Fahrenheit Technologies Grilla Grills GR-500-A User manual

Operators
Manual
GR-500-A
Operation
Manual
GR-500-C
SAFETY NOTICE: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
WARNING: Electric shock can kill or result in serious injury. Precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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OUR
STORY
True story: Two men on a fishing trip, chowin’ down at camp on a plate of ribs. One looks over
at the grill (he’s the industrial designer) and says, “Why do all those grills look the same, big ole
barrel cut in half?” The other, a metalsmith by trade, answers, “Because we haven’t built one.”
That’s when the lightbulb went off. Why not design and build a smoker grill that stands apart,
literally, from the crowd. Hundreds of design hours later, the Grilla was born.
Grilla takes advantage of convection smoking and grilling like no other, drawing cooking
heat over the food for a moist, lip-smacking result. What’s more, Grilla does it all with pellets,
assuring even cooking and options for flavor profiles. Add a two-tier grill and digital controls,
and you have one versatile Grilla.
Last but not least, all Grilla products are available direct to the hungry consumer. No fat in this
business model; just pure value meal after delicious meal. Not bad for two fishing buddies.
Enjoy!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i n t r o d u c t i o n
o p e r a t i o n
Safety Information
Assembly
Grilla Features
Grilla 101: How to Operate Your Grilla
Getting Started
Operating Your Grilla
Controller Operation
Grilla Maintenance and Care
Approved Fuel: Wood Pellets
Parts Diagram
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
Limited Warranty Information
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
failure to follow this operational manual
in its entirety will void all warranties

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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not allow anyone to operate Grilla that is not
familiar with the proper and safe use of Grillas.
• Keep a fire extinguisher or water hose close
by for safety.
• Children should never use the Grilla, as parts of the
Grilla may be very hot. Keep children away while it is
in use. Never leave children unattended outside or near
the Grilla while in use. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not store or use combustible materials
near this Grilla.
• Do not use the Grilla for indoor cooking or
heating. Not to be used in or on boats or
recreational vehicles.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
Use heat-resistant mitts or gloves, pot holders or
BBQ mittens when operating your Grilla.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or grease.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this Grilla.
• This Grilla is for outdoor use only, and should
not be used in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area.
• Burning improper fuel (i.e. charcoal) can result in
carbon monoxide poisoning, which may lead to
sickness or death.
• Do not leave a lit Grilla unattended.
• Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is
cooked to a safe temperature.
• The Grilla will become hot while in operation.
Keep children, clothing and furniture away from
all hot surfaces.
• Do not operate Grilla in the rain.
• To prevent Grilla from being splashed on or falling
into water, do not use Grilla within 10 feet of
pool, pond or other body of water.
• Do not store or use combustible materials near Grilla.
• Shield electric digital Control Panel, keeping it
dry and out of rain at all times.
• Never remove grounding plug, or use with a
two-prong adapter.
• Do not use water or other liquid spray to clean
Grilla without rst shutting o unit and unplugging.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, after appliance malfunctions, or if it
has been damaged in any manner.
• Outdoor extension cords should be marked with
sux letter W-A and with a tag stating “Suitable for
Use with Outdoor Appliances."
• Never spray liquids (warm or cold) on the Grilla
Glass while glass is hot.
sa fe t y n o t ic e
Please read the entire manual and all instructions before using your new Grilla. Failure to
follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
wa r n i n g:Direct contact with the Grilla re chamber during operation may cause
severe burns to a person’s skin. Never put water into the Fire Pot; it will jam the Auger.
c au t i o n:Failure to follow the instructions in this operation manual may result in re.
Please follow all operation and maintenance instructions.
wa r n i n g:Electric shock can kill or result in serious injury. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

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ASSEMBLY
Use the diagram below to assemble the Grilla side trays.

