Tips and Tricks

 

 The Smokettle is very easy to use. If you are having any trouble, try these helpful tips.

 

If temperature drops below 200°F

1. Clear ashes. Ashes can block bottom vent holes. Make sure vent holes are open and clear.
2. Thump grill. Gently tap side of grill with a stick.
3. Ashes can sit on coals and not allow oxygen to stoke fire.
4. Slide lid onto handle (image 1) for a few minutes to allow more oxygen to feed coals.

(image 1)

 

 If temperature gets above 300°F and you want 225°F

1. Add water
2. Adjust vents to halfway.

 

If temperature drops to 150°F

1. Slide lid onto handle (image 1) for a few minutes to allow more oxygen to feed coals.
2. Remove grill grate and Smokettle.
3. Add more charcoal evenly and reassemble.
4. Open vents fully