Grease tray full or overflowing

If grease is dripping past the cup onto the deck, stop cooking. A full tray turns the next fatty cook into a grease fire. Deep clean path: clean grease tray, degrease.

Procedure

1. Grill cold. Tank off or pellet unplugged.
2. Slide the cup/tray out over cardboard. Do not tip it on the deck.
3. Scrape solids into the trash. Wipe with paper. Degrease the cup.
4. Scrape the rail and the underside of the firebox where grease bridges into the cart.
5. Install a fresh liner if your model uses foil pans / Traeger liners.
6. Reinstall level — a cocked tray overflows one corner.
7. On Traeger: drip tray liners.
8. Inspect tents above — lace tents dump grease faster.

FAQ

Can I dump grease down the drain?

No. Trash solids; follow local rules for oily waste.

How often?

Empty when the cup is half full — more often for smash burgers and chicken skin.