Avoid Grease Fires! How To Clean Your Weber Q
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Today I'm showing how I clean my Weber Q. This needs to be done every month or two depending on how often you grill. If you don't, you will eventually have a grease fire.
Enjoy!
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Great tips! Just recently subscribed and really enjoy your videos and recipes. Thanks!
My pleasure Wendy! Glad you like the vids. Many more on the way.
I’ve been watching your videos the past couple of days..you have amazing And extremely helpful tips..was fearful of fires, but you cleared that up with the baking soda idea...thanks a million. You definitely earned my subscription.
Over the years I've had a number of grease fires and baking soda really works. Thanks for watching Ghamdan. More vids on the way.
Just purchased a Weber Q1200 a few days ago, and we love it... Thanks for your support and knowledge videos. I subscribed to your channel. Have a great day...
Right on forcedar. Enjoy your new Q
Thank you so much for this video. I learned a lot and I appreciate your time. I also was toying between this and the Coleman XLE and I decided on this based on your video thank you very much!
I haven't tried the Coleman, but I've seen quite a few of them at a Giants tailgate. They're pretty popular, but I like the dome lid of the Weber. I feel that makes it a more versatile grill. Hope you enjoy your new grill.
Looking for something for the boat this summer and it looks like your videos have convinced me. Thanks for the great content!
The Weber Q is perfect for your boat. I think it's better than the Coleman Roadtrip because the domed lid lets you do way more than just burgers and dogs.
Totally agree with you on the foil in the drip pan. Makes it much easier and cleaner to get rid of it when the time comes.......
Whoa! I never knew (and only found 1 person that knew) about baking soda for a grease fire! Thank you so, so, so much!
Puts it right out. Cheers!
@@GallaghersGrub ❤
Makes me glad I got rid of my Genesis. Q grills are much easier to clean. Consistently good videos from this guy. Thanks much.
Thank you Dan B. I loved my Genesis. Just don't have the room here in the city.
I’ve decided to use a banana bread baking tray instead and then line it where the hole is under the bbq. It’s deeper so no chance of the oil falling out and not wasting foils.
I must admit though the Weber Q is the easiest bbq that I ever owned when it comes to cleaning.
GREAT JOB as always. I use a paper clip to open clogged holes. This past cleaning I detached the lid and scrubbed the inside. That's essential after a while. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you, Michael. Really appreciate it.
So funny I should see this now...I had tried a toothpick which didn't work...so then I had a bundle of insulation stays (round metal pieces about 18" long) that I thought would work...diameter too big...so as I stared at the burner tube and several clogged holes the cartoon light bulb lit over my head...I too grabbed a large paperclip from my desk, bent the one end out straight and it fit...I pushed it all the way down and moved it around a little, then went to the next one...worked like a charm...one other thing, actually two other things...I cleaned the screen end that connects to the gas regulator and modified a brass spiral brush from Harbor Freight (comes in a pack of 5 or 6 of different diameters) to run inside the burner tube...a bunch of crap came out after doing that...
@@ernestpaul2484 I just gave my Q 120 its annual deep cleaning Wednesday. I dismantled it and cleaned the burner tube first then I took the cook box and shroud and the cover to the coin operated car wash. 4 dollars for 20 minutes and it worked well. Then I assembled it and fired it up for about 15 minutes. The burner tube is beginning to give out but its 5 or 6 years old now. NO complaints......
Great tips. Like the baking soda idea. Very nice job.
Thank you, Mr. Panfish. When you've had as many grease fires as I have, the baking soda is as essential as tongs.
Fire Escape Griller I'm a fanatic. I clean everything including the drip pan with each BBQ. I know. A bit over the top!
great video....I just got a Weber Q1200 and didn't know how to clean it. Thanks for the video...It had great information!
Be sure to check out my lates video about cleaning Weber Qs. It's the first of a 3 part series. Video 2 comes out tomorrow. czcams.com/video/B5gfvDIoUkU/video.html
I've had my Q for about 7 years now and it works great...to clean it, I take it apart completely and give it a shot of Easy Off oven cleaner after scraping, then I blast it with a power washer. Put it back together and get it nice and hot to sterilize it. Works like a charm ...the problem with cleaning it as he describes here is that when it gets really well used, scraping alone won't do the job...over time even with regular scrapings that thick varnish really builds up. Easy Off is pretty nasty (wear rubber gloves) but it really works.
Not sure if you've seen my 3 part Weber Q restoration video series with Sean Duggan from the Weber Q Facebook Group. If not, definitely check them out: czcams.com/video/B5gfvDIoUkU/video.html
Nice one. Thank for sharing
Thanks for the kind words, Lasse. Really appreciate it.
Thought about you Tuesday when I gave my Q a deep cleaning. Fired right up when it was done. Hope you are well dude.......
