Do you clean the glass on your smoker door (if it has glass)

[uncle eddie]

I have an MES 40.  

I got tired of cleaning the glass by about the 3rd use.  

I am wondering if you clean your glass door or not.

Here's a pic of what mine looks like after a year of use.  

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• uncle eddie
• Jun 17, 2016

 

[worktogthr]

hahaha I have never done it.  Not once.  I am lazy and the food that comes out still tastes good so I allow that to justify my laziness.  I just pretend I have the one without the window haha

 

[chef jimmyj]

Yep...Me too. Saw real quick that seeing things smoke is like watching Paint Dry. Never bothered cleaning the window again. Besides, I think Bearcarver had a thread that showed a clean window lets the Sun shine in and raise the smoker temp. I got a built in Sun Shade.

...JJ

 

[SmokinAl]

I keep mine clean, but I only use my MES for cold smoking or low temp smoking for sausage.

So the window never really gets dirty.

If it does I just clean it with rubbing alcohol, & it cleans up real easy.

Al

 

[GaryHibbert]

Clean it??  That's why I made sure my MES did NOT have a window.

Gary

 

[Bearcarver]

I clean mine before every use----Takes a Max of 2 minutes.

Never have to open my door to see if there are any problems happening.

Would never want another MES without a window, like my first one.

I can even see how my AMNPS is doing.

Bear

 

[bdskelly]

About once a year I'll take a flat razor blade and scrape  the gunk off the glass while the smoker is still warm.

LOL  I soon found out that the 2 most useless things on my MES was the glass door and that little light inside.   The glass over that light is so coated with gunk  that there is no way it is coming back!    Oh yeah  running a close third place of most useless is the meat probe.  LOL 

B

 

[bdskelly]

 
I clean mine before every use----Takes a Max of 2 minutes.

Never have to open my door to see if there are any problems happening.

Would never want another MES without a window, like my first one.

I can even see how my AMNPS is doing.

Bear

Bear

What would be a good cleaner for real heavy gunk and not leave after odor or taste?  My old MES could probably use  a good bath. b

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Bear

What would be a good cleaner for real heavy gunk and not leave after odor or taste?  My old MES could probably use  a good bath. b

If it gets heavy, a razor blade works best---Like a "Widget". I found a bigger & heavier tool at Lowes (Similar to a Widget, but HD).

Then any grease cutter & Paper Towels can easily get the rest. I just use Windex, but I make sure the door is open all the way, so no overspray goes inside.

BTW: I don't bother with the light either----Or the built in probe.  They could have saved the money on those things.

Bear

 

[joel11230]

Flat razor blade takes it right off. I rarely clean mine though. I kind of like leaving it alone cause to me it means it's good and seasoned.

 

[lovethemeats]

I clean mine every once in a while. But thats for pictures for here. The only time I clean is when the build up gets too much. I am weary of putting any type of chemicals in the smoker. I use a scraper and remove the loose stuff in the unit so it doesn't get on the food I'm smoking. The one thing I keep clean is the racks the food sits on.

 

[candurin]

I clean mine after every smoke. The ONLY parts of my smoker that gets cleaned are the grates, temp and limit sensors and the glass.

I use a magic eraser to remove the build up and then use a towel and white vinegar as a final rinse/wipe.

I like the idea of glass to see the smoke pattern and verify everything looks good without opening the door.

I've got the SAMs club mes40 gen2.5.

 

[oregon smoker]

i found with mine i spray the glass with Apple Cider Vinegar and it wipes right off.

Just My Two Cents...

T

 

[Bearcarver]

 
i found with mine i spray the glass with Apple Cider Vinegar and it wipes right off.

Just My Two Cents...

T

I'll have to try that---Always looking for a Better Mousetrap!!

Thanks,

Bear

 

[uncle eddie]

 
i found with mine i spray the glass with Apple Cider Vinegar and it wipes right off.

Just My Two Cents...

T

Hmmm...will give this one a try.  I probably will need to use the razor blade though.

 

[oregon smoker]

 
Hmmm...will give this one a try.  I probably will need to use the razor blade though.

You will be surprised how well ACV will cut the coating , you may have to spray it and let it soak in to help soften it (then use the blade if needed). FYI place some paper or towels below the door to catch the drips

 
I'll have to try that---Always looking for a Better Mousetrap!!

Thanks,

Bear

John, the worse that happens if you get over spray in the box it just will add flavor to the next smoke

T

 

[Bearcarver]

John, the worse that happens if you get over spray in the box it just will add flavor to the next smoke

T

Yup---That's why your way interests me. Overspray would not be a problem.

I will be trying it.

Thanks,

Bear

 

[oregon smoker]

john, I think you will like it. Let me know what you think ...good or bad, Tom

 

[lovethemeats]

Just warm it up some and it helps with the smoke if its really thick. I've used plain hot water and the heat helps break it down.

 

[candurin]

And just to share the love...

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• candurin
• Jun 20, 2016

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• candurin
• Jun 20, 2016

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• candurin
• Jun 20, 2016

This was after a weekend of various smoking.  Just before putting the cover on.