SECTION FIVE: MAINTAINING YOUR NEW GRILL
CAUTION!
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
Supervision.
CAUTION!
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
1. CREOSOTE AND GREASE:
Formation and need for removal.
When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and other organic vapors that combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
flue exhaust of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited, creosote makes an extremely hot fire. Airborne grease particles will travel
through the cooking chamber and some of this airborne grease will accumulate on the flue
lining, similar to the creosote, which could be contributory to a fire.
The flue exhaust should be inspected at least twice a year to determine when a creosote
and/or grease buildup has occurred.
Also, grease drippings from the food will fall onto the Grease Drain Pan and be channeled into
the Grease Drain and then out of the Grill through the Grease Drain Tube, to be collected in
the Grease Bucket. Grease will accumulate in all of these Locations.
The Grease Drain, the Grease Drain Tube and the Grease Bucket should be inspected at
least twice a year for signs of grease buildup.
When creosote or grease has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of fire.
Cleaning the Flue(Smoke Stack):
DANGER!
Turn the Switch OFF (o) and disconnect the Power Cord.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the Grill is cold before cleaning the Flue Pipe. Remove (unscrew)
the Chimney Cap Assembly from the top of the Flue Pipe. Once the Chimney Cap Assembly
has been removed, it can be cleaned with warm, soapy water or with a biodegradable
degreaser. Scrape the creosote and grease accumulation from the inside of the vertical and
horizontal sections of the Flue Pipe, using a stiff, non-metallic tool. A wooden paint stir stick,
for example, would work for this task. Once the creosote and grease residue has been
loosened from the Flue Pipe lining, much of it can be removed with paper towels or disposable
rags. Do not spray water or other liquid cleaners onto the inside of your Grill. Once the Flue
Pipe has been cleaned, replace the Chimney Cap Assembly.
Cleaning Grease from your Grill
DANGER!
Turn the Switch OFF(o) and disconnect the Power Cord.
CAUTION!
Accumulated grease is easier to clean off when the Grill is still warm -not hot.
Be careful not to burn yourself. Gloves are recommended.
Periodically, clean the grease out of the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube.
If too much grease is allowed to build up in the V-shaped Grease Drain, or is allowed to plug
the Grease Drain Tube, a grease fire could result. We recommend cleaning these locations
regularly.
Remove the Porcelain Grill and the Grease Drain Pan. This will provide access to the
V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube opening inside the Grill. Scrape the grease
accumulation from the inside the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube, using a stiff,
non-metallic tool. Much of the loosened grease can be pushed down through the Grease Drain
Tube and will fall into the Grease Bucket. Wipe up remaining grease residue with paper towels
or disposable rags. Paper towels or disposable rags can also be used to wipe some of the
grease off of the interior surfaces of the Grill.
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