Customer reviews for GE Profile™ Smart Indoor Pellet Smoker with Active Smoke Filtration and 5 Smoke Control Settings forStuck in preheat mode
Just a quick public service announcement about the GE Indoor Smoker: there’s a major issue where it can get stuck in preheat mode and never actually start smoking. The chamber heats up like it should, but for some reason, it doesn’t transition from preheating to being ready to smoke. This happened to me after only four uses, and after digging around online, I found that it’s not just me - plenty of others have run into the same problem. It’s a real disappointment because I was really enjoying the smoker. But now, I’m questioning the quality control - this seems to be happening way too often. Bottom line: buyer beware. You might end up with a lemon like I did. Hopefully, GE steps up and fixes this issue for good.
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Transform Your Kitchen into a Gourmet Smokehouse
I recently purchased the GE Indoor Smoker, and it has completely transformed my cooking experience. From the moment I unboxed this sleek and stylish appliance, I knew I was in for a treat. Its compact design makes it a perfect fit for my kitchen, without sacrificing valuable counter space. Using the smoker is an absolute breeze. With intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface, I was able to get it up and running in no time. The variety of smoking options allows me to experiment with different flavors and techniques, making each meal a new adventure. Whether it's salmon, chicken, or vegetables, the results are consistently outstanding, with that perfect smoky flavor you'd expect from an outdoor grill. One of the features I appreciate most is the smoke control technology. It's designed to minimize smoke and odor, making it ideal for indoor use. I can smoke my favorite foods without worrying about setting off the smoke alarm or filling the house with unwanted smells. Plus, the cleanup process is surprisingly simple, thanks to the removable parts and dishwasher-safe components. The GE Indoor Smoker has also been a hit with my family and friends. It's become my go-to appliance for entertaining, allowing me to serve up restaurant-quality smoked dishes right from my kitchen. The rave reviews I've received are a testament to the incredible performance of this smoker. In conclusion, the GE Indoor Smoker is an amazing appliance that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to elevate their cooking game. It's easy to use, efficient, and produces deliciously smoked dishes without the hassle of outdoor grilling. If you're on the fence about purchasing, I can assure you, it's worth every penny. Happy smoking!
Awesome!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Used this smoker a few times now to make Baby Back ribs and Smoked Mac and Cheese. Very impressed with this indoor smoker. Who knew this was even possible to smoke indoors without smoking out your house? It took a bit to read through the instructions to make sure I understood how to use the machine properly, filling the hopper with pellets and then priming it so they feed in the first time, etc. but overall, very easy process. I also spend time getting the app installed and an account created. The app is also very easy to use and can control from your phone or machine itself. Very handy to be able to check on things from my phone without having to get up and check directly. I also have an outdoor electric smoker but since I live in the north, we get very cold winters and don’t like the idea of smoking anything in the middle of winter. This is an awesome option to smoke indoors during the winter! I don’t fully understand the filtration system for the smoke, but we have zero smoke inside the house while using it, other than the wonderful smells of the food cooking itself. There are also no filters to clean for the filtration system which I love. It just filters out the smoke and works! All our food had a wonderful smoky flavor also! Extremely impressive! You can also set a smoke level during cooking if you want more or less smoke. If you need to open it while cooking, they also have a button to push to clear out all the smoke first and then you can open it up, so you don’t release the smoke into your house, what a great idea! They also have pre-programmed for typical things you would smoke with preset settings which I think is also awesome so I don’t have to remember how long it should take, temp, etc. etc. – just set and forgot for the most part. It doesn’t have the most amount of room to work with compared to an outdoor smoker but the fact that I can smoke in the middle of winter is great. Don’t get me wrong still has plenty of room to cook enough food for a family of 4 – 8. I was able to fit 3 racks of ribs but that was pushing the limit and had to sort of stank them in. It was also very easy to clean up afterwords, most everything went into the dishwasher. Overall, I highly recommend this if you like smoking meat and want the ability to do so indoors. Again, I don’t know how the filtration system works exactly but they have nailed the technology!
This is awesome!!!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This smoker is awesome!!! It was very easy to use and set up. It fits nicely on a counter top to use. Absolutely no smoke gets in the house. It works well with wifi and the app. I love smoking food but hate going outside in the cold to do it. This totally eliminates the problem since it's in the house. The food tastes great! I have smoked whole chickens and beef roasts so far. I really liked the wood pellets that came with it. The recipe book was very helpful also. I absolutely love this I door smoker!! I encourage anyone who loves smoked meat and easy cooking to purchase this.
