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Copyright 2015 by Southern Pride Distributing, LLC Volume 2
MAINTENANCE (continued)
AS NEEDED:
(Frequency will depend on usage and local health department’s requirements):
INTERIOR:
Use a commercial product service detergent/degreaser to clean the smoker interior. Follow the product
manufacturer’s instructions for proper use, cautions and warnings. Protective gear such as goggles and rub-
ber gloves should be used.
Note: Avoid the use of abrasive cleaning compounds, chloride based clean-
ers, or cleaners containing quaternary salts. Never use hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) on stainless
steel.
Smoker should be cool. Do not try to put cleaner on smoker when hot.
While product racks are out of the smoker apply cleaner to the smoker interior: walls, ceiling, and floor
and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
Thoroughly rinse smoker interior with water using a water hose or pressure washer.
(Do not directly pres-
sure wash the convection blower wheel; the blower wheel should be removed for cleaning).
Drain waste water; place a container under the drain. Dispose of rinse water according to local environ-
mental requirements.
Inspect the interior of the smoker for any areas that did not come clean; repeat the cleaning procedure in
those areas.
Thoroughly rinse the interior of the smoker and drain.
Sanitize the
smoker interior: walls, ceiling, floor, and convection fan with a commercial product service
sanitizer. Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions for proper use, cautions and warnings. Protective
gear such as goggles and rubber gloves should be used. Wet all surfaces using a cloth or sprayer. Allow to
remain wet for 10 minutes.
To dry interior of the smoker leave product door open and allow to air dry.
Note: Consult with the appropriate state or local health department regarding all applicable cleaning
and sanitation requirements for equipment.
WARNING
It is extremely important to follow the below maintenance procedures.
Grease or solids buildup inside the smoker could result in a fire hazard.
