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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.

Cleaning & Care

SELF-CLEANING

1

    Add charcoal and light it.

2

    Install the cooking grates.

3

   Open the top and bottom air vents fully and let the temperature inside 

      the grill rise to 500°F (260°C) with the dome closed.

4

   Hold the temperature at around 500°F (260°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. 

 

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.

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Quick Start Guide

STARTING IT UP
1

   Add charcoal to firebox and light using one or two fire starters.

2

   Leave dome open for 10 minutes with the bottom vent fully open.

3

   Close the dome. 

4

   Begin closing the top vent and bottom vent when the dome  

     temperature is within 50°F (10°C) of your target. 

MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE

To lower the temperature, decrease the airflow through the grill by 

closing the vents. Conversely, raise the temperature by opening the vents. 

Adjustments to the vents are not immediate—allow 10–15 minutes for 

a vent change to take effect. Because your ceramic Kamado Joe retains 

heat so well, it can take some time to fully heat. Give your grill 20–40 

minutes to stabilize the temp before you start cooking.

COOLING IT DOWN
1

   When finished cooking, close the bottom vent completely. 

2

   Once the temperature falls below 400°F (205°C), close the top 

     vent almost completely, but leave a small crack. 

3

   Do not cover the grill until the dome is cool to the touch.

TO LOWER THE TEMPERATURE, CLOSE THE VENTS. 

TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE, OPEN THE VENTS.

Summary of Contents for KETTLE JOE KJ15040320

Page 1: ...A GUIDE TO KAMADO COOKING KETTLE JOE OWNER S MANUAL Manual Code 9804190015 210305 GH KJ15040320...

Page 2: ...ontents Warnings Parts List Tools Required Grill Set Up Instructions Assembly Instructions Hinge Adjustment Cleaning and Care Quick Start Guide Zone Cooking 2 6 7 8 8 16 16 17 Grill does not come with...

Page 3: ...mbling and using the appliance Keep this manual for future reference Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire explosion or burn hazard which could cause property damage personal injur...

Page 4: ...ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use the grill in a confined and or habitable space e g houses tents caravans motor homes boats Danger of carbon monoxide poisoning fatality Always use grill i...

Page 5: ...ill across uneven surfaces Do not use grill on wooden or flammable surfaces Keep grill clear and free from combustible materials such as gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Do not leave gr...

Page 6: ...and face away from flame Do NOT lean over grill when lighting Loose hair and clothing may catch fire DO NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil This...

Page 7: ...X 6 9 CHARCOAL BASKET 1 10 SLIDE OUT ASH DRAWER 1 11 SLIDE OUT ASH DRAWER BASE 1 12 HINGE LID BRACKET 1 13 HINGE 1 14 HINGE BRACKET 1 15 LEFT SIDE SHELF 1 16 GRILL BASE 1 17 RIGHT SIDE SHELF 1 18 GRIL...

Page 8: ...ts with care KETTLE JOE 1 Once the internal components of the grill have been removed lift the grill out of the container and set it aside Due to the weight of this grill we highly recommend two peopl...

Page 9: ...Hand Wheel Hinge Pin Locked Position Open Position Pull out the pin and rotate 90 Loosen the hand wheel and slide hinge up When the hinge is close to upper secure point rotate the pin and allow it to...

Page 10: ...6X16 X2 6 X2 A C M6X20 X4 19 18 19 WASHER X4 GASKET X4 PRE ASSEMBLED M6X20 X4 WASHER X4 GASKET X4 PRE ASSEMBLED 18 WASHER GASKET M6X16 A 6 WASHER 19 WASHER GASKET M6X16 A 6 WASHER 19 DO NOT FULLY TIGH...

Page 11: ...16 X4 6 X4 20 5mm 21 22 21 22 E F FRONT LOCKING CASTERS REAR NON LOCKING CASTERS 16mm Wrench X1 I FLIP THE GRILL OVER AND FULLY TIGHTEN ALL LEG AND BOTTOM SHELF HARDWARE AT THIS TIME DO NOT FULLY TIGH...

Page 12: ...11 13 12 4mm M6X16 X4 M6 X4 7 A B M6X16 X2 M6 X2 6 4mm 2 4 A B WASHER X2 6 X2 C...

Page 13: ...12 8 9 M6 X4 6 X4 13 13 14 M6 X2 M6X16 X2 B C D B...

Page 14: ...13 5 8 9 11 10 10...

Page 15: ...2 Loosen the hand wheel and pull the hinge pin to adjust the hinge height Insert the SLOROLLER Heat Deflector and Cooking Grates 6 Use the SLOROLLER for smoking only Do not use the SLOROLLER when temp...

Page 16: ...15 With SlOROLLER 13 Without SlOROLLER...

Page 17: ...ristle brush to clean the inside ceramic surface and scoop or vacuum debris from the bottom of the grill before replacing the internal components 16 Quick Start Guide STARTING IT UP 1 Add charcoal to...

Page 18: ...17 ZONE COOKING 3 different cooking zones ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 Normal Grilling Level Drop Down Searing and Combined Grilling Level SLOROLLER SmokingLevel Donotexceed 500 F 1 2 3...

Page 19: ...ome to prevent flashback LIQUIDS Do not spill liquids inside or on the grill while it is hot SPARKS Be aware of sparks and embers when using the grill on a wooden deck DURING OPERATION Do not leave yo...

Page 20: ...KAMADOJOE COM KAMADOJOE COM CONTACT KAMADOJOE COM WARRANTY KAMADOJOE COM COLLECTIONS PARTS...

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