FEC advice

You are a lucky guy to get a refurbished unit. I called last week and got handed over to my local sales rep. I had my own luck this week. Good luck with the unit.

Congrats to both of you.

I will use a piece of 18" foil and cover the grease slide. I will put a couple pieces together and cover the bottom of the smoker.

I will use a aluminium full pan serving tray to line the grease pan, that way when its 2/3rds full I can lift it out and throw away. Easy clean up!

Make sure you vacuum the pot out EVERY time and put in a handful of pellets when you are starting the smoker.

Make sure the cooker is level.

Keep smoker clean of grease after each use.

Don't forget to put time on the cook time, or it will go to hold after 3 hrs.

I'm sure other cooks have some more idea's to add to this list?

Thanks for the advice. It should be here tomorrow just in time to heat up a 21 pound precooked ham for Christmas and then it will be time to think about butts and brisket for the family.