BBQ at my House
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker with Active Smoke Filtration completely transformed my family's Thanksgiving dinner experience. I smoked a small turkey, bringing the outdoor essence right into the heart of my kitchen. The resulting smoky flavor was a definite crowd-pleaser. However, the active smoke filtration system fell short; lingering cooking smells persisted in my house the next day. Despite this drawback, I eagerly anticipate utilizing it for my annual summer BBQ. In our household, we desire a savory taste of grilled dishes year-round, this smoker will become a staple. The added convenience of Wi-Fi features, allowing for meal preparation even when I'm away at the office, makes it an invaluable addition to my kitchen. I love the idea of you setting your smoke level so you can have your meat the flavor of your liking. Thanksgiving ain't never been better!
Holy smokes!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have used this the past three days for three different types of meat and are shocked how amazing and easy it is to smoke inside the home!! First off, the instruction manual made setting up super simple. The smoker is smaller than the box which made it fit perfectly under our counter with space needed for the unit. It came with enough pellets for one smoked meal. Very helpful! It took about 20 minutes to put together and prime the auger and we were off! First meal we did was salmon and oh my gosh, 90 minutes it was ready and tasted immaculate. 2 of my meals I used the auto settings with the timer and they were juicy, completely cooked, and not over done. We were impressed. The third time we did a whole chicken, like the recipe book explains, but with the temperature probe. Again, perfection all around. The roaster chicken fit on one shelf and I was able to put a few leg quarters in the bottom for the kids too. The one thing that is a set back is cleaning. The metal racks are simple with dishwasher cleaning. The drip pan needs hand washed and cleaning the sides can be difficult since abrasive cleaners like oven spray aren’t allowed. I lined the drip pan with foil to help with cleanup. Overall, we love this machine and are planning a 4th night of smoking, this time with beef ribs!! We love this thing!! Also wanted to add there will be a smoke smell in your house. It’s not a perfect thing. It is similar to being at a bbq restaurant or using a woods burning fireplace in your home. It’s a nice smell and isn’t Smokey at all. We like the way it smells. Much like using an oven for baking.
Good idea but.....
Smoke ring is a bit lacking, smoke flavor was not what I expected, cleaning the machine is the reason for the 3 star rating - it is not an easy machine to use for that reason alone and cost was substantial. Cooking features, temperature, electronic monitoring all are nice and useful.
We are happy that you are enjoying the cooking features and temperature of this smoker. This unit does require routine cleaning for the best smoking results. For proper cleaning, remove all accessories and racks from the smoke chamber. To clean the bottom of the smoke chamber, rotate the heater guard and heating element upwards to access the bottom surface. Wipe all interior surfaces of the smoker with a sponge or soft cloth and a solution of mild soap and water or vinegar and water. We have also provided some additional cleaning tips for this smoker on page 27 of the Owner's Manual here: https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--9PNCO_tT--/7d85190576ec6e5688152e58a7a2d377aec3d7ce.pdf
Handy little smoker
This a simple away to get smoker like cooking done in apartment living. It is easy to setup and use. It does what it sets out to do, provide a way to get smoker cooking done indoors. This is not going to be the same as smoking outdoors, but when you don't have that option this is the next best thing.
Nice machine but smokeless does not mean odorless
Overall not a bad machine. 2 cooks so far and user experience is positive. Taste and texture of finished product are very good. Normal setup is a MasterBuilt gravity fed charcoal smoker. Bought this so I could smoke indoors in the winter. The unit appears to live up to being advertised as smokeless as we have a very sensitive FIltrete home air filter in the same room as the smoker and it barely has any impact on it whereas regular cooking makes it go crazy. However, smokeless does not mean odorless. The unit does put out a rather strong smell. If you are overly sensitive to smells, this may not be the setup for you. The first cook was really bad and had to crack a window. Attribute it to burning off factory oils/finishes. Second cook was much better but it still puts out a distinctive smell. Hoping it gets better as I break the smoker in. Did have an issue on the second cook with the pellet hopper getting jammed. Pellets were not being fed by the hopper. Using Traeger Signature Blend pellets. Diagnosed as the pellets being too long causing the auger to get jammed. Emptied the bin and made sure to break up the pellets into smaller pieces by hand. Working like a charm now. I'll be trying other pellet brands to see if they have similar issues.
Amazing smoker!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We recently used this GE Profile indoor smoker to some a large brisket and was very impressed at how well it turned out. We smoked it for about 8 hours at 235 degrees and the instructions were very user friendly and easy to understand. We could smell the brisket when it was cooking but the appliance put off no smoke at all. The pellets provided an amazing flavor and everyone enjoyed the brisket. We will definitely be smoking a variety of other meats in this smoker, it is so easy and fun to use.