Thank you, Michael. I'm doing well. Hoping to get a vid up this weekend. Stay tuned.
THANK YOU!!!🙏🙏🙏. Keep Grilling🥰
great video, but how do you clean the inside of the lid?
Two things I would do different.........make it easier to clean by removing the burner. Takes only 10 seconds and a screwdriver. Second.........and this is from Weber. Use that same brush you did to clean the burner, but run the brush directly across the burner tube and not parallel to it. That way all the debris falls away from the burner tube holes instead of getting pushed into them.
Also, I have found using GUNK brand engine degrease ( the gel version) does wonders on grease stains on the inside of the grill and the lid. After a few sprays and wipings with a cloth I use some DAWN dishwasher soap and water to give it a final wipedown and to dissapate some of the engine cleaner stench I would not use any type of oven cleaner on the grill. Most of them are highly corrosive to aluminum surfaces.
The method I described above has worked extremely well and I have restored a rather dirty, greasy, cruddy, Weber Q2200 to cant tell from new status.
You may enjoy this series. Cheers! czcams.com/video/B5gfvDIoUkU/video.htmlsi=tOq-3cH5cW21KHcZ
I love my q1400. I only use a power washer after every time I use it. Keeps it tidy and clean. No chemicals or scraping needed.
I'd love to try the electric Q. Will definitly be picking one of these up soon to give it a try.
Thanks for showing us this. Very helpful!
Your very welcome, Shirvo. Thank you for watching!
Very helpful thank you.Stay safe!!🌝🌭🍔
Thanks for watching. Be sure to see my more recent cleaning video for a more in-depth cleaning. czcams.com/video/NjJ9J_7VDrQ/video.html
Hey Fire Escape Guy,
Curious about 2 points. How low can Q temps actually go, and what's your experience with the integrity of the cooking grids / enamel coatings ? I had enamel cast iron flake off in 1 year with my Genesis, had to buy stainless replacements. Any input would be welcome. Thx.
Dan B my Q runs around 350 degrees on low, if the built-in thermometer is to be believed. After over a year of near daily use, the grates are holding up fine. They're definitely good quality grates. Hope this helps.
Fire Escape Griller ,
Thanks for your input about this grill. Seems Q fans are a devoted bunch. The simplicity goes a long way with this design. Your friends must really enjoy that you do these videos ! Thx again. D.
Making the vids is fun. But it's a lot of work. Thanks again for watching. Really appreciate it.
Flip the grated upside down and run it on high for 10 minutes will turn the crud to ash. Let them cool, then scrape with a ball of aluminum foil.
Hello! Could u tell me which grill brush u are using on the grates since they are porcelain? I know not to use stainless or brass bristled brushes. Thanks for your reply!
I use a regular Weber brush with the metal bristles. No problems to the grates after three years of use.
@@GallaghersGrub Thanks for your reply. I talked with Weber and u are right! They said they recommend stainless bristles as well and said it wont hurt anything since u must preheat and then scrub. So off I go to get a metal brush:)
I ordered weber Q after i saw your vedios
Can’t wait to try your recipes
Can i line the bottom of the grill to make the cleaning easier?
That's great Miss Sha. Yes, you can definitely line the bottom with foil. Enjoy your new grill!
I lined the bottom and it helped ALOT
I never line mine:) But I do line the drip pan with foil.
Nice Seiko SNZG13 ;)
Do you find a difference between the flame/heat from the small propane cylinders vs the 20lb tank with adapter hose? (It doesn’t feel like the grill is getting hot enough ) I’ve only used my q a couple of times and I’m not used to the porcelain grates yet.
I have not noticed a difference between the 1-lb tanks and the full sized tanks. I too thought there might be, but I've tried them both recently and saw no difference.
Thank you!
Just clean after each 1-2 uses, takes 5 mins, wipe inside with paper towel BEFORE it gets to that scummy state, and wire scrub/brush then put grills in dishwasher! EASY!
Letting it get that horrendously filthy is grim....it was still filthy after!!😬😬😵
Could you line the inside of the grill with foil as well
Did you try it?
I was thinking the same! Just ordered mine and I will line the inside and simply discard and repeat every once in awhile.
I was using a pin to unplug the holes but the holes around the curve almost felt like there might be a hose inside....thanks for the tips. My grate is one big heavy piece...
I don't think there is a hose inside the burner tube and a pin is the way to go. Weber switched to the two-piece grates a few years back. Thanks for watching Mary.
I was hoping to find a solution to my problem...after cleaning grates, the next time I grill, my meat gets stuck to the grates really badly! Even if I drench them with Weber BBQ non-stick grate spray right before I put the meat on. The last time i skipped the Weber spray & tried just putting a lot of olive oil on steaks before grilling them on the clean grates. They did stick a bit in some spots, but not so badly that it ripped the meat like it has done in the past. Wondering if I should put olive oil in the grates themselves? If so, should I just rub some on the cool grates before turning on the grill?
