MANUAL START-UP PROCEDURE
1.
Ensure the Temperature Control Dial is in the SMOKE position. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source.
2.
Check fire pot to ensure there is no obstruction for properignition. Open the hopper lid. Ensure there are no foreign
objects in the hopper or auger feed system. Fill hopper with dry,all natural hardwood barbecue pellets.
3.
Open the barrel lid. Remove the cooking components to expose the fire pot. Place a generous handful of pellets into the
fire pot. Squirt a gelled fire starter, or other appropriate pellet starter, over the top of the pellets. A small amount of solid
fuel fire starter,such asone composedof sawdustand wax, or wood shavings, is also appropriate. Addanother small
amount of pellets in the firepot.
NOTE: Do not use spirit, petrol, gasoline, lighter-fluid or kerosene for lighting or refreshing a fire in your grill.
4.
Lightthe contents of the fire pot using a long match or long-nosedlighter.Allow the starterto burnfor3 to 5 minutes.
Do not attempt to add more starter into the fire pot. This can cause injury.
5.
Quicklyand carefullyreplacethe cooking componentsto the inside of the main barrel. Continue start-up at step two of
Automatic Start-Up Procedure.
SHUTTING OFF YOUR GRILL
1. When finished cooking, keep the Main Barrel lid OPENING, press and hold the Power Button to turn the unit off.
This will activate the automatic cool-down cycle. The feed system will stop feeding fuel, the flame will burn out,
and the fan will continue to run until the cool-down cycle is completed. Once the cool-down cycle is complete,
the fan will turn off then close the Main Barrel lid.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
AnyASMOKEunitwillgiveyoumanyyearsofflavorfulservicewithminimumcleaning.Followthesecleaningand
maintenance tips to service your grill:
1.
HOPPER ASSEMBLY
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The hopper includes a clean-out feature to allow for ease of cleaning and change out
of pelletfuelflavors.Toempty, locatethe plate and the coverof the dropchute on
the back sideof the hopper. Place a clean, empty pailunder the drop chutecover,then
removethecoverpiece.Unscrewtheplate,slideoutwards,andpelletswillempty.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove excess pellets,
sawdust, and debris for a complete clean-out through the hopper screen.
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Running all pellets out of your auger system is recommended if your grill will be unused for an extended period of time.
Thiscanbedonebysimplyrunningyourgrill,onanemptyhopper,untilallpelletshaveemptiedfromtheaugertube.
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Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found on the bottom of the hopper.Once the hopper access
panel is removed(seeElectricWireDiagramfordiagram),carefullywipe offanygreasebuild-up directly on the fan
blades. This ensures airflow is sufficient to the feed system.
2.
PROBES
Kinks or folds in the probe wires may cause damage to the part. Wires should be rolled up in a large, loose coil.
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