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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 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 pan 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 vapours that combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours 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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