Kamado Joe BIG JOE III, Owner'S Manual

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Your Kamado Joe grill is made of quality materials, so general
care and maintenance is minimal. The best way to protect your
Kamado Joe from the elements is with a grill cover.
Light cracked porcelain called crazing is part of the natural
characteristic.
Cleaning & Care
SELF-CLEANING
1
Add charcoal and light it.
2 Install the Divide & Conquer
®
flexible cooking rack in the top
position and both heat deflectors on the accessory rack.
3 Open the top and bottom air vents fully and let the
temperature inside the grill rise to 600°F (315°C) with the
dome closed.
4 Hold the temperature at around 600°F (315°C) for 15-20 minutes.
5 Close the bottom vent fully and wait another 15-20 minutes to
close the top vent.
This process will burn off any unwanted residue from the inside
of your grill. Before cooking again, brush the cooking grate with
a standard grill brush. Use a soft bristle brush on the ceramics
to remove any residue. Your heat deflector plates should also
be free of burned on residue after this process. Brush them
down with a soft bristle brush after cleaning. When your heat
deflectors get dirty during normal use, flip them over with the
dirty side down for the next cook and the heat from the fire will
self-clean that side of the deflector plate.
Once or twice a year, you should do a more thorough cleaning
of the inside of the grill. Remove the internal components and
remove any residual ash or debris that has collected between
the grill body and the internal components. Use a plastic
bristle brush to clean the inside ceramic surface and scoop or
vacuum debris from the bottom of the grill before replacing the
internal components.