Operator`s manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting check the following:
1. Pellet level
2. Insure that the fire pot is clean and clear of ash.
3. Check to insure that there is not a build –up of grease in the bottom of the cooking
chamber.
4. Make sure that the pellet slide is clean.
Push the “START” button on the control panel. Unit has an automatic ignition system.
In the event there should be a failure with the igniter system use the following manual
lighting instructions:
1. Pour ½ cup of pellets into the fire pot.
2. Squirt approximately 2 tablespoons of alcohol gel into the fire pot.
3. Ignite with a match. NOTE: Never attempt to squirt alcohol gel into burning
embers. This has a potential for serious injury.
4. Let the pellets burn for 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Set the thermostat to 180 degrees.
Always warm the oven to at least 180 degrees prior to cooking. This should take
approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Foot pedal and outside switch operation
1. With the rotisserie on/off switch in the off position – rotisserie with not rotate.
2. With the rotisserie on/off switch in the on position - rotisserie will rotate when door
is closed and when the door is open it will rotate by depressing the foot switch.
SELECTION OF FUEL
Only 100% hardwood food-grade pellets should be used in your smoker. Pellets should be
no larger than ¼” in diameter and ¾” long. Use of heating fuel pellets can be harmful to
both the food you are cooking and your smoker.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
Note: On the rotisserie model cookers the “MODE” and “PROBE TEMP” buttons
are NOT operational. Since the smoked product rotates it is not possible to connect
a probe.
Set cooking temperature by pressing and holding the COOK TEMP button while using the
ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings.
Set holding temperature by pressing and holding the HOLD TEMP button while using the
ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings.
Set cooking time by pressing and holding the COOK TIME button while using the
ADJUST TIME OR TEMP buttons to change settings.