another noobie

[nokidz]

hi all, i am new to smokers and stuff. i have a new smoker and my wife threw out the directions. how do i prep it to use it for the first time, and what do i do?????? help.
my smoker looks like this......

 

[larry maddock]

welcome to smf.
someone with a unit just like yours will be along shortly.

 

[nokidz]

thanx

 

[rat]

Dude I am no pro nor do i have a unit like yours but this is what I would do.Coat the inside with vegetable oil (except firebox). stoke it with charcoal . Go pickup meat and wood (plus adult beverage) . Drink beverage and work on your recipe for tomorrow. Wellcome from the Rat

 

[dgross]

If you know who the manufacturer is you may be able to find the directions/manual online :) . That is how I replaced my first manual/cookbook for my ECB last year once it got too stained. Good luck and happy smoking! Daun

 

[smokemaster]

Use PAM or wipe on vegetable oil or peanut oil in the cooking chamber. Heat to 300 for about 3-4 hours. You'll get a nice coating and it'll set everything in place. Some folks even wipe down the outside to set the paint.