Cuisinart CPG-700 Owner's Manual page 29

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
PELLET HOPPER CLEAN-OUT:
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If grill will be left un-attended for a long period of time, we recommend you remove unused pellets. Always
store wood pellets away from heat and in a dry location.
Step 1: Place a clean, empty pail under the drop chute (located under the hopper).
Step 2: To empty, locate the plate on the back side of the hopper. Unscrew the plate, slide outwards, and
pellets will empty.
Step 3: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove
excess pellets and debris for a complete clean-out through
the hopper screen. Once clean, slide plate back into place
and tighten screw.
NOTE: 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 the pellets have emptied
from the auger tube.
PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE:
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• Remove wood pellets from hopper if grill will not be used for a long period of time. Wood pellets can
become soggy due to moisture/humidity and can cause the auger to bind up or not push pellets to burn
chamber.
• Disposal of ashes – Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal. When the ashes are disposed by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
• It's important to keep your grill always covered when not in use to avoid rain getting inside the grill and
damaging the grill and/or cause excessive corrosion. The grill and pellets must be kept dry in order to
function properly.
• Wash cooking grates and drip shield with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat grill grates, sear
shutter, and drip shield with a high smoke point food grade oil like vegetable oil or canola oil. Never use a
commercial oven cleaner because it may damage the painted finish.
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