SECTION FIVE: MAINTAINING YOUR
NEW TRAEGER GRILL
1) Change the aluminum foil on the drip pans after each use. Clean grease off
the heat baffle and interior surfaces of the heat dome and door on a regular
basis. It's easier to clean off accumulated grease when the grill is warm, but be
careful not to burn yourself. If grease is allowed to build up in the baffle pan and
center V-shaped grease catch, you could eventually get a grease fire, so we
recommend checking your baffle pan and the grease catch before each use.
2) Outside surfaces: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive
cleaning pads on the grill surfaces. Use warm soapy water, Formula 409, or
Traeger Grease Cleaner. For cleaning the stainless work surface we
recommend Stainless Steel Magic # SS64.
3) If the grill is stored outdoors during the rainy season, care should be taken to
ensure that water does not get into the pellet hoppers. Wood pellets when wet,
expand greatly and will jam your augers. A vinyl cover is highly recommended.
4) Spare Parts: Your new TRAEGER COM150 is probably one of the most
reliable cooking appliances you will ever own. Because you may be located far
away from the factory, you can't run out and pick up spare parts. Many Traeger
commercial grill owners wisely purchase an extra drive motor, smoker control,
and thermostat controls as back up parts. Having these parts on hand will
shorten your down-time.
5) Periodically vacuum out the ash that has accumulated in the firepots and
under the hear baffle. Make sure the fire is completely out in the firepots so you
do not vacuum up sparks and start your vacuum, and possibly your building on
fire.
6) We recommend keeping a long handled grill cleaning brush nearby.
Immediately after removing the food from the grill, and while it is still warm, give
the grills a quick brushing. It only takes a minute and it will your grill will be
ready for the next cook. Take care not to burn yourself.
7) Check the grease buckets under the unit daily and clean as necessary.
8) Traeger has exact match touch-up paint available to keep your grill
looking
good.
