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12. Controller Operation
The digital PID controller monitors the temperature sensor inside the grill and turns on/off the
auger motor to deliver wood pellets into the fire-pot.
The grill internal temperature (GRILL) and food probe (P TEMP) are constantly displayed in
degrees Celsius. Two small dots will flash on the display during startup until the temperature
increases enough to indicate the fire has been established.
Controller Dial Settings
The controller is very easy to use, just turn the dial to the target temperature.
OFF setting
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Ensure the dial is set to OFF when plugging into power supply otherwise error ER2 will be
displayed. To reset ER2, turn to OFF, disconnect then reconnect to power.
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Switch to OFF after using the grill. The fan will run for 10 minutes to burn the fire out
before turning itself off.
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Do not unplug the grill from power until the fan has turned itself off.
SMOKE setting (Max smoke & Starting up the grill)
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Turn the dial from OFF to SMOKE to startup the grill (with the grill lid open).
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SMOKE setting can also be used to provide the maximum amount of smoky flavour to
food. This is generally only used for the first 30 to 90 minutes of cooking before setting
at a higher temperature to cook the food.
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On the SMOKE setting the controller will target an average temperature of 75
o
C but with
large temperature swings of up to +/- 10
o
C , which is normal.
Temperature settings (82 ~ 232
o
C)
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Target temperature settings are shown in both Celsius and Fahrenheit on the controller
face plate, but only displayed in Celsius on the controller screen.
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Once the temperature setting is changed, the grill will slowly adjust to the the new target.
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It is normal for the temperature to overshoot a new target before swinging above and
below the target and gradually stabilising.
Current Grill
Temperature
Temperature
Control Dial
Food Probe
Temperature
Food Temp
Probe Port
Startup Indicator Dots