How can I remove ashes that have solidified like concrete in the bottom of the charcoal bowl?
If ashes are left in the cooker and exposed to moisture or humidity over several weeks, the ashes may solidify into a concrete-like mass and can be very difficult to remove. WSM owner Tom Raveret writes, “All I had to do was take the charcoal bowl and drop it from about 2 feet upside down a couple of times (on the grass, NOT cement) and that took care of it.