I wanted to give it five stars and I would have if it weren’t so finicky. In order to smoke (180*) I have to turn it on and as soon as it begins to smoke, turn it off and allow to cool. After it’s cooled down I can turn it back on at 180 and it’s golden. I will add I have reached out to tech support several times leaving multiple messages and emails without a response.
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I just got this smoker, and have used it twice. I really like it. Only reason I did not give it a 5 seems tho be a lot of dust from the fan. It may be my pellets. I will change to see if that changes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The grill is behind the times. It doesnt use pid temp control instead it just feeds pellet on a time based schedule so the temp can vary 100 degrees. The pellet feed tube is too low in the fire pot allowing the fire to back up into the tube and catch the hopper on fire. Better brands have remedied this issue by using a deeper pot or baffles. The grill will probably work for hamburg but I wouldnt try an expensive or temp demanding meat on it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, September 20, 2023
We are sorry to hear about your experience with your Cuisinart Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker. Cuisinart is committed to providing the highest quality products and consumer satisfaction. We would like to work with you to identify and resolve any potential issues. Please contact us at 1-866-994-6390 or via email to consumercare@thefulhamgroup.com at your convenience so that we can get more information to help solve the problem. If you email us, please use the subject line ‘Cuisinart Review’.
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I like it very well in general. What I don't like is smoke setting is at 200 degrees, which is higher than desirable for delicate meat like salmon (cooks too fast). This wouldn't be entirely bad except that the temperature temporarily ranges above 200 degrees to as high as 230 degrees. Overall temperature range at the 200 degree setting appears to be from 180 to 230, which is wider than I would like.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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