JIM BOWIE DANIEL BOONE DAVY CROCKETT OWNER’S MANUAL Safety Information App User Guide Get to Know Your Grill Cleaning & Maintenance Assembly & Operation Recipe Book
Welcome to the Nation Thank you for purchasing a Green Mountain Pellet Grill! We hope that it will provide you with many years of trouble-free service and allow you to cook extraordinary food that will enhance your enjoyment of eating. Your new grill can grill, smoke, slow-cook, barbecue, braise, roast, bake, and sear at the touch of a button. This manual will help you get the most out of your pellet grill, so please read it thoroughly.
CONTENTS Experience the new age of grilling.
This LIMITED WARRANTY covers defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of first retail purchase. During the warranty period, GMG Products, LLC (dba Green Mountain Grills) will replace or repair, at its sole option, any defective Green Mountain grill returned to us, or to one of our dealers, by its original purchaser. Any claims under this warranty must be received by the expiration of the warranty period. 3 YEAR REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY HERE: greenmountaingrills.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO WARNING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL WARNINGS • YOU MUST CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, BUILDING, FIRE OFFICIALS, OR OTHER AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMITS, PERMISSION OR INFORMATION ON ANY INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS, SUCH AS ANY GRILL BEING INSTALLED ON A COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE, INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS, OR EVEN THE ABILITY TO OWN AND OPERATE SUCH A GRILL IN YOUR AREA. PLEASE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO WARNING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY OPERATING PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS RELATING TO USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL/SMART CONTROL APP • THIS GRILL MUST NOT BE USED BY PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING THE USE OF THE APPLIANCE BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY AND ARE BEING SUPERVISED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. • CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER USE THE GRILL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO WARNING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE GRILL AND ASHES ARE COLD BEFORE ACCESSING THE INTERIOR. DO NOT REMOVE HOT ASH FROM THE GRILL, AS IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE ELSEWHERE. • THE SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING INCLUDE HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, SLEEPINESS, AND CONFUSION. CARBON MONOXIDE REDUCES THE BLOOD'S ABILITY TO CARRY OXYGEN, AND LOW BLOOD OXYGEN LEVELS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.
HOW PELLET HOPPER A PELLET GRILL WORKS WOOD FIRED SCIENCE A motor turns an auger that feeds pellets into a Venturi-style firebox. There, a hot rod automatically ignites the pellets. The hopper fan provides airflow into the firebox creating a burn pot cyclone for maximum heat distribution and maintains positive pressure that prevents burn-back into the auger tube.
PREMIUM HARDWOOD PELLETS Our pellets are made out of 100% kiln dried sawdust that never touches the floor. The pellets are held together with the natural lignin in the wood. GMG 28 lb bags provide 40% more than our competitors’ 20 lb bags. Super low ash content with no fillers or additives! TEMPERATURE 500° Premium Apple Blend This sublime blend of Apple Wood, American Hickory, and Red Oak is mature but gentle. If you’re unsure about which pellets to use, choose the Apple Blend for hardy flavors.
RUBS SAUCES Fish – Exotic ingredients like sereh powder, green peppercorns, and cilantro season fish and seafood perfectly. Wild Game – This pleasant, piquant spice rub will enrich your venison, bear, or bison, but try it on lamb, pork, and beef too. Roasted Garlic & Chipotle – This will add zest, charm, and dignity to ribs, roasts, chicken, and vegetables.
ACCESSORIES Be sure to visit your local dealer to pick up these great accessories for your new Green Mountain Grill. Infared Thermometer Accurately measure your pizza stone temperature with a range of -58°F-1022°F (-50°C - 550°C) Wood Pizza Peel Convert your Daniel Boone or Jim Bowie model into a wood-fired gourmet pizza oven. Digital Probe Thermometer Fold out instant-read food thermometer with range from -4°F to 392°F (-20°C to 200°C).
