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On 6/20/13 8:51 AM, Eisboch wrote:


"Hank©" wrote in message
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On 6/20/2013 7:56 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

I'm only an occasional "griller," and I'll be the first to admit my
knowledge of the care and keeping of a barbecue grill is minimal. To
wit, the problem is keeping the grill spiffy enough to satisfy even my
minimal non-OCD male standards of cleanliness.

Even though I brush down the grill grates per all the instructions
before using the grill, they and the pieces and parts underneath them
still accumulate mass quantities of the bits and pieces that fall off
and drip off when I fire up the mammalian cooker.

I've tried a few "grill cleaning" chemicals, products from Easy Off and
Weber, for example, but none I've tried so far do what I want - and that
is to literally dissolve the "remains" that stick on the grates and
grill innards. I'm still left with the messy job
of scraping and scrubbing, and since our grill is large and on a deck,
there's another mess to clean up after trying to clean the grill.

I haven't tried putting the grates in our self-cleaning oven, but I
understand that might work. It seems pretty drastic, though.

So, my droogs (a top of the hat to Anthony Burgess), have you discovered
any grill cleaner formula that really works, and dissolves the nasty
leftovers without having to spend an entire day scrubbing?

And what think you of the self-cleaning oven technique for the grates?


Put a piece of tin foil or a cookie sheet on top of the grill surface to
hold the heat and turn the grill to high. Check every 10 minutes or so
to see how it's doing. A light scrubbing should be all that's needed
after that.

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Fwd'd since Harry has Hank in the Bozo bin ....




Ahh, thanks, but somehow I think any "advice" coming to me from "Hank"
on this subject would result in a fire, an explosion, or global
thermonuclear war.

As it turns out, I've found several cites on line for the self-cleaning
oven technique, so I am giving it a try with the stainless steel grills
and flame bar covers, which are heavy gauge stainless. There are a
couple of other major pieces inside the grip (the drip panel, for
example), that I can easily remove and take onto the lawn for a good
scrubbing.

Still, there must be some sort of spray-on cleaner that *really* works
on greasy grills. Somewhere.

Alternatively, Weber ought to make a self-cleaning barbecue
grill...flick a switch and voila!


------------

Take the grills off and put in heavy plastic bag and spray cleaner on them.
Seal up and let set for the day. Or get a Treager, does not seem to burn on
to the grills and the plate underneath comes out to scrape or clean as
needed. Not a lot of nooks and crannies to get stuff stuck in. Also is
much better than any gas grill as to flavor.

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"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 6/20/13 8:51 AM, Eisboch wrote:


"Hank©" wrote in message
b.com...

On 6/20/2013 7:56 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

I'm only an occasional "griller," and I'll be the first to admit my
knowledge of the care and keeping of a barbecue grill is minimal. To
wit, the problem is keeping the grill spiffy enough to satisfy even my
minimal non-OCD male standards of cleanliness.

Even though I brush down the grill grates per all the instructions
before using the grill, they and the pieces and parts underneath them
still accumulate mass quantities of the bits and pieces that fall off
and drip off when I fire up the mammalian cooker.

I've tried a few "grill cleaning" chemicals, products from Easy Off and
Weber, for example, but none I've tried so far do what I want - and that
is to literally dissolve the "remains" that stick on the grates and
grill innards. I'm still left with the messy job
of scraping and scrubbing, and since our grill is large and on a deck,
there's another mess to clean up after trying to clean the grill.

I haven't tried putting the grates in our self-cleaning oven, but I
understand that might work. It seems pretty drastic, though.

So, my droogs (a top of the hat to Anthony Burgess), have you discovered
any grill cleaner formula that really works, and dissolves the nasty
leftovers without having to spend an entire day scrubbing?

And what think you of the self-cleaning oven technique for the grates?


Put a piece of tin foil or a cookie sheet on top of the grill surface to
hold the heat and turn the grill to high. Check every 10 minutes or so
to see how it's doing. A light scrubbing should be all that's needed
after that.

--------------------------

Fwd'd since Harry has Hank in the Bozo bin ....




Ahh, thanks, but somehow I think any "advice" coming to me from "Hank"
on this subject would result in a fire, an explosion, or global
thermonuclear war.

As it turns out, I've found several cites on line for the self-cleaning
oven technique, so I am giving it a try with the stainless steel grills
and flame bar covers, which are heavy gauge stainless. There are a
couple of other major pieces inside the grip (the drip panel, for
example), that I can easily remove and take onto the lawn for a good
scrubbing.

Still, there must be some sort of spray-on cleaner that *really* works
on greasy grills. Somewhere.

Alternatively, Weber ought to make a self-cleaning barbecue
grill...flick a switch and voila!


