Nice prize! The directions on our new charcoal grill said to spray the interior with cooking spray. My son did all that, so I don't know the details. I can ask him, but you'll probably get good information from others at the KT.

Probably similiar to seasoning cast iron. I use crisco and fire up the oven. In your case, spread it on the interior and start it up. I would imagine lower temperature for a long period of time. Have fun. Hubby just got the electric smoker for his birthday.

Back when he was healthier, DH did all the grilling. He used to wipe the cool cooking surface with a cloth dipped in cooking oil (not olive oil). We live in the NorthEast and get snow; one winter recently I forgot to put it in the shed so it got very rusty. I've been able to set it up and use it this year but it's clearly past its prime.

Been there, done that and have the same one (does it have a fire box on the side?). You don't need to season the outside; just the cooking racks. don't use cooking spray either, as that stuff leaves a nasty tacky film.

Take your grates, rub them liberally with crisco (or other solid shortening) and bake the racks at 400 for a couple hours. It is best to season a couple times to get a good layer on there. Use the larger part of the grill to do the seasoning and you'll save yourself some air! Let me know if you have questions; we have the same exact smoker!

yea! you got it together! I knew you could! lol You'd think that the seasoning directions would be included! lol

First off, Kat all the directions came with a book in English and one in Mexican, except the one regarding seasoning! The English version isn't here LOL
Dee thanks so much, and I may need help along the way! I plan on starting the process tomorrow. I do have one question. It came with a wire holder for a grease catcher, but it doesn't come with the grease catcher LOL. Plus it doesn't tell me what to do with the wire holder either. My neighbor said I could buy the catcher at Lowes, but then what? LOL Seems like I need this attached before I start the seasoning to avoid grease all over the patio. No it didn't come with the side smoker box, but it's something I can add later. It did come with a cover though.

First off, Kat all the directions came with a book in English and one in Mexican, except the one regarding seasoning! The English version isn't here LOL
Dee thanks so much, and I may need help along the way! I plan on starting the process tomorrow. I do have one question. It came with a wire holder for a grease catcher, but it doesn't come with the grease catcher LOL. Plus it doesn't tell me what to do with the wire holder either. My neighbor said I could buy the catcher at Lowes, but then what? LOL Seems like I need this attached before I start the seasoning to avoid grease all over the patio. No it didn't come with the side smoker box, but it's something I can add later. It did come with a cover though.

Well, can't explain that happening!

Audrey, the catcher thingy is for grease. My husband uses small cans from catfood for that. It's cheaper to buy a couple cans of Fancy Feast than in is to buy a special container to hold the grease run off. If I recall correctly, the wire holder attaches to the hole at the bottom. Put the cat food can in the wire holder and then attach to the bottom of the grill.

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