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WOOD PELLET GRILL Jim Bowie & Daniel Boone GET TO KNOW YOUR DANIEL BOONE JIM BOWIE 14 1 14 1 2 2 13 4 23 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Know Your Grill 3 12 Thermal Sensor Firebox Thermal Sensor Firebox Pellet Hopper AshVac Pellet Hopper AshVac Digital Controller Heat Shield Digital Controller Heat Shield Low Pellet Alarm Grease Tray Low Pellet Alarm Grease Tray Combustion Fan Drip Bucket Combustion Fan Drip Bucket Auger Heat Shield Adjuster A
DIGITAL CONTROLLER Antenna Connection Standard on WiFi Smart Control models only Jim Bowie & Daniel Boone Digital Readout Display Displays temperature and status codes: OFF - Grill Is Off FAN - Fan Mode UPD - Updated NFD - No Food Detected FAL - Ignition Failure SEN - Thermal Sensor Issue 1 Signal Indicator Light 2 Temperature Up 5-degree increment control Know Your Grill 3 Temperature Down 5-degree increment control Power Button Food Probe 1 Button When the food probe is connected, press to read
Digital Controller: This is a state-of-the-art PID (calculus-based) computer that will keep your grill at a reasonably steady temperature. Igniter: You will find the igniter (also called a hot rod) in the firebox. It should protrude about 1.5–2” into the firebox. This rod ignites the pellets to start the fire. Combustion Fan: This fan is located under the hopper and blows air into the firebox (burn pot). The speed of this fan will vary during normal operation.
AshVac: This allows you to connect a Shop-Vac to clean out the base of the burn pot. NEVER pull hot ash out of the firebox. Make sure the fire is completely out before using this feature of the grill! Wait at least 1 hour after you shut down the grill before attempting to pull ash out through the clean-out. Auger: This is found at the bottom of the hopper and feeds pellets into the firebox. Low Pellet Alarm: Inside the hopper is a low pellet alarm.
ASSEMBLY We recommend 2 people for a safe and proper assembly. Also check out our Assembly & Setup section on our videos page: www.greenmountaingrills.com/videos 1 STAND BOX RIGHT SIDE UP & OPEN TOP GRILL PARTS INVENTORY 2 3 HANDLE GREASE TRAY 2 GREEN WHEEL LEGS x2 GRILL GRATES x2 AC/DC ADAPTER F EL REMOVE THE INTERNAL GRILL PARTS GRILL POWER CORD T N O FR To make it easier to open the grill lid, cut down the front corners of the box about 10 in.
3 INSTALL THE LEGS First, install the shelf brackets onto the front of the grill. Place the shelf on top and secure it to the brackets. 2 3 8 9 6 INSTALL THE BOTTOM SHELF Align the shelf with the holes located on the inside of the 4 legs. Thread the bolt through the legs into the shelf and secure. INSERT THE INTERNAL PARTS HEAT SHIELD SLIDER The slider brackets are preinstalled and located along the back and front side of the inside base of the grill.
GREASE TRAY Insert the grease tray with the circle cutout on the LEFT SIDE near the thermal sensor and the half-moon cutout on the RIGHT SIDE. CIRCLE LEFT SIDE HALF-MOON RIGHT SIDE Make sure the grease tray is installed correctly to ensure proper grease drainage and thermal sensor reading. 9 INSTALL THE LID HANDLE Secure each end of the handle with a thermal insulation washer between the stainless handle base on the outside and the metal lid.
PREFIRE CHECK RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF THE GREASE TRAY HALF-MOON CIRCLE LEFT SIDE Jim Bowie & Daniel Boone CIRCLE HALF-MOON RIGHT SIDE PRIMING THE FIREBOX Prefire Check IMPORTANT: Make sure to pour the contents of the Ziploc bag into the firebox and fill your hopper with pellets. Priming only needs to be done the first time running the unit or if the unit runs out of pellets. See page 40 for an alternative way to prime the firebox if grill has run out of pellets throughout a cook.
