Wood chip tray paint burning off and causing odor

Safety first: Use the smoker outdoors in a well‑ventilated area during burn‑off.

• Initial seasoning: For a new Char‑Broil chip tray, run an empty smoker at high temperature for 1–2 hours to burn off manufacturing residues.
• Avoid direct flame: Use the chip tray only as designed, above the electric element, not in other grills or over open flame.
• Replace if heavily degraded: If the tray is heavily rusted or flaking, replace it with a new OEM tray.