i have this unit but cannot for the life of me get the stone to stop smoking. it fill the house up with smoke and the stone is clean
177162
Turn the temp down. We've had this unit for about three months now, and, haven't seen a reason (after burning our 2nd pizza) to turn the temp dial past 2. Hope this helps.
177163
I think you might have a defective unit. I really don't do much to clean mine and there is very little smoke unless it's the type of pizza thatyou are cooking. My pizzas are pretty plain gf with not a lot on them. I'm sorry that I can't tell you more. (too much oil maybe?
177164
In the manner of self cleaning ovens, you turn it on, keep it closed and keep it hot until the smoke clears. It may be several minutes.
177165
Ours seemed to smoke a bit the first couple of times (I think that there was too much flour on the surface), but it has stopped - maybe we are just more careful now.
2043850
Yes it can. You really will get the best results if you use a smoking stone.
2016920
You'll have to keep buying it. You have to remember that smoke permeates the material. Other than deep cleaning, you can't really get rid of it entirely.
1205967
I too, saw the "E2" warning. I unplugged it and cleaned it, to try again. Well, that's when it happened!! Unplug it, carefully place it back in the box, and send it back! Mine got so hot, it almost melted the counter top. (it did melt part of the smoker!) Send it back! Take no chances.
930276
I've used mine twice without a bit of smoke. How did you clean the unit. Spray 409 let it stand a while, spray again and let it stand awhile longer. Then take a wet Mr Clean kitchen sponge over the entire unit inside and out. Wipe dry for a brand new looking unit. I couldn't believe how clean the unit came using the 409/Mr Clean kitchen sponge. Smoke, there might be food touching the unit as it rotates which, I would like, would cause smoke. Make sure that no food touches the heating unit while the food is rotating.
586577
I purchase this unit a few months ago and it is awesome! I place it on my stove top and following the directions on "How much chips to use" (DO NOT Increase quantity of chips to smoke-It works as described). I found that there is very little smoke with or without my exhaust fan on and vents closed on the smoker. ENJOY !
1505196
Unfortunately I don't have a good solution. My fire pit came with a defective igniter and so I resorted to using a $1.00 Walmart igniter. I hold the switch in for about 20 seconds and the burner stays lite.
2072083
My only suggestion would be to close the vents more to keep the heat in. Make sure you do not open the smoker either. Was it in a breeze? These are the only things I can suggest. Link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Z_TUmUZb8&list;=PLac9Z7pi1Oitbb6OQGvAR6kCpJ3vzXq3E
479241
I added a second heating element right from the git go! I read the Bradley forum for quite some time and got some really great info there. I have also constructed a "shed" on my deck to enclose my smoker. It is mostly for weather protection, and less so to block wind. By installing the second element, getting the smoker "back up to heat" after opening the door, occurs in a blink of an eye! Hope this helps.
1832778
Not really. You have to hold down the trigger and it really doesn't provide a constant supply of smoke. I've used some smoke bottles but you have to squeeze them to get the smoke to come out.Have you considered using a little dry ice (you can usually get it at the market) and some warm water?
695834
I am sorry but I don't have cigarette smokers in my house. I can tell you that it seems to help with cooking odors, if that helps at all. My other suggestion is that if you get it, please clean it on a regular basis. Cleaning is easy, I waited too long because I thought it would be hard.
2177911
Clean the burner mechanism with rag and water where the flame comes from.that clogs,and affects the built in thermostat and causes it to do that.if that don't work then u need a new one
1232681
I use my Smokenator in the winter, when the temperature is not far from freezing, and have no problem hitting the required temps (though it takes longer, and the temps go down more every time I open the lid).I would say that it's an issue of air-flow. Make sure the bottom is completely open, and open the top even more. Make sure the ash-trap (no idea what style of bbq you have) is empty as well.Increase the size of the opening on your top vent, every 30 minutes, till you find the setting that lets your bbq go to the desired temperature (and then make a mental note).
1881792
I never found a good way. This item is a better smoker than it is a grill. I could never get the coals close enough to the grill to sear a steak, so i got a piece of grate and a couple of bricks and just raised the level about four inches. It works much better.
2074500
I pulled it apart to see the construction but didn't clean it. It was my first pipe so I'm no expert. I enjoy smoking it.
2221489
Is it the igniter that is faulty? Or does the burner unit just need a good brushing with a steel brush? Can it be lite with a match/lighter?
1710915
This unit will not clean smoke from the air as it is not a TRUE HEPA filter. I sent the Hamilton Beach back and bought this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VGIGVY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1