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GRILLING LIKE A PR
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UNDERSTANDING THE PROBES
GRILL PROBE
The grill probe measures the internal temperature of the grill. Using these temperature
values (ACT temperature), the controller adjusts its feeding rate to maintain the Set
temperature/desired temperature.
To adjust the SETPOINT temperature of the grill, rotate the temperature control dial to
the preset temperatures such as Smoke, 200°F, 225°F, 250°F, 300°F, 350°F, 400°F, 450°F,
525°F and High. The display mostly shows the actual (ACT) temperature of the grill and
shows the set temp for 3 sec after setting the temp (SET).
IMPORTANT: THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR UNIT IS HIGHLY
DEPENDENT ON AMBIENT OUTDOOR WEATHER, QUALITY OF
PELLETS USED, FLAVOR OF PELLETS, AND THE QUANTITY OF FOOD
BEING COOKED.
MEAT PROBE
The meat probe measures the internal temperature of the meat on the grill, like your
indoor oven. Plug-in the adapters to the meat probe connection ports and insert the
stainless-steel meat probe into the thickest portion of the meat. The internal temperature
of the meat is shown on top of the LED screen.
NOTE: WHEN PLACING THE MEAT PROBE INTO YOUR MEAT, ENSURE
THE MEAT PROBE AND MEAT PROBE WIRES AVOID DIRECT CONTACT
WITH FLAME OR EXCESS HEAT. THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO YOUR MEAT PROBE. RUN THE EXCESS WIRE OUT THE REAR
EXHAUST HOLES OF THE MAIN GRILL, THE TOP OF THE MAIN GRILL
(NEAR THE GRILL LID HINGE), OR THROUGH THE FRONT HOLE NEAR
THE HOPPER. WHEN NOT IN USE, DISCONNECT FROM THE MEAT
PROBE CONNECTION PORT, AND PLACE IN THE HOLES ON THE
HOPPER HANDLE TO KEEP PROTECTED AND CLEAN.
TIP: BASED ON HOW LONG YOU WILL BE AWAY FROM THE GRILL,
SET YOUR DESIRED TEMPERATURE 10 TO 15 DEGREES BELOW YOUR
LIKING, AS THE FOOD WILL CONTINUE TO RISE IN TEMPERATURE,
AS THE GRILL COOLS, AND IDLES AT THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE.
ENSURE IT IS INSERTED ALL THE WAY INTO THE PLUG. YOU WILL
FEEL AND HEAR IT SNAP IN PLACE.
SET-UP PROCEDURE
These instructions should be followed the first time the grill is ignited (after grill burn-off), and after every few uses, to ensure proper ignition:
1.
Remove all cooking components, and the burn grate, from the interior of the grill. Inspect the burn pot to ensure it is clear of debris. Open the
hopper lid. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the feed system or hopper.
2.
Replace the burn grate into the burn pot. Ensure the hole in the burn grate is facing the igniter to light the pellets, and the lip of the burn grate
should be flush with the top of the burn pot.
3.
Re-install the cooking components into grill. The grill is now ready to use.
FIRST USE – GRILL BURN-OFF
Before cooking on your grill for the first time, it is important to complete a grill burn-off. Start the grill and operate any temperature over 180°C /
350°F, with the lid down, for 30 to 40 minutes to burn-off the grill and rid it of any foreign matter.
