Should I be cleaning...

[alecksjaycubs]

Should I be scraping off the black stuff that's accumulating on the inside of the hood of my 2 Star? If so how often?

 

[rangda]

I run steel wool over the inside of the lid every couple of cooks. Not trying to get it really clean, but trying to get the loose bits off. If you don't clean it off at all eventually it will start flaking off and get into your food, and that is not good eats.

 

[TentHunter]

I take the hood off every so often to clean it thoroughly to help keep it from getting too built-up.

 

[scooter]

Agree with what the proceeding two gentlemen have said.

 

[urnmor]

I would like to take the hood off to fully clean however I am unable to loosen the nut and screws holding it on any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[MAK DADDY]

The hood uses a lock nut to keep from spinning loose over time so it won't be easy to remove.
Clean well and use a large Phillips screwdriver on the outside that fits correctly with a 7/16" wrench on the inside.

 

[urnmor]

Thanks for the info

 

[TrickyDick]

Cleaning the lid on the four star is no fun. Built in like mine was challenging to keep the washer nut part from falling into a crack from which there would be no hope of recovery. I'm thinking an ounce of prevention with a scrub between cooks is wonderful advice.