How to Clean Pit Boss Series 4 Pro Series Vertical Pellet Smoker with full demo!

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How to Clean Pit Boss Series 4 Pro Series Vertical Pellet Smoker with full demo!

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In this video, you will learn how to Clean Pit Boss Series 4 Pro Series Vertical Pellet Smoker with full demo!
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@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

BIG Thanks for checking out my video! Help me grow my channel by hitting the LIKE and becoming a subscriber. Thanks again!!!

@johnmanthey6034 3 жыл бұрын

Simple Green works wonders on cleaning the cabinet, particularly on the glass door. I usually only use one grate at a time a put it in the sink. I also take a green 3 M scrubby and polish the thermo couple or the interior temp probe.

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the simple green! My biggest regret on this video was not mentioning that the internal probe needs to be cleaned. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!

@johnmanthey6034 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmericanSmoke maybe you could come up with a tutorial on how to use the smoke IT app. That’s my big problem area. I notice also notice that the plastic on the controller panel, where you turn it on and off, has bubble in a crease straight across the face.

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll try to work on that! Thanks

@jasonfrady8009 8 ай бұрын

The new Dawn Power Wash spray will take everything off the glass, its comes off so easy. i also spray down my grates in the sink and then hit them with a scrub brush. Even the drip pan and water pan clean up super easy with that stuff.

@TheAmericanSmoke 8 ай бұрын

I’ve got to try some. Several people now have recommended it. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@michaelmangano6196 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you are the best! I found your channel after I got the same model and I just love watching you and you explain things so we can ALL understand. I really appreciate you making these and giving us all this advice on how to become a great Pit Master like you! I just subscribed and cannot wait for the next one.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that’s awesome to hear! I really appreciate the feedback and support.

@josebonilla1116 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same model, I love it! So much easier to clean and maintain compared to the older model. I also clean the grease ramp on the inside bottom of the smoker.

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great point. I need to check mine. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!

@jasonnix8973 Жыл бұрын

Great video, just bought one of these and used for Thanksgiving. I had a hard time with door sealing on the bottom LH corner.. but whatever. Food was great and videos helped alot. Thanks.

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear they helped you out and that your cook went well. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Smoke on!

@kevinsterner9490 3 жыл бұрын

I agree this needs to be cleaned on a regular basis. But you can do it with much less hassle. Soak the racks and the base plate in a big tub or large sink with hot water and dawn dish soap. After a couple of hours the grunge wipes off. I use simple green on the inside walls and Windex on the glass. Simple Green is no toxic so I don't worry about chemical residue

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. I think everyone probably has their own techniques for cleaning. One viewer said they clean their glass with a razor scraper and have good success. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!

@cowboys432wtx7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help and I have to admit that I scratched up the sides of my smoker when I first got it because I thought that was a damn handle🤦‍♂️

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you pain my friend. My wife was watching and I still have not lived it down. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!

@cowboys432wtx7 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmericanSmoke - Subbed. Keep up the good work.

@stevedionne1931 3 жыл бұрын

Put your thermostat thru the cheminy it is never in the way and you do not bust the seal around the door..:)

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

That’s not a bad idea at all! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!

@stuckcase7775 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@mrwiq 2 жыл бұрын

Man, thanks for letting me know about that electricity and water thing! 😆

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

I save lives every day

@mrwiq 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmericanSmoke Not all heroes wear capes brother, some wear baseball caps.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t do it for the glory. I do it because it’s right

@wckdZ 2 жыл бұрын

good video, I used dawn soap and a scrub daddy.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that and warm water will definitely get the job done!

@damiendeegan5994 2 жыл бұрын

Pre heat ... THANK YOU!

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely helps

@JasonAMauss Жыл бұрын

Use a citrus based cleaner on the glass door - spray it generously then just wipe the glass clean. E-Z-P-Z

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@kevinjennings8682 2 жыл бұрын

Late comer to this party. This video answered a lot of questions. Thank you! I have a steamer. Would there be a down side to using it for deep cleaning?

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think so, but I've never done it. The chamber has a water pan so it seems like it pretty tolerant to moisture. Let me know how it works! Thanks for watching my video . If you’re not already, it would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!

@RePtIlEBoI255 3 жыл бұрын

How do you clean the inside? I’m worried about getting degreaser into all the vent holes all around the walls on the inside of the smoker

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t cleaned the inner walls of mine. I probably should. I’ve been told that simple green is the way to go. It’s supposed to be non toxic. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!

@garybell6919 6 ай бұрын

Ok, i did not know the door just came off, awesome, but, how often do you just clean the glass door & do u have to season it again after u clean it?. Thank you in advance

@TheAmericanSmoke 6 ай бұрын

Think you will probably be done just putting it back on and running the temp up to 350 for 30 minutes or so to do a quick burn off.

@joshdupree5525 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like you could put aluminum foil on the drip pan and just cut the slots needed. It would make cleaning easier. And does abrasive degreaser scratch the glass of the smoker?

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

I've used foil a few times. It works pretty good. I have also put a tin foil pain under what I'm cooking to catch the fat which works even better. I get lazy sometimes though and forget to take those extra steps. I figured there were a lot of people like me, so I made this video the way I did. I plan on making a preventative video soon to show ways to keep the cooker cleaner through more cooks. Any suggestions would be great. The glass is tempered, so I have had no issues with scratching. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!

@michaelprosperity3420 Жыл бұрын

Get some greased lighting. I use that stuff all the time.

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@joeymullins3859 Жыл бұрын

dawn power wash works best

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

Your not the first to tell me that. I’ll have to try it out! Smoke on!!!

