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OPERATION
SHUTTING OFF YOUR GRILL
Your Pellet Grill will give you years of service with proper cleaning. An important step is allowing the grill and
cooking grids to "Self Clean" by running the grill on HIGH temperature for 5 to 10 minutes after each use.
When finished using your grill, turn the Temperature Dial to HIGH. Let your grill run for 5 to 10 minutes to
go through its normal cleaning method. If you have been preparing meats that are extra greasy, it is a good
practice to allow the grill to burn for an extra 10 to 20 minutes. This will reduce the chances of a "Flare-Up"
while preparing your next meal.
When complete, simply turn the Temperature Dial down to 200°F position for approximately 5 minutes to
allow any excess pellets to burn off. OPEN the lid of your grill and turn control to "OFF". Your grill will begin its
automatic "Shut Down" procedure. The Auger system will stop feeding fuel, the flame will burn itself out, and
the combustion / cooling fan will continue to run for a 2 minute period. When this procedure is complete, the
fan will turn off.
GRILL MAINTENANCE—After Cooking
1. Grease
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Always be sure the grease catch area is clean and free of debris.
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Check your Grease Bucket. Clean it out as necessary. Keep in mind the type of grilling you do.
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Periodically clean the grease out of the grease catch areas, the grease drain tube and the interior surfaces
of the grill.
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Remove any grease or debris build-up on the Flame Broiler, as this can reduce the grease run-off and
eventually lead to an unwanted flare-up.
NOTE: It is easier to clean off accumulated grease when the grill is warm. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO BURN YOURSELF.
2. Outside surfaces - Paint and maintaining painted surfaces are not covered under warranty. This is part of
the general maintenance and upkeep.
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DO NOT use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside grill surfaces. Use
warm soapy water to cut the grease.
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Wipe your grill down with a warm, soapy damp cloth after each use. Using a cover to protect your grill is
recommended.
3. Inside surfaces
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Using a long handle grill cleaning brush, brass or soft metal, remove any food or build-up from the cooking
grids, while they are still warm.
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Two or three times a year, remove the cooking grids and flame broiler and clean in and around the burn pot
area. A shop-vac is a good tool for this task. Make sure the grill is COMPLETELY COLD before removing grids
and broiler�
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