I've had my KJ Classic for about two weeks now. These are so incredibly easy to use. The learning curve is about one to two cooks. I can't believe how easy you can hold a temp with this grill.

Great video! saved this one in the archive.

Thank you very much for the information. Can i keep them in outside in winter season ? We have long cold winter in Toronto.

Do you clean the cast iron daisy wheel on the top? Mine is covered in liquid smoke and is stuck closed until the grill heats up. Suggestions? Thanks!

Forgive my ignorance but what does it mean if your bands are loose. Just watched this video had my kama do for nearly 2 years and only tighten them today first thing I noticed was the temp became more steady. Doing a brisket atm and yeah was struggling with temp control

how dobyou clean the heat deflector plates?

Nice explanation ...thanks

How about an update on the new Kamado Joe (modular ceramic ). type 3

I would love to see how to maintain the cast iron parts. What you do after using and how to maintain and clean

Definitely going clean the same way 🤙👍

How do I clean the kontrol tower? It gets so greasy, I can nearly open it.

Just curious why you aren't using the charcoal basket

I have taken a different approach in cleaning my Classic Kamado joe grill it’s probably a little more time-consuming but efficient. I first pulled Grill’s spray them down with oven cleaner next I pull the ceramic tiles all five of them put them in my oven and use the self cleaning mechanism in the oven to clean the ceramic tiles. In this way I’m not looking to have any damage in the tiles and porcelain outer cracking due to excessive heat. My Kamado Joe is less than two months old and I’m looking to have it around for at least another 5 or so years.

Merci beaucoup ❤

Plan to buy one next week

Great video. Its important to take good care of these grills. They are expensive and you want them to last forever.

What do you suggest on how to store a ceramic grill for winter in a cold North East with snow and ice environment

I've had mine for five days but I will check my bands to make sure nothing moved in shipping!

Hi John - what about adjusting hinge tightness? My manual for my Big Joe said tighten with the lid closed - which lead to my dome lid slamming shut on me several times. I finally tightened it with the lid up and haven't had a problem since. Which way is correct?

Newbie Kamado joe jr owner here. What do you do with left over charcoals after you are done cooking? You leave it for future cooking and add new charcoal in top of it? And do you vacuum the ashes on the bottom?

Quick question, if had my classic joe for about 2 months now ,use it about once or twice a week . The last two cooks I noticed soot on my grilled stuff , especially the last one . Lots black soot coated the shrimp I was grilling & vegetables. Anyone else had this problem or do I have to deep clean the grill every month ? Thanks.!

I use scotch bright to remove ash.. much better clean 👍🔥

See the hex head on that hinge bolt?

Thank you for sharing. :")

I tried cleaning my big joe just like this but couldn’t get above 550 *F. I noticed the temps climb much more quickly with the deflectors removed. I started with all the ash removed from in and around the firebox too. Do you know why it couldn’t get to 600+?

I want to cook a leg of lamb on my Kamado Joe Classic, how long should I cook it and at what temperature?

Is it ok to use regular charcoal in this grill?

Instead of just burning charcoal, make a spatchcock chicken in a cast iron skillet. 400 for roughly 2 hrs and no added mess. Then just follow his step afterwards.

hey john How to wash or clean the temperature adjusment thank you

What is the best way to get the large quantity of ashes out with the least amount of mess?

Hey John ... can you do an updated cleaning video for the new KJ with the slo roller? I am curious if I can leave the slo roller in the KJ when doing my semi-annual cleaning at 600-650 degrees.

Is there any way to purchase factory direct if we live in Georgia?

Surprised you didn't mention how much to open the top vent...

I am pretty sure it says not to use cooking spray as it can have aerosol in the spray on the users manual. Also if you use some baking soda and and a good washing pad, the stainless steel parts become brand new.

I have had my Joe Classic II for two weeks, done two chicken cooks and a prime rib. The top vent on the inside edges is starting to peel. Any suggestions as to why? Also how do you clean to grease off the vent?

During normal cooks the ash tray has to be in place or its used to remove ash once the cooking is finished?

I'm watching this video to learn HOW to clean the Kamado grill before I buy one. Is it a huge effort for things like hamburger grease, etc?. What did you do with the charcoal? Did it just magically disappear? If your video is called cleaning and maintenance, show me how you cleaned it?

Man i want another kamado. Either a BGE or KJ. I like both but this cleaning kind of sucks. Not that it would hold me from buying it because I'm sure the grill makes up in performance. I just really am spoiled with my Weber Summit Charcoal. Cleaning is a breeze and I take for granted it's durability. I'd hate to break one of these ceramic pieces. Either way, I'll eventually have both. Thanks for the video.

We switched back to propane! Although it cooked food well it was a pain if you wanted to change temp quickly. This barbecue is best suited for owners with a lot of patience. One more thing, in the briquets back you get one piece about size of a 10in 2x4 mixed in with others the size of a Problem. Not for me.

That looks like Big Green Egg because it is green. Kamados are red.

Very good vidijo 🤙43 👎idiots

This is a lot of work.

Clean 1-2 per year 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤡 I do clean every time after or before grilling 🥩🔥

This model looks very dangerous... That ceramic ring will crack with just a look!!

If you're going to do a video on cleaning and maintenance don't you think you should film how you remove the charcoal and the entire process? Not very informative video. Just one man's opinion.

Do not buy from these guys website! If you're looking for good service, go somewhere else. This company is a joke and will take advantage of you any way it can.

Kamado Joe warranty policy sucks. Their customer service is even worse.