7) Grease fires are most likely the result of improper cleaning and failure to regularly
maintain your grill. Replace the foil on the angled drip pan frequently. If you
experience a grease fire while cooking, keep the door closed. Never open the door
during a grease fire. If the fire does not go out, lightly sprinkle baking soda on the fire.
Be careful not to burn yourself. If this does not work, then remove the food from the
grill, (without getting burned) and turn the thermostat control to “off”. Shut the door
until the fire has gone out and the unit has cooled down. When completely cool,
remove the grills, replace the foil on the grease drain pan, place the pan and grills
back into the unit, restart the unit, place the food back on and resume cooking.
SECTION FIVE: MAINTAINING YOUR
NEW TRAEGER GRILL
1. Change the aluminum foil on the Angled drip pan after each use. Periodically
clean the grease out of the V-channel grease catch, grease drain tube and
interior surfaces of the barbecue. Empty the grease bucket when it is half-full.
It’s easier to clean off accumulated grease when the grill is warm. BE
CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. If grease is allowed to build up to
much on the angled drip pan in the V-channel grease catch, or is allowed to
plug the grease drain tube, you could eventually get a grease fire. We
recommend cleaning these locations at least once for every 10 uses.
2. Outside surfaces. Do NOT use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive
cleaning pads on the outside grill surfaces. Use warm soapy water to cut the
grease.
3. If the grill is stored outdoors during the rainy season, care should be taken to
insure that water does not get into the pellet hopper. Wood pellets, when wet,
expand greatly and will jam your auger. Using a Hydrotuff cover to protect your
grill is highly recommended!
NOTE: When operating this barbecue, maintain a
clearance of 10 inches from barbecue back to
combustibles.
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