Step 2
Make sure temperature control knob is “OFF”. Plug power
cord into a GFI (grounded) outdoor electrical outlet. When
connecting, fi rst connect plug to the outdoor cooking gas
appliance then plug appliance into the outlet; Use only a
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this
outdoor cooking gas appliance; Never remove the grounding
plug or use with an adapter of 2 prongs; and Use only
extension cords with a 3 prong grounding plug, rated for the
power of the equipment, and approved for outdoor use with a
W-A marking.
Step 3
Open the pellet hopper lid. Make sure the auger is free from
debris and other objects. Turn the temperature control knob
to
200°F.
Step 4
In the cooking chamber, place your hand about 3” above the
fi re pot and make sure you can feel air blowing out from the
fi
re
pot.
Step 5
Look inside the fi re pot and make sure the ignitor is getting hot.
It will take a couple of minutes for the ignitor to glow red. DO
NOT TOUCH THE IGNITOR! Turn temperature control knob to
“OFF”.
Step 6
Fill the pellet hopper with cooking pellets. NEVER USE
HEATING FUEL PELLETS AS THEY ARE NOT SAFE
FOR
COOKING.
Step 7
Turn the temperature control knob to 200°F.
NOTE:
During the initial loading of the auger tube, it will
take approximately 2 minutes for the pellets to move
from the pellet hopper to the fi re pot
Step 8
When the pellets start falling into the fi re pot, turn the
temperature control knob to “OFF”.
Step 9
Replace heat baffle, heat plate and cooking
grates into the cooking chamber.
Step 10
Keep the cooking chamber lid open. Turn temperature
control knob to 200°F. You should see smoke coming out
of the cooking chamber as the pellets ignite in about 2 to 4
minutes.
NOTE:
The ignitor will stay on for the fi rst 8 minutes and then
turn off.
Step 11
Close cooking chamber lid and set the temperature control knob to the desired setting. See
note below for curing process.
NOTE:
Curing the grill is highly recommended before fi rst use. Close cooking chamber lid and
set temperature control knob to 400°F and allow grill to cure for 45 minutes. This will
burn off any oil or paint residue inside the cooking chamber before cooking for the fi rst
time.
SUBSEQUENT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1
Open pellet hopper lid and check the pellet level. Add more pellets if necessary.
WARNING:
NEVER add cooking pellets to a hot fi re pot by hand. You could be seriously
burned.
Step 2
Open cooking chamber lid and turn temperature control knob to 200°F. You should see smoke
coming out of the cooking chamber as the pellets ignite in about 2 to 4 minutes.
NOTE:
Always start the grill on 200°F. setting with the cooking chamber lid open.
Step 3
Close cooking chamber lid and set the temperature control knob to the desired setting. For
best results, preheat the grill for 15 to 20 minutes with the lid closed before placing food in
the grill.
Control Panel
Temperature
Control Dial
Auger
Inside Pellet
Hopper
Fire Pot
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