The auger at the bottom of the hopper pulls the hardwood pellets into the fire pot where they contact the hot rod and ignite the grill. Set the temperature on your pellet smoker to the desired setting and begin cooking. Convection-style heat cooks food evenly and encircles food with delicious and flavorful smoke. Some models feature a super smoke mode which allows it to generate even more smoke at a greater temperature range for a smokier taste.