------------

Take the grills off and put in heavy plastic bag and spray cleaner on them.
Seal up and let set for the day. Or get a Treager, does not seem to burn on
to the grills and the plate underneath comes out to scrape or clean as
needed. Not a lot of nooks and crannies to get stuff stuck in. Also is
much better than any gas grill as to flavor.

Well, for flavor, NOTHING beats a wood fired smoker.

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"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 6/20/13 8:51 AM, Eisboch wrote:


"Hank©" wrote in message
b.com...

On 6/20/2013 7:56 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

I'm only an occasional "griller," and I'll be the first to admit my
knowledge of the care and keeping of a barbecue grill is minimal. To
wit, the problem is keeping the grill spiffy enough to satisfy even my
minimal non-OCD male standards of cleanliness.

Even though I brush down the grill grates per all the instructions
before using the grill, they and the pieces and parts underneath them
still accumulate mass quantities of the bits and pieces that fall off
and drip off when I fire up the mammalian cooker.

I've tried a few "grill cleaning" chemicals, products from Easy Off and
Weber, for example, but none I've tried so far do what I want - and
that
is to literally dissolve the "remains" that stick on the grates and
grill innards. I'm still left with the messy job
of scraping and scrubbing, and since our grill is large and on a deck,
there's another mess to clean up after trying to clean the grill.

I haven't tried putting the grates in our self-cleaning oven, but I
understand that might work. It seems pretty drastic, though.

So, my droogs (a top of the hat to Anthony Burgess), have you
discovered
any grill cleaner formula that really works, and dissolves the nasty
leftovers without having to spend an entire day scrubbing?

And what think you of the self-cleaning oven technique for the grates?


Put a piece of tin foil or a cookie sheet on top of the grill surface to
hold the heat and turn the grill to high. Check every 10 minutes or so
to see how it's doing. A light scrubbing should be all that's needed
after that.

--------------------------

Fwd'd since Harry has Hank in the Bozo bin ....




Ahh, thanks, but somehow I think any "advice" coming to me from "Hank"
on this subject would result in a fire, an explosion, or global
thermonuclear war.

As it turns out, I've found several cites on line for the self-cleaning
oven technique, so I am giving it a try with the stainless steel grills
and flame bar covers, which are heavy gauge stainless. There are a
couple of other major pieces inside the grip (the drip panel, for
example), that I can easily remove and take onto the lawn for a good
scrubbing.

Still, there must be some sort of spray-on cleaner that *really* works
on greasy grills. Somewhere.

Alternatively, Weber ought to make a self-cleaning barbecue
grill...flick a switch and voila!


------------

Take the grills off and put in heavy plastic bag and spray cleaner on
them.
Seal up and let set for the day. Or get a Treager, does not seem to burn
on
to the grills and the plate underneath comes out to scrape or clean as
needed. Not a lot of nooks and crannies to get stuff stuck in. Also is
much better than any gas grill as to flavor.

Well, for flavor, NOTHING beats a wood fired smoker.

---------------------------------
I have both an offset smoker and the Traeger. They both do great. Not much
difference in the two in flavor, but the Traeger is a lot nicer to control.
Is a wood pellet BBQ if thermostat and digital temp control, electric
igniter. Did a couple bacon wrapped filets last night with fresh pepper
and Blue cheese topping, some fresh asparagus and sweet potato. Nice smoky
flavor to all.

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says...

"iBoaterer" wrote in message
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"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 6/20/13 8:51 AM, Eisboch wrote:


"Hank©" wrote in message
b.com...

On 6/20/2013 7:56 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

I'm only an occasional "griller," and I'll be the first to admit my
knowledge of the care and keeping of a barbecue grill is minimal. To
wit, the problem is keeping the grill spiffy enough to satisfy even my
minimal non-OCD male standards of cleanliness.

Even though I brush down the grill grates per all the instructions
before using the grill, they and the pieces and parts underneath them
still accumulate mass quantities of the bits and pieces that fall off
and drip off when I fire up the mammalian cooker.

I've tried a few "grill cleaning" chemicals, products from Easy Off and
Weber, for example, but none I've tried so far do what I want - and
that
is to literally dissolve the "remains" that stick on the grates and
grill innards. I'm still left with the messy job
of scraping and scrubbing, and since our grill is large and on a deck,
there's another mess to clean up after trying to clean the grill.

I haven't tried putting the grates in our self-cleaning oven, but I
understand that might work. It seems pretty drastic, though.

So, my droogs (a top of the hat to Anthony Burgess), have you
discovered
any grill cleaner formula that really works, and dissolves the nasty
leftovers without having to spend an entire day scrubbing?

And what think you of the self-cleaning oven technique for the grates?


Put a piece of tin foil or a cookie sheet on top of the grill surface to
hold the heat and turn the grill to high. Check every 10 minutes or so
to see how it's doing. A light scrubbing should be all that's needed
after that.

