Failure to clean and maintain this unit as described in
this manual may cause poor performance and hazardous
situations. Adjust the maintenance schedules based on
the frequency of usage to ensure the proper operation and
maximum efficiency of this pellet grill. When performing
any maintenance on this grill, make sure the unit has
powered off, allowed full shutdown sequence, and then
unplugged from the power source.
Maintenance Schedule
Operation
Interval
Clean main shield and small shield
After Each Use
Inspect and clean burn pot
After Each Use
Inspect hopper for fines (sawdust)
Biweekly
Ash removal
After Each Use
Inspect/clean combustion air blower
Annually
Exhaust openings (rear of grill lid)
After Each Use
CLEAN DRIP PAN
Note: Allow the unit to cool to ambient temperature
before inspecting or cleaning the grill.
1. Take out the large rack.
2. Scrape drippings down the grease drain and into the
grease pan provided.
3. Clean the main shield and small shield with a food-
safe de-greasing agent and ensure all the cleaning
solvents and chemicals are thoroughly rinsed off
after cleaning.
4. Empty the grease pan if necessary.
5. Reinstall the large rack.
INSPECT AND CLEAN BURN POT
Note: Allow the unit to cool to ambient temperature
before inspecting or cleaning the grill.
1. Remove the large rack, small shield, and main shield.
2. Inspect the burn pot to check that the combustion air
holes have not become plugged. If necessary, clean
thoroughly.
3. Replace the main shield, small shield, and large rack.
INSPECT HOPPER FOR FINES
Note: Allow the unit to cool to ambient temperature before
inspecting or cleaning the grill. Periodically check the
hopper for pellet dust (fines) build-up. The accumulation
of fines can reduce the efficiency of the grill, increase
the chance of hopper fires, and other unsafe operating
conditions. If dust (fines) accumulate sufficiently,
vacuum out and reload the hopper with new pellets.
MAINTENANCE
OPERATING TIPS
• If the grill is in “Smoke” mode and change to “Cook”
mode, the temperature will automatically go to 450°F.
• Temperature control doesn’t begin to control the feed
rate for 15 minutes, due to the 15-minute start-up
sequence.
• Make sure to unplug the grill only after it has gone
through the shutdown sequence, cooled off, and is not
in use.
• DO NOT unplug the grill during use or to shorten the
shutdown sequence.
MEAT PROBE
The grills meat probe will track the temperature of the
food as it cooks without having open the grill lid several
times to test the food with an instant-read thermometer.
The correct placement of the meat probe is especially
important when cooking at a higher heat as opposed to
low and slow; because there is such a large difference
within just one inch of space in the food. When inserting
the meat probe, avoid the bone because it will give
inaccurate readings. After inserting the probe, make sure
it is secured into place. As the thermometer nears its
target temperature, spot-check other areas to see if they
are also close. Be careful, the meat probe and its wires
are hot.
To use the meat probe, first follow the startup
instructions in this manual. Bring the grill up to the
desired temperature. Once preheating is complete, place
the meat onto the grill surface with the probe inserted
into the best section of meat. Plug the meat probe into
the display panel and push the “Temp Display” button
until both the “Actual” and “Setpoint” lights are not lit.
The temperature shown on the display will be the internal
meat temperature. Using the meat probe will prevent
the need of opening and checking the internal meat
temperature, therefore preserving heat and pellet usage.
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