Cleaning inside the MAK

[Patrick_CT]

I did a couple long cooks over the last 2 weeks and did not clean between them. When I took it apart I noticed there is grease build up and some food hardened on the bottom and where the grease flows down into the grease bucket. I am not sure how I should get this clean without damaging the grill. Please let me know how u guys do this. I am not happy that this happened!

 

[Carter13]

This happened to my a week ago on my Jr. I used a disposable plastic spoon and it worked like a charm.

 

[bflodan]

That happened to me once and it was because I didnt put my grease sheild back in the proper way...Check that...Its no big deal!! Its going to get dirty ,or lets call it seasoned, no matter what you do..

 

[Chili Head]

I use a metal putty knife / scraper and go to work. If you have blockage
Where the grease flows into the bucket maybe use a butter knife and chip away at it but don't let the wife see you using that!


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[Patrick_CT]

So is there any risk to damaging the coating on the bottom? That is my concern. I am worried about using something harsh on any part... what other tools do you guys use to clean? steel wool or metal brushes any where?

 

[bbqslayer]

I think I'd contact the folks at MAK and use their recomendations. I'll bet that's not the first time something like that has happened. My old Traeger I just use a putty knife to scrape the bottom but it's paint is in sad shape. The greasyness keeps it from rustin though.

 

[squirtthecat]

I have a plastic putty knife that I use to go over any powdercoated surfaces. Just a regular old putty knife to scrape the drip pan and bottom. Nothing in there is coated, so you can't hurt it.