Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Your Smoker
WARNING
Allow oven to cool completely and unplug the appliance prior to cleaning or servicing the
oven.
Performing thorough cleaning of your smoker after each use will maintain longevity and proper
performance of your smoker. Each section below describes how to appropriately clean and maintain
each area of the appliance.
Cleaning the Smoker Exterior
Check that the appliance is shut off and all exterior surfaces are cool before cleaning.
If desired, the control panel may be disabled to ensure the appliance is not accidentally activated during
cleaning. See "Locking the Controls" section in this manual.
Clean the smoker exterior with a sponge or soft cloth and a solution of mild soap and water, or vinegar
and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Spillage of marinades, sauces, and basting liquids containing acids should be wiped up immediately, as
the acids may cause discoloration.
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads,
or cleaning powders on the exterior of the smoker. To avoid scratching or marring the outside surfaces,
do not scrub the appliance with a metal or nylon brush.
Cleaning the Smoker Interior
Remove all accessories and racks from the smoke chamber. To clean the bottom of the smoke chamber,
rotate the Heater Guard and Heating Element upwards to access the bottom surface. Wipe all interior
surfaces of the smoker with a sponge or soft cloth and a solution of mild soap and water, or vinegar and
water.
For heavy soils or buildup on the enameled surfaces of the smoke chamber, use a gentle
abrasive cleaner,
with a non-scratch sponge.
Do not use oven cleaners, strong abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring
pads, or cleaning powders on the interior of the smoker.
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