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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Any Pit Boss® unit will give you many years of flavorful service with minimum cleaning. Follow these cleaning and maintenance
tips to service your grill:
1.
HOPPER ASSEMBLY
• The hopper includes a clean-out feature to allow for ease of cleaning and change out
of pellet fuel flavors. To empty, locate the plate and the cover of the drop chute on
the back side of the hopper. Place a clean, empty pail under the drop chute cover, then
remove the cover piece. Unscrew the plate, slide outwards, and pellets will empty.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove excess pellets,
sawdust, and debris for a complete clean-out through the hopper screen.
• Running all pellets out of your auger system is recommended if your grill will be unused for an extended period of time.
This can be done by simply running your grill, on an empty hopper, until all pellets have emptied from the auger tube.
• Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found on the bottom of the hopper. Once the hopper access
panel is removed (see
Electric Wire Diagram
for diagram), carefully wipe off any grease build-up directly on the fan
blades. This ensures airflow is sufficient to the feed system.
2.
PROBES
• Kinks or folds in the probe wires may cause damage. A meat probe not in use should be rolled up in a large, loose coil.
• Although both the Grill Probe and the meat probes are stainless steel, do not place in the dishwasher or submerge in
water. Water damage to the internal wires will cause a probe to short-out, causing false readings. If a probe is damaged,
it should be replaced.
3.
INSIDE SURFACES
• It is recommended to clean your fire pot after every few uses. This will ensure proper ignition and avoid any hard
build-up of debris or ash in the fire pot.
• Use a long-handled grill cleaning brush, remove any food or build-up from the cooking grids. Best practice is to do
this while they are still warm from a previous cook. Grease fires are caused by too much fallen debris on the cooking
components of the grill. Clean the inside of your grill on a consistent basis. In the event you experience a grease fire,
keep the grill lid closed to choke out the fire. If the fire does not go out quickly, carefully remove the food, turn the grill
off, and shut the lid until the fire is completely out. Lightly sprinkle baking soda, if available.
• Check your grease bucket often, and clean out as necessary. Keep in mind the type of cooking you do.
IMPORTANT: Due to high heat, do not cover the flame broiler or probes with aluminum foil.
4.
OUTSIDE SURFACES
• Wipe your grill down after each use. Use warm soapy water to cut the grease. Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive
cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside grill surfaces.
All painted surfaces are not covered under
warranty
, but rather are part of general maintenance and upkeep. For paint scratches, wearing, or flaking of the
finish, all painted surfaces can be touched up using high heat BBQ paint.
• Use a grill cover to protect your grill for complete protection! A cover is your best protection against weather and
outside pollutants. When not in use or for longterm storage, keep the unit under a cover in a garage or shed.
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