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Questions and Answers for Weber Smokey Joe Premium Portable Charcoal Grill in Black

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Model #40020

Store SKU #1000395545

  • Weber Smokey Joe Portable Charcoal Grill 10 yr limited warranty
  • Porcelain-enameled lid and bowl retain heat for superior grilling
  • On-the-go portable charcoal grill, lid lock for easy carrying

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Q:Where are the vents?
by|Jun 13, 2023
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A:  Hi Sandi! The vents are on the lid. Thanks!

by|Jun 14, 2023
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    Q:Is the bowl ceramic?
    by|Jun 3, 2023
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    A:  Hi! The Porcelain-enameled lid and bowl on the Smokey Joe Portable Charcoal grill retains heat, and won’t rust or peel. Thanks!

    by|Sep 1, 2023
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      Q:Where can you put a thermometer to see what degree it up to?
      by|May 23, 2022
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      A:  Hi there! You can use an ambient probe on the cooking grates to measure the internal temperature of the grill

      by|May 25, 2022
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        Q:I noticed the regular smokey joe has the ash catcher. The premium does not. My question is on the premium version the ash just accumulate inside?
        by|Jan 5, 2022
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        A:  Yes. It just sits at the bottom. Not a issue

        by|Oct 2, 2022
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        A:  Hi! We do have the premium version that you need to dump the ashes out of. It is meant to be a portable grill that can be transported. We don't want hot ash spilling out of the bottom of the grill therefore the bowl is fully enclosed. Hopefully this helps. Thank you!

        by|Jun 17, 2023
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          Q:Where is manual lighting port
          by|May 30, 2020
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          A:  There isn’t any. Get a vertical charcoal holder , put paper in one end charcoal in the other. Light the paper when the charcoal is lit, about 5 min, turn it over and dump vials in bottom of grill.

          by|May 31, 2020

            A:  It's a charcoal grill, you would light it from the top. Or add pre-lit briquettes from a chimney starter.

            by|Aug 23, 2020

              A:  There is no manual lighting port - coals are lit with the top cover removed - better yet, use Weber Rapid Fire Chimney Charcoal Starter. Easy Day.

              by|May 31, 2020

                A:  Hi Tom! This grill does not feature a manual lighting port. To easily ignite the charcoal, we suggest using a Rapidfire chimney, along with Weber Rapidfire Fire starters. Thanks!

                by|Jul 27, 2020
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                  Q:Is this large enough for indirect grilling for steak and ribs? Is there room to put a package of wood chips with the charcoal?
                  by|Jul 23, 2019
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                  A:  This grill not large enough for s full rack of ribs. A steak or half rack of ribs will cook easily. Not sure about a pack of wood. I have never used them.

                  by|Oct 8, 2019

                    A:  I doubt it. You MIGHT get room for a steak if you piled all the coals on one side, but it would be a stretch. Probably not enough room for more than one short rack of ribs. I would look at the Jumbo Joe 18" grill. The vents are on the bottom instead of the sides so easier to control the temp, and more grilling space. I believe it's the same size kettle as the Original Kettle Charcoal Grill 18", but with a locking lid and stubby legs. We use our standard height 18" "Original Grill" for indirect grilling a Tri Tip often. I would guess the 18" cooking grate Weber sells with the hinged "doors" to add briquettes off to the sides would also fit, great for doing ribs "low and slow" :-). https://www.homedepot.com/p/Weber-Jumbo-Joe-Portable-Charcoal-Grill-in-Black-1211001/203597021

                    by|May 26, 2022

                      A:  Hello Valerie, this model has a 13.68" diameter cooking grate, which is sufficient for steaks, which call for direct heat, but indirect cooking for ribs would require a great degree of finesse. Charcoal can be added directly to the coals for smoking. Thanks.

                      by|Jul 25, 2019

                        A:  Probably too small for indirect grilling of large steaks. Could add wood chips if desired.

                        by|Aug 7, 2019
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                          Q:Can someone please give me the total width/circumference of the bottom of the legs? What size is the "footprint"?
                          by|May 31, 2019
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                          A:  Hello Laurel! The legs are approximately 14" in diameter. Thanks!

                          by|Jan 26, 2023
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                            A:  Sorry I bought this item as a gift and don't have it in my possession. My best guess when I put it together would be not more than 43" in circumference because it could sit on a small table easily.

                            by|May 31, 2019
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                            Q:Any assembly required?
                            by|Apr 28, 2019
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                            A:  Hello Senior! Yes, assembly is required, however, it is very minimal, and the grill can usually be put together in about 15 minutes. Thanks!

                            by|Apr 29, 2019

                              A:  Some, it was given as a gift. He loved it

                              by|Nov 22, 2023

                                A:  Yes. You have to put the handle together and put the vents on and assemble the tripod legs. Booklet gives direction but it takes from 20 - 40 mins. depending on how good you are in following directions.

                                by|Apr 29, 2019

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