Instructions / Assembly

Follow these steps lf the grill does not ignite or if the fire in the fire pot goes out while cooking:

Step 1 Turn the temperature control knob to “OFF” and unplug. Open cooking chamber lid and

remove all food, cooking grate, grease tray and heat baffle plate.

CAUTION: Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protective gloves if necessary.

WARNING: Always use oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands. Metal parts become hot during

use. Use extreme caution when handling cooking grate, grease tray and baffle.

Step 2

Step 3 Restart the grill and check that the ignitor is working. The ignitor should get hot after 2 minutes

Step 4 Wearing oven mitts/gloves, replace the baffle, grease tray and cooking grate.

Step 5 Preheat the grill for 10 to 15 minutes with the lid closed before placing food back in the grill.

If this procedure is not successful, see Trouble Shooting section in your owner’s manual.

MANUAL START-UP PROCEDURE (To be used if Hot Rod is not working properly):

Step 1 Plug the power cord into a grounded power source.

Step 2

cooking grade pellets.

Step 3

composed of sawdust and wax, or wood shavings, is also recommended. Add another small

Step 4

Step 5 Quickly and carefully replace the heat baffle, grease tray, and cooking grate. Continue on from

step 2 of the “Subsequent Lighting Instructions.”

TURNING OFF THE GRILL:

• When using higher temp settings, we recommend turning the grill down to the 200°F setting for

around 15 minutes before turning off and allowing it to go through the cool down process. This

• Push and hold the control knob for 2 to 3 seconds to turn “OFF”. An auto cool down feature will keep

the fan running for 15 minutes. If you don’t allow the grill to run the cool down feature it can cause a

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

WARNING:

follow the Initial Lighting Instructions.

COOKING:

• Set controller to desired temperature and allow temperature to be reached.

• Place food on cooking grill.

• With hood closed, cook until desired internal temperature is reached.

• Use caution when removing food from Pellet Grill. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use

protective gloves or long, sturdy cooking tools to remove food.

• This grill is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards. Use caution .

• Pellet

grills do not provide smoke 100% of the time. Even though you don’t see smoke you are still

avor.