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firemanpeteMember

Well I picked up my new FEC100 on Friday. fired it up for the first time on Saturday, let it run around 324* for about two hours, temp were rock solid on.

Today I am starting with a log if jimmie dean to season it, and then will do the first cook, a chicken (that is what I have)

"Normally" where are the hot spots on the FECs? Are the top shelfs hotter than than bottom?

I plan to put my single, lonely chicken on the middle shelf?

Thanks, I am very happy. Cooks on Traegers for many years, and while I still love my traegers and they are great for certain things, my cooking needs demanded something with more capacity, better temp control and more fuel effecient.

Pete

3/21/1010:34 AM

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maxqMember

Your chicken should be fine in the middle of the middle rack. Hot spots are minimal...maybe on either side of the drip pan on the lower shelf rack.

You gonna brine that bird? Smokin Okie's Holiday Turkey brine is a winner with chicken.

3/21/1012:36 PM

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Former Member

Congrats! Got mine about three weeks ago, just make sure you foil, vaccum fire pot out after each cook, and enjoy!! Already have done ribs, chicken, butts and brisket. Ready to start competing in a month!

3/21/102:25 PM

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ribdogMember

You will find warmer spots towards the back left corner on all levels.

3/21/103:24 PM

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firemanpeteMember

Thanks for the feedback and comments. Just put the chicken on now.

Starting at 170* for an hour, then up to 250* until done.

Smoker overshot start-up temp of 170* to about 250*, but I opened the door, let out some heat, and it seems to be holding now.

Let you know how it comes out in a few hours.

Pete

3/21/103:52 PM

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Former Member

well it hard to screw up here with all the great people on this site they can help you with anything,I have had mine for a few months and for now I follow the advice of the pros

3/21/107:53 PM

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tomMember

Like many good cooks ,Smokin' Okie tested his earlier model on all corners,centers,etc.

He was gracious enough to post the findings.

The new IQ4 may show some variations,but you may find his posts in the FIND at page top.

3/22/106:46 AM

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Fast Freddie/Love Shack BBQ (Guest)

I have never had any problems due to hot spots.
It is minimal.
Congratulations.

3/22/1012:13 PM

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Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by Tom:
...Smokin' Okie tested his earlier model on all corners,centers,etc.

Do a "find" on mapping and you'll find it.

But here it is:

http://forum.cookshack.com/eve...581080983#3581080983

FYI, this was a Traeger controller model. I haven't done the test on an IQ4.

The IQ4 will have smaller spots because the fan isn't running all the time like it does in the Traeger controller models.

And when it is hot, I just put the heavier/thicker cuts towards that corner and use it to my advantage.

3/22/101:26 PM

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firemanpeteMember

Thanks for the replies guys, I appreciate it.

Can not wait to load it up and give it a real workout.

Pete

3/22/101:42 PM

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