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Cleaning
• The Kamado is self cleaning. Heat it up to 260ºC for 30 minutes and it will scorch
off all of the food and debris.
• DO NOT use water or any other types of cleaning product to clean the inside of
your Kamado. The walls are porous and will absorb any fluids used, this could
cause the Kamado to crack. If the soot becomes excessive then use a wire brush or
the ash tool (not supplied) to scrape off the carbon remnants before the next use.
• To clean the grills and grates use a non-abrasive cleaner once the unit has fully
cooled.
• To clean the outer surface wait until the Kamado is cool and use a damp cloth with
a mild detergent.
Maintenance
• Tighten the bands and oil the hinge 2 times a year or more if needed.
Lighting, Usage and Care Information
• Ensure the Kamado is positioned on a permanent, flat, level, heat resistant non-
flammable surface away from flammable items.
• Ensure the Kamado has a minimum of 2m overhead clearance and has a minimum
2m clearance from other surrounding items.
• To start a fire place rolled up newspaper with some lighter cubes or solid firelighters
on the charcoal plate (7) in the base of the Kamado. Then place 2 or 3 handfuls of
lump charcoal over the top of the newspaper.
• Do not use petrol, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar chemicals for
lighting or relighting.
• Open the bottom vent and light the newpaper using a long nosed lighter or safety
matches. Once it has caught, leave the bottom vent and lid open for about 10
minutes to build a small bed of hot embers.
• Allow the charcoal to heat up and be kept red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to
the first cooking on the kamado. Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• It is recommended you don't stoke or turn the coals once they are alight. This allows
the charcoals to burn more uniformly and efficiently.
• Once alight only use heat resistant gloves when handling hot ceramics or cooking
surfaces.
• See below for cooking instuctions depending on temperature and duration.