This product is not the quality I consider Cuisinart. It is made from thin flexible metal. The product was damaged when received with major dent and bends. The door is crooked. With that said it still works pretty well after I had to bang out the dents and bends myself since Cuisinart (or the manufacturer that actually made this) will not cover these items. Getting the temperature high above 200 degrees in the smoker is tricky. I did best when I turned the smoker on without the water/wood tray and lets the body warm up first then put the water and wood chip tray inside. Then you should be pretty good. I do not think this is Cuisinart quality. I'm still a Cuisinart fan since I know that Cuisinart didn't actually make this product but partnered with the manufacturer that did. I would not get it but if you do it'll get the job done but not at the quality experience you would expect from Cuisinart.