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TEMPERATURES
Remember, you can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at it . Any cooked,
uncured red meats including pork may be pink even when the meat is done
• Hot foods should be held warmer than 140º F .
• Cold foods should be held below 40º F .
• Perishable food should not be left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature - 1
hour when the temperature is above 90º F .
• Always follow food safety guidelines provided by the USDA .
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance task, turn off the grill, unplug the unit,
and allow it to cool completely .
• Clean your fire pot every 3-5 cooks to ensure proper airflow .
• Use a grill brush to clean your cooking grate after every cook to provide years of trouble
free use from them .
Note: Make sure that no bristles have shed and remain on cooking grate .
• Cover your drip tray with aluminum foil and change it frequently . This is the simplest way
to maintain your drip pan . If you have completed a low and slow cook that has caused
the accumulation of grease on your foil, you must change the foil before cooking at
high temperatures. Failure to do so will most certainly cause a grease fire in your grill.
• Clean the ash from the interior of your grill, fire pot, and hopper every 5-6 bags of pel-
lets . It helps to leave a thin layer of ash on the bottom of the barrel for insulation . (A
Shop-Vac is the ideal tool for this job .) (WARNING–always wait at least 12 hours after
cooking to remove ash from your grill.)
• Use a mild soap and water to clean the exterior of your grill . AVOID USING CAUSTIC
CLEANERS .
• If left in exposed area, keep your grill covered and unplugged when not in use .
• Never let your pellets get wet; they will swell and jam your auger .
• If grill will not be in use for 6 weeks or more, cleaning out pellets from your hopper is
recommended .
• For a superior cleaning and shine, clean your grills outside surfaces (when completely
cooled)and then use automotive wax, per the directions .
TRANSPORT & STORAGE
Ensure that the unit is cool . Remove the grates, drip pan and flame deflector . Make sure
no unburnt fuel remains in the fire pot / air chamber .
STORE COVERED IN A DRY, SAFE PLACE
Never store the grill in a small space or place in a vehicle unless completely cool and fire
is verified as extinguished .
Never move the grill while it is still hot . Never move the grill without assistance .
