Happy Grillaversary, it’s time for a checkup for your favorite cooking tool and we have some helpful tips to keep you dialed in and ready for EGGcellent cooking adventures ahead.
With some proper care and cleaning, your Big Green Egg will last for many years and provide you with some great food memories.
Tune Up Checklist
rEGGulator Top or Daisywheel Style – Clean, free from buildup and rust
Handle – in good condition, bolts tight
Top Band – bolts tight and band in its proper location
Hinges – springs working, springs firm and in good condition, hinge operating correctly
Be careful not to over tighten nuts and nut caps
Standard Nut = 1/2”
Nut Caps = 7/16”
Nest wheels = 9/16”
Lower band bolts – both nuts tight (use 1/2” wrench) and band firmly in place with no slip to lower band or slip with dome in upper band. Okay for bolts to have slight bend. Band (upper and lower) Nut Caps tight – use 7/16” wrench
Thermometer – secure in place
Gasket – in good shape and not deteriorating or missing
Fire ring – in good shape and free from cracks
Fire Grate or Fire Bowl – in working condition and not in need of replacement
Fire box – in good shape and free from cracks
Egg Base – in good shape and free from cracks
Draft Door and Screen – in good shape and fit snug into grooves
Original Nest – All Bolts and screws tight and nest is steady and firm. Wheel nuts tight
Integrated Nest / Handler – All Bolts and screws tight and nest is steady and firm. Wheel nuts tight
Modular Nest – All Bolts and screws tight and nest is steady and firm. Wheel nuts tight
Table Nest – All Bolts and screws tight and nest is steady and firm. Wheel nuts tight
