Timberwolf Uncontrolled Grease Ignition

Grease fire occurs in the cook chamber during use.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Excessive grease buildup on drip tray, Cooking very fatty meats at high temperature, Operating with drip tray foil blocking drain, Holes or warping in drip tray

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep the lid closed, turn OFF and unplug the grill, and keep the grill away from structures. Use a Class B fire extinguisher if flames threaten to escape. Never use water on a grease fire.

  • After fire is out and grill is cool, inspect damage: Check wiring, RTD, and interior surfaces for heat damage.
  • Thoroughly clean interior: Remove all grates, drip tray, and diffuser. Scrape and clean all grease from the tray, channel, and body.
  • Inspect drip tray: Replace a warped or perforated Timberwolf Drip Tray that allows grease to contact open flame.
  • Adjust cooking practices: For very fatty foods, cook at lower temperatures and empty the grease bucket frequently.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Timberwolf Drip Tray
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