Care & Maintenance; Hopper Assembly; Outside Surfaces - Pit Boss PB820FB Instructions

Any Pit Boss 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 10 minutes after each use. Follow these cleaning and
maintenance tips to service your grill:

1. HOPPER ASSEMBLY

• Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found on the bottom of the hopper. Once the hopper access
panel is removed (see Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), carefully wipe off any grease build-up directly on the fan
blades. This ensures airflow is sufficient to the feed system.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove excess pellets,
sawdust, and debris for a complete clean-out through the hopper screen.
2. INSIDE SURFACES
• It 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. In the event you experience a grease fire,
keep the grill lid closed to choke out the fire. If 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.
• Check your grease bucket often, and clean out as necessary. Keep in mind the type of cooking you do.
IMPORTANT: Due to high heat, do not cover the flame broiler or probes with aluminum foil.

3. 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.
ITEM
Bottom of Main Grill
Burn Pot
Cooking Grids
Flame Broiler
Grease Bucket
Auger Feed System
Hopper Electric Components
Air Intake Vent
Temperature Probe
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING FREQUENCY TIME TABLE (NORMAL USE)
CLEANING FREQUENCY
Every 5-6 Grill Sessions
Every 2-3 Grill Sessions
After Each Grill Session
Every 5-6 Grill Sessions
After Each Grill Session
When Pellet Bag is Empty
Once A Year
Every 5-6 Grill Sessions
Every 2-3 Grill Sessions
CLEANING METHOD
Scoop Out, Shop-Vac Excess Debris
Scoop Out, Shop-Vac Excess Debris
Burn Off Excess, Brass Wire Brush
Scrape Main Plate with Slider, Do Not Wash Clean
Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
Allow Auger to Push Out Sawdust, Leaving Hopper Empty
Dust Out Interior, Wipe Fan Blades with Soapy Water
Dust, Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
Scrub Pad & Soapy Water