when you clean charcoal side, is there a removable tray that contains the ash or do you have to try and brush it out, tip over etc. like some grills
508079
Good Question. After the charcoal turns to ash most of it is left in the adjustable rack. Other than literally vacuuming it out you have to swish it around (can be a bit of a mess) and get it to drop to the bottom. Once on the bottom there is a removable tray you can pull out. I must be honest however the tray at the bottom is incredibly thin and does not seal to the grill. One of the reasons after a month (literally) I decided to make my bother in law a gift as long as he would come get it. Hope this helps.
508080
There is a tray and it is easy to remove as long as you do it after each use. It's only about an inch or two deep
508081
Both sides have slide out trays making clean up easier. However you will find the design is the only good part. The quality and workmanship are substandard and I would not purchase from Charboil again.
1707406
I don't know how to order parts, but I really think you can find materials that will do just as well at a good hardware store and/or a big box store like Walmart. I'm pretty sure Walmart sells grates separately; you might be able to find one close to the size you need. As for the ash catcher, I found that the one on my grill impeded the flow of air too much, so I never use it. Again, find some screening of suitable size and grid and stiffness and try that. I hope this helps.
1193161
No, the grill grate is removable but in a fixed position. I think that is true with all Weber charcoal grills.
685165
The grate lifts from the front and rotates up and stands on end at the back of the grill. This provides easy removal of ashes and easy entry of charcoal. I am quite happy with this grill. Enjoy.
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.
573564
The grills are not removable but all that is really required for cleaning is to wipe down with a paper towel or use something like the OXO panini brush on it. With cast iron it's best to clean it after it cools down which can take a while. Think of this cool down time like boiling water for 20 minutes to make it safe to drink anything inside of the grill has been killed off. The wipe down removes anything that could cause a problem while it is cool and the next time you pre-heat it you have made it 100% food safe or at least as safe as a pan cleaned with soap and water would be.
1292155
There is no ash pan on this model. Honestly, most stoves that have an ash pan are not as air tight as ones without. I agree with the other answer from TheHardwareCityCo...."Yes you can remove ash while fire is inside. Most people will rake the hot coals to one side and then scoop the ash out. "
1935971
Yes, the tray is under the grate...so you can slide it out to clean....very durable
1528168
Although I haven't tried this, I suppose you can take out the middle section and place the grate on top of the charcoal ring. Weber offers a bbq grill that can also be used for smoking, I have a friend who has one and it smokes very well. If you are going to do more grilling than smoking that might be a better choice. Hope that helps.
884632
Dont have a fire place so, I dont know if clean ashes. I would recommend to go to Armor website and send them an e-mail with your question. I hope this help you
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
1344428
It is a filter on it's own, no charcoal needed. Over time the fibers will eventually break down and you will have to replace it. Just hose off gently and air dry to clean.
60713
Empty the ashes is all thats really called for. Clean the Grill is you are using it. In the Summer Ive taken a hose to it, water wont hurt.
387069
The grill does not come apart so that is why there is a small challenge to clean the grates. It isn't to hard to clean just have to work at it a bit. I use small soft brush to clean the grates. I have had this grill for over a year and I love it.
272600
Wood and charcoal always on bottom grate. I have never grilled anything in the smoker box on the top rack but if you do, it will cook quickly. Always make sure you keep ashes underneath the lower grate somewhat clean so that air can get underneath and keep wood and charcoal fire hot and going.
885277
takes just a couple minutes every 3 or 4 cooks and maybe 10 minutes every 100 cooks for a full cleaning. the lump charcoal doesnt have a lot of ash compared to briquettes. i usually just pull some out thru the lower vent with a narrow spatula to open the airflow, it doesnt need to be copmletely cleaned out between cooks
554184
Yes there is a drip tray that is positioned between and below the two grill sides. They drain into it. It is removed by pulling it out like it was a drawer. Overall it is a good grill. It's nothing like cooking over charcoal, but who wants to do that when it's snowing and colder than a well diggers rear end? It would be even better is parts were available.