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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.
• Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found on the bottom of the hopper. Once the hopper access
panel is removed (see
Electric Wire Diagram
for diagram), carefully wipe off any grease build-up directly on the fan
blades. This ensures airflow is sufficient to the feed system.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove excess pellets, sawdust, and debris for a complete
clean-out through the hopper screen.
• Running all pellets out of your auger system is recommended if your grill will be unused for an extended period
of time. This can be done by simply running your grill, on an empty hopper, until all pellets have emptied from the
auger tube. Doing this will prevent the pellets in your smoker's auger from being moisture effected and solidify.
2.
• Kinks or folds in the probe wires may cause damage. A meat probe not in use should be rolled up in a large, loose coil.
• Although both probes are stainless steel, do not place in the dishwasher or submerge in water. Water damage to the
internal wires will cause a probe to short-out, causing false readings. If a probe is damaged, it should be replaced.
3.
• It is recommended to clean your burn pot after every few uses. This will ensure proper ignition and avoid any hard
build-up of debris or ash in the burn pot.
• 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. Another way to extinguish a fire is to wrap aluminum foil around the smoke stack, closing off air to the interior.
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. Line the water pan with aluminum foil for easier clean
up after cooks. 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.
4.
• Wipe your smoker down after each use. Use warm soapy water to cut the grease. Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive
cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside smoker 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.
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