Traeger TFB57PUBC, Owner'S Manual

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DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (o) and disconnect the Power Cord.
Use a disposable rag or cloth, dampened with warm soapy water to wipe the grease from
the outside of the Grill. DO NOT use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning
pads on the outside Grill surfaces.
3) 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 .
4) Cleaning the Porcelain Grills:
CAUTION! The cleaning of the Porcelain Grills works best while they are still warm. Be
careful not to burn yourself. 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.
5) Cleaning the ash from inside and around the Firepot:
DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (o) and disconnect the Power Cord.
WARNING! Make sure that the Grill is COLD before cleaning the ash.
WARNING! Disposal of ashes should be done only per the following instructions.
Excess ash in the Firepot may cause your fire to go out, especially in the “SMOKE” setting.
The Firepot should be inspected occasionally, and cleaned to remove the ash buildup.
Again, cleaning the ash from in and around the Firepot should be done only when the Grill
is
COLD.
Remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle to provide access to the
Firepot and the interior of the Grill. Much of the ash outside of the Firepot can be swept to
the open area at the right of the Firepot using a small whisk broom. It can be removed from
the Grill with a small metal fireplace shovel or other similar tool. Dispose of the ashes per
the following instructions.
WARNING! A vacuum cleaner is the best way to remove ashes from the Firepot but this
must be done with extreme care to avoid the risk of fire. Again, cleaning the ash from the
Firepot should be done only when the Grill is
COLD.
A utility-type vacuum cleaner, having a metal collection canister without a bag would be
best for this task. However, almost any vacuum cleaner will work safely if this procedure is
properly followed.
After assuring that the ash in the Firepot is COLD , vacuum the ash from the inside of the
Firepot.