Best way to clean water bowl in WSM...I messed up.

MariettaSmoker · 09-04-2010, 05:07 PM

OK, guys, Im going home tomorrow from my honeymoon in NOLA and I have a job to do with the WSM. Let me explain - Last week after I cooked for the wedding party, I didn't have time to let the WSM cool down and then clean it before i left for NOLA, so I just covered it up and left it. I saw the water bowl and it is a MESS as I didn't cover it in foil before I cooked (this is where I messed up). Anyway, what is the best way to clean the bowl now with a weeks worth of drippings in it all crusted over? What can I do with it and not damage the bowl?

Im gonna foil the bowl from now on.

expatpig · 09-04-2010, 05:10 PM

Soak and steam clean, I wouldn't use an abrasive.

Harbormaster · 09-04-2010, 05:12 PM

If it's just congealed fat floating on the water, toss as much of it out as you can and wash with Dawn detergent and water.

If it's burnt and crusted on, soak it until it loosens up. I use a cheap 5 in 1 paint scraper tool that has been bent just right so it matches the curve of the WSM stuff, and I scrape the really crusty stuff with it.

The water bowl is porcelain coated too, and is pretty durable.

Midnight Smoke · 09-04-2010, 05:17 PM

Can you use oven cleaner on these?

Vince B · 09-04-2010, 05:17 PM

To be honest I have used oven cleaner on all of my Weber's and have never had a problem. I feel the finish is pretty strong and normally just use one of those plastic mesh scrubbers from the store to scrub them. The next time I use the Weber I just make sure to get the temps up a bit to re-season the cooker for a half hour or so and then lower the temps to my desired setting. Vince

boogiesnap · 09-04-2010, 05:28 PM

never do that again, 1st.
you'll see...but not that big of a dealio.
dump out everything liquid. pour in water, dish detergent, and scrub with grill brush. rinse, repeat. and then wash with a sponge couple times.
you won't hurt it and it DON"T gotta be like new.

congrats and welcome home!

NorthwestBBQ · 09-04-2010, 06:26 PM

I call it, Aqua.

Jaberwabee · 09-04-2010, 08:30 PM

get a hose, turn on. If you do it in the grass, the dogs clean the grass.

Groundhog66 · 09-04-2010, 08:37 PM

I always dump the remains into my green bin (grass & organics)...Give it a wash with a good dish soap, then let it soak filled with hot soapy water.....Not a big deal.

cgwaite · 09-04-2010, 08:41 PM

Try taking it to your local manual car wash. It shouldn't take too much to clean it out. Just be careful of the power-wash spray setting, especially if you are holding it with one hand. I won't tell you how I know this

, but be warned!

citrus · 09-04-2010, 09:24 PM

Soak it in soapy warm water

09-04-2010, 05:07 PM	#1
MariettaSmoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-16-10 Location: Marietta, Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best way to clean water bowl in WSM...I messed up. OK, guys, Im going home tomorrow from my honeymoon in NOLA and I have a job to do with the WSM. Let me explain - Last week after I cooked for the wedding party, I didn't have time to let the WSM cool down and then clean it before i left for NOLA, so I just covered it up and left it. I saw the water bowl and it is a MESS as I didn't cover it in foil before I cooked (this is where I messed up). Anyway, what is the best way to clean the bowl now with a weeks worth of drippings in it all crusted over? What can I do with it and not damage the bowl? Im gonna foil the bowl from now on. __________________ MariettaSmoker - 22.5 WSM and ORANGE Thermapen! Brews, Blues, and BBQ's

09-04-2010, 05:10 PM	#2
expatpig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-20-10 Location: Cochrane, On. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Soak and steam clean, I wouldn't use an abrasive. __________________ "When I was in Canada, I had a lot of time to think."- Doug Sahm [B][COLOR=red]UDS x 5[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=red][B]Weber Performer[/B][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=red]Napoleon Apollo[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=#ff0000][B]GOSM[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][B][I]CSBBQA, KCBS, NOBS(Northern Ontario Barbecue Society)Professional Barbecue Team. USAJFKCENMA.[/I][/B][/COLOR]

09-04-2010, 05:12 PM	#3
Harbormaster Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If it's just congealed fat floating on the water, toss as much of it out as you can and wash with Dawn detergent and water. If it's burnt and crusted on, soak it until it loosens up. I use a cheap 5 in 1 paint scraper tool that has been bent just right so it matches the curve of the WSM stuff, and I scrape the really crusty stuff with it. The water bowl is porcelain coated too, and is pretty durable. __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR, EE/DU mutt); Brinkman Cimmaron; Chuckwagon Cooker; 22.5" OTG (DT); Two 22.5" Bar-B-Kettles; One 18.5" Bar-B-Kettle; Smokey Joes (A, K); Genesis Silver C (DU); 3 WGAs (EZ, DE, N); 3 SJPs (DT, DU, DR). "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

09-04-2010, 05:17 PM	#4
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can you use oven cleaner on these? __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

09-04-2010, 05:17 PM	#5
Vince B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-15-09 Location: Bloomingdale Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To be honest I have used oven cleaner on all of my Weber's and have never had a problem. I feel the finish is pretty strong and normally just use one of those plastic mesh scrubbers from the store to scrub them. The next time I use the Weber I just make sure to get the temps up a bit to re-season the cooker for a half hour or so and then lower the temps to my desired setting. Vince __________________ 18"WSM/SMOKEY JOE/ VERY OLD 22.5" Weber /5 BURNER KENMORE GAS

09-04-2010, 05:28 PM	#6
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	never do that again, 1st. you'll see...but not that big of a dealio. dump out everything liquid. pour in water, dish detergent, and scrub with grill brush. rinse, repeat. and then wash with a sponge couple times. you won't hurt it and it DON"T gotta be like new. congrats and welcome home!

09-04-2010, 06:26 PM	#7
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I call it, Aqua. __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

09-04-2010, 08:30 PM	#8
Jaberwabee is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-21-06 Location: Wichita, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	get a hose, turn on. If you do it in the grass, the dogs clean the grass. __________________ Oct 2011 Update. (it changes) 2 WSM's 1 of each (18.5, 22.5) 2 UDS's Gone, (Brother in Law took them....FARKER) 1 Rib Machine Chargriller Pro Hella Mod (Retired) 2 Bubba Keg (One HOT MOTHER, One LOW N SLOW) 1 22" Performer Yoder YS-640 is the next cooking device.

09-04-2010, 08:37 PM	#9
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I always dump the remains into my green bin (grass & organics)...Give it a wash with a good dish soap, then let it soak filled with hot soapy water.....Not a big deal. __________________ Tim -

09-04-2010, 08:41 PM	#10
cgwaite Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-03-08 Location: Mishawaka, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Try taking it to your local manual car wash. It shouldn't take too much to clean it out. Just be careful of the power-wash spray setting, especially if you are holding it with one hand. I won't tell you how I know this , but be warned! __________________ 1 - 22.5 WSM 2 - UDS (under construction) KCBS Member #52009 GLBBQA Member #10074 Certified MOINK Baller

09-04-2010, 09:24 PM	#11
citrus Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-04-09 Location: Lake Placid Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Soak it in soapy warm water __________________ Primo Oval XL, Ducane Gas Job, Propane Tank Pit Smoker, Old Truck Tire Rim

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