Strong chemical or plastic smell during first few cooks.

Safety first: Perform initial burn-off outdoors with good ventilation and no food in the grill.

• Clean surfaces: Wipe interior surfaces with a damp cloth to remove dust and oils.
• Burn-off cycle: Run the grill at 350–400°F for 30–45 minutes with the lid closed to burn off residues.
• Repeat if needed: If odor persists, repeat one more high-temp cycle before cooking food.