Cookout™ Pellet Grill Maintenance

Inspecting your Cookout™ Pellet Grill's parts and performing the maintenance steps below, will ensure safe and optimal performance of your grill for years to come.

Maintenance Schedule:

Hopper assembly	Remove all the hardwood pellets from the hopper.	Every use
	Full detailing.	Once a season
Cooking grates	Burn off excess grease and clean with a grill brush.	Every use
	Full detailing.	Once a season
Baffle plate	Brush away any buildup.	Every use
	To prevent rusting: remove, clean and dry.	3 Times a season
Interior firebox	Scrape away any buildup that can affect drainage into the grease cup.	Every 5 uses
	Full detailing.	Once a season
Grease cup	Check grease cup for buildup each time you grill.	Every use
	Clean with a soapy solution, rinse and dry thoroughly.	3 Times a season
Burner pot and igniter	Remove old pellets and leftover debris with a wet/dry vac.	Every 5 uses
	Wipe off the igniter with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.	Every 2 to 3 uses
Sensor	Wipe off grease and debris.	Every use
Meat probes	Clean with a soapy solution, rinse and dry thoroughly.	Every use
Exterior firebox surfaces	Spot clean: clean any spills, dirt and debris.	Every use
	Full detailing.	Once a season

HOPPER CLEAN-OUT:

1. Press and hold the selection dial to shut down
2. Unplug the power cord.
   Note: Let unit cool before continuing.
3. Position a bucket under the pellet release channel. Unscrew the bolt and remove the channel stopper. Pellets will begin to empty quickly. Check the contents of the hopper to ensure that all pellets have emptied. Use a Wet/Dry Vac to remove any leftover saw dust from the hopper housing and auger box.
4. With the hopper empty, reassemble the channel stopper.
5. When prepping for your next cook, refill the hopper with all-natural hardwood pellets.

CLEANING THE COOKING GRATES

Cleaning minor buildup off your cooking grates is best done during preheat and shutdown when the cooking grates are hot.

1. At shutdown, turn the controller to max. temperature, with the lid closed, to burn-off accumulated grease.
2. Use a long-handle grill brush to brush away any leftover residue.
3. For a deeper clean, remove the cooled grates from the grill and clean with warm soapy water, rinse and towel dry before repositioning the grates in the grill.

CLEANING THE BAFFLE PLATE

With the cooking grates removed, use a grill brush and scraper where needed to loosen and brush away any buildup from the baffle plate. This part will build up with grease quickly, and should be checked and cleaned after every use.

For a deeper clean, remove the baffle plate and clean with warm soapy water, before rinsing and towel drying.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR FIREBOX, GREASE TROUGH AND GREASE CUP

1. Remove the cooking grates and baffle plate.
2. Use a scraper to loosen buildup from within the firebox and the grease trough, located on the left side of the firebox. Take extra care to scrape and clean the inside of the trough and remove any buildup that can affect drainage into the grease cup below.
3. Remove the grease cup and empty contents. Clean with soap and warm water and dry thoroughly before repositioning.
4. Once all grease has been loosened, use a Wet/Dry Vac to remove remaining debris.

BURNER POT CLEANING, IGNITION CHECK AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR CLEANING

1. Use a Wet/Dry Vac to remove any remaining pellets and ash buildup from within the burner pot.
2. With the burner pot free of ash and pellets, wipe the tip of the igniter that is exposed within the burner pot clean.
3. Locate the temperature sensor mounted on the right side of the firebox between the cooking grates. Check to make sure it is in good condition, clean and stable.

CLEANING EXTERIOR, FIREBOX SURFACES

Once your Pellet grill has fully cooled down

1. Unplug the power cord
2. Use a disposable rag or cloth and warm soapy water to wipe away any grease or buildup from exterior surfaces.

Do not use any abrasive cleaners, oven or chemical cleaners on the firebox surfaces, as this could result in permanent damage to the paint and aesthetic of the grill. For tough stains or buildup, use a grill degreaser that is safe for painted surfaces.

CLEANING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY AND AUGER

Once a year, open up the hopper base plate and check for dust, dirt, ash, and damages. Take care to wipe fan blades with a damp cloth and ensure that controller wires are neat and secure before reassembling the hopper base plate.

STORING YOUR PELLET GRILL

To avoid the deterioration and degradation of parts, perform the following tasks prior to storing your pellet grill for the season.

1. Perform all cleaning and maintenance steps outlined in your Safety & Care manual.
2. Wrap cooking grates and baffle plate in a towel and store indoors.
3. It is critical that all pellets and ash are removed from the unit before storing.
4. If available, store your grill in a garage or shed and place a piece of cardboard underneath your unit to protect from concrete moisture damage.

Always use a pellet grill cover (085-2223-6) to protect your pellet grill.

STORING PELLETS

Make sure that the pellets are kept in a cool, dry place, away from humidity and moist conditions. Once a bag is open, place the contents in an airtight container.