Kamado Joe KONNECTED JOE KJ15041123, 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 Using classic cook mode, 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 residue from the inside of your grill. Before cooking again,
brush the cooking grates with a standard grill brush. Brush the ceramics and heat
deflectors with a soft bristle brush. Scoop or vacuum out all cold ash from the bottom
of the grill. During regular use when your heat deflectors get dirty, flip them over for
the next cook and the heat will remove the unwanted residue.
Once or twice a year, you should do a more thorough cleaning of the inside of the grill.
Remove the firebox panels from the inside of the grill. Remove all ash or debris. Use
a soft bristle brush to clean the inside ceramic surface and vacuum all cold debris
from the bottom of the grill before replacing the internal components.
GASKET
Self-cleaning through natural heat cycle recommended. Do not use chemical
based cleaners on the gasket. If absolutely necessary, gently wipe off any spills
or moisture. Do not scrub or abrade the gasket if cleaning. Excessive rubbing can
cause wear.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Gripper
Use your grill gripper to handle your
cooking grates.
CAUTION - Cooking grates are hot!
Use the grill gripper to re-position the
cooking grates throughout your cook.
Note - The grates should be as close
together as possible.
GRIPPER