worldinclass bbq your own backyard Owners Manual You MUST read this manual before operating your grill! LG700 LG900 LG1100 “Please read the entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.” Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspections required in your area. www.Louisiana-Grills.
Dangers & Warnings “A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.” WARNING: DO NOT touch any part of your “LG Series Smoker” while the smoker is HOT. Serious bodily injury could result. • Keep the entire grill a minimum 12 inches, or a safe distance, from all combustibles.
Dangers & Warnings WARNING: DO NOT over-fire your “LG Series Smoker”. Improper Use Can Cause Uncontrolled Fire. FUEL—WOOD PELLETS • This pellet cooking appliance is designed and approved for pelletized, all natural, wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this appliance will void the warranty and safety listing. • Use only all natural wood pellets, designed for burning in grills. • Do not us fuel labeled as having additives.
Dear “Louisiana Grill” Wood Pellet Barbecue Owner: Thank you for choosing to purchase a “Louisiana Grill Series” wood pellet smoking’ grill. Cooking with your Louisiana Wood Pellet Grill is about to bring you full circle from the days of the caveman when cooking outdoors with wood was a necessity, to cooking indoors in your modern kitchen and now back to the great outdoors and that savory wood flavor. Think of your “Louisiana Grill” as an extra stove available to bake, roast, grill, sear and smoke food.
Contents DANGERS & WARNINGS 2 SAFETY TESTING 6 UNPACKING YOUR LG SMOKER 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Leg Assembly & CASTERS 8 SERIES 4C HOPPER ASSEMBLY 10 BURN Grate, IGNITER 12 FLAME BROILER, HANDLE, THERMOMETER 13 GRIDS, BUCKET & POWER 14 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER HOW YOUR LG SMOKER WORKS 15 SPECS 16 ARCHED FLAME BROILER 17 IGNITER 17 BURN POT & BURN GRATE 17 AUGER FEED 17 DIGITAL CONTROL CENTER 18 HOPPER 19 POWDER COAT FINISH 19 COOKING GRIDS 19 GREASE BUCKET 19 ABOUT WOOD PELLE
Unpacking Your LG Series Smoker IMPORTANT NOTICE * Be sure to inspect the entire grill after removing the protective shipping carton. * Report any damage to your local dealer immediately. * Shipping damage is not covered under warranty. Opening the top of the shipping crate When you opened the top of the protective shipping carton you found the unit covered in a protective cover bag, 2 protective Styrofoam fillers and a “Quality Control Checklist”.
Unpacking Your LG Series Smoker When you open your smoker/grill, please ensure you have and can identify all the following parts: NOTE: Numbers following parts names throughout this manual refer to the component diagram below. Items found in the box 1. Burn Pot— Installed and sealed 2. Burn Grate—Stainless Steel 3. Arched “Flame Broiler” - 2 pc. 4. Series 4 Hopper w/Digital Control Center 3 2 1 A. Grill Probe (installed) B. Programmable Meat Probe 5. Grease Bucket 6.
Assembly Instruction INSTALLING THE CART KIT Parts Included: 2 x 21” long legs 2 x 23” long legs 2 x 6” Wheels - 2 axles - 2 cotter pins - 2 washers 2 x 3” Threaded Casters 24 x Multi-head machine screws Tools Required: 1 Bottom Shelf Large Phillips Screwdriver or Phillips Drive Bit and Drill Installation: Step 1 Attach legs to bottom shelf The bottom portion of each of the 21” legs has a threaded plate installed to allow for 2 casters to be installed.
Assembly Instruction INSTALLING THE CART KIT ...CON’T Step 2 Install the Casters: The bottom portion of each of the 21” long legs has a threaded plate installed to allow for the installation of a thread caster. You will use both Threaded Casters. • Hand install the casters on the 21” (shorter of the two) legs. • Using your 1/2” wrench, turn each of the casters in a clockwise direction into the bottom leg plate. Turn ALL the way in.
Assembly Instruction Installing the Hopper and Grill Probe Parts Included: Series 5C Hopper Assembly Mounting hardware 2 x #10 x 16 x1/2” screws, A 4 x 1/4 x 20 x 1/2” screws Tools Required: Phillips Screw Driver Bit Phillips & Standard Screwdrivers B Cordless Drill Installation: Step 1 Attaching the Igniter to the Hopper: • • Carefully remove the igniter and its packaging from inside the hopper.
Assembly Instruction INSTALLING THE HOPPER, IGNITER & PROBE WIRE Step 3 Attaching the hopper to the barrel: • The mounting bracket on the rear of the hopper (B) must be raised slightly higher then the receiving bracket on the barrel. (A) Diagram A & B • Begin by slightly inserting the igniter into the installed Burned Pot at the bottom side of the barrel. Next slightly insert the Auger Feed tube into the correct hole.