This procedure is a way to ensure the auger feeds pellets and primes the firebox. ONLY perform these steps on the very first startup or to fill the auger and recharge the firebox if the grill runs out of pellets during a cook. PLUGGING IN THE GRILL Connect the power cords and adapter as pictured here. Make sure to keep your cords safe from the rain or weathering.
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR THE GRILL WILL MAKE INITIAL BURN ODD SOUNDS Jim Bowie & Daniel Boone Burn in the grill at 350°F for 30 minutes to remove any residue from the manufacturing process. 30 mins 350°F ALWAYS allow the grill to reach 150°F before adjusting the temperature. STARTUP IMPORTANT: For first startup please see the previous page. Plug in the grill. The display should read off. Press the red power button to turn the unit on.
RECOMMENDED REGULAR GRILL CLEANING ABOUT EVERY 2-3 BAGS 80-100 LBS DO NOT DO THIS UNTIL THE GRILL AND ALL ASHES IN THE FIREBOX ARE STONE COLD! Remove the interior parts. Vacuum any ash and residue out of the base and the firebox. Use this method to easily clean out the firebox without removing any internal parts. AIR TEMPERATURE The PT200 Platinum Sensor sends data to the computer. This “brain” analyzes the data and adjusts the airflow and pellet fuel flow to maintain the set temperature.
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1 1 8 2 7 3 3 4 6 5 11 7 8 9 10 Thermal Sensor Heat Shield Pellet Hopper Igniter Digital Controller Firebox Auger EZ-Fold & Carry Legs Combustion Fan Grease Tray Know Your Grill - DC Know Your Grill 12 2 47 DIGITAL CONTROLLER Davy Crockett GET TO KNOW YOUR WOOD PELLET GRILL 4 5 6 Digital Readout Display Displays temperature and status codes: OFF - Grill is off FAN - Fan Mode UPD - Updated NFD - No Food Detected FAL - Ignition Failure SEN - Thermal Sensor Issue OUL - Electric
Grease tray: This slopes downhill from left to right and carries the drippings from your food into the grease bucket for easy disposal. Make sure the half-moon cutout is on the LEFT SIDE. Davy Crockett KEY GRILL COMPONENTS HALF MOON LEFT SIDE Igniter: You will find the igniter in the firebox. It should protrude about 1.5–2” into the firebox. You can adjust this by loosening the set screw located at the left side of the firebox on the igniter tube. However, this should rarely be necessary.
Many of our dealers preassemble the grills, so this section will not apply to you in that case. If you bought your grill unassembled, then you may use this manual to help you put your grill together. Or if you’re a visual learner check out our Assembly & Setup section on our videos page: Assembly Controller: Your controller is a state-of-the-art PID (calculus-based) computer that will keep your grill at a reasonably steady temperature.
INSTALL THE LEGS Always use two people, one on each end, to fold open or close the legs. This is not a one-person job. If you plan to leave the grill more or less permanently placed on a table, then you might find it more convenient just to remove the legs. Recommended Installation: Approx. 4” from the inside left wall. Bolt the chimney into position. Make sure the rain cap is always wide open when cooking. HALF MOON LEFT SIDE Reverse the handle so it attaches outside the lid of the grill.
PREFIRE CHECK RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF THE Davy Crockett GREASE TRAY HALF-MOON LEFT SIDE PRIMING YOUR FIREBOX 2 IMPORTANT Make sure to pour the contents of the Ziploc bag into the firebox and fill your hopper with pellets. Priming only needs to be done the first time running the unit or if the unit runs out of pellets. See page 59 for an alternative way to prime the firebox if grill has run out of pellets throughout a cook.
OPERATION 3 POWER OPTIONS Davy Crockett WALL OUTLET Plug C into D and A into D and plug C into a 110-volt wall outlet and the adapter (A) into the back of the grill. PLUGGING IN YOUR GRILL B C D Operation A UNDERSTANDING THE GRILL POWER CORD BATTERY ALLIGATOR CLIPS AC POWER CORD AC/DC ADAPTER ALWAYS make sure to keep your cords safe from the rain or weathering.
