Owner Manual

SECTION FIVE: MAINTAINING
YOUR NEW GRILL
1) Change the aluminum foil on the Grease Drain Pan frequently. Periodically, clean
the grease out of the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube and off of the
interior surfaces of the Grill. Empty the Grease Bucket occasionally and line with
aluminum foil for easy clean-up. It is easier to clean off accumulated grease when
the Grill is warm. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. If too much grease is
allowed to build up on the Grease Drain Pan and in the V-shaped Grease Drain, or
is allowed to plug the Grease Drain Tube, a grease fire could result. We recommend
cleaning these locations regularly.
2) Outside surfaces: DO NOT use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive
cleaning pads on the outside Grill surfaces. Use warm soapy water to cut the
grease.
3) If the Grill is stored outside during the rainy season, care should be taken to ensure
that water does not get into the Pellet Hopper. Wood pellets, when wet, expand
greatly and will jam your Auger. A TRAEGER GRILL COVER to protect the Grill is
highly recommended! Covers are available from your Traeger Dealer, or log on
to our Web Site – www.traegergrills.com.
4) Depending on use, periodically remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and
Heat Baffle to clean the ash from in and around the Firepot. A shop-vac is handy for
this chore. Make sure the Grill is COLD before starting this procedure.
5) We recommend keeping a long-handled cleaning brush near the Grill. After
removing your food, give the Porcelain Grill a quick brushing. It takes only a minute
and it will be ready the next time you want to use the Grill. Be careful not to burn
yourself.