15
11. Initial Startup Instructions
Follow the initial startup process before first use, and each time after the grill runs out
of wood pellets.
12. New Grill Burn-In
1. Remove grill racks, grease tray and heat baffle from the grill.
2. Open the pellet hopper and grill lids and check to ensure there are no foreign objects in the
hopper or auger.
3. With the power switch in the OFF position, plug in the power cord to 240V grounded 10
Amp power supply. It is ok to use a 10 Amp extension power cable.
4. With the controller dial in the shut down position, switch the grill ON and then turn the
temperature dial to the SMOKE position.
5. Check the following:
✓
Confirm the auger is rotating (turns very very slowly and will stop/start intermittently)
✓
Hold you hand above the fire-pot to confirm air flow
6. Pour some wood pellets into the hopper (Up to the guard plate level is sufficient)
7. Turn the controller dial to the highest temperature (232ºC). It will take 7-8 minutes for the
pellets to begin to drop into the fire-pot. If LEr is displayed, just turn to Shut Down and
then back to SMOKE (make sure the grill lid is open).
8. Once pellets begin to drop into the fire-pot, turn the dial to Shut Down then immediately
back to SMOKE. After 3-4 minutes a big cloud of smoke will be released then a fire will be
established.
9. Place the heat baffle, grease tray and grill racks back into the grill. The grill is now ready
to complete the New Grill Burn-In (first time use), or normal cooking.
This process runs the grill at the highest temperature setting (burning wood pellets for heat)
to burn o
ff
any surface oils on the ba
ffl
e and grease tray. This must be completed before
cooking any food. The smoke will have an oily odour, so avoid breathing in the smoke or
completing the Burn-In near an open window.
1. If you have just completed the Initial Startup Process, the unit should already be running
on the Smoke setting with the heat baffle, grease tray (no foil) and grill racks all placed
inside. Proceed to step 3.
2. If OFF, turn ON, open the grill lid and turn to Smoke. Once lots of smoke appears, then
begins to clear and you hear the roaring sound of the fire, proceed to step 3.
3. Close the grill lid and turn the dial to 232
o
C.
4. Run on 232
o
C setting for 45 minutes. The grill should reach over 200
o
C after about 15 to
20 minutes. During the burn in the grill may not quite reach 232
o
C, which is normal.
5. After 45 minutes, turn the dial to Smoke and run for another 10 minutes. If you
accidentally turn to Shut Down, just immediately turn to Smoke.
6. After waiting for at least 10 minutes, turn the dial to Shut Down. The fan will continue to
run for about 10minutes then the grill will turn itself off.
7. Wipe down the grill racks with a moist cloth and cover the grease tray with foil before
using. Follow the Normal Operation process to start the grill up and begin cooking.
