Gourmet Grillson Grease Ignition / Fire Under Drip Tray

Grease fire in cook chamber; flames visible under drip tray and heavy smoke.

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Possible Causes

Excessive grease buildup on drip tray, Cooking at high temperatures with dirty interior, Blocked grease drain causing pooling grease

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep the lid closed, turn OFF the grill, and unplug it. Do NOT use water to extinguish a grease fire. Use a Class B fire extinguisher if needed and keep people away from the grill.

  • Do not open lid immediately: Opening the lid can introduce oxygen and intensify the fire. Wait until flames subside.
  • After fire is out and grill is cool: Remove grates and drip tray. Scrape and clean all grease from the drip tray, grease channel, and interior surfaces.
  • Clear grease drain: Ensure the grease drain and tube are fully open and draining to the bucket.
  • Prevent recurrence: Clean the drip tray regularly, especially before high-temperature cooks on your Gourmet Grillson pellet grill.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Drip Tray / Heat Diffuser
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