Using a Masterbuilt electric smoker is a simple process that will start with preheating the smoker to the cooking temperature for 30 minutes. Next, add wood chips to the wood chip tray, and this process can vary depending on the model. Add food to the smoker as soon as you start to see smoke. Check the time on the smoker and add two hours more than the process requires so the smoker doesn't turn off before the food is done. Finally, add wood chips during the process once an hour and try not to over-smoke the food when first learning.