@tonyjenkins7417 3 жыл бұрын

Acronym. PBPS4

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

😂 thank you my friend! I was wondering if anyone was ever going to recommend anything

@KappaSigV8 2 жыл бұрын

I've been smoking for years and just acquired one of these exact models. I tend to do large quantities (i.e. 7 pork butts at once). I have only used it once and currently have a grease trail running from the legs. What would have caused this, and how would I mitigate such an outcome? Previously I've used LP, BTW.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

My first thought is to make sure your grease collection tray is all the way back up against the back wall. Well, the little handle looking part anyway.

@Jason-wx7ms 3 жыл бұрын

No problems with rusting using water? Should you spray with oil afterwards when it’s dry?

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any problems with rust. All the metal is coated in one way or another. Worst thing you could probably do is to use something highly abrasive to clean with. It wouldn’t hurt to spray with some cooking oil for sure. I do that from time to time for good measure. Great questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!

@MedCityProductions 2 жыл бұрын

So when you clean the inside walls of the smoker every few cleans, do you use just soap/water or the Fast Orange?

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I don't clean my inside walls. Haven't yet anyway. I'm about to do a tutorial on how to do it though. I keep my racks, grease tray, ash pot, grease trough, and glass cleaned every few cooks. I have had a lot of people recommend mean green as a good non toxic cleaner. That's what I will be using in my tutorial video. Here is a link so you can check it out.amzn.to/2Z6mojC I also made a 2nd video on how to clean your smoker where I used some recommendations from viewers. You may like it as well. Here is the link to that video.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLaqg5uetZmtYIE.html I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!

@jimtalty4556 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Do you have any suggestions on cleaning the clean the grill probe? Recently I have been getting the ERP code and I know I need to clean it. Not to sound like a dumb ass but were the heck is that thing located at.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

I talk about that in this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLaqg5uetZmtYIE.html I use Clorox wipes. The internal thermometer is in the back of the unit at the top R, when looking in from the front. I hope this helps.

@chriswilson1159 Жыл бұрын

My new one has wood dust everywhere in and floating around while it smokes, is that normal?

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

Depends on the intensity. New units will have some ash make it’s way into the chamber. Not super heavy though. That usually gets better with use, as the ash tends to clog up the openings where’s it’s getting in.

@tonsta1703 Жыл бұрын

I do it after every cook while its warm, leaving it for 5 cooks invites flies & insects and hard grime build up. and your not cooking on dirty trays

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

I clean a little more often during the summer months. Thanks for watching and smoke on!!!

@user-fy6ww4sg4r Жыл бұрын

Doesn't the fast orange scratch the glass?

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

That has not been my experience. Although, I only used that method a few times. If tried a lot of other methods since this video. Check out my pit boss pro series playlist. Thanks for watching!

@Jason-wx7ms 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ever move your water pan up higher on the racks for longer smokes to get the water to last longer? I read in the manual you can do that but am wondering how? I guess you would loose the bottom two racks if you did?

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never done that but you definitely could. Prob only lose one rack. For me, It’s too easy to just dump a little extra water in there though. Make sure it’s hot water so not to mess with the chamber temp though. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!

@Jason-wx7ms 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmericanSmoke how do you do overnight smokes? Is it ok to just let it run dry at the end?

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yea. I don’t even use the water tray sometimes. Just make sure it’s clean. When I’m doing overnight cooks I always get up and check it at least once. I put water in then. It’s always good practice to get up and check it. I had an auger jam one night on a big butt and my fire pot went out. Luckily I caught it and was able to remedy the situation and get the smoke rolling again.

@jamesrichards3721 Жыл бұрын

Nobody talks about the competition series

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

Grill Sergeant has a video on a Competition Series Smoker and makes content with it. It’s the barrel type.

@arcvis80 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen for other models they say to use a shop vac to get out any extra debris from the smoke pot area. Have you done this or is it not needed on this particular model?

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the watch and comment. I think it would depend on the moisture amount. It comes out completely dry light ash. If you dump it out soon after a cook it's no problem. Depends on how neat you like your stuff. Make sure the ash is extinguished. Let me know if you have any other questions. It would be great to have you as a subscriber as well. Thanks!!!

@mikedavis6613 Жыл бұрын

@@TheAmericanSmoke you need to remove the 4 screws holding the cover over the burn pot,the fan kicks It up and fills it with ash ,pull yours off and check it out.

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

Will do! Thanks

@ismy47 Жыл бұрын

You dont rinse the soap off the grates??

@TheAmericanSmoke Жыл бұрын

There is minimal soap on the grates after. However, I do perform a burn off before my next cook. I let it run at 350+ for about 30 min. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and smoke on!

@driftx2 3 жыл бұрын

You use soap on the grates without rinsing?

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

Nice eye! Yea. It’s a mild soap. Same stuff the wash baby ducks with. Ha so far I’m ok. If your a little more cautious than me, by all means give them a rinse. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. Aren’t you already a sub to my channel?

@bigoldaddy6447 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use a light pressure wash on the inside?

@bigoldaddy6447 2 жыл бұрын

Or use EZ OFF oven cleaner?

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a negative on the pressure wash. I had one person that did that and theirs doesn’t work anymore. A lot of people recommended Simple Green. It’s not toxic and cuts pretty good. The oven cleaner would probably work though. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!

@fulltilt901 2 жыл бұрын

How does your lawn look after putting the grease and fat into it? Curious. Thanks

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a delicate lawn. More hearty grasses that just pop up. I’ve not had any dead spots or anything like that. May be different on a better quality grass though. Proceed with caution.