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 COM190 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.
