Ash pan cleaning...

[ramsfan]

I have a 22.5 OTS with the saucer type ash pan underneath. I am wanting to clean the ash pan. Does anyone know if it will hurt it to spray it with Easy-Off oven cleaner?

[pbe gummi bear]

Hey, I have heard that the caustic nature of the Easy-Off stains the aluminum. Can someone confirm this?

Glrasmussen is the master of cleaning ash pans: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/i-was-challenged/msg38724/#msg38724

[glrasmussen]

Ramsfan, here is a visual of the products used.