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CARE & MAINTENANCE
mold
If your Kamado Joe Grill is out in the elements and you do not use your grill
for an extended period of time (we don’t understand why that would ever be
the case), moisture can be trapped inside the grill and you may see areas of
mold on the cooking grate or internal ceramics. do not use bleach or other
cleaning products. It will add an unpleasant taste to food.
Kamado Joe Grills work like a self-cleaning oven
To self-clean your Kamado Joe grill:
1. Add charcoal, light it and allow the grill to heat to a
temperature of 600°F for 15 minutes.
2. Allow the grill to cool down completely, then brush the grilling
grate before the next cooking.
gasKeT replaCemenT
The gasket material will degrade over time, and depending on your use, the
felt gasket material under the bands and the neck of the lid will need to be
replaced every 1-2 years.
replacing gasket material
1. Heat the grill to 400°F and allow it to cool until it is warm
to the touch (approximately 125°F).
2. Find the end of the gasket material or carefully cut it with a box
cutter, and pull the gasket material away from the ceramics.
3. Clean the area with an adhesive remover or solvent.
4. Pull the protective layer away from the new adhesive layer and
apply the new gasket material.
5. Keep pulling away the protective layer until the new gasket
material reaches the starting point.
6. Use a box cutter or scissors to cut the gasket material so it
meets the starting point.
Tip
The top vent should fit snuggly. You may need to apply two layers of gasket
material.
