Do not use meat probes when grill temperature exceeds
350˚F. Damage to the probes may occur.
Do not allow meat probe wires to lie in the direct heat
zones (as shown by shaded areas).
Direct heat will damage the meat probe wires. Always
route the meat probes through ports on the side of the
grill. Do not submerge wire in water. Not dishwasher safe.
Normal use will create a buildup of ash, grease, and
creosote inside the grill. The grill must be thoroughly
cleaned after every 50 hours of use or if a buildup of
grease or creosote is noticed inside the grill. Clean the
grill by removing all internal parts and thoroughly scrape
away all grease and creosote from all internal surfaces
including the grease drain and remove debris from
the grill. The drip tray must always be cleaned prior to
turning the grill to high or cooking in direct flame mode.
Excessive buildup of grease and creosote may result in
a grease fire. If a grease fire does occur, turn off the grill
using the main power switch and close the lid. Leave
the lid closed until the fire extinguishes itself. If an
uncontrolled fire does occur, immediately call the local
fire department. Never put water on a grease fire.
Cleaning
Clean grates using a wire grill brush. This should be
done with each use. DO NOT use oven cleaner or abrasive
cleaners on the painted grill surfaces. Use warm soapy
water on all painted surfaces. Clean grease pan, grease
trough, and grease drain tube occasionally. A spatula can
be used to scrape excess grease and a grill brush to brush
clean. Do not allow grease to build up on the grease tray or
in the grease trough as this can cause flare-ups inside the
grill. Make sure not to obstruct the flow of grease off of the
tray and into the grease trough. Make sure not to block the
airflow to the temperature sensor on the left side of the grill.
CAUTION
WARNING
Chimney Cleaning
When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and
other organic vapors that combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in a relatively
cook oven chimney of a slow burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the chimney. When ignited,
this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney
should be inspected every 50 hours of use to determine
when grease and or creosote buildup has occurred. When
grease or creosote has accumulated, it should be removed
to reduce risk of fire. Use a wire brush to clean the screen
area of the chimney outlet on the inside of the grill with
every 50 hours of use. The chimney must be removed and
thoroughly cleaned to remove creosote and grease buildup
every 200 hours of use.
Troubleshooting
Grill Does Not Turn On.
Grill fails to turn on after switching the power button to the
on position.
1. Make sure the grill is plugged into a powered outlet.
Check the circuit breaker and/or GFCI switch. Test the
outlet using another appliance.
2. Unplug the grill and check the fuse located in the front
panel. If the fuse is blown replace only with 4.0 Amp
125V 5x20mm Fast Blow Fuse. Typical fuse marking
will be 4A125V, F4A125V, 4A250V, or F4A250V. Make
sure to confirm they are a Fast Blow Fuse. Actual fuse
dimensions are 5.2x20mm.
If problem cannot be resolved please call customer service.
Grill Does Not Heat Up Or Digital Readout Displays Flame
1. Turn Power Off
2. Check hopper for pellets
3. Check firebox to see if there are pellets in the firebox.
The easiest way to do this is to pull the burner clean-out
lever. Then remove the cup from the bottom of the grill
and check for pellets. Use a vacuum to clean-out any
pellets that may be in the bottom of the grill.
A. If there are a lot of pellets in the cup. Reinstall the
cup and close the burner clean-out, remove the grill
grates, grease tray, and heat deflector and vacuum out
any pellets in the bottom of the grill. Try restarting the
grill. If restarting the grill does not work and pellets are
getting to the burner cup the heating rod may need to be
replaced.
B. If there are few or no pellets in the cup then turn the dial
to the feed position and see if pellets fall out the bottom
of the burner. If there are no pellets check to see if the
auger is turning. If the auger motor is turning but the