Jenn, you may be flipping your meats before they're ready to be flipped. Most meats like chicken, you actually know it's ready to be flipped when the skin doesn't stick. Also, in this video I show how to oil the grates:
czcams.com/video/GlptyTx1_xk/video.html
Fire Escape Griller oh my goodness, well that explains a lot! My desperate attempts to make sure my steaks weren't cooked more than medium rare made me turn too early. Thanks so much!
The burner tube is easily removed by taking out one screw on the left side near the igniter. I then soak it along with the grates. The lid removes easily with two pins and clips, and you can really get this thing looking like new!
Thanks for the tips. I think I may need to replace the burner. Not sure though. Also, the outside of my lid is getting black from smoke. I've scrubbed it but it doesn't seem to come off. Any ideas on how to clean that or should I paint it?
The burner is easily removed. Unless it's rusted, you might try giving it a good soak in hot soapy water. I then shake and try to blow out any water, out it back on the grill and light it to get rid of any moisture.No real recommendation for smoke stains, but a google search might turn up some soap or cleanser that is good for this. If you repaint it, I'd recommend a high temperature paint if you can find it in a color you like.
Do you remove the propane tank after each use?
With the small tanks, you probably should, especially if you're moving your grill from one place to another. You could bump the gas knob and lose all your gas. The larger tanks attached by the hose have shut off valves themselves so you have a double layer of safety.
what is the best way to prevent food from sticking to this grill....every time i cook chicken it seems to be sticking to the grill
I think you're probably flipping it too early. It shouldn't stick when it's ready to be flipped. Let me know if this works for you.
Maybe you have to season the grates again?
I've heard that some of those wire brushes have a tendency to shed a little. Apparently there have been cases of people ingesting them and getting pretty messed up.
I use Weber branded wire brushes only and this has never been an issue. But yes, I have heard that as well. Stick with Weber.
@@GallaghersGrub thanks. Love your videos!
Have you tried to put aluminium paper on the bottom?
I have not, but may of my viewers have recommended it.
@@GallaghersGrub thanks a lot, just bought one, and thinking on that for just easy maintenance.
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Thanks. Be sure to check out my updated Weber Q spring cleaning video as well as my 3 part series on restoring and cleaning weber Qs. Cheers!
no no no that grill wasn't cleaned enough. Anyway I do remove the gas pipes and then I cover the inside of the grill with aluminium so no grease touches the metal and after 6 to 8 uses i remove the aluminium and I don't have to clean/brush the inside of the grill, best way to keep it clean and easiest way to maintain it clean as well.
That's going above and beyond. Love it! Thank you for the tips.
I use aluminum foil to line the fire box, easy clean up. when it gets real dirty spray it all down with simple green and pressure wash the whole unit and its stand comes out like new, had mine since maybe 2011 ish..
@@mplante7352 make a video on it bro
@@dj_talisha agree on that!
Dude, that is sick. You are really taking good care of your grill. Our is so dirty that I had to turn to YT for help :)
I line mine with foil and it keeps 99% of the crud off the bottom. When it gets greasy, pull out the foil throw it away and wipe off the little grease that happens to get on the bottom.
Some other people have commented that they line theirs with foil as well. You are not alone. Also, be sure to check out my latest cleaning video for more tips.
czcams.com/video/NjJ9J_7VDrQ/video.html
Skip to 1:00 for the part you actually care about
It looks dirty even after cleaning. I don’t feel comfortable with that cleaningness in the video.
By the way, I think Weber could have designed the fire outlet holes on the side instead of on the top of the pipe. By this way, you will get the same fire but the grease/oil from the food won’t be able to enter into the small hole that easy. They could make the holes on the bottom too, by doing that, you would never need to be worry about the blockage of the gas path. Good product, but space for improvement, Weber. Personally I use only one side for meat, the other side for vegetables etc.. then I only need to wash one side of the panel intensively. I do mean a “wash” not a “wipe” as in the video. The panel can be put into the dishwasher.
Easy Off Oven cleaner should be used after you clean with small spatula..!
Why waste foil...just clean the pan!
Foil is very environmentally damaging to produce, and cannot be recycled if dirty.
That Q is disgusting Dude. You really need to clean the Q more often to avoid the build ups that cause flare ups and fires. I've had flare ups with far less mess in the cook box and have ruined good steaks . I've had my Q120 for 12 years and always lined it with aluminum foil and it's a 10 min job with minimal cleaning.
Yeah, that would make a good video: Cleaning an already clean grill. Thanks for the idea.