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.
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