Grillmaster Tips - Weber SmokeFire EX4 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Temperature Probes
The temperature probes included should be cleaned after every use to
ensure safe cooking practices. However, the temperature probes should
never be submerged in any type of liquid because it could damage them.
WEBER recommends gently wiping the temperature probes clean with
warm soapy water and a soft cloth or paper towel.
m WARNING!Always unplug the barbecue from a power
source and wait for the barbecue to completely cool before
performing any maintenance or cleaning.
m WARNING!Never spray the barbecue with a steady water
stream such as from a garden hose or power washer.
Electronic components could become damaged.
m WARNING!Over time, rough surfaces can form on the heat
baffle, FLAVORIZER BARS, heat diffuser, and cooking grates.
Wearing protective gloves is recommended when handling
these parts.
m WARNING!Do not clean the heat baffle, FLAVORIZER BARS,
heat diffuser, or cooking grates in a sink, dishwasher, or
self-cleaning oven.
m WARNING!Do not place any barbecue parts onto the side
table as they may scratch the stainless steel.
m WARNING!Do not use any of the following to clean your
barbecue:
• Abrasive stainless steel polishes or pastes
• Cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene
• Oven cleaner
• Abrasive cleansers or pads

GRILLMASTER TIPS

Wear Gloves
Always wear heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when using your WEBER
SMOKEFIRE barbecue. Vents, handles, ash and grease system, and cookbox
will all get hot during the barbecuing process and can cause severe burns. Be
sure to keep your hands and forearms protected.
Preheat Your Barbecue
Preheating your barbecue with the lid closed prepares the cooking grates and
internal cookbox temperature for barbecuing. The heat loosens any bits and
pieces of food hanging onto the cooking grates, making it easy to clean them
off with a barbecue brush or wood scraper. Preheating your barbecue also
ensures the cooking grates are hot enough to sear properly and also helps
prevent food from sticking to them.
CAUTION: When using a stainless steel bristle barbecue brush, be sure to check
for loose bristles. Replace the brush if any loose bristles are found on the
cooking grate or brush.
Put A Lid On It
It is important to remember to always cook with your barbecue lid closed.
This will keep your internal cookbox temperature where you want it to be and
thoroughly cook your food.
Mix It Up
There are many varieties of WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD
PELLETS like Hickory, Apple, Cherry, and more. You can experiment by mixing
different flavours of pellets. Explore the possibilities.
Cook Time and Temperature
If you are barbecuing in a colder climate or in windy conditions, the cooking
times could be longer. These conditions will lower the barbecue's temperature,
so always monitor your barbecue and use food temperature probes to ensure
safe food temperatures. Remember to keep the barbecue lid closed as much as
possible during cooking so the heat and smoke do not escape.
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