Full Product Manual

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MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL
CREOSOTE AND GREASE FORMATION
AND REMOVAL
When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce
tar and other organic vapors that combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. When ignited,
creosote makes an extremely hot re. Airborne grease
particles will travel through the cooking chamber and
may accumulate on the grill louvers (slatted openings
for smoke exhaust) which could contribute to a re.
Grease drippings from the food will fall onto the
grease drip tray and be channeled into the grease
drain and then out of the grill. These are the
components of the Traeger Grease Management
System (TGMS). Grease will accumulate in all
of these locations.
All components of the TGMS should be inspected
before each use for signs of grease buildup.
When creosote or grease has accumulated, it should
be removed to reduce the risk of re.
1. CLEANING INSIDE SURFACES:
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF (O) and
disconnect the power cord.
CAUTION! Accumulated grease is easier to
clean off when the grill is still warm—not hot.
Be careful not to burn yourself. Gloves are
recommended.
Periodically clean the grease out of the grease
drip tray and grease drain. If too much grease
is allowed to build up in the grease drip tray
or is allowed to plug the grease drain, a grease
re could result. We recommend cleaning these
locations regularly.
Remove the porcelain-coated grill grates and the
grease drip tray. Scrape the grease accumulation
from inside the grease drip tray using a stiff,
nonmetallic tool. The drip tray may be washed
in hot, soapy water. Wipe up remaining grease
residue with paper towels or disposable rags.
Paper towels or disposable rags can also be used
to wipe some of the grease off of the interior
surfaces of the grill.
2. CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES:
DANGER! Turn the Main Power switch OFF (O)
and disconnect the power cord.
Use a disposable rag or cloth dampened with
warm, soapy water to wipe the grease from the
outside of the grill. DO NOT use oven cleaner,
abrasive cleansers, or abrasive cleaning pads
on the outside grill surfaces.
3. OUTSIDE STORAGE:
CAUTION! 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 expand greatly when wet and will
jam your auger. Always cover your grill when
not in use with the Traeger Grill Cover.
This custom-t cover can be purchased
at traegergrills.com.
4. CLEANING THE GRILL GRATES:
CAUTION! Cleaning the grill grates works best
while they are still warm. Be careful not to burn
yourself. We recommend keeping a long-handled
cleaning brush near the grill. After removing your
food, give the grill grate a quick brushing. It takes
only a minute and it will be ready the next time
you want to use the grill.
5. CLEANING THE ASH FROM INSIDE AND
AROUND THE FIREPOT (every 20 hours of use):
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF (O) and
disconnect the power cord.
WARNING! Make sure that the grill is COLD
before cleaning the ash.
WARNING! Disposal of ashes should be done
only according to the following instructions.
Excess ash in the repot may cause your re
to go out. The repot should be inspected
occasionally and cleaned to remove the ash
buildup. Again, cleaning the ash from in and
around the repot should be done only when
the grill is COLD.
Remove the grill grate and grease drip tray to
provide access to the repot and the interior of
the grill. Much of the ash outside of the repot
can be removed from the grill with a small metal
replace shovel or other similar tool.