Cleaning the Probe

jacksmokerMember

I have a SM020 Smokette which is about 3 months old - I've used it about 10 times so far. How often is it recommended to clean the probe (not the meat probe but the internal probe which measure the oven temperature). What is the best way to clean the probe? Should I use a vinegar mixture or what? Thanks all!!

9/4/103:50 PM

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bubbasz1Member

I just hit mine with a scotch bright every so often.

9/4/109:13 PM

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twoferMember

That's like a scotch and soda, without the soda, right?

9/6/105:12 PM

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bubbasz1Member

I'm not a Scotch man, and I'm not wasting a Canadian or a Blue to clean a probe so >> I really don't think they would work anyways especially the scotch so you drink the Scotch and use the soda sparingly and I'll drink the beer and we'll just do what we've been doing, seems to work just fine.

9/6/105:50 PM

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chef-boy-arnie"If you can't smoke it, you probably shouldn't eat it!"

Clean the probe?
I’ve had a Smokette for 6 years and have never cleaned the probe.
I upgraded to an AmeriQue in March, still use the Smokette, haven’t given the internal temp probes a thought.
Maybe this reliability thing just has me too comfortable.

Man I love my Cookshacks!!!

9/6/108:23 PM

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Former Member

The key is you need to look at your probe. If it doesn't need cleanin' then don't.

BUT...

Many owners don't even check and if it gets covered in grease, food or whatever, you should clean it off.

Something simple, just don't make a major deal of it. Scotchbrite pads work well enough.

9/7/108:19 AM

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