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Shutdown Procedure
1. If operating at 162ºC or higher, first turn to SMOKE setting for 10min to allow the fire to die
down. For lower operating temperatures proceed directly to step 2.
2. Turn the controller dial to OFF
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The auger will stop rotating and no more pellets will be delivered into the fire-pot.
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The fan will run for about 10 minutes until all pellets in the fire-pot burn out.
3. Once the fan has stopped, the power supply to the grill can be unplugged/switched off.
Power Cut During Operation
During operation, if power is disconnected:
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If power immediately comes back on: Turn the dial to OFF, then to the desired
temperature target to continue normal operation. A temperature spike will likely
occur, so just wait for the temperature to gradually stabilise back down.
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If no power for more than 30 seconds: OPEN THE GRILL LID and turn the dial to OFF
then back to SMOKE. Once the roaring sound of the fire can be heard, close the lid
and turn to the desired temperature target (if still cooking).
8. Temperature Issues
Changing from High to Low Temperature Setting
If the grill has been operating at a high temperature and is then set to a lower target, the grill
will take a long time to cool down as fire in the fire-pot will keep producing heat.
The temperature will drop much slower in hot weather.
To drop the temperature more quickly:
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Open the lid to release heat until the controller displayed temperature drops close to
the new, lower target, then shut the lid and continue cooking.
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Do not keep the lid open too long as if the temperature drops below the new target
then too many pellets will be delivered causing a temperature spike.
Temperature Spikes
Temperature spikes up to 120ºC are common in the first 10 to 15 minutes after startup even
when set to a lower target due to the large amount of pellets delivered into the fire-pot.
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Open the lid for a minute to release some heat, or just wait for the temperature to
gradually come back down, which may take 5 to 10 minutes.
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Next time, leave the lid open a bit longer after the initial cloud of smoke clears to
release some more heat.
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The grill will gradually settle at the desired target but small swings of +/- 5ºC are
normal. Because the heat is indirect this temperature cycling will not adversely effect
the cooking of food.
Opening the lid too often or for too long can cause temperature spikes as more pellets are
delivered into the fire-pot. Always remember:
“If you keep looking, you’re not cooking!”
Temperature Display vs Grill Rack
The temperature on the LCD screen may differ by +/- 10 to 15ºC from the grill rack
temperatures, especially during the heating up phase. This is normal. Relax!
