To clean the Auplex Kamado Grill, you have to use an ash tool to work the coals around the firebox, pushing the dust and ash through the holes at the bottom.
Cleaning the grill grates is easy—every time you use it, brush the grates with a wireless grill cleaning brush while they’re still hot. The residual heat helps remove any nasty, burnt-on bits. You should clean the grates every time you grill, but you’ll also want to clean out the inside of the grill from time to time. It’s important to keep the dust and spent ashes from plugging up the air intake holes.
Unfortunately, this process is a bit of a pain. Ash catcher buckets are standard on most charcoal grills, but few kamado grills have this feature.
To clean the Auplex Kamado Grill, you have to use an ash tool to work the coals around the firebox, pushing the dust and ash through the holes at the bottom. Using the same tool, you can scrape the ashes into a bucket or bowl. If the coals are cool enough, you could also use a shop vaccuum, but don’t throw away the whole pieces of lump charcoal; they’re still good for your next cooking session!
Depending on how often you use your grill, you’ll also want to deep clean your kamado grill once or twice a year. The high heat of the grill will burn off any grease build-up, so you don’t need to use any chemical cleaners (those are a bad idea anyway, since they can seep into the porous ceramic).
But you do want to remove any built-on dirt or grime. The ceramic fire ring and firebox are easily removable, but they are fragile, so take care to remove these pieces carefully. Then, a quick brush with a stiff, dry brush or a plastic scraper should be all you need to clean the interior pieces.
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Post time: Dec-31-2022