Anodized aluminum grill grate package for Yoder Smokers Pellet Grills. When fit with this package, the grate temperature on the left side soars past the 650-degree mark and produces those coveted steakhouse quality grill marks, fast cooking times, intense caramelization, color and texture common to cooking over an open fire or gas fired grill.

Care and Cleaning: The first few times you grill, sparingly use grill spray or canola oil on your GrillGrates. ALWAYS oil your food before putting it on the grill. Avoid over cleaning your grates in the beginning to allow them to season and develop a non-stick coating. Grates will go from gray to light brown to black over time. Do not put in the dishwasher. Do not use oven cleaner or harsh caustic cleaners. Avoid prolonged exposure to very high heats (850°F +) can warp your grates over time. For the occasional deep-clean, GrillGrates can be cleaned in the sink or washtub. Use GrillGrates with a few panels right side up and a few panels flipped upside down. Creating an area on your grill that serves as a griddle. By occasionally rotating grates, they will self-clean.

The YS480 pellet grill now comes standard with 3 chrome cooking grates. A set of direct GrillGrates will take the place of TWO of these chrome cooking grates and the 3rd chrome grate will finish out the cooking area. If you have any questions about this - please call our store at 316-440-3950.