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Maintaining Your Smoker
Cleaning Instructions
Cook Chamber
• For your safety keep the hose on until the water has cooled to at least a safe temperature of 110 degrees or less.
• Keeping the hose on will ensure that water remains in the water pan as it cools. If the hose is turned off and the
water evaporates prior to it cooling the heat could warp or damage the water pan.
• Shut off the water supply and drain the water pan and water inlet box by opening the drain valve.
• Caution: the liquid coming out of the drain could be extremely HOT.
• Use a water hose or pressure washer to rinse out the water pan through the drain valve.
• Remove the food racks and clean thoroughly.
Float Valve
• Remove the top off the float box and clean the float valve of any grease that may have flowed back in during the
cook. Failing to do so could cause the valve to stick in either the open or closed position.
Firebox
• Rake out all ashes and coals and then sweep or shop vac to remove any excess, if desired
Do not rinse or wash the firebox. This is a dry area and introducing water could cause rust.
Outside of Smoker
• Use Zep stainless steel cleaner or similar product. Spray Zep onto a soft cotton cloth (not directly) on the smoker
and rub. A little goes a long way. This is gentle on the smoker, leaves no residue and helps keep the sheen. You can
find this product at your local home stores.
Although all our smokers are primed and painted with an industrial Powdercoat to protect it from the elements.
We suggest getting a cover for added protection. You can find our custom smoker covers at
www.myronmixonsmokers.com
