Maintenance & Cleaning; Pellet Information - rec tec grill RT-680 Owner's Manual

Maintenance & Cleaning
A few simple steps will ensure that your Rec Tec Grill will give you many years of service with
minimal effort.
• Use a wire brush to clean your cooking grates after every cook to provide years of trouble free use
from them.
• Cover your drip tray with aluminum foil and change it frequently. This is the simplest way to
maintain your drip pan. If you have completed a low and slow cook that has caused the
accumulation of grease on your foil, you must change your foil before cooking at high
temperatures. Failure to do so will most certainly cause a grease fire in your grill.
• Clean the ash from the interior of your grill every fifth bag of pellets. (A shop vac is the ideal tool
for this job.) (WARNING–always wait at least 12 hours after cooking to remove ash from
your grill.)
• Use a mild soap and water to clean powder coated parts.
• Stainless steel can be cleaned with a soft cloth and stainless steel polish.
• The lens of your grill light can be removed by grabbing the glass (with gloves on) and simply
pulling it out. The lens can then be cleaned with degreaser and is dishwasher safe. (Never remove
the lens while hot. Be careful of sharp edges.)
• Keep your grill covered when not in use.
• Never let your pellets get wet; they will swell and jam your auger.
• For a superior cleaning and shine, clean your grill's outside surfaces (when completely cooled) and
then use automotive wax, per the directions.
• Be careful to not use abrasive cleaners on the bull horn handles as they may dull the finish.

Pellet Information

Rec Tec Ultimate Blend Pellets premium hardwood pellets contain approximately 8,200 BTU's of
heat per pound and have less than 1% ash residue. Pellets should be stored in a dry area, as wet
pellets turn back into sawdust. For best results, always use premium hardwood pellets in your
grill. Your Rec Tec Grill has been specially calibrated using premium hardwood pellets. The use of
grades other than premium hardwood pellets may result in temperature variations, uneven cooking,
and poor results.
Caution: Some wood pellets produced for heating fuel have a high content of softwood
which can include pitch, and should not be used for cooking. Always check with the pellet
manufacturer to ensure that you are cooking with a premium 100% hardwood pellet.
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