This is totally user error, I understand. I'm just wondering what to do next.
Today while smoking some ribs my fire went out. I'm not sure how long it had been out for, maybe an hour or more. I turned the grill back on without thinking much of it. Within a minute or so, thick yellow smoke started billowing out. I knew I had some something wrong i just didn't know what. I opened the cover and it exploded, burning off a bunch of hair! I quickly unplugged it and took the food, grates, and broiler pan off before pouring water directly into the burn pot to put out the fire. I was able to get the fire and everything under control, I emptied out the pellets.
Did I ruin my grill? It still turns on and it seems fine. What should I do/clean to ensure my grill is ready for the next time I want to cook?
Today while smoking some ribs my fire went out. I'm not sure how long it had been out for, maybe an hour or more. I turned the grill back on without thinking much of it. Within a minute or so, thick yellow smoke started billowing out. I knew I had some something wrong i just didn't know what. I opened the cover and it exploded, burning off a bunch of hair! I quickly unplugged it and took the food, grates, and broiler pan off before pouring water directly into the burn pot to put out the fire. I was able to get the fire and everything under control, I emptied out the pellets.
Did I ruin my grill? It still turns on and it seems fine. What should I do/clean to ensure my grill is ready for the next time I want to cook?