Maintaining your EGG's ceramics

The ceramic of your EGG is built to last a lifetime and requires very little maintenance. The more you cook, the darker the interior becomes: this is normal, and it only helps your EGG function better.

1. Empty the ash before every cook. Separate the ash from the remaining charcoal with the ash tool, then remove it through the bottom draft door, ideally into an ash pan. A clean EGG maintains its temperature more easily.
2. Perform a "burn-off" after cooking. Bring the EGG to approximately 300°C: food scraps and grease will burn away. For the convEGGtor, heat to 250°C until there is no more smoke.
3. Do not try to "whiten" it. A sudden rise to very high temperatures is unnecessary and can crack the ceramic fire ring.
4. Brush the inside of the dome from time to time with a wire brush or 80-grit sandpaper. Never use water or cleaning products inside.
5. Wash the exterior with soapy water and a little black soap. It is easier when the EGG is still slightly warm.
6. Prevent mold. If you are not going to use the EGG for a long time, leave the bottom draft door wide open and do not cover the top vent. If mold appears, a good fire will make it disappear.
7. Cover your EGG once it has cooled down, if it is not kept under shelter.