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Start up: How to Operate
Your Grilla
ATTENTION PLEASE READ BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR GRILL!ATTENTION PLEASE READ BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR GRILL!
Startup:
You will need to season and preload your Grilla before you cook on it for the rst time:
7-Segment Display
Power Indicator
Power Button
Mode Button
Mode Indicator
Probe Input
Probe Button
Temperature Control
Displays temperature & board
control modes 1 & 2
Decimal points on the display
shows which mode you are in.
Meat probe port.
Temporarily displays the actual
temperature of your meat.
Increase/decrease temperature.
Hold for 2 seconds to quickly jump
between temps.
Red "OFF" Green "ON"
AC Power to the unit. Hold
2-seconds to shut down grill
Switches mode.
1. Remove grill internal components exposing burn pot.
2. Fill hopper with quality food grade pellets and turn on your grill.
3. Listen/look for pellets to drop into the burn pot, this should take anywhere from 2-4 minutes.
4. Turn your grill o, replace internal components and turn grill back on and set your temperature to 400°F for 45 minutes.
Step down temperature to 225 before tuning o grill. *This will burn o any oils leftover from manufacturing.
5. Once re starts and temp begins to rise close lid. You are now ready to cook!
*Note: There is roughly a 15-20 minute stabilzation*Note: There is roughly a 15-20 minute stabilzation
period which must be completed before it will startperiod which must be completed before it will start
making corrections to get to the desired setting. It ismaking corrections to get to the desired setting. It is
recommended you leave the lid shut during this period.recommended you leave the lid shut during this period.
1. Ensure hopper has pellets.
2. Turn grill on and set desired temperature.
3. Open lid and close once fire has started and
temperature begins to rise.

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Standard & Dual Mode
Operation
When powering off the grill, the grill will show "C 5" on the display. This is showing you the
grill is in cool down mode for 5 minutes, it will then shut off after 5 minutes.
To switch between modes, simply hold the mode button down. You will
see the decimal in the display switch from left to right. Left is Mode 1, right
is mode 2. If the grill loses power, it will default to mode 1 set at 250°F.
Press the power button to turn the grill on. To turn the grill off, the
power button must be pressed and held for 2 seconds.
PRECISION TEMP CONTROLLER
Mode 1 is the PID mode on the alpha controller. This will hold steadier temps and a more stable
re. This mode operates o of a feed rate that the user can adjust (although most will not need to).
If you nd the grill is consistently running hotter than your set point you can lower the feed rate. If
it's running consistently colder than your set point you can raise the feed rate. Always make small
adjustments when tuning your grill.
To adjust the feed rate press the MODE, UP and DOWN arrow buttons at the same time for about
2 seconds. After doing this the display will stop showing a temperature readout and will show
you what the current feed rate is instead. You can then use the Up and Down arrows to raise
and lower the feed rate. Once you have the desired feed rate, press the mode button to save the
selection.
Mode 1
Mode 2 does not operate o a minimum feed rate and therefore there are no settings to adjust.
Mode 2 allows the grill some exibility in temperature control to allow the creation of more
smoke. This results in a swing of around 10-15°F. Simply set your temperature, and let it ride.
MORE SWING, MORE SMOKE
Mode 2

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Shutdown Sequence
When power button is pressed for 2 seconds:
ErL (low temp) Code
ErH (high temp) Code
FHi (food high) Code
Additional Information
• Auger turns off.
• Fan continues to run for 5 minutes.
• Board displays C5, C4, C3, C2, C1 (minutes) then
goes blank.
• Grill temp was below 150°F for more than 10 minutes.
• Grill temp reached 615°F.
• Food probe is above 225°F. Removing probe from socket returns board to normal read out.
Ignition Sequence
When power button is pressed:
• Igniter turns on and runs for 4 minutes. At 4
minutes if temp is above 150°F, it turns off. If
temp is below 150°F after 4 minutes, it stays on
for 4 more minutes (8 total) then turns off.
• Auger turns on at 100% during the ignition stage
then goes to normal temperature
control operation.
• Fan turns continuously.
• Board displays current temperature. If below
110°F (likely), the display will be flashing until
above 110°F. It has 10 minutes (ERL requirement)
to get above this or it initiates ERL code.
Follow these operating instructions exactly as stated to ensure safe and reliable operation. Carefully read this manual.
wa r n i n g:Do not attempt to move Chimp while running.

