How do you empty out the ash?
1013004
You dump out the ashes by flipping over the bottom half--ideally, into a steel container where there is little risk of embers burning the container. You can also line the bottom of the grill with aluminum foil and just remove the foil and ashes after it has cooled.
1013005
Remove the bottom grate and just pour them into a trash can (once it is all cooled down of course). The coals turn to ashes so it is easy to empty. Also, you only have to do it maybe every 3 or 4 times you use it. This grill is very well designed.
1013006
It is easily done with a small scoop and by using towels to wipe the left overs.
1013007
I waited until it cooled and then emptied it. You can remove the grill and if you have a receptacle like a fire pit you can empty it while they are hot. The handles have rubberized grips that get pretty warm but I use grilling mittens and I can empty it when it is hot if I have a place to put the coals. You can close all the vents and the fire will go out. Once it cools you can then re-use the charcoal.
1006225
Simply wait for the ashes to cool and scoop them out with a small shovel or garden tool
2174795
Yes, I would recommend putting the ashes in with a little toothpick, it's not difficult, I love it.
1576531
There are two clips on the top. First you undo them then pull the motor assembly unit off. Underneath that is the filter with a rubber gasket that seals the edge of the tank. Pull that off and you will have access to the ash compartment which you can dump out.
1022381
You need to remove the logs and use only the lava rocks. This is the only way I got rid of the soot which was considerable, even coated my newly stained deck badly which really sucks. Wish I would have realized this before using the logs which instantly turned black upon using them along with soot floating off. I haven't tried different logs since the look of the flames with lava rocks only look great to me and my wife. I had to scrub my deck to get the soot off which wasn't easy. I think the quality of logs is low since I have been using a natural gas fire place in my house, two of them, for 18 years with no sign of soot or the logs turning black. You need to remove the logs and use only the lava rocks. This is the only way I got rid of the soot which was considerable, even coated my newly stained deck badly which really sucks. Wish I would have realized this before using the logs which instantly turned black upon using them along with soot floating off. I haven't tried different logs since the look of the flames with lava rocks only look great to me and my wife. I had to scrub my deck to get the soot off which wasn't easy. I think the quality of logs is low since I have been using a natural gas fire place in my house, two of them,... » Read More You need to remove the logs and use only the lava rocks. This is the only way I got rid of the soot which was considerable, even coated my newly stained deck badly which really sucks. Wish I would have realized this before using the logs which instantly turned black upon using them along with soot floating off. I haven't tried different logs since the look of the flames with lava rocks only look great to me and my wife. I had to scrub my deck to get the soot off which wasn't easy. I think the quality of logs is low since I have been using a natural gas fire place in my house, two of them, for 18 years with no sign of soot or the logs turning black. « Show Less
2234037
For the stand, open up the enclosed aluminum rectangle. I like to use an aluminum pie plate to catch the ashes.
548227
I use one of those tall charcoal lighters where you put paper in the bottom and the charcoal in the top. It acts as a chimney, and in about 10 minutes after lighting the paper you dump the lit coals into the stove. I love my volcano stove and use it often.
2262121
The regular Kettles I've used for 20 years have the same ash cleaner as the big kettle. Never had a problem stirring up ash.Honestly I don't think you need to deal with the ash at all if you use the charcoal holders that come standard with the big kettle.Those think make clean up much much easier. Happy Bar-B-Que ing
1633634
Take it outside and blow it out with some compressed air. You can use glass cleaner for the base if it tickles your fancy.
212598
There is nothing to remove. Make sure the opening is slid open as that is that part you pull to close when disposing. You should be good to go from there. I hope this helped!
1349124
I line mine with aluminum foil and pick up the foil. Sometimes, when it gets bad, I lay it on its side and spray it down with a hose. Either way charcoal removes pretty quickly.
884635
Any wet/dry vac will clean ashes from a (COLD!) fireplace, you just have to clean the filter before and after each use. Ash and soot are very tiny particles which will quickly stick to the filter, clogging it and reducing the suction of the machine. Just remove the filter before and after you use it, take it out to your garbage container outside, tap it on the side a few times, and you'll be good to go.
1014881
Yes it is very easy to empty out the ashes. Since it cools very quickly, I use a cleaning wipe to remove the stuck-on ashes on the bottom.
837298
You can make small dust pan from hard papers and used it , some times I wash the grill and thats how I dump the ash and if I dont then I made me a paper dust pan
1576528
You just unclip the top (the part that holds the blower) and lift out the blower and the filter. Then dump the metal canister. There are two metal clips on the top edge on opposite sides. (There is no bag)
318004
Not necessary. It has two sliding air vents that can be opened. Still easier to scoop the ashes out though.
1219992
So once u remove the "bag" portion undue the clip at the bottom dump into your trash then grab the iner plastic filter twist and remove to fully clear canister. Also unclip to filter at the bottom of the cans where it clips in and shake it out the rinse with water. Hour this helps it took me forever to find all the parts that come apart