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            "text": "Empty the ash bin every 3–4 cooks so it doesn't block airflow. Do a full burn-off cleaning (500°F+ for 30 minutes with the grates inside) every 10–15 cooks. Deep clean the interior once or twice a year."
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            "text": "When you can see daylight between the lid and base when closed, when smoke leaks from the seam, or when temperature control becomes erratic. Most felt gaskets last 1–3 years; upgraded Nomex or LavaLock gaskets last much longer."
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