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1. CREOSOTE
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Creosote is a thick, oily, tar-like substance resulting from
wood
smoke.
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Creosote and airborne grease particles will accumulate in exhaust
vent
lining.
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Excess creosote will adversely impact the flavor of your food.
2. REMOVING CREOSOTE FROM YOUR GRILL
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Creosote formation is reduced if grease accumulation is managed
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Use drip pan liners to keep your grill clean and reduce risk
of flare-ups.
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Grease drippings will accumulate in the drip pan, exhaust port,
grease channel, and grease collection tray. These areas should be
inspected regularly and cleaned if necessary.
3. CLEANING GREASE FROM YOUR GRILL
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Accumulated grease is easier to clean off when grill is still warm,
not
hot.
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Thick gloves are recommended to avoid burns.
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Power off the grill and disconnect power cord.
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Regularly check for and clean grease to reduce the risk of a
grease fire.
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The following parts should be carefully inspected for
grease
buildup:
1. Check the drip pan for excessive grease build up.
2. Check the grease collection channel located on the right side
of the grill for excessive grease build up. Ensure that the
opening of the grease chute is open and unblocked.
3. Pull out the grease and ash tray then check the grease
collection container to ensure it is not full.
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To clean the grill, follow these steps:
1.
DRIP PAN: Remove the Brisk It disposable drip pan liner and
replace with a new one. Position the new aluminum drip pan
liner so the grease can flow off the liner into the grease
collection channel. If you are not using a disposable aluminum
drip pan liner, then remove the drip pan from the grill and use
a strong wire brush and paper towel to scrape the grease off the
drip pan. It is recommended to scrape the grease into a suitable
waste
bin.
2.
GREASE COLLECTION CHANNEL: Use a brush, cloth, or paper
towel to scrape any grease remaining in the grease channel.
3.
GREASE CHUTE: Use a long wire brush or a long-tubed object
to insert into the grease chute. Move the inserted object in a
circular motion to dislodge any grease build up that may have
occurred in the grease chute.
4.
GREASE TRAY
If you have a Brisk It aluminum disposable grease
collection tray liner, remove the used liner and replace with
a new one. If you do not have a disposable grease tray liner,
then slide out the grease and ash collection tray completely.
Dump the contents of the tray into a suitable waste bin.
WARNING
Ash and grease tray contents may be hot. Wait a few hours after
grill shutdown for contents to fully cool down.
4. CLEANING GRILL EXTERIOR
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Power down the grill and disconnect power cord.
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Use a cloth and warm, soapy water to wipe the exterior
grill
surfaces.
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Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers, or tough cleaning
pads on the steel surface.
5.
CLEANING PORCELAIN GRILL GRATES
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Use a long-handled, bristled brush to clean the grates. Move the
brush across the grates to scrape off residual creosote.
6. REMOVING THE ASH FROM INSIDE THE COOKING CHAMBER
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Turn Main Power switch off and disconnect power cord.
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Make sure the grill is cold.
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Remove internal components including grill grates, grease
collection tray, and heat baffle to access the chamber and
grill
interior.
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Use a shop vacuum to remove ash from cooking chamber. The
vacuum should have a metal collection canister rather than a bag
to ensure heat resistance.
NOTE:
It is recommended to clean the ash from inside the grill
cooking chamber after every 20 hours of cooking.
CAUTION
Ashes may be hot. This can cause burns and can be a fire hazard
to flammable materials. Ashes can also melt common materials
used for disposal tools, such as plastic or fabric. Use a metal
container or let ashes cool overnight.
7. STORING OUTSIDE
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Cover grill when not in use.
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Ensure water cannot enter the pellet hopper. Wood pellets expand
when wet and can jam the auger or adversely impact the fire. (See
“Moisture Warning” on page 21 for more information).
Grill Cleaning and Maintenance
