I set the temp to 275 to jump start it and I'm now getting smoke (since raising the element). I just put 3 5lb chickens in (too out the middle shelf and put 2 on top and 1 on the bottom. I'll check it in about 4 hours.
Anyone use the temp probe? I got one with mine. I may try it after a couple of hours.
I put 3 different rubs on so we'll see how they turn out.