Assembly Instructions POSITIONING THE BURN GRATE: Tip ! The placement of the burn pot and burn grate is VITAL to a happy and full range cooking experience! Confirm the positioning of the Burn Pot Diagram A A Confirm that the back of the burn pot has been pushed tight, into the hopper and against the end wall of the grill ( A & B). Confirm that the burn pot has been sealed with high temp caulking around the inside of the barrel end.
Assembly Instructions INSTALLING THE “ARCHED FLAME BROILER”: To ensure proper height, the bottom of the mounting bracket (A) should not be within the pellet drop chute area. If you do need to adjust the bracket, loosen off the 2 (two) Phillips screws, lift the bracket and re-tighten the screws. Take the Arched Flame Broiler ( C) and hold it so that the end with the cut out and slots is in your left hand. The plate then clips easily over the adjustable mounting bracket.
Assembly Instructions INSTALLING THE PORCELAIN COATED GRIDS: Your LG SERIES Smoker comes complete with 2 Porcelain Coated Cast Grids for the Main cooking surface. Your LG SERIES Smoker comes complete with 1 Porcelain Coated Grid for the Upper Cooking Rack. • NOTE: To maintain the searing and grilling performance of your grid, as well as their longevity, some INSTALLING THE GREASE BUCKET: Simply place the handle of the bucket into the slot of the grease drop chute (11).
Knowledge is Power How Your LG Smoker Works 101 The perfect barbecue experience starts with filling your hopper (2) with all natural wood pellets. Press the “START” touch pad (18), this activates the “Fan” (6) which is used to cool the hopper (2), cause the pellets to burn (8) and results in convection cooking (14). It also activates the electronic Auto Igniter (7), and the pellet feed system (3,5).
Knowledge is Power Your New LG SERIES 700, 900 & 1100 Wood Pellet Fired Smokin Grills Large 14lb. Hopper capacity Easy flip up top, with rounded edges Dome Thermometer Time proven Metal Auger Feed System Stainless Steel Handle to open lid Fan Forced Combustion, Cooling and Convection Cooking. 14 Gauge Steel Construction “Digital Control Center” Control w/ Programmable Meat Probe Not Seen Electric Igniter eliminates the need for matches & starter fluids.
Knowledge is Power Arched Flame Broiler Unique Feature All LG Smoker models come with a 14 gauge “Arched Flame Broiler”, designed to withstand high temperature and give years of performance. The Arched Flame Broiler, when closed, has been designed to keep the flame out of direct contact with your cooking surface, thus helping to reduce the chance of flare-ups.
Knowledge is Power Digital Control Center Digital Control Center This control is very much the same as the control on your kitchen oven. The main advantages ar the ability to automatically compensate for the different ambient conditions and fuel types allowing for longer, carefree bbq as well as the Programmable Meat Probe function.
Knowledge is Power How the Board Works 101 START-UP mode Allows electricity to flow to all the electrical components for 20 minutes. This is a software set program that will automatically start the combustion/cooling fan, the igniter and the feed system at a preset rate, until the grill probe reaches a temperature of 150°F. Once met, the igniter will shut off and the feed rate is controlled by the control board..
Knowledge is Power 100% Natural Hardwood Wood Pellets They are no thicker than the eraser on the end of a pencil. People who see them for the first time think they look like rabbit food, but there is nothing small about the heat energy or flavor in a wood pellet. These clean burning wood pellets generate about 8200 BTU’s per pound with very little ash (.3lb/40lb bag) and low moisture content (5-7%) and are “carbon neutral”.
*HWWLQJ 6WDUWHG With today’s lifestyle of striving to eat healthy and nutritious foods, one factor to consider is the importance of reducing fat intake. One of the best ways to cut down on fat in your diet is to use a low fat method of cooking, such as grilling. Because a pellet grill uses natural wood pellets, the savory wood flavor is cooked into the meats, thus reducing the need for high sugar content sauces.
Getting Started Set Up Procedure Please note that during shipping or moving around on your deck, some movement within the grill may have taken place, so a complete visual inspection is required. Please follow these Initial Set-Up procedures to ensure the proper and safe operation of your grill. TIP It is a highly recommended practice to always go through these basic SET UP PROCEDURES, after every 1 to 3 cooking's.
Getting Started Following is a list of the important tips that will contribute to the cooking perfection that you expect when using your Country Smoker. NOTE: The temperature readout on the control board may NOT exactly match the dome thermometor. Operating the Grill Digital Control Center … con’t Cooking Temperature Ranges HIGH 400°F to 600° F The HIGH range will give an oven temperature of over 450 to 600°F (316°C), depending on the weather.
Getting Started TIP It is a highly recommended practice to always go through these basic SET UP PROCEDURES, after every 1 to 3 cooking's. This will ensure proper ignition, heat output and many continuous happy grilling experiences. Start-Up Procedure - Automatic Digital Control Center 1. Plug the power cord into a 110Volt grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT break the ground end off the cord or use a non-grounded outlet or extension cord.
Getting Started Programmable Internal Food Probe Digital Control Center The Digital Control Center Programmable Food Probe is the newest addition to the Louisiana Grills family and is a must tool for the beginner or professional “pitmaster”.
