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Care and Maintenance
MAKE SURE THE GRILL IS COOL AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.
GRILL INTERIOR
COOKING GRIDS
• After the grill has cooled, scrub both sides of the cooking grates with a wire-bristled grill brush.
• Any stubborn, baked-on food residue can be scraped off with a scraper.
• Grids can also be removed from the grill and washed with dish soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly.
• The cooking grids should be cleaned after each use.
GREASE SYSTEM
• Remove the cooking grids and scrape food and grease residue off the grease tray using a scraper or grill
brush.
• Grease tray can also be removed from the grill and washed with dish soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly.
• The grease tray should be cleaned after each use. The grease cup should be emptied once it reaches ¾ full.
INTERIOR SURFACES
• Brush or scrape off any grease or debris accumulated on the interior surfaces using a scraper or grill brush.
• Vacuum ash and food remnants out of the bottom of the firebox and fire pot.
• All surfaces can be washed with mild, soapy water and/or a mild degreaser. Dry thoroughly.
• Interior surfaces should be monitored and cleaned when build-up of grease and debris has accumulated, but
not less than twice per year.
GRILL EXTERIOR
COATED AND PLASTIC SURFACES
• After the grill has cooled completely, exterior surfaces can be wiped down with a mild mixture of soap and
water. Dry thoroughly.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
STAINLESS STEEL
• Use a stainless-steel cleaner and non-abrasive, lint-free cloth to clean stainless steel components.
• Always rub in the direction of the grain to avoid scratches and do not use paper towels.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, DO NOT
SPRAY THE GRILL WITH A GARDEN HOSE OR POWER WASHER.
STORAGE
• Always store your grill with a cover between uses to prevent corrosion or other damage to the grill, especially
if it is stored in a rainy or humid environment.
• Do not store the grill with the hopper and/or auger full of pellets, especially in wet or humid conditions.
Moisture will expand the pellets and can lead to an auger jam. Use the pellet quick release door located at
the back of the hopper to empty leftover pellets into a container and burn off any pellets remaining in the
auger before storage.
• Store spare wood pellets in an airtight container, away from heat-producing appliances, moisture, and other
fuel containers. Before use, check the freshness of your pellets by breaking one in half. The pellet should
break with a snap. If it crumbles, that means your pellet Is not fresh and will impact the performance of the
grill.
Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal
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When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and other organic vapors that combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in a relatively cool oven flue and exhaust hood
of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining and exhaust hood. When
ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The grease duct should be inspected at least twice a year to determine when grease and/or creosote build
up has occurred.
When grease or creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce risk of fire
CAUTION!
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