RECOMMENDED STEPS FOR This procedure is a way to ensure the auger feeds pellets and primes the firebox. ONLY perform these steps on the very first startup or to fill the auger and recharge the firebox if the grill runs out of pellets during a cook. Burn in the grill at 350°F for 30 minutes to remove any residue from the manufacturing process. 30 mins 350°F ALWAYS allow the grill to reach 150°F before adjusting temperatures up. Operation Once the grill is plugged in, the display will read off.
THE GRILL WILL MAKE RECOMMENDED REGULAR ODD SOUNDS Davy Crockett GRILL CLEANING A good cleaning can go a long way every once in awhile. A Shop-Vac will do the trick. ABOUT EVERY 2-3 BAGS 80-100 LBS HOW TO CORRECTLY POWER DOWN Press the red power button to switch the grill into fan mode. Do not unplug the grill until it has completed fan mode and the display reads “off.” Fan mode is important as it not only cools down the grill properly but also blows ash out of the firebox for your next cook.
• Setting the Temperature: Do not push any buttons until the computer finishes the 0-1-2-3 cycles and automatically goes to 150°F (66°C). Once it reaches 150°F (66°C), you can change to your desired setting. • Temperature Control: You can set the grill as low as 150°F or as high as 550°F. • Grill Ready: Wait until the grill heats up before cooking. Aside from the soot contained in earlier smokes, the grill will not cook evenly until it gets hot, just as with a charcoal or gas grill.
• Weather: You will likely want to keep your grill out of rain and snow when not in use. In a heavy driving rain, water can invade the auger tube that will then magically change pellets to sawdust and then expand and dry into something akin to concrete. This makes for an unpleasant repair. Melting snow can also cause the same problem. A grill cover will clearly help the situation, but the garage seems more foolproof.
WOOD FIRED 101 • General Cooking Guide. If you’re new to pellet grilling, this will help you to get started. These are basic guidelines and temps/times can vary depending on the size of what you’re cooking, the initial temperature of the food when you put it in, how often you open the lid, and other variables. ALWAYS COOK MEAT TO A SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. RECIPES ARE ONLY GUIDELINES. Wood Fired 101 • Let Meat Rest.
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• ALWAYS unplug your grill before performing any cleaning, maintenance, and/or operations involving any of the electrical components • Grease fire caution! As with any barbecue, the potential for a grease fire exists. To reduce this possibility, regularly clean the grease tray to prevent flammable buildup. An easy way to do this is to line the tray with aluminum foil or use our grease tray liners. Use multiple sheets on the tray and then just peel one off each time you cook.
TROUBLESHOOTING If grill lights, but does not reach set temperature... Check the combustion fan to ensure it spins freely and there is no damage to the blades. Ensure the heat shield is properly installed. Grill doesn’t turn on when you press the power button. Check to make sure the power cord is plugged in. When the AC adapter is plugged into the wall, check that the light on the adapter comes on. Inspect both ends of the male-to-male power cord to ensure the connections aren't compromised.
A simple way to check the thermal sensor is to look at the initial temperature reading the grill gives after the 0-1-2-3 start-up process. This temperature should be close to the ambient air temperature since the grill has not yet had a chance to heat up. Ensure the grease tray is installed correctly. See the previous page for proper installation. Smoke is coming out of the hopper. Make sure your burn pot is empty of ash and pellets. Make sure the hopper lid stays closed when you have the grill on.
Loud clicking sound when the auger is running. Assuming that you’ve charged the firebox so that there are pellets in the auger tube, turn the grill on and press the power button to send the control to cycle 0. Examine the auger bit through the firebox to see if it’s turning. TThis is typically the sound of a stripped/slipping gear within the auger’s gearbox. Auger assembly replacement will be needed. If it is and there aren’t any pellets coming through, they are bridged up over the auger’s intake.
Auger is jamming. The fan should run continuously from cycle 2 on start-up until the grill completes the fan mode. First, unplug the grill. Then, using your finger, flick the fan to make sure it spins freely and does not appear to have any visible damage. If there is any damage to the blades, your grill will require a new combustion fan.
