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OPERATING THE GRILL
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WARNING
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• DO NOT leave your grill unattended while in use.
• DO NOT move grill when in use.
• DO NOT use water to extinguish flare-ups.
• Ensure grill is on a stable, level surface and all four legs are in firm contact with the ground.
TURNING ON THE GRILL:
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Note: It is recommended to wash the grill grates and smoking racks with warm soapy water before initial
lighting of the grill.
INITIAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
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• To be used on initial firing or anytime the grill runs out of pellets.
• Always allow the auger tube to fully load with pellets to ensure proper lighting of the grill.
Step 1: Open lid and remove cooking grates, sear shutter, and drip shield from inside the grill. Leave lid open.
Step 2: Plug power cord into a GFI (grounded) outdoor electrical outlet. Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter
(GFI) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking appliance. Never remove the grounding plug or use with an
adapter with 2 prongs. Only use 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.
• Look inside the pellet hopper to verify the auger is slowly turning.
• Place your hand about 3” above the fire pot and make sure you can feel air blowing out from the fire pot.
• After a few minutes the air should be slightly warmer, this indicates the igniter is getting hot. Even when
functioning properly, the igniter does not glow. DO NOT TOUCH THE IGNITOR!
• Verify the digital display is not displaying any error codes. Note: Please see the troubleshooting section for
error code details.
• If all the above checks pass, press the power button to turn off the grill. The internal fan will stay on for 10
minutes after the grill is turned off. This is normal.
• If any of the above checks fail, consult our Troubleshooting section.
Step 4: Fill the pellet hopper with cooking pellets.
WARNING: Never use heating fuel pellets as they are not safe for cooking.
Step 5: Turn the grill back on.
NOTE: During the initial loading of the auger tube, it will take several minutes for the pellets to move
from the pellet hopper to the fire pot. You can speed this process up by holding the Prime button.
Step 6: When the pellets start falling into the fire pot, turn off the grill.
Step 7: Replace the drip shield, sear shutter, and cooking grates in the cooking chamber.
Step 8: Keeping the lid open, turn the control knob to a desired temperature. After a few minutes you should
smell and see smoke. Initial start up will always be very smoky but it will reduce when the fire is fully lit.
NOTE:The igniter turns off after 10 minutes to preserve the life of the component and to save
electricity
Step 9: After the fire has started close the lid to allow the chamber to pre heat. If this is your first time starting
this grill refer to the next section “BREAKING IN YOUR GRILL.
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