Getting Started Shutting OFF Your Smoker Your Louisiana Grills Country Smoker Pellet Grill will give you many years of flavorful service with minimum cleaning. An important step is allowing the grill and cooking grids to “Self Clean” by running the grill on HIGH or PREHEAT temperatures for 5 to 10 minutes after each use, over 450° F.
Grill Maintenance ….con’t COOKING GRIDS When new, wash thoroughly with warm soapy water, place back in the smoker and PREHEAT the grill for 20 to 30 minutes. After the completion of grilling, open the lid and with a long handle grill cleaning brush give the grids a thorough cleaning. If you do not have a cleaning brush use long handle tongs and a balled up piece of aluminum foil wrap. Next turn the grill to “High” or “Preheat” Temperature until only an occasional wisp of smoke is seen (about 5 minutes) .
Grill Maintenance … con’t SERIES 3 BURN POT The proper seating of the Burn Pot is crucial to proper grill performance. The Series 3 Burn Pot has a solid, sealed bottom with a slot to permanently screw the pot to the barrel bottom The main function of the Burn Pot is to channel the fan forced air into the Burn Grate, thus there is very little maintenance required. Occasionally you may either vacuum or brush out any ash build-up or burn debris that has fallen below the burn grate.
Grilling Tips and Techniques COLD WEATHER COOKING Just because the bright coloured leafs are gone and the golf clubs are put away for another season, doesn’t mean you have to stop barbecuing. The clean crisp fresh air, the heavenly aroma of flavoured wood pellets and food cooking, may be just what the doctor ordered to cure those winter blahs. Holiday grilling also frees up your oven space for other important menu items.
Grilling Tips and Techniques ...con’t Here are some helpful tips and techniques passed on to us from many Louisiana Grill owners, our staff, families and lots and lots of practise: TIP: Sauces are best applied near the end of cooking to prevent burning. Before preheating the grill, make sure it is safe, clean and hygienic. Always preheat your grill before cooking.
Grilling Tips and Techniques ...con’t FOOD SAFETY TIPS 3 AND TECHNIQUES Three Basic Rules for Food Safety 1. Keep everything in the kitchen and cooking area clean. 2. Keep hot foods hot (above 140ºF) 3. Keep cold foods cold (below 37ºF) We want you to enjoy healthy and safe grill cooking, so following are some hints for basic barbecue hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water before starting any meal preparation and after handling fresh meat, fish and poultry.
Trouble Shooting Proper cleaning, maintenance and the use of clean, dry, quality fuel will prevent common grill operational problems. However, when your Louisiana Grill is simply operating poorly or not at all, the following trouble shooting tips may be helpful. The following is not an exhaustive list. For more details or updated information, please check our website www.dansons.com and click on customer support, contact your local authorized dealer, or contact Dansons Customer Service at 1-877-303-3134.
Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Solution Internal Grill Probe needs cleaning Use a soft cloth or mild abrasive sponge, along with hot water and soap to wipe clean the probe. Probe wire has become Wet Remove the access panel from the bottom of the built-in. Use a hair dryer to dry the probe wires. Cooling Fans will turn ON by themselves Grill is exposed to high ambient temperature and direct sun. The interior temperature has reach or gone over 130° F. It will not harm the unit.
Trouble Shooting “Digital Control Center” Board back view Temperature Switch Grill Probe spade connections Celsius / Ferhneheit C - F slide Board Wire Harness Connection AC Hot Input Igniter Fan Auger Motor white AC Common 5 amp 120 Volt Fuse Fast-Blow Cartridge Fuse The Digital Control Center system is an intricate and valuable piece of technology. For protection from power surges and electrical shorts, the control utilizes a 1 1/4” x 1/4”, 5 amp 120 volt Fast-Blow Fuse.
Parts List REPLACEMENT ITEMS Part No. Description various Arched Flame Broiler - model related 50102 Auger Motor - 2 rpm 54070 Auger Shaft Assembly—CS 54261 Burn Grate—CS Super Grate– S3 54094 Caster— Standard Control — Standard (blue knob) Deluxe Temperature Control STOP START PRIME LOW HIGH www.Louisiana-Grills.
Limited Warranty The “LG SERIES Smoker” wood pellet barbecue line, manufactured by Dansons Inc., carries a five (5) year limited warranty from the date of sale to the original owner only, against defects and workmanship on all steel parts, (excluding the burn grate), and three (3) years on electrical components. There is NO specific warranty on grill probe, meat probe, the paint, powder coat, burn grate, grill cover and all gaskets or against damage caused from corrosion.
Limited Warranty Exceptions to the Limited Warranty There is no written or implied performance warranty on “LG SERIES Smoker” appliances, as the manufacturer has no control over the installation, operations, cleaning, maintenance or the type of fuel burned. This limited warranty will not apply nor will Dansons Inc. assume responsibility if your appliance has not been installed, operated, cleaned and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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