--------------------------

Fwd'd since Harry has Hank in the Bozo bin ....




Ahh, thanks, but somehow I think any "advice" coming to me from "Hank"
on this subject would result in a fire, an explosion, or global
thermonuclear war.

As it turns out, I've found several cites on line for the self-cleaning
oven technique, so I am giving it a try with the stainless steel grills
and flame bar covers, which are heavy gauge stainless. There are a
couple of other major pieces inside the grip (the drip panel, for
example), that I can easily remove and take onto the lawn for a good
scrubbing.

Still, there must be some sort of spray-on cleaner that *really* works
on greasy grills. Somewhere.

Alternatively, Weber ought to make a self-cleaning barbecue
grill...flick a switch and voila!


------------

Take the grills off and put in heavy plastic bag and spray cleaner on
them.
Seal up and let set for the day. Or get a Treager, does not seem to burn
on
to the grills and the plate underneath comes out to scrape or clean as
needed. Not a lot of nooks and crannies to get stuff stuck in. Also is
much better than any gas grill as to flavor.

Well, for flavor, NOTHING beats a wood fired smoker.

---------------------------------
I have both an offset smoker and the Traeger. They both do great. Not much
difference in the two in flavor, but the Traeger is a lot nicer to control.
Is a wood pellet BBQ if thermostat and digital temp control, electric
igniter. Did a couple bacon wrapped filets last night with fresh pepper
and Blue cheese topping, some fresh asparagus and sweet potato. Nice smoky
flavor to all.

I will bet you ANY amount of money that if you go to a bbq competition
the judges will know from the very first bite that you used a Traeger.
Been there done that for over 20 years now in competitions.

On Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:50:51 PM UTC-4, Califbill wrote:

Or get a Treager,

Their patent has expired, so now you have better choices than Treager if you want to go the wood pellet route.

On 6/20/2013 4:25 PM, wrote:
On Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:50:51 PM UTC-4, Califbill wrote:

Or get a Treager,

Their patent has expired, so now you have better choices than Treager if you want to go the wood pellet route.


Have you looked into the "clones"? Any reccomendations? I looked at the
Treager and it's nice, but the price is stiff...

On Thursday, June 20, 2013 8:09:05 PM UTC-4, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote:
On 6/20/2013 4:25 PM, wrote:

On Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:50:51 PM UTC-4, Califbill wrote:



Or get a Treager,



Their patent has expired, so now you have better choices than Treager if you want to go the wood pellet route.





Have you looked into the "clones"? Any reccomendations? I looked at the
Treager and it's nice, but the price is stiff...

A friend has a Green Mountain and really likes it.
http://greenmountaingrills.com/
Not really much of a diff in price, though.

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On Thursday, June 20, 2013 8:09:05 PM UTC-4, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote:
On 6/20/2013 4:25 PM, wrote:

On Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:50:51 PM UTC-4, Califbill wrote:



Or get a Treager,



Their patent has expired, so now you have better choices than Treager if
you want to go the wood pellet route.





Have you looked into the "clones"? Any reccomendations? I looked at the
Treager and it's nice, but the price is stiff...

A friend has a Green Mountain and really likes it.
http://greenmountaingrills.com/
Not really much of a diff in price, though.


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Costco has a Traeger Road Show occasionally. Where I bought mine and was
maybe $180 less. Still expensive. Pellets are more expensive than
briquettes also. May get more usage out of a $17 bag vs. couple $5
briquette bags.

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On Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:50:51 PM UTC-4, Califbill wrote:

Or get a Treager,

Their patent has expired, so now you have better choices than Treager if you
want to go the wood pellet route.


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I think the only improvement on my Traeger I would like is an easy way to
empty the pellet hopper to change the wood type. I know there are others,
but better? Maybe, maybe not. Probably cheaper.

On 6/21/2013 12:01 AM, Califbill wrote:
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On Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:50:51 PM UTC-4, Califbill wrote:

Or get a Treager,

Their patent has expired, so now you have better choices than Treager if
you want to go the wood pellet route.


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I think the only improvement on my Traeger I would like is an easy way
to empty the pellet hopper to change the wood type. I know there are
others, but better? Maybe, maybe not. Probably cheaper.


Sounds silly but I picked up a vacuum at Lowes a couple years back. It's
only a power head, filter, and hose, no attachments, no tank... it is
designed to sit on top of any regular five gallon paint bucket and cost
maybe 20 bucks. It would be great for emptying the hopper and it's cheap
enough you could get one and dedicate it to just that...

http://www.theeasygarden.com/forum/v...c.php?id=33525

Not to mention there us usually a sale somewhere for those little one
gallon ShopVacs for 20-30 bucks too...