SMART CONTROL APP USER GUIDE iOS Android INDEX HOME SCREEN WARNINGS CONNECTING TO THE GRILL iOS Android 83 84 85 86 87 Connecting to the Grill Turning the Grill On/Off Setting the Grill Temp Setting the Food Probe Alert Stopwatch Timer 88 89 90 91 92 CREATING PROFILES 93 Creating Steps Starting Profiles Editing Profiles Deleting Profiles 94 97 98 99 RECIPES SETTINGS 100 101 FIRMWARE VERSION CHECK CONTROL BOARD RESET UPDATING GRILL FIRMWARE CONNECTING TO WiFi SERVER MODE MULTI-GRILL MODE TECH SU
Home Screen Warnings FREE CIRCUIT WARNING The Home screen shows your grilling parameters: Power On/Off Timers WiFi Connect Flashlight Current Grill Temp Current Food Probe Temp Stopwatch Elapsed Time Timer User Set Grill Temp User Set Food Temp Stopwatch Running Time Set Timer Profile Selection Home Settings Profiles Recipes The control screen allows you to turn your grill on/off, set the grill temperature, set the food probe temperature, and set a timer or stopwatch.
Connect via iOS Point-to-Point Connect via Android Point-to-Point Locating your grill’s WiFi password Your WiFi password is your grill's serial number. The number is located on the green plate on the back of the grill. When entering the password, use only numbers, and ignore any letters. Go to “Settings > WiFi” on your iPhone. Click on WiFi (the second item down). Locating your grill’s WiFi password Your WiFi password is your grill's serial number.
Connecting to the Grill Turning the Grill On/Off ON: 1. Make sure you're connected to the grill. 2. Tap the Power button. A pop-up window will display. 3. Press Confirm to turn the grill on. It will begin its 0-1-2-3 startup sequence. POWER: First, confirm the grill is plugged in and the power switch (Daniel Boone and Jim Bowie) on the front of the grill is set to “on”. Once the grill has power, connect your smartphone to the grill’s WiFi network, “GMG_”. Press the Connect button.
Setting the Grill Temp Food Probe Alert Track the internal temp of your food with the GMG Food Probe. The app will only work with one food probe at a time. Allow your grill to reach 150°F (66°C) before setting your desired grill temp. Press the Set button next to the grill temp. Set the food probe alert by pressing the Set button next to the food temp. Move the slider to the desired temp for your food probe alert. Move the slider to the temp you want.
Stopwatch Timer To set a timer, press the Set button next to the timer. The stopwatch is found on the Home screen. Activate the Timers icon in the top right of screen. This will drop down the stopwatch and timer controls. Tap the Play icon to start the timer. To pause, press the Pause icon while the Timer is running. Start the stopwatch by pressing the Play icon. To pause the stopwatch press the Pause icon. To reset the stopwatch to 00:00:00, press the Reset icon. A timer box will pop up.
1 2 3 Creating Profiles Creating Steps Profiles allow you to create and use customizable and programmable cooking instructions to make grilling that much easier! Whether you are smoking ribs, slow-cooking a brisket or just grilling chicken breasts, profiles allow you to easily record and repeat your cook at the click of a button. Steps allow you to automate temperature changes in a profile. You can select between temperature and time-dependent steps.
Creating Steps 1 2 3 1 2 3 Creating Steps END STEP: TEMP TRIGGERED: Using your GMG food probe, you can trigger a profile step based on the internal temp of a food item. When the food probe reaches the set temp, the next step in the profile will activate (i.e. increase or decrease the grill temp when internal temp is reached). Press Confirm to save the new profile step.
Editing Profiles Starting Profiles Before you begin using a previously created profile, make sure the grill is warmed up. Then: To edit a profile: 1. Tap the profile. 1. Press the Select Grill Profile button. 2. Tap the Edit button. The edit mode will open. 2. Choose the profile you would like to run. 3. To set the grill temp, stop time or set the food probe temp, tap the relevant button. 3. Press the Start Profile button. 4. To add a step, tap Add Step. To remove one, tap Delete. 4. Press Confirm.
