Standard Use Operating Instructions
Always make certain that the grill is setting level or is slightly tilted towards the drip bucket.
STANDARD STARTUP SEQUENCE
1.
Fill the hopper with pellets. Be sure to close and latch the hopper lid. Burn only pellets that are specifically
manufactured for use in pellet grills and cookers. Never leave pellets in the hopper. Only use the amount of
pellets needed to cook for any given time.
2.
Open the grill lid and press the “Power” button. The “Cook” or “Smoke” mode lights will begin to flash
indicating that the grill is in its startup sequence in the respective mode. The grill will automatically light 5 to 8
minutes after pressing the “Power” button (start-up times may vary based on outside ambient temperature
and fuel quality). To prime the auger press the button located on the control panel labeled “Prime”, when
pressed it causes the auger to spin and feed pellets to the burnpot. The “Prime” button can be held in for up
to 1 minute to prime the auger tube with pellets.
NOTE: The startup mode will last approximately 15 minutes. It is normal for the grill to smoke excessively during
startup.
3. Set the control board to the desired cooking temperature using the “Cook Temp” buttons on the control
board. Temperature settings are in 5°F increments.
4.
Once the grill ignites, you will hear a flowing sound slightly louder than the blower motors of the grill. You
should also notice a significant reduction in the amount of smoke being produced. Close the grill lid once
ignition has occurred.
NOTE: Allow the grill lid to remain closed during the pre-heat and as much as possible during cook time. Feed
rates during run mode are determined by temperature readings, so each time the lid is opened, the temperature
goes down, and thus, the auger feeds more. This can lead to potential overcooking of food.
5. You can easily check the actual temperature compared to the set-point temperature by using the “Display”
button on the control board. This allows you to determine when the grill has preheated to your desired
cooking temperature.
NOTE: During the startup, the grill temperature can exceed the set-point temperature. So, it is recommended that
you leave the display in “Actual” to monitor the temperature readings and avoid overcooking or burning. You
can easily tell if the grill is still in startup by the “Cook” or “Smoke” light blinking (depending on which mode you
have the grill set).
6. When startup time (15 minutes) has been met and the grill has reached its set-point temperature, you are
now ready to add food.
NOTE: As previously mentioned, keep lid closed as much as possible to maintain constant cooking temperature.
Temperature may fluctuate slightly.
NOTICE !! During operation, the technology in this grill’s programming learns the fuel rate needed to sustain the
selected cooking temperature. Therefore, start-up times may vary based on outside ambient temperature and
fuel quality or type (flavored or not). Using the Prime button may help facilitate a quicker start-up time.
ACTUAL
COOK
SETPOINT
SMOKE
DISPLAY
MODE
WOOD PELLET FIRED CONVECTION GRILL
COOK
TEMP
PRIME
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Power
Adjust cook temperature
Change temperature display
C
Meat Probe
hange between
"Cook" and "Smoke" Mode
Primes the
A
uger
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WARNING: Never leave the
grill
unattended while operating.
Disconnect the
grill
from its power source when not in use.
