Care & Maintenance - Pit Boss 4 Series Manual

Any Pit Boss® unit will give you many years of flavorful service with
minimum cleaning. Follow these tips to service your smoker:
Grill Interior
• At the bottom of the smoking chamber is the burn pot. Clean out
after every few uses to avoid any hard build-up of ash or debris.
This will also ensure proper ignition of fresh hardwood pellets. (A)
WARNING: This feature can only be operated when the smok-
er is cooled down.
• Use a grill cleaning brush to remove any food or build-up from the
cooking grates. Best practice is to do this while they are still warm
from a previous cook.
• Grease fires are caused by too much fallen debris on the cooking
components from the inside chamber of the smoker. Clean any
accumulated grease on the grease shield (above the water pan), as
well as any splatter. For an extra deep clean, use Pit Boss® Cleaner
& Degreaser for the smoker interior and exterior. (B)
• The water pan may also gather some grease. Use an aluminum foil
liner inside the water pan for an easier clean up. (C)
• In the event you experience a grease fire, keep the smoke cabinet
door closed and close the chimney cap 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.
• The glass of the cabinet door is tempered and will not break with
high heat. Excessive build-up of grease or cooking debris may cause
the door to not close properly. Frequent cleaning of the glass is
recommended to maintain visibility into the smoking chamber (D).
Make a solution of baking soda and vinegar, then scrub with fine
steel wool in small circles.
Grill Exterior
• Check your grease tray often, and clean out as necessary. Keep
in mind the type of cooking you do, as some meats release more
liquid than others. (E)
• Wipe your smoker down after each use (F). Use warm soapy water
to cut the grease. Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers, or
abrasive cleaning pads on the outside surfaces. All painted surfac-
es are not covered under warranty, but are rather part of general
maintenance and upkeep. For paint scratches, wearing, or flaking
of the finish, all painted surfaces can be touched up using a high
heat BBQ paint.
• A smoker cover is your best protection against weather and out-
side pollutants. When not in use, or for long-term storage, keep
the unit under a cover in a garage or shed.
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