MAINTAINING YOUR TRAEGER GRILL
Change the aluminum foil on the drip pans after every use. On a regular basis,
clean the grease off the baffle pan, interior surfaces and grease drain port. It is
easier to clean off the accumulated grease while the grill is warm. Be careful to
not burn yourself. If grease is allowed to build up in the grease drain pan, a
grease fire may result! We recommend checking your pan and the grease
catcher on a daily basis.
Outside surfaces should be cleaned ONLY with mild soap and warm water.
NEVER use abrasive cleaning pads, abrasive cleaners or oven clean on the
exterior of your Grill
If the unit is stored outdoors during the rainy season, make sure that water does
not get into the pellet hopper. When wood pellets become wet or damp, they
greatly expand and will jam your auger. We recommend that you use a tarp and
bungee cords to keep the grill covered when not in use. Put the tarp over the grill
ONLY WHEN IT IS COLD!
Spare Parts: Your COM200 is one of the most reliable cooking appliances that
you will ever use. Because you cannot run down to the hardware store to pick up
spare parts for your unit, it is recommended that you have spare parts available.
Traeger Industries recommends that you purchase an extra hot rod (11), auger
motor (7), combustion blower (9) for emergency repairs. It is cheap insurance.
On a weekly basis, vacuum out the pellet ash which has accumulated in the
firepots and under the baffle pan. Make sure the fire in the firepots is
COMPLETELY OUT before you vacuum up the ash.
We recommend that you keep a long-handled grill brush near the grill. Use it to
clean the porcelain coated cooking grills (3) immediately after removing the food
from the unit. A quick brushing takes only a couple of minutes and will ensure
that your COM 200 is ready for the next use. Be careful not to burn yourself when
brushing the grills.
Check the grease reservoirs daily and dispose of the accumulated grease
accordingly.
If you need to repaint the exterior of your grill, you may purchase matching paint
from Traeger Industries. (see parts section).