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CLEANING YOUR KAMADO GRILL
If your Kamado Grill is not used for a certain period of time, moisture can be trapped inside the
grill and you might see mold or mildew on some parts like the cooking grids or internal ceramics.
This can be easily cleaned, since Kamado Grills are self-cleaning, using the following steps.
1.
Add charcoal and light it. Allow the grill to heat to a higher temperature up to 600
°F for 15
minutes with the dome closed.
2.
Allow the grill to cool down completely with dome closed.
3.
Before cooking, brush the cooking grids with a standard grill brush. You can also use a soft
bristle brush to remove any residue on ceramics
. (Do not use any bristle brush to clean the
outer side of the ceramics with glaze.)
GASKET REPLACEMENT
The felt gasket material will degrade over time. Depending on the use of the grill, the exposed
gasket material on the ceramic base and dome and the neck of the dome might need to be
replaced every 1 or 2 years.
1.
Use a box cutter to make a cross cut on the old gasket material. Pull off the loose material by
hand as much as possible. (See Figure 20)
2.
Use a paint scraper with enough pressure to scrape around the edges of the dome and base.
Remove the remaining gasket material and adhesive as much as possible. Be careful not to
press too hard or at a steep angle to avoid damage to the ceramic or glaze. (See Figure21)
Figure 20 Figure 21
3.
Clean edges of the dome and base with solvent.
4.
Remove about 6” of the white backing material of the new felt gasket. Facing the grill, start
the new gasket on the base dome at the center of the rear side near to the hinge. (See Figure
22) And ensure that the new gasket is flush to the interior of the base dome edge.
CAUTION!
Do not use bleach or other cleaning liquids or products. It will leave an unpleasant taste
in food.
