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 may need to be replaced.
If the auger drive motor is not working, but the draft inducer fan is working, the problem is the auger
system, which may need to be checked:
• Turn the power switch to OFF.
• Locate the small fan blade on the back of the auger motor drive.
• Turn the power switch to ON and watch to make sure the fan blade turns. If it doesn’t turn it may need
to be replaced. If it turns a bit and then stops, turn the power switch to OFF and see if it unwinds slightly,
indicating a jam that needs to be cleared. See the section below for how to clear auger jams.
THE AUGER JAMS
IF FOREIGN OBJECTS OR WET PELLETS JAM THE AUGER SYSTEM, IT NEEDS TO BE
REMOVED AND CLEARED:
Making sure the power switch is OFF and the power cord is disconnected, remove any covers necessary to
access the auger drive motor.
Remove the screw connecting the auger drive motor shaft to the auger shaft and the screw retaining the
auger bushing into the auger tube.
With a small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the auger shaft, turn the auger counter clockwise. It will turn
hard until it breaks free.
Remove the auger and clean all pellets, ash or foreign objects from the auger, auger tube and firebox. A
shop-vac will help.
Sand the outside surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper. Sand the inside of the auger tube, if
necessary. Vacuum sanding grit out of the auger tube and firebox when finished.
Reinstall the auger bushing and the auger into the auger tube, making sure the auger rotates freely.
Re-attach the auger shaft to the auger drive motor shaft.
THE GRILL DOESN’T FIRE ON SMOKE SETTING
The “P” number for the Smoke Adjustment on the Digital Control may be set too high. Review the Digital
Thermostat Control Functions in the Operating Instructions section to make an adjustment.
FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE TO CLEAN EXCESS ASH FROM THE FIREBOX:
Make sure the Power Switch is OFF and the Power Cord is disconnected.
Open the lid and remove the porcelain grid, grease drain pan and heat baffle.
Remove all unburned pellets and ash from the firebox. A shop-vac will help.
MAKE SURE THE GRILL IS
COLD AS HOT ASH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
Put the porcelain grid, grease drain pan and heat baffle back in place and follow the
INITIAL FIRING
INSTRUCTIONS.