Hopper vacuum and sawdust

Vacuum the hopper

Traeger support: empty the hopper and vacuum the sawdust monthly. Sawdust causes temperature swings and failed starts.

1. Switch off, unplug and let the grill cool.
2. Empty the pellets through the clean-out door.
3. Vacuum the sawdust from the hopper and round the auger inlet, through the honeycomb grate. Leave the grate in place.
4. If you find wet or swollen pellets, see the auger is jammed.
5. Close the door and refill with dry pellets.