Deleting Profiles Recipes To delete a profile: 1. Tap the Edit button You have access to all of our great GMG recipes at your fingertips! Scroll through our 12 different recipe categories to find what you’re in the mood for. Use the icon menu at the top to switch between categories. 2. Press the red Delete button. 3. Press Confirm. To move profiles around, press down the 3 bars next to them. Then you can pull them up or down your list.
Firmware Version Check Settings Screen About GMG provides contact info, mission statement and app version. Grill Options allow you to better calibrate your grill configuration. Access App Support tutorials, FAQs and contact info. Access grill support tutorials, FAQs and contact info. Change temperature settings. Smart Control App Guide 1. Unplug the power cord from the back of the unit. 2. Hold down the up button.
Control Board Reset To reset the system to default settings: 1. Unplug the power cord from the back of the unit. Updating Grill Firmware To update your grill’s firmware you will need to connect your grill to your home WiFi network and download the update. Firmware updates and application updates are separate. You will need to be at least within 20 feet of your home network. Updating your firmware typically isn’t necessary unless you are experiencing an issue with the device. DB & JB Models 2.
Updating Grill Firmware Select the network you would like to use to update your grill. The network must have a live network connection. Android: Select the network from the drop down menu. YourNetwork iOS: Type in your network (case sensitive). Enter the password for your network and press Confirm. The password is case sensitive. Your grill’s LCD panel will display “UPD” and connect to your local network. Once connected, the grill will start downloading the new firmware.
Connecting to WiFi Connecting to WiFi Android: Choose your network from the drop down menu. Single-Grill Mode: Connect to your grill in the default point-to-point mode on the GMG network. Make sure the Connect button is active and the app is reading the grill temperature. iOS: Type in your network name (case sensitive). YourNetwork Navigate to the Settings tab and select the WiFi Mode button. The next steps will connect your GMG grill to your home network.
Connecting to WiFi No Grills detected. Please make sure the Grill is on and allow it two minutes to connect to the Home WiFi. Connecting to WiFi If you try to connect too early, you may receive a “No grills detected” message. This means that a grill was not found during the searching phase. Please try again, but allow additional time for grills to be found. If you continue to have difficulty connecting, please contact App Support.
Connecting to WiFi Server Mode Now that the grill is in broadcast mode, the next step is to switch it to the client mode. This step requires the grill to briefly disconnect and reconnect to the router with a new configuration, which takes around a minute. Note: This step only occurs either the first time you connect, after turning the grill on or after switching it over to a home network for the first time. Future connections will be much faster as long as the grill is left on.
Connecting to the Server Connecting to the Server Your grill must be connected to your local home WiFi network before you can connect to the GMG server. The grill will take approximately 30 – 45 seconds to contact and connect to the GMG Server. See page 107 for assistance with connecting to WiFi. When the grill connects, a prompt will appear, saying “Grill Connected to Server.” Go to the app settings. The WiFi mode should now be set to Server. ‘Your’ Tap the Server Mode button.
Connecting to the Server Pro Tips: 1. You must have firmware version 1.2 or higher to use server mode. See page 102 for instructions on checking your firmware. For instructions on updating your firmware, see page 104. 2. Make sure your Android or iOS app is up to date. 3. For safety reasons, you can only turn on the grill using server mode if you are within range of your WiFi network. Multi-Grill Mode If you have more than one grill with WiFi, you can control each grill separately.
Multi-Grill Mode Tech Support After you press Connect in multi-grill mode, the GMG app will search for all available grills on the local network and display them in the Select Grill pop-up window. APP SUPPORT For troubleshooting and service tips, check out: www.greenmountaingrills.com/support Choose between the grills displayed in the toggle bar. Grills are identified by their serial number. After selecting a grill, press Confirm to connect. Call 1.800.603.
