Cleaning Your Grill + Grill Maintenance
NOTE: You should clean your grill after each use to maintain the overall appearance over the life of your grill.
After the first use, it is normal for your grill to become discolored in certain areas from the extreme heat.
NEVER use oil-based cleaning products on your Kamado Grill.
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Always wait for the grill to be completely cool before cleaning.
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Never spray any cleaner or other liquids on the grill components when they are hot.
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Exterior Cleaning
When cleaning your grill, always scrub and polish in the direction of the grain. Wipe down the exterior of the grill
to remove any splatter or grease. Do not use harsh abrasives. For baked on grease and or cleaning oxidation
(the white splotches that develop on aluminum over time), clean with a mild to medium grit (scratch-resistant)
Scotch Brite pad with a mix of vinegar and water (50/50 mix). Before covering, always allow the surface to
dry. DO NOT cover a damp grill. WARNING: Do not use oven cleaner or other lye based solutions for cleaning
as it can damage the aluminum surface.
Cooking Grids + Middle Grate
To clean after each use, elevate the temperature inside the grill to around 500 degrees F to char the
material on the cooking grids. This allows any food particles or grease drippings to burn away. When cool,
brush grids with a stainless steel brush when grill to remove any remaining charred materials. Seasoning
your cooking grids with palm oil provides a non- stick surface and seals the cooking grids for a desirable
finish.
Charcoal Tray
Only clean the charcoal tray when the grill and charcoal has completely cooled. Brush and allow all of the ash and
small charcoal pieces to fall into the ash pan. Larger unburned pieces could be retained in the tray for the next
cookout. Remember keeping air flow through the unit is critical for performance and safety.
Ash Tray
Clean the ash tray after each use. Failure to do so could result in a fire and causes excessive wear on the tray.
This can also inhibit the air flow through the unit causing poor performance and potential danger. Once the grill
and coals have cooled completely, remove the tray by pulling it out from the top of the grill. . Dump the ashes
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