... I would expect problems. This is a smoker, it puts out a lot of smoke. Besides thick smoke being unpleasant to be in... when hot enough... and thick enough... smoke can become flammable. If it were me... I would still own one... I'd just figure out a way to vent the smoke.
586574
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
1055510
It does generate a fair amount of smoke. My wife made me use it outside to keep the smell at bay. The one time we used it inside it did not set our detector off.
586579
Very little smoke leaks out. With my vent hood running, I never noticed a smoky smell in the house and it didn't set off the smoke alarm. The amount of smoke that leaks is about the same as a recently snuffed out candle.
1624705
you blow the smoke through the smaller hole Amd cleaner smoke that do smell as much comes out the other side
843648
it will smoke through the vent...which is the stuff and moisture you are burning off which comes out of the ac system
1756469
over top but I have to tell you it will clog up with soot and creosote and it will stop flowing smoke and it will fill your house with smoke!!! I removed the spark arrestor screen on mine.
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.
465077
Yes, that is normal. Also, keep in mind that some wood types produce more smoke than others.
1582323
Yes ! If your running it a lot you are taking out a lot of hot air probably !!
1707071
We smoke and it doesnt do a great job. I think u would have to buy a really expensive one. As they say "you. Get what u pay for." You can. Hear the fan but its not real loud. I would check consumer reports.
1541375
Mine has been running continuously since I got it nearly 2 years ago. Still going strong. No one smokes here so I have no way of knowing. I bought it for particles such as pollen and pet dander and for that, it works great.