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GRILLA Maintenance and care
c au t i o n:Periodic maintenance should only be done while the Grilla is shut off and cold. Time
frames are suggestions only; maintenance frequency depends on fuel and the amount of use. Make sure
your Grilla is COMPLETELY COLD before performing any maintenance.
Auger Removal/Installation
Fire Pot Removal/Installation
Igniter Removal/Installation
Cleaning
Protecting Your Grilla
1. Unplug Grilla.
2. Empty Hopper.
3. Remove Maintenance Cover (58).
4. Unplug Grill Auger Motor.
5. Remove Auger Strap (53).
6. Remove single screw at the bottom of the Auger
Screw Assembly (55).
7. Slide Auger Screw Assembly out.
8. Reverse steps for re-installation, ensuring Auger
Strap (53) is between the 12 o’clock and 2 o’clock
position when installed.
1. Turn Grilla “O."
2. Remove Lower Cooking Grate (16), Grease Can
Holder (11) and Flavor Disc (29).
3. Remove 4 screws.
4. Rotate Fire Pot 90° and lift up and out.
5. Reverse steps to install and ensure the Igniter goes
into the Fire Pot, exposing the Igniter in the Fire Pot.
1. Complete “FIRE POT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION” above. Note—remove zip tie
for wire harness behind rear service panel.
2. Pull wires out to expose connectors and unplug.
3. Loosen collar screw.
4. Slide Cartridge Heater out.
5. Call Grilla Grills for replacement part.
6. Reverse steps for re-installation.
• Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside Grilla surfaces.
Use warm soapy water to cut the grease.
• Clean Hopper, Burn Pot, and Burn Chamber after every 5 bags of fuel, or as necessary. Clean RTD
probe (inner temperature probe) regularly.
• Use a protective cover on your Grilla after each use.
Make sure Grilla is COMPLETELY COOL before
covering. A Grilla Cover is highly recommended!
• If the Grilla is stored outside, care should be
taken to ensure that water does not get into the
Hopper. Wood pellets, when wet, expand and
will jam the Auger.
• Use touch-up paint to repair any scratches.
• Grilla Covers and touch-up paint are available
through GrillaGrills.com.
• You should thoroughly clean and inspect your
Grilla on a regular basis.
For more Grilla Maintenance and Care
information, visit GrillaGrills.com

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APPROVED FUEL: wood pellets
Grilla is only approved for burning barbecue wood pellets. Wood pellets are small in size and
generate about 8,200 BTUs per pound with very little ash and moisture content.
There are more than 125 active pellet mill operations in the United States and Canada, producing millions of
pounds of pellets each year.
General specifications for barbecue pellets are:
There are different flavors of wood pellets for your Grilla.
Here is a table of wood pellet avor suggestions and what they go best with:
Mesquite Flavoring:
Mesquite, which means “the honey tree," gives a delicate, subtle, sweet avor to grilled foods. It is especially
good with poultry and seafood.
Hickory Flavoring:
Hickory intensifies the flavor of food with a robust, tangy taste that is better suited to red meat than to
poultry or fish.
Apple or Fruitwoods Flavoring:
Apple or fruitwoods, many from orchards destroyed by re or old age, are a big hit. Like its mesquite counterpart,
the heaviest branches of the apple tree are heated to kill insects, then chipped, made into pellets and
packaged for retail. Apple (or any fruitwood) adds a smoky, mild sweetness to everything you cook and is
also highly recommended for any baking.
Alder Flavoring:
Popular in the Northwest United States, alder produces a mild taste suited for salmon and other fish.
• 100% hardwood
• 1” long or less in length
• ¼“ diameter
• Less than 2% ash content
• Less than 2% fines
• Under 10% moisture content
• Approx. 8,200 BTU’s per lb.
• About 40 lbs per cubic ft. density
Beef Chicken Fish Turkey Pork Lamb Bualo Baking
Mesquite x x x x x
Hickory x x x x x
Apple x x x x
Alderxxxxxxxx

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PARTS DIAGRAM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1Center Washer
2 m6 x 1.25 Shoulder Bolt
3Left Side Tray
4 RTD Probe
55⁄16 Washer
6 #8 x ½ Square Drive
7Right Side Tray
8 Glass
9 Lid Gasket
10 Grease Catch Can Holder
11 m5 Black Zinc BHSS ¼" long
12 Hardened Wheel Washer
13 Lid Pivot Cover
14 ¼-20 x ½ SS Button Head
15 Lower Cooking Grate
16 Top Glass Holder
ITEM DESCRIPTION
17 Acorn Nut
18 m6 Hex Nut
19 m10 x ½" Shoulder Bolt
20 5" Die Caster Wheel
21 Bottom Glass Holder
22 ¼" Lock Washer
23 Upper Cooking Grate
24 m10 Nut
25 .250 Ball Bearing
26 Window Flange
27 Fire Pot
28 Flavor Disc
29 Control Panel
30 Foot Pedal
31 Igniter

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Parts diagram(cont.)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
50 Cord Wrap
51 Grill Blower
52 #10 -24 Black Zinc BHSS ½" Long
53 Auger Strap
54 6-32 x 750 Screw
55 Auger Screw Assembly
56 7mm Square Drive
57 Trap Door Latch
58 Maintenance Cover
59 Augur Bushing
ITEM DESCRIPTION
60 M6 Hex Head
61 Trap Door
62 Grill Auger Motor
63 #10-24 Lock Nut
64 6-32 Lock Nut
65 Hopper Lid
66 Trap Door Hinge
67 Hopper Handle
69 #8-32 Hex Bolt 1¾" long
71 #8 2" Long Sheet

