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Newbie here....questions

R rick201mMember
Hi...what a wonderful forum this is. I just got my Smokette and have some basic questions. How critical is it that the smoker remain perfectly level? I built a 36" base stand for it...do you think I should tie it down for security? We live out in the country with wildlife all around...concerns for the smells of the meat luring coyotes or racoons to attempt to get into the smoker while it's setting unused? Certainly I would not have the drip pan there so as to help with any such problem. Do I have to season with the racks and grills in or out? I took them off for the first time. What about greasing the grills first before putting the meat on? THANKS so much for any help. I did go through the BBQ101 course with Smokin Okie.
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T tomMember
I don't know that perfectly level will affect anything,as long as liquid drains down and sorta to the center.

You'll have to judge if a varmit can dislodge the 80 lbs.

You are trying to season the interior stainless walls of the cooker,so the racks don't need to be inside.

Most of us spray the racks with a Pam type product before cooking,but cooking oil on a paper towel will work.

Enjoy and don't worry.

Read,read,read.
G greynMember
Rick
Welcome: As long as the drip pan is cleaned out or removed, you should not have any problems with critters bothering your smokette. I have had mine in the yard with the door closed and the racoons never bother it.

I sesoned my smoker with the grills out and do not usually grease the grills though some people use spam or grease on their grills for easier clean up.

Just remember to use foil on the top of the fire box and the bottom of the smoker with a hole for the drain.
FM Former Member
If the front is much lower than the back, you might get a little puddle of grease against the front bottom lip, maybe a couple teaspoons full. Can either lift up a bit so it runs out the drain or wipe out when cool.

I think the strong smokey smell that permeates the smoker after a few uses scares off bugs & animals. I never find spiders inside the smoker like I do in the gas grill.
R rick201mMember
Thanks folks! Yes, I hadn't thought about that one...the smoke would tend to keep the animals away. I did season it today but I didn't put foil on the box and bottom. Should I have or is it just necessary when using with meat inside? Is it normal for smoke to leak from the door seal? If not, should a guy put some kind of silicone there?

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