Smoker produces very little or no smoke even though it heats

Safety first: Use heat-resistant gloves when adjusting the wood box during or after a cook.

Steps to improve smoke production:

• Use proper wood: Use dry, seasoned wood chunks recommended by Smokin-It. Avoid water-soaking the wood; damp wood can delay or prevent smoldering.
• Check wood box placement: Ensure the stainless wood box is fully seated in its track and positioned directly above or adjacent to the heating element as designed.
• Chunk size: Use smaller chunks if smoke is minimal; very large pieces can take longer to ignite.
• Temperature setting: At very low set temperatures, the element may not stay on long enough to ignite the wood. Start the cook at a slightly higher temperature until smoke is established, then reduce if desired.
• Limit door opening: Frequent door opening can cool the wood box and interrupt smoldering. Keep the door closed as much as possible.