I have a Char-Griller that I've been using for about a month now(I
haven't used the SFB yet)- I place the charcoal on one side of the main
grill, and the meat on the other. I use it 4-6 times per week, and it's
gotten pretty cruddy. I called the Char-Griller company and asked how
best to clean it, and they said "don't bother"! YUCK!! What is the best
way to clean it? I'm afraid to get it wet when cleaning it, for fear
that it will rust. What do you recommend?

Thanks again,

Jim

wrote:
> I have a Char-Griller that I've been using for about a month now(I
> haven't used the SFB yet)- I place the charcoal on one side of the main
> grill, and the meat on the other. I use it 4-6 times per week, and it's
> gotten pretty cruddy. I called the Char-Griller company and asked how
> best to clean it, and they said "don't bother"! YUCK!! What is the best
> way to clean it? I'm afraid to get it wet when cleaning it, for fear
> that it will rust. What do you recommend?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Jim
>
I just got a Char-Griller. Most impressed. The weight of the box is a
good sign.

You can put the grills in a self-cleaning oven, but you will have to
re-season them. I would be worried about the smell of the cleaner being
left over in the body more than rust. After you clean it, spark up some
charcoal. Just an idea, but bring it up to ~300 to get it good and dry.
Then, brush the bare metal parts with oil / bacon drippings and
continue the heat. The seasoning _should_ seal the metal.

I cleaned the "glue" off my WSM with lots of water and a scrub brush.
It took a while but turned out well. Not showroom clean, the layers of
smoke are still on it. But all the food material is gone.

HTH,

Wally

Jim, I have a bullet smoker made of stainless. After smoking for 12+ hours
it is a mess. I spray Easy-Off Low Fume formula on everything and place it
a plastic garbage bag overnight. The next morning all I have to do is
rinse. I have a gas grill whose box is cast aluminum and Easy-Off gets it
clean too including the glass window. The low fume formula is sprayed on
cold metal. You don't have to wait overnight to rinse it. I think the can
says an hour or so. It's great stuff. Diane

> wrote in message
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>I have a Char-Griller that I've been using for about a month now(I
> haven't used the SFB yet)- I place the charcoal on one side of the main
> grill, and the meat on the other. I use it 4-6 times per week, and it's
> gotten pretty cruddy. I called the Char-Griller company and asked how
> best to clean it, and they said "don't bother"! YUCK!! What is the best
> way to clean it? I'm afraid to get it wet when cleaning it, for fear
> that it will rust. What do you recommend?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Jim
>

wrote:
> I have a Char-Griller that I've been using for about a month now(I
> haven't used the SFB yet)- I place the charcoal on one side of the main
> grill, and the meat on the other. I use it 4-6 times per week, and it's
> gotten pretty cruddy. I called the Char-Griller company and asked how
> best to clean it, and they said "don't bother"! YUCK!! What is the best
> way to clean it? I'm afraid to get it wet when cleaning it, for fear
> that it will rust. What do you recommend?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Jim


Alternate your grates!

If you are only using half for heat and half for food, alternate your
grates. That way, most of the gunk and grime is burnt off of one side,
while the food is cooking on the other. If you feel you need to brush
it, get a Wok brush. They have very stiff bristles, and won't scrub off
your seasoning. Also, remember to oil it down before every use, after
the grates are hot. I got mine after mothers day, and have not had a
problem with rust or cleaning yet.

> wrote in message
> wrote:
> > that it will rust. What do you recommend?
> >
> Alternate your grates!
>
> If you are only using half for heat and half for food, alternate your
> grates. That way, most of the gunk and grime is burnt off of one side,
> while the food is cooking on the other. If you feel you need to brush
> it, get a Wok brush. They have very stiff bristles, and won't scrub off
> your seasoning. Also, remember to oil it down before every use, after
> the grates are hot. I got mine after mothers day, and have not had a
> problem with rust or cleaning yet.

Perfect! Wok brush eh? I'll give that a try, nice tips! Listen to the man
Jim, this is perfect and on point.

You can probably get away without the pre-oiling when your fire grates going
to be at the lowest setting, but you're sure to burn off your seasoning when
you grill steaks or such. Adding oil after a hot grilling session when the
metal is bare aint a bad thing either.

put the grates in your oven and set it for self-clean. Otherwiswe use a
brass BBQ brush.


wrote:
> I have a Char-Griller that I've been using for about a month now(I
> haven't used the SFB yet)- I place the charcoal on one side of the main
> grill, and the meat on the other. I use it 4-6 times per week, and it's
> gotten pretty cruddy. I called the Char-Griller company and asked how
> best to clean it, and they said "don't bother"! YUCK!! What is the best
> way to clean it? I'm afraid to get it wet when cleaning it, for fear
> that it will rust. What do you recommend?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Jim
>

On 23-Jun-2005, wrote:

> I have a Char-Griller that I've been using for about a month now(I
> haven't used the SFB yet)- I place the charcoal on one side of the main
> grill, and the meat on the other. I use it 4-6 times per week, and it's
> gotten pretty cruddy. I called the Char-Griller company and asked how
> best to clean it, and they said "don't bother"! YUCK!! What is the best
> way to clean it? I'm afraid to get it wet when cleaning it, for fear
> that it will rust. What do you recommend?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Jim

Get it wet if that's what turns your crank. Build a fire in it after to dry
it
out. I garentee that it will dry too fast to promote any rust. If cleaning
grates causes you too much grief, just run them through a self cleaning
oven. As for the rest of the interior, I periodically just knock the loose
stuff off and leave the rest alone. I realize that some folks need things
to be squeaky clean. I just ain't one of them.
--
The Brick® said that (Work harder; millions on welfare depend on you. )

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