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2. 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 12 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 13 for details.
NORMAL STARTUP PROCEDURE
• Turn the power ON and set the controller to SMOKE.
• Keep the lid OPEN until smoke appears and the “roaring” fire sound is heard.
• 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 CYCLE and let
the grill run until the fan turns off (do not disconnect the power until off).
• If cooking on HIGH turn to SMOKE setting for 10 minutes before turning to
SHUT DOWN CYCLE.
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.
PELLET USAGE RATE
• Low and Slow (<107
o
C) 0.3~0.5kg/hour
• High temperatures (>176
o
C) 0.8~1kg/hour
• Depends on type of pellet used and outside temperature, wind and sunlight
