Care And Maintenance - Dansons Group Pit Boss Competition PB1000CS Owner's Manual

WARNING: Always disconnect the electrical cord prior to opening the grill for any inspection, cleaning,
maintenance, or service work. Ensure the grill is completely cooled to avoid injury.
Any Pit Boss® unit will give you many years of flavorful service with minimum cleaning. Follow these cleaning and maintenance
tips to service your grill:
1. HOPPER ASSEMBLY
• Running all pellets out of your auger system is recommended if your grill will be unused for an extended period
of time. This can be done by simply running your grill, on an empty hopper, until all pellets have emptied from the
auger tube.
• Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found on the bottom of the hopper. Once the hopper
access panel is removed (see Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), carefully wipe off any grease build-up directly on
the fan blades. This ensures airflow is sufficient to the feed system.
PELLET CLEAN-OUT FEATURE
The hopper includes a pellet clean-out feature to allow for
easy cleaning and the ability to change out hardwood pellet
fuel flavors. To empty, follow these steps:
1. Locate the pellet clean-out door and door handle on the
back side of the hopper. Lift the door handle to unlock.
2. Place a clean, empty pail under the clean-out door and
pull the door handle to open the drop-chute access plate,
allowing the pellets from the hopper to empty.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or Wet/dry vacuum
to remove excess pellets, sawdust, and debris for a
complete clean-out through the hopper screen.
3. Once empty, lift the door handle again to unlock. Push
the drop-chute access plate back into place.
4. Push the door handle down to lock closed.
2. PROBES
• Kinks or folds in the probe wires may cause damage. A Meat Probe not in use should be rolled up in a large, loose coil.
• Although both the Grill Probe and the Meat Probes are stainless steel, do not place in the dishwasher or submerge
in water. Water damage to the internal wires will cause a probe to short-out, causing false readings. If a probe is
damaged, it should be replaced.
3. INSIDE SURFACES
• It is recommended to clean your Burn Pot after every few uses. This will ensure proper ignition and avoid any hard
build-up of debris or ash in the Burn Pot.
• Use a long-handled grill cleaning brush, remove any food or build-up from the cooking grates. Best practice is to do
this while they are still warm from a previous cook. Grease fires are caused by too much fallen debris on the cooking
components of the grill. Clean the inside of your grill on a consistent basis. In the event you experience a grease fire,
keep the grill lid closed to choke out the fire. If the fire does not go out quickly, carefully remove the food, turn the
grill off, and shut the lid until the fire is completely out. Lightly sprinkle baking soda, if available.
• Check your grease bucket often, and clean out as necessary. Keep in mind the type of cooking you do.

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