Just unboxed!

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I just received my 008. Looks great, no damage! My question is this: Is it supposed to be pretty difficult to latch the door? I mean, I have to hold the back of the smoker and really apply pressure to get the latch to slide in to the slot or channel on the door.

8/2/0411:28 AM

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I have a 055 which is very similar to the 008 as I understand, as the door latches go. Some presure is needed to close and latch the door. Roger

8/2/0411:40 AM

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GeiyserQ

Thats a good thing! Same when I unpacked my unit. Let us know how your first smoke turns out. Bob

8/2/0411:50 AM

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Thanks folks
I'll let you know. I've been smokin' pheasants and trout in a brinkman for alotta years. But never had any temperature control over it.
I look forward to the pro- results I should get out of the Smokette. I like processing my own meats so I see alot of smoked sausage & brats
in the future.

8/2/0412:19 PM

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Yes, the door is made that way, takes some pressure to close it so there is a good seal. You will possibly see smoker around the door edges the first couple of smokes, but as it seasons, that will disappear.

Good luck and welcome.

Smokin'

8/2/0412:30 PM

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