Questions and Answers for Masterbuilt MES 20B Patio-2-Portable Electric Smoker

A:  The manual states 1500 watts.

A:  Thank you for your question. This unit has a 1400 watt heating element.

A:  This electric smoker has 800 watts per hour.

A:  Here's what the instruction manual says: "NEVER OPERATE THIS SMOKER UNDER ANY OVERHEAD CONSTRUCTION. MAINTAIN A MINUMUM DISTANCE OF 10 FEET FROM OVERHEAD CONSTRUCTION, WALLS OR RAILS." The unit doesn't get particularly hot (smoking at 225Fdegrees, that is) but it does put out smoke so keep that in mind with your enclosed overhead space.

A:  Vix, please do not operate this smoker under any overhead construction. Maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet from overhead construction, walls or rails. If you have any additional questions, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1.800.489.1581. We are happy to help.