monolith BBQ Guru Edition CLASSIC, Manual

16  CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Using for the First Time

The Monolith BBQ Guru Edition can be used directly 

after assembly and does not require any further treat-

ment. The cast iron fire grate is covered in a protective 

coating to safeguard it against corrosion. This protective 

coating will burn off during initial use. Please wait until 

any odor clears before placing food on the grill. 

Cleaning the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition

Only clean the exterior of the Monolith BBQ Guru 

Edition, cart and side tables with water and mild clean-

ing agent. NEVER use water to clean the inside of your 

Monolith BBQ Guru Edition. The insides as well as the 

grates can be cleaned by using high temperatures. By 

completely opening both vents (make sure there is 

enough charcoal in the firebox), raise the temperature 

to 400°F and leave for 15 – 20 minutes. The heat will 

burn off all organic residue. Make sure to turn the fan 

dial to the OFF position during this process.

WARNING:

 Do not exceed 900°F, this could damage the 

gasket or individual components within the Monolith 

BBQ Guru Edition.

After the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition has cooled down, 

remove the ashes from the ceramic components with a 

soft brush. The grates can be cleaned with a metal grill 

brush. The cast iron grate and fire grate can be cleaned 

with a metal brush and thinly coated with vegetable oil to 

protect against rust.

ATTENTION:

 Gradually, the light colored ceramic of the 

interior will darken. This is a normal process and is 

caused through combustion, smoke and grease.

Ashes

After cooling down, simply lift up the charcoal basket 

out of the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition by the handles, 

then shake off the ashes, or use the ash hook to remove 

the ashes within the ceramic fire box. If required, 

remove the cast iron fire grate before cleaning. You can 

use the ash hook to scrape out the ashes in the ash com-

partment. We suggest occasionally removing all com-

ponents out of the unit and cleaning them and the 

inside walls with a soft brush. 

Cleaning the Grill Grates

Clean the grates while still hot with a metal grill brush, 

removing all larger organic materials. The grill grates are

made of stainless steel and are dishwasher safe. Only use 

mild cleaning detergents. The exposure to high tempera-

tures can cause discoloration of the steel.

Cleaning the Pizza and Deflector Stone 

The pizza stone and deflector stone are both made of 

open-pored cordierite ceramic, therefore liquids and fats 

can soak or burn into the surface, which can lead to per-

manent discoloration of the material. The discoloration is 

harmless and does not constitute defects. To remove 

larger organic materials, simply scrape the surface with a 

spatula or grill brush. The deflector stone may be wrapped 

in aluminum foil to protect from dripping fat.  

Mold & Mildew

If your Monolith BBQ Guru Edition hasn’t been used for 

an extended period of time, moisture can get trapped 

inside the grill. Mold or mildew can start to develop on 

left over organic materials on the grill grate or on the 

internal ceramic components. Scrape away the mold or 

mildew with a spatula or grill brush. The rest can be 

burned off by running the grill at 400°F for 15 – 20 min-

utes. The heat will burn off all the remaining mold and 

mildew residue.

If you plan not to use your Monolith BBQ Guru Edition 

for a longer period of time, remove the charcoal as it will 

draw even more moisture into the grill.

For ideal protection from the weather, we recommend 

using our Monolith covers. Open both the air vent and 

ventilation cap before placing the cover over the Monolith, 

allowing the air to circulate within the grill and allowing 

moisture to escape.

Metal Bands

The metal bands should be checked regularly and tight-

ened if necessary.

Gasket & Replacement Sets

The gasket material is subject to wear and must be 

regularly replaced, depending on the amount of grill use. 

Avoid damaging the gasket with metal brushes or too 

high temperatures (in excess of 900°F). To replace the 

gasket, remove the old gasket very carefully with a spatu-

la taking care not to damage the ceramic glaze. Any glue 

residue can be removed carefully with sandpaper. The 

gasket replacement band is self-adhesive. Start at the 

back of the grill working your way around, making sure 

the gasket doesn’t protrude inside the grill.