Hello
I was wondering if i would create any problems by cleaning the inside of my Amerique with a pressure washer specifically the heating element,any concerns about getting into the electronics?
Thanks
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First: why do you want to? 
If it gets too grotty, I occasionally scrape off any really crusty stuff with a plastic putty knife and then rub down the walls with paper towels or rags and Real Lemon lemon juice or its store brand equivalent. Cleans it up, doesn't remove the seasoning, and the lemon juice is completely non-toxic: at least that's what the manufacturer says. I use it to clean the bottom after each smoke too. Forgot who recommended it to me ,but thanks.
If you do clean it with a power washer, you'll probably need to re-season before you use it again.
I don't think you'll get in to the electronics because they are all up top and out of the box.
I've been into my AmeriQue to change the element and there are no electronics behind it either.
Just so you don't drive any water in to the insulation and potentially cause a
short (although that sounds like a very long shot)I'd go easy around the element anyway.
Hope this helps.
Hook
If it gets too grotty, I occasionally scrape off any really crusty stuff with a plastic putty knife and then rub down the walls with paper towels or rags and Real Lemon lemon juice or its store brand equivalent. Cleans it up, doesn't remove the seasoning, and the lemon juice is completely non-toxic: at least that's what the manufacturer says. I use it to clean the bottom after each smoke too. Forgot who recommended it to me ,but thanks.
If you do clean it with a power washer, you'll probably need to re-season before you use it again.
I don't think you'll get in to the electronics because they are all up top and out of the box.
I've been into my AmeriQue to change the element and there are no electronics behind it either.
Just so you don't drive any water in to the insulation and potentially cause a
short (although that sounds like a very long shot)I'd go easy around the element anyway.
Hope this helps.
Hook
Was cooking some ribs and perhaps one of the ribs hit the box don't know but after i opened up after 4 hours was greeted with flames coming at me so now the box has a burnt smell to it , and yes i want re-season it . Thanks for the tips
It is supposed to smell burnt. It is called smoke seasoning. I would not clean out the seasoning.
Do not use a pressure washer. The water could be forced into any seams and if there is a problem and water gets into the insulation (it shouldn't but I wouldn't force it).
Just use a food grade, non toxic clean and wipe it off. Food WILL touch the inside of the smoker and it will just burn off after time.
I just scrape off the residue and keep smoking.
Just use a food grade, non toxic clean and wipe it off. Food WILL touch the inside of the smoker and it will just burn off after time.
I just scrape off the residue and keep smoking.