Newbie Here

[TNJHubert]

Merry Christmas! My husband and I received a master built digital smoker 30” from a white elephant game we played. We have no idea how to use it! We’ve never smoked anything and well.... the manual is extremely vague and not much help. Does this machine need seasoned? Where do we even begin?

 

[motocrash]

Welcome!From the manual...
PRE-SEASON SMOKER PRIOR TO FIRST USE. Some smoke may appear during this time, this is normal. 1. Make sure water pan is in place with NO WATER. 2. Set temperature to 275°F (135°C) and run unit for 3 hours. 3. During last 45 minutes, add 1/2 cup of wood chips in chip loader to complete pre-seasoning. This amount is equal to the contents of a fi lled chip loader. 4. Shut down and allow to cool. NOTE: Never add more than 1/2 cup (1 fi lled chip loader) at a time. Additional chips should not be added until any previously added chips have ceased generating smoke.

 

[bluewhisper]

Welcome to the board! Use the Search here to look up your smoker and see how people use them.

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
There is a ton of folks on here with your smoker to help you get started.
You may want to try the free 5 day e-course, it's very helpful.
http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse
Also Bearcarver's step by steps are all done on a smoker like yours.
Al

 

[TNJHubert]

Thanks everyone! Quick question, can i use it during winter? It's 27 out right now so it gets pretty cold.

 

[tropics]

Thanks everyone! Quick question, can i use it during winter? It's 27 out right now so it gets pretty cold.

Ans Yes you can
It would help if you posted your location,I know for fact you will have lots of questions.here is a link to find your smoker
http://smokingmeatforums.com/t/246300/mes-generation-number-recognition-pictures-info-digital-units
Richie

 

[TNJHubert]

Ans Yes you can
It would help if you posted your location,I know for fact you will have lots of questions.here is a link to find your smoker
http://smokingmeatforums.com/t/246300/mes-generation-number-recognition-pictures-info-digital-units
Richie

I live in southern Oregon, about 30 minutes from the California border. I looked at that post yesterday but the exact one we have isn't on there. It looks like a 1st gen, but the digital controls are round.

 

[tropics]

Sorry for the late response I didn't get an alert
That looks like a Gen #1
Search bearcarver he has some of the greatest step by steps to use,with that smoker.
Found my link http://smokingmeatforums.com/threads/bears-step-by-step-index.159333/#post_1149932
Richie