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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (CONT.)
WARNING!
A shop vac cleaner is the best way to remove ashes from the Firepot but this must be done with extreme care to avoid the
risk of fire. Again, cleaning the ash from the Firepot should be done only when the Grill is COLD. A utility-type vacuum cleaner, having
a metal collection canister without a bag would be best for this task. However, almost any vacuum cleaner will work safely if this
procedure is properly followed.
After assuring that the ash in the Firepot is COLD, vacuum the ash from the inside of the Firepot.
A) If your vacuum cleaner is a bagless model, empty any previously accumulated debris from the collection chamber. Then vacuum the
ash from the inside of the Firepot. Once the Firepot is clean, empty the collection chamber into the metal container described below
without delay. Make sure that there is no remaining ash residue left in the collection chamber
B) If your vacuum cleaner is a model that uses a disposable bag, install an unused one in the machine. Then vacuum the ash from the
inside of the Firepot. Once the Firepot is clean, remove the bag from the vacuum cleaner and place it in the metal container de-
scribed below without delay.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES:
WARNING!
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a
non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. When the ashes are disposed
of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The grill fails to ignite:
If the grill does not ignite or the fire goes out in the firebox while cooking, first try re-firing the grill:
Turn the power switch to OFF.
Remove the cast iron grates, grease drain pan and heat baffle. Also remove any food. Remove all unburned pellets and ash from the firebox.
Restart the grill and confirm that the ignition cycle is working. The hot rod should turn red and the pellets should fall from the auger into
the firebox. Put the cast iron grates, grease drain pan and heat baffle back in position.
If the above procedure doesn’t work, try these additional tips:
Verify power at the electrical outlet: if the power cord is connected to a Ground Fault Interrupter, check and restart if necessary. Check
the power cord fuses: disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, remove the control and check the fuse on back. Replace if
the fuse is blown. Be sure to reinstall the control.
Verify that the hot rod, draft inducer fan and auger drive are working: unplug the hot rod connector; plug the power cord into an appro-
priate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the power switch to ON. Check that the draft inducer fan and auger drive motor are working.
If one is not working, it needs to be replaced. If both are operating, the hot rod needs to be replaced.
If the problem is the hot-rod, the grill can still be used by following the manual “Initial Firing Instructions” in the Manual.
Sudden temperature drop:
This issue is typically caused by too many pellets in the Firebox and the fire goes out.
• Remove the Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle to get access to Firebox.
• Check the Firebox for unburned pellets. If so, remove the unburned pellets from the Firebox.
• Replace components and refire grill.
Sudden temperature increase:
This issue is typically caused by not inserting the standard 2 lb. aluminum loaf pan. Make sure to position the loaf pan when cooking.
NO pellets are delivered to the Firebox:
Verify that there are pellets in the pellet hopper. Note that it can take up to seven minutes for pellets to travel from the pellet hopper to
the firebox.
If this doesn’t fix the problem, follow this procedure to check that the auger drive motor and draft inducer fan are working: Disconnect
the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Unplug the auger drive motor (orange/white wire pair) and the draft inducer fan (purple/white wire pair).
Then reconnect both pairs. See the wiring diagram in the next section.
Plug the power cord into an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the power switch to ON. If the auger drive motor is working,
the problem is the digital control, which will need to be replaced.
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