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Just received my WSM..The first part needed for assembly was the heat shield and It wasn't in the box Confused oh well..Weber customer service has always been good. It should be here Friday. Whats with the door? Is it really supposed to stay propped open when inserted and opened? I can't see how that would be very easy wit the bendable metal. Can't wait to fire her up!


WSM 22 1/2, One Touch Gold 22 1/2, 2 x Genesis, Q 200, Go Anywhere Gas, Smokey Joe Gold, Smokey Joe Silver, 42" Lynx Professional LP (for show)

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Posts: 13 | Location: Charlotte, NC | Registered: July 29, 2010Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Bummer Glenn.

I can't speak from experience on the 22.5, but the 18.5 inch version has a door that can prop itself open if you would like to add coals/gently stir the coals/add water to the pan during a long cook.

Enjoy your new smoker,
Fred


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Posts: 23 | Location: Ohio | Registered: July 04, 2010Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Congrats on the WSM 22! I took my bottom heat shield off, it have never noticed any benefit.
 
Posts: 3980 | Location: Bay Area | Registered: May 18, 2009Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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The heat shield is there to protect the surfaces below and outside of the smoker. The benefit is that it can add about 25 degrees relecting heat back into the unit.

Mike


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