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This department of TVWB represents all the knowledge I have accumulated from early 1997 to date about the operation, care, and maintenance of the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker. I want to thank all of the WSM enthusiasts out there who have freely shared their knowledge of the WSM with me through personal conversations, e-mail messages, and Internet discussions. Much of the credit for the information in this department goes to them.

New owners should pay special attention to the articles in the "WSM Operating Tips" section below.

WSM Operating Tips
Firing Up Your Weber Bullet Usage Tips
How to prepare and operate your Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker.
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions? We have answers covering everything from pricing and warranty to construction and troubleshooting.
Firing Up Your Weber Bullet
Sure-fire methods for firing up the WSM, including "The Minion Method" for extended cooking sessions.
 
• Measuring Temperature In The WSM
• Temperature Control Troubleshooting
• WSM Temperature Tests
• Using A Water Pan In The WSM Video: Water Pan Safety (YouTube) Video: How To Foil A Water Pan (YouTube)
How To Use A Chimney Starter
A companion to Firing Up Your Weber Bullet. Includes alternatives to newspaper for starting the fire.
 
• Cooking In The Wind, Rain & Cold
• Cleanup, Maintenance & Storage
• Protecting Patios & Wooden Decks
• Common Operating Mistakes
WSM Modifications
More Thermometer Installations Introduction To WSM Modifications
Just a few thoughts I'd like to share before you dive into modifying your Weber Bullet.
 
• More Thermometer Installations
• Increasing Cooking Capacity
• Access Door Modifications
• Adding A Lid Vent Damper
• Adding Handles To The Cooking Section
• Adding Handles To The Bottom Cooking Grate
• Water Pan Modifications
Mounting A Thermometer
How to achieve a professional-looking thermometer installation on the WSM.
 
• Charcoal Grate Modifications
• Adding A Work Table
• Gas/Electric Conversions
• Grilling On The Weber Bullet
• Cold Smoker Conversion
• WSM On Wheels
• The Little Red Bullet Project
• The Two-Tone Blue Bullet Project
Reference Topics
All About Charcoal All About Charcoal
Learn all about charcoal—how it's made, what's in it, and how to choose the right one for your Weber Bullet.
 
All About Smoke Woods
This topic introduces the various smoke woods and helps you decide which woods to use with different barbecue meats.
 
Barbecue Accessories & Supplies
Here's a list of items that new Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker owners needs to get started.
 
• Testing Thermometers For Accuracy
• Boiling Point Calculator
Owner's Manuals
Download a replacement copy of the current WSM owner's manual, plus manuals from the past. In Adobe PDF format.
 
• Kingsford Charcoal Briquets: New Design, New Formula For 2006
• Kingsford R&D Lab Trip Report
Operating Tips Videos On YouTube
  • Water Pan Safety
• How To Foil A Water Pan
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