Maintenance - Weber SmokeFire EX4 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Recommended Cleaning
In order to keep your WEBER SMOKEFIRE barbecue running smoothly
for years of barbecuing and smoking, WEBER recommends a thorough
cleaning of the barbecue after 20 hours of cooking or after every 12
cooks. Additional cleaning may be required after the completion of low
& slow cooks, before beginning a high temperature cook, to remove
fatty deposits not burnt off at low temperatures.
WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BARBECUE IS COMPLETELY COOLED
AND UNPLUGGED FROM A POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.
CAUTION: NEVER SPRAY THE BARBECUE WITH A STEADY WATER STREAM
SUCH AS FROM A GARDEN HOSE OR POWER WASHER. ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS COULD BECOME DAMAGED.
CAUTION: WEBER recommends the use of barbecue mitts or rubberised
gloves to protect your hands while cleaning your barbecue.
Please follow these steps for cleaning your barbecue:
1. Once your barbecue has completed a proper shut down and
completely cooled, power off the barbecue and unplug from the
power source.
2. Open the barbecue lid and brush or scrape the lid clean with a
barbecue brush or the scraper included.
3. While in place, brush or scrape the cooking grates clean, then
remove them from the cookbox and set aside.
4. While the FLAVOURISER bars and heat diffuser are in place, brush
or scrape them clean, then remove them from the cookbox and
set aside.
5. Hold the heat baffle steady with one hand and brush or scrape
clean with a barbecue brush or scraper with the other hand. Then
remove from the cookbox and set aside.
6. Brush or scrape the interior of the cookbox with a barbecue brush
or scraper. Direct all of the grease and debris towards the vents
in the bottom of the cookbox, and into the disposable drip pan.
7. Using the included scraper or a soft bristle brush, clean out the
burn pot, pushing any remaining ash or debris through the pellet
grate at the bottom of the burn pot.
8. Remove the ash and grease system drawer to clean out ash and
replace the disposable drip pan. In addition, clean the inside of
the ash and grease system housing to prevent a buildup of ash
that could stop the drawer from fully closing. Once the drawer
and housing have been cleaned, reinstal the drawer.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE ASH AND GREASE SYSTEM DRAWER
WHILE OPERATING THE BARBECUE, OR IF STILL HOT AFTER SHUTDOWN.
Frequently replace the disposable drip pan before igniting the barbecue to
reduce the risk of a grease fire.
9. Reinstal the heat baffle, heat diffuser, FLAVOURISER bars and
cooking grates inside the cookbox.
Annual Engine Cleaning
Every 12 months, your SmokeFire barbecue should have a thorough
engine cleaning performed in order to ensure proper barbecue
operation.
WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BARBECUE IS COMPLETELY COOLED
AND UNPLUGGED FROM A POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.
CAUTION: NEVER SPRAY THE BARBECUE WITH A STEADY WATER STREAM
SUCH AS FROM A GARDEN HOSE OR POWER WASHER. ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS COULD BECOME DAMAGED.
CAUTION: WEBER recommends the use of barbecue mitts or rubberised
gloves to protect your hands while cleaning your barbecue.
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Please follow these steps for cleaning your SmokeFire engine:
1. Once your barbecue has completed a proper shut down and
completely cooled, power off the barbecue and unplug from the power
source.
2. Remove the rear access panel located at the rear of the barbecue.
3. Unplug the glow plug electrical connection, remove the glow plug
assembly, and set it aside.
4. Open the barbecue lid and remove the cooking grates, FLAVORIZER
bars, and heat baffle from the cookbox.
5. Remove the 2 screws that secure the pellet slide to the top of the burn
pot, and remove the pellet slide from the cookbox.
6. Remove the burn pot and pellet grate from the cookbox.
7. Using the scraper included or a soft bristle brush, clean the burn pot
area by brushing or scraping any ash or debris down the vent into the
ash and grease management system.
NOTE: Be sure to thoroughly clean any built up ash and debris that may have
accumulated during barbecue operation.
8. Reinstal the pellet grate, burn pot, and pellet slide. Be sure to reinstall
the two screws that secure the pellet slide to the top of the burn pot.
9. Reinstal the glow plug assembly through the rear of the barbecue.
NOTE: Visually inspect that the tip of the glow plug is installed properly
through the pellet grate located at the bottom of the cookbox. If it is not
through the pellet grate, you must remove the glow plug assembly again to
adjust and reinstall it.
10. Reconnect the glow plug assembly electrical connection.
11. Reinstal the rear access panel located at the rear of the barbecue by
securing four screws.
12. Reinstal the heat baffle, FLAVOURISER bars, and cooking grates
inside the cookbox.
Cleaning the Exterior of the Barbecue
The outside of your barbecue may include stainless steel, porcelain
enamel, and plastic surfaces. WEBER recommends the following methods
based on the surface type.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
Clean stainless steel using a non-toxic, non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner or polish designed for use on outdoor products and barbecues. Use
a soft, lint-free cloth to clean in the direction of the grain of the stainless
steel. Do not use paper towels.
CAUTION: Do not risk scratching your stainless steel with abrasive pastes.
Pastes do not clean or polish. They will change the colour of the metal by
removing the top chromium oxide film coating.
Cleaning Painted, Porcelain-Enamelled Surfaces
and Plastic Components
Clean painted, porcelain-enamelled and plastic components with warm
soapy water and a soft, lint-free cloth. After wiping down the surfaces,
lightly rinse and dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the Outside of Barbecues that are in
Unique Environments
If your barbecue is subject to a particularly harsh environment, you will
want to clean the outside more often. Acid rain, pool chemicals, and salt
water can cause surface rusting to appear. Wipe down the outside of your
barbecue with warm soapy water. Follow up with a light rinse and thorough
drying. Additionally, you may want to apply a non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner weekly to prevent surface rust. Use only as directed.