{"id":70,"date":"2019-09-18T11:29:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T11:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelectricsmoker.com\/?p=70"},"modified":"2023-03-31T12:33:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T12:33:42","slug":"how-to-clean-an-electric-smoker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelectricsmoker.com\/how-to-clean-an-electric-smoker\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean An Electric Smoker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the main benefits of using an electric smoker is that the heating process produces less residue than traditional methods and so the smoker requires less frequent cleaning. In this short guide which covers one of the most essenital electric smoker maintenance tasks<\/a>, I am going to show you exactly how to clean an electric smoker to get the best results and ensure it enjoys a long life – let’s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you\u2019re using your smoker on a regular basis, it is highly likely that, eventually, a layer of gunk will form on the walls and the various components of the electric smoker<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, this ‘gunk’ is simply made of food particles that, for whatever reason, got splashed on the walls or rack, or fat and oils that dripped from the food into the water pan, drip pan, or floor of the smoker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it’s true that continual use of an electric smoker without cleaning will not usually create any health hazards, dirt and grease will reduce the efficacy of the smoking process and can on occasion lead to old pieces of food falling onto the fresh food, making it unpalatable. Furthermore, while any mold that may form on the old food will be burned off by the heat, you really wouldn\u2019t want to find yourself eating pieces of meat with burned mold on them – would you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid such unpleasant things happening, it is, therefore, advisable to follow some basic advice regarding how to clean an electric smoker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I normally carry these out at intervals of 2 weeks to a month depending on how often the smoker is used, and more frequently during the cooking season.
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So let’s take a look at what you should do to keep your smoker in perfect working order (and to avoid nasty food poisoning!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing The Machine For Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Unplug the power cable<\/strong> from both the power point and the electric smoker. If the smoker is still hot, let it cool to room temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Once cool, open the lid\/front door and allow any remaining hot air to pass out<\/em>. Wearing mittens, carefully remove the racks<\/strong> from the electric smoker one by one. Place them in a large pan or tub filled with lukewarm water. If the racks are especially dirty, using soapy water may be a good option. Take care not to place them in ice-cold water as the rapid transition from a hot to a cold environment may weaken the integrity of the racks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Remove the water pan and drip pan <\/strong>if your electric smoker has them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Cleaning the Interior of the Electric Smoker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Once all parts have been removed, you can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n