Tyrus Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 I believe as in anything of worth that if you take care of it, it will take care of you. You can use a small wired brush, a little WD40 on the threads wouldn't hurt if it starts to stick. Other than that, at least for moi, it's been maintenance free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 I'm thinking that I need to take my top vent off and clean some "stuff" out of the chimney area, as my top vent settings are drifting off of my "standards" - taking more vent opening to hit the same temps. Mind you, this is after a couple of years since I last did it when I did my last spring change-out. For others, what I'm referring to here is that if you have your KK on a deck, which can flex as you walk on it, the top vent can jiggle a little from the vibration/flex of walking around the deck near the KK and cause your temps to drift off of what you want. So, the simplest fix for that is to put a spring on the threaded rod on the top vent to provide a bit of resistance/friction so it doesn't drift. If your KK is sitting on a solid surface, like a patio, this isn't an issue. This is one of the very few "maintenance" issues that you have with a KK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobelldog Posted July 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Thanks...that is all way too easy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobelldog Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Now that I have had it for a couple weeks and made a few things...its really impressive how much better this cooker is than the Traeger that I had before. Temp control is simple...almost too simple. My favorite food so far is Turkey and I don't really like Turkey. I spatchcocked a 12pounder and cooked it direct with a light spice at about 300. Smoky, juicy Turkey. Beef ribs are slow cooking tonight at 250 and smell yummy. I am really happy I jumped in and got the KK. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I'm not sure if you got the Rotisserie when you purchased it but, if you didn't that would be something to think about. A solid quality piece with a powerful 50# motor to meet all your needs. BBQ on the move, amazing. Go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syzygies Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Congrats! If it comes off with shop rags, go for it. If it's just cosmetic, call it a life well lived. I took a rag to mine for comparison, and what came off was dry powder, and not so much. Make a pizza at 500 F, and declare it clean. Grates are an interesting question. The best degunking tool is a 3/8" wrench (shown) with a rounded opening that matches the grates. Some people never clean grates, but that can get sketchy after a slow & low cook. Some of us plug the hole in a metal water heater pan to make a wash basin, and use the scrubbies one finds in the painting aisle to clean while hosing down and soaking. I've heard tell of leaving grates in a trash bag with ammonia, but even if this did restore a "new" look, what would be the point. I happen to own an electric pressure washer, and I like using it on my grates after a messy cook. It makes me feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger wielding a flamethrower in Commando (or Jiarby lighting a fire with his flamethrower, for a more local reference old-timers might get). 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 20 hours ago, Syzygies said: Grates are an interesting question. The best degunking tool is a 3/8" wrench (shown) with a rounded opening that matches the grates. Some people never clean grates, but that can get sketchy after a slow & low cook. Some of us plug the hole in a metal water heater pan to make a wash basin, and use the scrubbies one finds in the painting aisle to clean while hosing down and soaking. I've heard tell of leaving grates in a trash bag with ammonia, but even if this did restore a "new" look, what would be the point. I happen to own an electric pressure washer, and I like using it on my grates after a messy cook. It makes me feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger wielding a flamethrower in Commando (or Jiarby lighting a fire with his flamethrower, for a more local reference old-timers might get). I am a big proponent of Powdered Brewers Wash (PBW) to soak/clean the grates, rotisserie gear, etc. Works great, cuts through greasy gunk easily, just rinse off with a wet sponge, towel, etc. Easy Peasy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
