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Any Pit Boss unit will give you many years of flavorful service with minimum cleaning. An important step is allowing the smoke
cabinet and cooking grids to self-clean by running the smoker at a high temperature for 5 to 10 minutes after each use. Follow
these cleaning and maintenance tips to service your smoker:
1.
• Use a long-handled grill cleaning brush (brass or soft metal), remove any food or build-up from the cooking grids.
Best practice is to do this while they are still warm from the previous cook. Grease fires are caused by too much
fallen debris on the cooking components of the smoker. Clean the inside of your smoker on a consistent basis. In
the event you experience a grease fire, keep the smoke cabinet door closed to choke out the fire. If the fire does not
go out quickly, carefully remove the food, turn the smoker off, and shut the cabinet door until the fire is completely
out. Lightly sprinkle baking soda, if available.
• Check your grease tray often, and clean out as necessary. Keep in mind the type of cooking you do. Ensure the grease
exhaust tube is clear of any blockages.
IMPORTANT: The water pan may accumulate grease. Refill and replace the water in the water pan often.
• The glass of the cabinet door is tempered and will not break with high heat; however, excessive build-up may cause
the door to not close if not cleaned regularly. Smoke and debris can be removed with frequent cleaning of the glass.
• Cooking grids can be lightly coated with vegetable oil or cooking spray to prevent food from sticking. A light coating
of vegetable or cooking spray may also be applied to the inside of the smoker to prevent rusting. If rust develops,
use steel wool to remove and then coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
2.
• Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside grill surfaces. All painted
surfaces are not covered under warranty, but rather are part of general maintenance and upkeep. For paint
scratches, wearing, or flaking of the finish, all painted surfaces can be touched up using high heat BBQ paint.
• Use a cover to protect your smoker for complete protection! A cover is your best protection against weather and
outside pollutants. When not in use or for longterm storage, keep the unit under a cover in a garage or shed.
• Before storing or leaving unattended, remaining embers and ashes must be removed. Be careful to protect yourself
and your property. Place in a non-combustible metal container and completely saturate with water. Leave ashes and
water in the metal container for 24 hours before you dispose of them.
CLEANING FREQUENCY TIME TABLE (NORMAL USE)
ITEM CLEANING FREQUENCY CLEANING METHOD
Main Cabinet Glass Door Every 2-3 Smoke Sessions Mix Baking Soda & Vinegar, Scrub with Steel Wool (Fine)
Bottom of Main Cabinet Every 5-6 Smoke Sessions Scoop Out, Shop-Vac Excess Debris
Cooking Grids After Each Smoke Session Burn Off Excess, Brass Wire Brush
Water Pan After Each Smoke Session Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
Grease Tray After Each Smoke Session Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
Grease Exhaust Tube Every 5-6 Smoke Sessions Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
Electric Element Every 5-6 Smoke Sessions Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
Temperature Probe Every 2-3 Smoke Sessions Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
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