only be used if the grill has been off less than 3-4 minutes.
This method is used to bypass the normal startup mode and
get the grill cooking again quickly. The burner must still
be hot enough to ignite new pellets or this method will not
work. BYPASS can be selected during the initial startup of
the grill only by selecting BYPASS from the STARTUP screen.
If the grill fails to ignite using the bypass mode then restart
the grill using the normal startup procedures.
MEAT PROBES
This smoker has built in meat probes to measure the
temperature of the food as it is being cooked. To use these
probes insert the wire through the stainless flaps on the
side of the firebox. Insert the probes into the food. Plug the
connectors into the receptacles on the side of the control
panel. If the probes are not installed correctly or the probe is
bad no temperature will display.
PROBE
PROBE HOLE
CAUTION
Do not use meat probes when grill temperature exceeds
350˚F. Damage to the probes may occur.
Do not allow meat probe wires to lie in the direct heat
zones (as shown by shaded areas).
Direct heat will damage the meat probe wires. Always
route the meat probes through ports on the side of the
grill. Do not submerge wire in water. Not dishwasher safe.
CLEANING
Clean grates using a wire grill brush. This should be
done with each use. DO NOT use oven cleaner or abrasive
cleaners on the painted grill surfaces. Use warm soapy
water on all painted surfaces. Clean grease pan, grease
trough, and grease drain tube occasionally. A spatula can
be used to scrape excess grease and a grill brush to brush
clean. Do not allow grease to build up on the grease tray or
in the grease trough as this can cause flare-ups inside the
grill. Make sure not to obstruct the flow of grease off of the
tray and into the grease trough. Make sure not to block the
airflow to the temperature sensor on the left side of the grill.
WARNING
Normal use will create a buildup of ash, grease, and
creosote inside the grill. The grill must be thoroughly
cleaned after every 50 hours of use or if a buildup of
grease or creosote is noticed inside the grill. Clean the
grill by removing all internal parts and thoroughly scrape
away all grease and creosote from all internal surfaces
including the grease drain and remove debris from
the grill. The drip tray must always be cleaned prior to
turning the grill to high or cooking in direct flame mode.
Excessive buildup of grease and creosote may result in
a grease fire. If a grease fire does occur, turn off the grill
using the main power switch and close the lid. Leave
the lid closed until the fire extinguishes itself. If an
uncontrolled fire does occur, immediately call the local
fire department. Never put water on a grease fire.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and
other organic vapors that combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in a relatively
cool oven chimney of a slow burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the chimney. When ignited,
this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney
should be inspected every 50 hours of use to determine
when grease and or creosote buildup has occurred. When
grease or creosote has accumulated, it should be removed
to reduce risk of fire. Use a wire brush to clean the screen
area of the chimney outlet on the inside of the grill with
every 50 hours of use. The chimney must be removed and
thoroughly cleaned to remove creosote and grease buildup
every 200 hours of use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
GRILL DOES NOT TURN ON.
Grill fails to turn on after switching the power button to the
on position.
1. Make sure the grill is plugged into a powered outlet and
the switch is in the on position “-”. Check the circuit
breaker and/or GFCI switch. Test the outlet using another
appliance.
2. Unplug the grill and check the fuse located in the bottom
of the control panel. If the fuse is blown replace only
with 4.0 Amp 125V 5x20mm Fast Blow Fuse. Typical fuse
marking will be 4A125V, F4A125V, 4A250V, or F4A250V.
Make sure to confirm they are a Fast Blow Fuse. Actual
fuse dimensions are 5.2x20mm.
If problem cannot be resolved please call customer service.
CONTROLLER DISPLAY DOES NOT TURN ON AFTER UPDATE
1. Make sure the grill is plugged into a powered outlet and
the switch is in the on (“-”) position.
2. Leave the switch in the on position for 2 minutes. The
screen may be blank but it is completing the update.
3. If display does not turn on, cycle power on the controller.
