Operating Instructions
RELOAD
If it is necessary to refill the hopper while cooking, follow the safe reloading instructions below.
1. DO NOT refill charcoal when the grill is above 250°F (121°C)
2. The fan will turn off when you open the hopper lid or ash door. This is a safety feature of the grill.
3. USE EXTREME CAUTION: When the hopper lid is opened the flame will rise from the top of the hopper like
a torch. Closing the hopper lid and ash door will return the flame to the normal operating level.
4. Open hopper lid, use and wear protective gloves. Hopper lid will be hot.
5. Quickly add more charcoal into hopper. A flame will rise from hopper after a short time, we recommend
you refill as quickly as possible.
6. Close hopper lid.
ADDING SMOKE/FLAVOR
Mix wood chunks in the hopper with charcoal. NOTE: Never use more than 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)of
wood chunks throughout the hopper.
SHUTDOWN
1. Turn controller off and unplug grill.
2. Close grill lid, hopper lid and ash door.
3. Close heat and air intake slides.
• The grill is designed to starve the charcoal of oxygen when shut down. This allows a percentage of
unused charcoal to be saved for the next cook.
4. Failure to close slides when shutting down may cause damage to grill.
5. Always make sure grill is cool to the touch before cleaning, covering, and storing.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
ALWAYS MAKE SURE GRILL IS COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING.
• Inspect hardware and assembled parts on a regular basis to ensure grill is in safe working condition.
• Clean grill and cooking/smoking grates with mild dish detergent. Wipe outside of grill with a damp rag. DO
NOT use oven cleaner or other cleaning agents. Make sure to dry thoroughly.
• Clean the temperature probe (pictured) periodically with mild dish detergent to ensure accurate grill
temperature readings. Makesure to dry thoroughly.
• After ashes are cold, clean ash tray and inside of bottom hopper after every use to remove ash buildup,
residue and dust.
• Always empty the ash tray after each use once ashes have completely cooled. This will help prolong the life
of the ash tray.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with
water and discarding in a non-combustible container.
• Always cover and store grill in a protected DRY AREA. Store only when
fire is out and all surfaces are cold. Store meat probes inside the home.
• When grill is not in frequent use, even when using a grill cover,
remember to check your grill periodically to avoid possible rust and
corrosion due to moisture buildup.
Temperature probe
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