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1. Quick Reference Guide
INITIAL STARTUP PROCEDURE
• The Initial Startup Procedure must be completed before first use and each
time after the grill runs out of wood pellets. See section 11 for details.
NEW GRILL BURN IN
• It is important to complete a 45 minute HIGH temperature BURN IN before
cooking any food on a new Z Grill. See section 12 for details.
NORMAL STARTUP PROCEDURE
• Open the grill lid, turn the power ON and set the controller to Smoke.
• Keep the lid OPEN until smoke clears and the “roaring” fire sound is heard.
• Shut the lid and turn the Temperature Dial to the desired setting.
• Wait 10 minutes, or until the temperature is reached before putting food in.
NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
• After cooking, always turn the Temperature Dial to Shut Down and let the grill
run until the fan turns off (do not disconnect the power until fan is off).
• If cooking at 190
o
C or higher, turn to Smoke setting and let the grill run for at
least 10 minutes before turning to Shut Down.
GREASE FIRE
• Turn the grill OFF and leave the grill Lid CLOSED until the fire is out.
• Do NOT apply water or try to smother the flames.
• Clean the grill regularly to avoid grease fires.
ERRORS
• Never turn the grill straight back on after any error is displayed.
• Open the grill lid, unplug from power and then complete troubleshooting
diagnosis in section 14.