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TROUBLESHOOTING and FAQ
The Grilla is very trouble-free in operation when properly maintained and quality fuel is used.
If the Grilla fails to operate properly, use the following to troubleshoot.
Why won’t my Grilla light?
Pellets are not being delivered into the
Fire Pot – why?
Where do I get parts for my Grilla?
1. Unplug Grilla.
2. Empty Hopper and clean out Auger with vacuum as
necessary to remove any loose debris.
3. If Auger still will not turn, see “AUGER REMOVAL”
section on page 9 under “Grilla Maintenance
and Care."
4. Once Auger has been removed, clean tube and
Auger and re-install.
5. Plug Grilla in and turn “On”.
6. If the Auger still won’t turn, motor may need
replacing. Contact Grilla Grills.
1. Check outlet and verify Control Panel is powering up.
2. If outlet is good and LED Screen is not coming on,
turn Grilla "O", unplug, and check fuse on back
of Control Panel.
3. Remove Lower Cooking Grate (16), Grease Catch
Can Holder (11) and Flavor Disc (29).
4. Clean area of burned and unburned pellets.
5. Turn Grilla “On."
6. Verify Auger is turning and fuel is dropping into Fire
Pot. If Auger is not turning, see “How do I remove
the Auger if it jams?”section to the left.
7. If Auger is turning but pellets are not coming out,
ensure there are pellets in the Hopper. If it ran
empty or this is the rst time for use, it will be
necessary to prime the Auger (see “GETTING
STARTED” section page 7 for directions). This will
ensure pellets are at the end of the tube and will
begin dropping once unit is turned on.
8. Igniter should begin to turn red within 1 to 2 minutes.
If not, see IGNITER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
section on page 9.
1. Verify pellets are in the Hopper.
2. If this is the initial firing or the Grilla has run out
of pellets, allow sufficient time for the pellets to
travel from the Hopper to the Fire Pot (may take
up to 5 minutes).
3. Once pellets begin to drop, turn the Grilla “O”
and then back “On” to re-start Ignition Mode
(see step 3 and 4 in “GETTING STARTED”
section on page 6).
4. Ensure the Auger is turning by removing the Lower
Cooking Grate, Grease Catch Can Holder and
Never Flare Flavor Disc and visually checking
the Auger.
5. If Auger is not turning, see “How do I remove the
Auger if it jams?” section above.
Be sure to be ready with your name, phone number,
address, Grilla model number and serial number, along
with the part identication number from the “Parts
Diagram” on page 11. Then contact Grilla Grills online
or by phone.
c au t i o n:Never squirt gel on a
burning or hot fire.
c au t i o n:During troubleshooting some
components are hot. Allow unit adequate time to
cool. Use gloves as needed.
For more Grilla Troubleshooting information visit GrillaGrills.com
How do I remove the auger if it jams?

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LIMITED WARRANTY INFO
What is the period of coverage?
This limited warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials for a period of four years from date
of first retail purchase.
What does this warranty cover?
During the warranty period, Fahrenheit Technologies, Inc. will replace or repair, at its sole option, any defective
Grilla or components of the Grilla returned to us by its original purchaser.
What does this warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover problems that result from abuse, accident, misuse, problems with electrical
power or acts of God (such as a flood or storm). It does not cover uses not in accordance with this operation
manual. It does not cover commercial use of the product. It specifically excludes products for which
Fahrenheit Technologies, Inc. has not received payment.
How does State Law apply?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state (province to province in
Canada). Fahrenheit Technologies, Inc. responsibility for defects in material and workmanship shall be limited
to repair and/or replacement as set forth in this warranty. All expressed and implied warranties, including
but not limited to, any implied warranties and warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
are limited for a period of four years from the date of first retail purchase.
What will we not do?
We do not accept liability for incidental or consequential damages, or for any third party claims for damages.
Some states (provinces in Canada) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so this may not apply to you.
How do you get service?
To exercise your rights under this warranty, contact Grilla Grills online at GrillaGrills.com (make sure you have your
Grilla serial number available), or call us at (616) 392- 7410.
fa h r e n h e i t t e c h n o l o g i e s ,i n c .
Fahrenheit Technologies, Inc. extends a limited warranty for its products as described on this page.

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