Cuisinart CGWM-080 User Manual - Page 29

CARE AND MAINTENANCE PELLET HOPPER CLEAN-OUT If grill will be left un-attended for a long period of time, we recommend you remove unused pellets. Always store wood pellets away from heat and in a dry location. Step 1: Have an empty bucket ready to catch pellets falling out. Step 2: While pressing the pellet clearing door shut, unscrew its lock. Step 3: With the bucket directly below the pellet clearing door pull it out to open. Step 4: Close the pellet clearing door and screw the lock back into place. REMOTE CONNECTIVITY Refer to the technology quick start guide for instructions and capabilities. PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE Remove wood pellets from hopper if grill will not be used for a long period of time. Wood pellets can become soggy due to moisture/humidity and can cause the auger to bind up or not push pellets to burn chamber. • Disposal of ashes - Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. When the ashes are disposed by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. • It's important to keep your grill always covered when not in use to avoid rain getting inside the grill and damaging the grill and/or cause excessive corrosion. The grill and pellets must be kept dry in order to function properly. • Wash cooking grates and drip shield with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat grill grates, sear shutter, and drip shield with a high smoke point food grade oil like vegetable oil or canola oil. Never use a commercial oven cleaner because it may damage the painted finish. 29