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HOPPER PRIMING PROCEDURE
These instructions should be followed the first time the grill is ignited, and each time the grill runs out of pellets in the hopper.
The auger must be primed to allow pellets to travel through the length of the auger, and fill the Burn Pot.
If not primed, the
ignitor will timeout before the pellets are ignited, and no fire will start.
Follow these steps to prime the hopper:
1. Open the Main Barrel lid. Remove all cooking components from the interior of the grill. Locate the Burn Pot in the bottom
of the main barrel. Check the Burn Pot to ensure there is no obstruction for proper ignition.
2. Plug the power cord into a power source. Press the Power button to Power On the unit. Check the following items:
• That you can hear the auger turning. Place your hand above the Burn Pot and feel for air movement. Do not place
your hand or fingers inside the Burn Pot. This can cause injury.
• After approximately a minute, you should smell the ignitor burning and begin to feel the air getting warmer in the
Burn Pot. The ignitor tip does not glow red, but gets extremely hot and will burn. Do not touch the ignitor.
3. Once verified that all electric components are working correctly, press the Power Button to turn the unit off.
4. Open the hopper lid. Ensure there are no foreign objects in the hopper or auger feed system. Fill the hopper with dry, all
natural barbecue hardwood pellets.
5. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on again. The grill start-up cycle has a preset temperature of 176°C / 350°F, so it
will begin to heat up. Press and hold the Prime Button until you see pellets on the inside of the grill from the auger tube.
Once pellets begin to drop into the Burn Pot, release the Prime Button.
6. Press the Power Button to turn the unit off.
7. Re-install the cooking components into the main barrel. The grill is now ready to use.
FIRST USE – GRILL BURN-OFF
Once your hopper has been primed and before cooking on your grill for the first time, it is important to complete a grill burn-off.
Start the grill and operate at any temperature over 176°C / 350°F (with the lid down) for 30 to 40 minutes to burn-off the grill
and rid it of any foreign matter.
AUTOMATIC START-UP PROCEDURE
1. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source. Open the main barrel lid. Check the Burn Pot to ensure there is no
obstruction for proper ignition. Open the hopper lid. Ensure there are no foreign objects in the hopper or auger feed
system. Fill the hopper with dry, all natural barbecue hardwood pellets.
2. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on. This will activate the start-up cycle. The auger feed system will begin to turn,
the ignitor will begin to glow and the fan will supply air to the Burn Pot. The grill will begin to produce smoke while the
start-up cycle is taking place. The barrel lid must remain open during the start-up cycle. To confirm the start-up cycle has
begun properly, listen for a torchy roar, and notice some heat being produced.
3. Once the heavy, white smoke has dissipated, the start-up cycle is complete and you are ready to enjoy your grill at your
desired temperature!
SHUTTING OFF YOUR GRILL
1. When finished cooking, with the main barrel lid remaining closed, press and hold the the Power Button for three seconds
to Power-down the unit. The grill will begin its automatic cool-down cycle. The auger system will stop feeding fuel, the
flame will burn out, and the fan will continue to run until the cool-down cycle is complete.
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SETTING UP A RECIPE
The Recipe function allows the user to program cooking instructions, known as Recipe Steps, for the Control Board to follow
and automatically run. These cooking instructions are a combination between Cooking temperature and Time. Starting from
the first Recipe Steps (01), the Control Board will cycle through each Recipe Steps to cook the meal. When all the Recipe Steps
are complete, the Control Board will automatically switch to a low temperature of 82°C / 180°F so that the meal stays warm
until ready to serve. There are a total of nine Recipe Steps available to be programmed.
HOW TO PROGRAM A RECIPE STEP
To set one or more of the Recipe Steps, follow the steps below:
1. Press and hold the Recipe Button. This will make the Recipe Button blink to show the Recipe settings are
active. This will also activate the Recipe Steps and the letter 'S' will be on to show it is active.
• Use the Controller Knob to select the Recipe Step. Start with the first Recipe Step (01).
• When desired Recipe Step is reached, press the Controller Knob to go to next setting.
2. Set the Time hours. The hours of the Time readout will blink, to show it is selected.
• Use the Controller Knob to select the hours desired.
• When desired hours are reached, press the Controller Knob to go to next setting.
3. Set the Time minutes. The minutes of the Time readout will blink, to show it is selected.
• Use the Controller Knob to select the minutes desired.
• When desired minutes are reached, press the Controller Knob to go to next setting.
4. Set the Temperature. The central temperature readout will blink, to show it is selected.
• Use the Controller Knob to select the desired temperature.
• When desired temperature is reached, press and hold the Recipe Button to lock in all Recipe settings
for that Recipe Step.
• To set another Recipe Step, quick press the Recipe Button to select another Recipe Step,
programming a multiple Recipe Step cook. Repeat steps above, as desired.
Or,
• Press and hold the Recipe Button a second time to exit the Recipe settings and run the Recipe.
The Recipe Button will stop blinking.
NOTE: The Recipe Steps will reset when the unit is shut-down / turned off.
CONNECTING TO THE SMOKE IT® APP
Follow these instructions on how to connect your grill to the Smoke iT® app with your Android™ or iOS® device. The app will allow
you to control and monitor your grill and meat probe temperatures from your mobile device. Enjoy the benefits that Smoke IT®
mobile connectivity has to offer!
1. Download the Smoke iT® app. Open the app and allow Bluetooth® to be enabled for setup. New users will need to create
an account and follow the prompts to login.
2. If you are within Bluetooth® range (9 m / 30 ft), the Smoke iT® app will automatically detect your grill. Select your grill
model. If you do not see your grill on the screen, ensure your unit is connected to a power source and is turned on.
3. Name your grill model (ie. My Smoker) in the app and select "Connect" at the bottom of the screen. This will save your
grill model in the devices menu.
4. From the devices menu, click the grill model to connect. This will show you the control board screen.
5. Click the settings option (gear) in the top-right corner, enter your Wi-Fi credentials, then click the check mark at the
bottom of the screen to connect. Now both Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi (cloud) icons will show on the devices menu, showing
that the grill is connected.
While using the app, the screen will shine bright when the grill is active and connected. If the app screen or grill goes
dark on the devices menu, check your wireless connection or power source.
