Traeger BBQ020LE, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION FIVE: MAINTAINING
YOUR NEW GRILL
1) Change the aluminum foil on the Grease Drain Pan Assembly frequently. Periodically,
clean the grease out of the grease drain chute 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
Assembly 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 you Auger.
A TRAEGER GRILL COVER to protect the Grill is highly
recommended! Covers are available from your local Traeger Dealer, or log on to our
Web Site –
www.traegergrills.com .
4) Depending on use, periodically remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan Assembly
and 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.
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, 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 .