325, 350, 375, 400, and High. By selecting any of
these the grill will go into the Startup mode. The
digital readout will display "START" for 8 minutes
during the startup cycle. After the 8 minutes
the digital readout will display the internal
temperature of the grill. The dial can be changed
at any time during the startup cycle or the cook
cycle between any of the 13 cook settings.
Do not over-fire the grill by over feeding pellets
into the burner prior to startup. If flame is
inadvertently extinguished never restart the grill
without first cleaning out the burner. Improper
use can cause an uncontrolled fire.
DIRECT FLAME MODE
Pull grill knob out all the way to allow direct heat
as shown in Fig 13. Best for burgers and steaks.
Fig. 13
Always clean grease tray to remove excess
grease drippings prior to cooking in Direct Flame
Mode. A dirty grease tray may result in excessive
flare ups or uncontrolled fire. If grease fire does
occur, turn off grill using the main power switch
and close the lid. Leave the lid closed until fire
is extinguished. If an uncontrollable fire does
occur, immediately call local fire department.
Never put water on the fire.
INDIRECT FLAME MODE
Push grill knob in all the way for indirect heat as
shown in Fig 14. Best for chicken, slow smoking
and low temps.
Fig. 14
WARNING
WARNING
SHUTDOWN
When you are done cooking the dial must be turned
to the Shutdown setting. The digital readout will
display "SDOWN". In this setting the fan will
remain on for 10 minutes to finish burning any
pellets in the burner and cool the grill down. After
10 minutes the digital readout and auger will turn
off. At this point the main power switch should be
switched to off. Before grill can be used, the power
switch must be turned off and back on.
BYPASS MODE
The bypass may be used if there is a power failure,
or the grill is accidentally turned off, or anytime
you need to restart the grill and it is still hot.
The bypass mode should only be used if the grill
has been off less than 3-4 minutes. This method
is used to bypass the normal startup mode and
get the grill cooking again quickly. The burner
must still be hot enough to ignite new pellets or
this method will not work. In order to initiate the
bypass mode you must first select the cook setting
you want. At this point the digital readout will
display "START". Simply press the bypass button in
and hold it for 3 seconds. The digital readout will
display "BPASS". Release the button and the grill
will go into the cook mode and the digital readout
will display the grill temperature. If the grill fails
to ignite using the bypass mode then restart the
grill using the normal startup procedures.
MEAT PROBES (MODEL PG24-28, NOT INCLUDED)
This smoker has built in meat probes to measure
the temperature of the food as it is being cooked.
To use these probes insert the wire through the
stainless flaps on the side of the firebox. Insert the
probes into the food. Plug the connectors into the
receptacles on the front of the control panel. When
you press the probe temp button on the front of
the controller the digital readout will display the
food temperature. Press the button a second time
to toggle the display to the other probe. Press the
button a third time to toggle back to the cooking
temperature. If the probes are not installed
correctly or there is an error with the probes the
digital readout will display "PRERR" when the
probe temp button is pressed. When running the
probe wires to the food make sure it is positioned
out of direct contact with any open flame or
damage may occur. The digital readout will display