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Quick Answer: How To Clean Traeger Porcelain Grill Grates

The easiest way to clean your grill grate is to take the temperature to High. Let the gunk on the grill grate get a bit crispy, then dip a brass-bristled brush or clean cotton rag clasped in tongs in water. Run it several times over the bars, redipping as necessary.

How do you clean a Traeger ceramic grill?

Spray the inside and outside of the grill with the all-natural degreaser/cleaner and allow to soak for several minutes before wiping clean with a paper towel or cleaning cloth. While we recommend Traeger All Natural Cleaner, you may also use any non-chemical cleaner or a mixture of diluted dish soap, water and vinegar.

How do you season porcelain enameled grill grates?

Seasoning: A solid vegetable shortening is recommended for the initial seasoning. Spread a thin coating of solid vegetable shortening over the entire surface, including all corners, with a paper towel. Do not use salted fats such as butter or margarine. Preheat grill for 15 minutes; place grates in grill.

Can you clean Traeger with vinegar?

Let the grill cool, then remove and spray the grill grates with a natural cleaning solution. If the grates are especially dirty, dip the lemon half in salt to help it scrape food particles off, or spray the grill grates with distilled vinegar before scrubbing.

What is the Traeger grease trap?

The grease trap on your Traeger Timberline Grill acts as a barrier to redirect the cold smoke up towards the heat shield/chimney.

Do porcelain coated grill grates need to be seasoned?

Since these grates have a porcelain enamel coating on them they will never need to be seasoned. The coating is baked on during the manufacturing process at extremely high temperatures resulting in a very durable and non-stick cooking surface.

Can you use oven cleaner on porcelain grill grates?

For this method, you’ll need to get: Commercial grill or oven cleaner like Weber Grate Grill Cleaner. Apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle.

Are porcelain coated grills good?

Porcelain-coated steel or cast iron is a good choice, but the coating does have a nasty habit of chipping away. This can expose the metal underneath to moisture and may result in a rusty surface over time. If you do have a porcelain-coated cooking grate, keep hard metal scrapers and tools away from it.

Where is the grease trap on Traeger?

The grease trap is located inside the Traeger underneath the grills. Traeger grills have a grease management system in their grill.

Can I use a wire brush on my Traeger grill?

Traeger’s own grill cleaning brush makes it onto our list as a great option. Cleaning any Traeger grill with a stainless steel wire brush carries the risk of scratching the grates and damaging the grill.

How often do you clean ash from Traeger?

Remove extra ash from the Firepot. This step can be fast and easy by using a standard shop vac. Make sure all grill components are cold before vacuuming up the extra ash. We recommend cleaning your Traeger once for every 5 times you use it.

How do you get rust off porcelain coated grill grates?

If your porcelain grill grates have rust due to cracks, brush them with a soft brush to remove as much of the rust as you can. Put the grate on the barbecue and sprinkle it generously with baking soda. Turn your barbecue on and watch the baking soda begin to bubble and remove the rust.

Which is better porcelain or cast iron grill grates?

If you tend to cook on low heat – as you would with sensitive foods like fish and vegetables – then porcelain grill grates may be best for you. If, however, you like things hot, you’ll need grates with high heat retention (cast iron).

How do you remove porcelain coating?

Molten salt quickly removes fired porcelain enamel from poorly coated items or parts, as well as hooks and other tooling that receive multiple layers of the enamel.

How do you deep clean a Traeger grill?

How To Clean A Traeger Make sure grill is cool and unplugged. Open Pellet hopper lid, place 5 gallon bucket under the back pellet door and drain pellets into a bucket. Open Traeger lid and using a grill brush scrub the top of the grates. Remove the grates and set aside.

Should I oil my pellet grill?

Make sure you have a high temperature oil or bacon grease It’s important to use an oil that can withstand high temperatures such as canola, peanut, or coconut oil. We all love olive oil, but at high temperatures, olive oil can have a strong flavor that doesn’t compliment most BBQ.

How do you stop a grease fire on a Traeger?

Here are a few tips to help you avoid grease fires: Ensure your grill is always cleaned thoroughly. See Grill maintenance for thorough cleaning steps. Keep an eye out for grease pooling. Grease should flow smoothly down the drip tray and into the grease bucket or grease tray.

Can you store a Traeger grill outside?

Can I store my pellet grill outside? Yes, absolutely. Storing your smoker outside unprotected isn’t the best option for longevity, but rain and snow will not ruin your grill or stop if from working. Though it has electronics in it, they should be well sealed, usually under the pellet hopper, and protected from rain.

Can you use your Traeger in the rain?

Your Traeger grill is built to be able to operate in most weather conditions including rain and snow. You may experience a abnormalities, though none to significantly affect your grilling experience.

Should I oil my grill grates?

Oiling your grill grate helps prevent food from sticking when cooking. To to this, dip a wadded paper towel in a little oil and, using tongs, wipe the oil evenly over the grate. Be careful not to use too much oil, because that’s a sure fire way to start a good flare-up—a little goes a long way here.

What is porcelain coated cast iron?

What is the Porcelain Enameling Industry? Porcelain enameling is the application of glass-like coatings to metals such as steel, cast iron, aluminum or copper. The purpose of the coating is to improve resistance to chemicals, abrasion and water and to improve thermal stability, electrical resistance and appearance.