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1.
Like all grills, the actual temperature of this grill and the cooking times will be affected by
external temperature, humidity, wind conditions, quality of pellets, etc.
2.
It is beneficial to shelter you grill from the wind. This will aid in temperature output, heat
retention and heat recovery time when the lid is open.
3.
Do not open the lid frequently, it will increase your cooking time.
Y
ou can open the lid
when you want the grill to cool down quickly.
4.
Please preheat the grill for 10 minutes before adding food. This will allow your grill to hea
t
up quickly and return to your desired temperature once food is added.
5.
Never move your grill while in use.
6.
Never put water into the Pellet Hopper or Firepot.
7.
WARNING: NEVER ADD PELLETS TO THE FIREPOT DIRECTLY. IT IS DANGEROUS.
If you run out of pellets and lose your fire while cooking, let the grill cool down and start again
with the INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS.
8.
We recommend you cover your Grease Drain Pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil and
change it frequently. This is the simplest way to maintain your Grease Drain Pan. Failure to
clean the Grease Drain Pan, V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube may cause
grease fires. If this situation happens, turn the Switch OFF(O) to reduce the amount of
oxygen in the Chamber and keep the lid open until the fire is completely out. AT THE SAME
TIME, BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. When the grill is completely cool, clean
any grease accumulation from the V-shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Pan.
Replace the foil on the Grease Drain Pan. Then restart the grill and resume cooking.
OPERATING
TIPS
Y
our Z GRILL requires regular maintenance.
Make sure your grill is OFF, unplugged and completely cold before performing any
maintenance and cleaning.
Grease:
• With regular use your grill will accumulate grease on the Flue Lining, the Grease Drain
Tube, the V-Shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Pan. Always be sure these areas
are clean and free of grease and debris. You should check and clean these areas regularly
to reduce the risk of fire.
• It is easier to remove accumulated grease when the grill is still warm (not hot).
BE
CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF.
HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES ARE
RECOMMENDED. If too much grease is allowed to build up in the V-shaped Grease Drain
or is allowed to plug the Grease Drain Tube, a grease fire could result. It is necessary to
clean these area regularly. You can scrap
e
the grease accumulation from inside the
V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube by using a stiff, nonmetallic tool. Much of
the loosened grease can be push
ed
down through the Grease Drain Tube and fall into the
Grease Basket. Wipe up remaining grease residue with paper towels or disposable rags.
Flue Pipe(Smoke Stack)
•Remove the Chimney Cap Assembly, clean it with warm soapy water. Scrape the
creosote and grease accumulation from inside of the vertical and horizontal sections of the
Flue Pipe using a stiff, nonmetallic tool such as a wooden paint stir stick. Once the creosote
and grease residue has been loosened from the Flue Pipe Lining, much of it can be cleaned
with paper towels or disposable rags. Do not spray water or other liquid cleaners onto the
inside of the grill.
Outside surfaces
MAINTENANCE
&
CLEANING
•Use warm soapy water to wipe away grease. Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers
or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside grill surfaces.
•It is highly recommended that you use Z GRILLS Cover to protect your grill.
•You can use a high-quality car wax on the outside surfaces of your grill to protect it's finish
Internal component
•To clean the Porcelain-coated Grill Grates we recommend using a long-handled
cleaning brush designed for porcelain coated grates.
•It is recommended t
ha
t you clean your Grill Grates after each use.
•Clean the inner
RTD
temperature probe after each use.
Ash
•Clean the ash from the interior of the grill periodically. If excessive ash
is
in the firepot
it
may cause the fire to go out. This is especially true in the SMOKE setting. A shop
vac
is an excellent tool to use for removing the ash.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE
GRILL FIRE IS OUT, THE UNIT IS OFF, UNPLUGGED AND COLD BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN ASH FROM THE GRILL.
