Any [ountry Smokers unit
will
give
you
many
years
of flavorful
service
with minimum
cleaning.
An important step is allowing
the
grill
and cooking
grids
to
self-clean
by running
the
grill
at a
high
temperature
for
5 to l0 minutes
after each use. Follow these
cleaning and
maintenance tips to service
your
grill:
1. HOPPER
ASSEMBLY
.
ln instances of long
periods
between use, it
is suggested to
run all
pellets
through
your
hopper and
auger; to
prevent
jams.
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Use a
long handled brush
or shop-vac
to
remove
excess
pellets,
sawdust,
and debris for a complete
clean-out through the
hopper screen.
.
Check and clean
off any
debris
from
the fan
air intake vent,
found
on the bottom
of the hopper.
0nce the hopper access
panel
is removed
(see
Hedrtc
Wre
Diagramfor
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 to the
part.
Wires
should
be
rolled
up in
a
large, loose
coil.
Although the
probes
are stainless steel, do not
place
in
the dishwasher
or
submerge
in water. Water
damage to the
internal wires
will cause the
probe
to short-out, causing
false
readings. lf
a
probe
is
damaged, it
should be replaced.
3. INSIDE SURFACES
.
lt is recommended
to clean
your
burn
pot
after every few
uses.
This will ensure
proper
ignition and avoid
any
hard
build-up of debris or ash
in the burn
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. ln the
event
you
experience
a
grease
fire,
keep the
grill
lid
closed
to choke out the fire. lf
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.
'
theck
your grease
tray often,
and clean
out as necessary.
Keep in mind
the type
of cooking
you
do.
IMPORTANT: Due
to
high heat, do not coverthe 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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