Easy to put together. Easy to operate. Maiden cook were burgers came out great. Only issue is got it damaged.Update first run was a beef brisket. Started fine but after a while the temp fluctuated from 199/275. 6 hours smoke pulled then wrapped for 4 hours . Brisket came out great. Rested an hourCalled tech support for fluctuation. Put on a different P setting now good to go. Very helpful