I have the same smoker! What I do is put water in the pan just up to the divide and then pour in a 1-2 cups of white vinegar, turn the temp all the way up with the vent closed (take the cold smoker off if you have one) and let it go for at least an hour. This steams the whole inside and you can scrub any off the window like in your video. After the element cools down, doesn't take long, I spray clean water inside and tilt it forward to drain. Leave the door open for another hour or two and you are done. This also keep from losing your seasoning inside the smoker but takes the grease right off as you don't have to scrub the inside.
Elle Dee The problem is what chemicals are in the Mr.Clean Eraser? Whatever is in it is now in your smoker and flavouring your food. That's why they use vinegar and water mixture.
Of several videos I have watched regarding the cleaning of the MES window, this is the simplest and most effective method that I have seen. Did you heat up the smoker before cleaning the window? Thanks.
Here's how I clean mine and also fireplace glass doors. Wad up a sheet of newspaper. Dip one side in water to dampen then touch a pile of fireplace or smoker ash to get a light coating on the paper. Wipe the glass to remove all the tar on it. No real mess if you have several sheets of paper and toss the dirty one as soon as it begins to get tarred up from the residue. No water running down on the deck and generally no hard scrubbing if you do this after each use. It will also clean thick layers of tar with a bit more scrubbing.
I heat mine up, then let it cool until I can almost touch everything. I still use heat gloves to pull out the racks and components. Then fill a bucket with car wash soap and wipe down the inside with that soapy water and rinse it out with the hose. I don't worry about getting the heating element wet because after I'm done, I blow it out with a leaf blower till it's dry. Then just scrub off the racks and removable trays with the water and barbecue brush. I still have seasoning residue on the interior walls, but it's clean.
Thank you for the tips. I just subscribed. I have the same one. I got it Memorial Day. I noticed the top of the wood chip tray is cleaned do you put aluminum on the top. Thank you again
That is not the easy way. I took a 3" razor blade scraper and just scraped off the junk which did not involve moving the smoker and getting the other cleaning items he used.
The BEST part of this video is that I haven't seen the OBVIOUS replies- DON"T buy a cooking machine with a window (other than a microwave). The window will steam up, (or smoke up in this case) and the window is NEVER functional. Waste of extra money to get a view of something that you just can't even see!
Why would they build a smoker with a window? You don't need to look inside and glass will just make it harder to hold heat. I have been smoking meat for fifty years and have never needed to look at a black glass
I thought the same thing. But after I used mine it was always nice to walk by and see if there was smoke still being produced without having to open the door.
I have the same smoker! What I do is put water in the pan just up to the divide and then pour in a 1-2 cups of white vinegar, turn the temp all the way up with the vent closed (take the cold smoker off if you have one) and let it go for at least an hour. This steams the whole inside and you can scrub any off the window like in your video. After the element cools down, doesn't take long, I spray clean water inside and tilt it forward to drain. Leave the door open for another hour or two and you are done. This also keep from losing your seasoning inside the smoker but takes the grease right off as you don't have to scrub the inside.
Nice simple video on the cleaning, could do without the 1:15 minute long intro.
Michael Daniels I almost quit watching. And I should have.
Why do all these DIYers feel they need a long intro? Just get to it!
Thank you for the video. My concern was what to clean it without using chemicals or scratching window. You answered both.
Nice video. Very helpful. Thank you.
What a chore. The Mr. Clean magic eraser takes that off so easy.
Elle Dee The problem is what chemicals are in the Mr.Clean Eraser? Whatever is in it is now in your smoker and flavouring your food. That's why they use vinegar and water mixture.
Make a paste with water and baking soda. Rub all over on the glass and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Wipe or rinse off, repeat if necessary.
Stop complaining about the intro ans just fast forward. Great, simple effective video. Thx
I use my Vapamore MR-100 Steamer. Makes it look like new with no chemicals, no scrubbing.
Of several videos I have watched regarding the cleaning of the MES window, this is the simplest and most effective method that I have seen. Did you heat up the smoker before cleaning the window? Thanks.
Nice tips. Thank you for sharing.
Cool. Thanks for the video.
Here's how I clean mine and also fireplace glass doors. Wad up a sheet of newspaper. Dip one side in water to dampen then touch a pile of fireplace or smoker ash to get a light coating on the paper. Wipe the glass to remove all the tar on it. No real mess if you have several sheets of paper and toss the dirty one as soon as it begins to get tarred up from the residue. No water running down on the deck and generally no hard scrubbing if you do this after each use. It will also clean thick layers of tar with a bit more scrubbing.
Seriously... it took 1:15 seconds to get to content...
Terrible...
LOVE THE TIPS AND VIDEO THOUGH!!!
Good job. Thanks for sharing.
I just use a little Windex each time after I get finished. It works great.
so easy, thank you
I heat mine up, then let it cool until I can almost touch everything. I still use heat gloves to pull out the racks and components. Then fill a bucket with car wash soap and wipe down the inside with that soapy water and rinse it out with the hose. I don't worry about getting the heating element wet because after I'm done, I blow it out with a leaf blower till it's dry. Then just scrub off the racks and removable trays with the water and barbecue brush. I still have seasoning residue on the interior walls, but it's clean.
i use a long handle razor scraper, takes less then two minutes to clean the window
Too much work here. Cold formula easy off and a small pressure washer, then fire it up to dry it out.
Use a single edge razor blade, and a paper towel to wipe the edge of the blade.
I use Purple Power. It will clean your smoker in literally minutes. Then, I spray it down with distilled water and wipe it with a towel.
Yum, im sure that is healthy and taste great
Thank you for the tips. I just subscribed. I have the same one. I got it Memorial Day. I noticed the top of the wood chip tray is cleaned do you put aluminum on the top. Thank you again
Nice video. However, you hit my hot button (as a chemist). Water and vinegar are chemicals.
nicely done dude, can you come over and do mine please
Sorry, Bubba, he's coming to my house first, then he can come to yours ...
Intro is way too long. Enjoyed the content once I got there. Thanks!
You need to let that soak a little before scrubing make atlot less work for u
And this is why you do not need a window in a smoker
Way To much work like that Use a pressure steamer, your welcome
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Ooh, I have one of those. Thanks
Need a longer intro🙄
4 mins video and half of it was the intro lol
That is not the easy way. I took a 3" razor blade scraper and just scraped off the junk which did not involve moving the smoker and getting the other cleaning items he used.
The BEST part of this video is that I haven't seen the OBVIOUS replies- DON"T buy a cooking machine with a window (other than a microwave). The window will steam up, (or smoke up in this case) and the window is NEVER functional. Waste of extra money to get a view of something that you just can't even see!
Dude cut the intro
Brutal Intro.....not again.
Holy crap! That intro is a solid minute 5 too long. Almost don't want to watch the video.
That has got to be the longest gayest intro I've ever seen
Don’t need the boring intro. Total waste of time
Why would they build a smoker with a window? You don't need to look inside and glass will just make it harder to hold heat. I have been smoking meat for fifty years and have never needed to look at a black glass
I thought the same thing. But after I used mine it was always nice to walk by and see if there was smoke still being produced without having to open the door.