GMG Jim Bowie User manual

HARDWOOD PELLET GRILLS
GREEN MOUNTAIN
GRILLING
This LIMITED WARRANTY covers defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of two years from 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.
This warranty does not cover problems that result from abuse,
accident, misuse, or problems with electrical power. It does not
cover uses not in accordance with the instruction manual. It
does not cover commercial use of the product. It specifically
excludes products for which Green Mountain Grills has not
received payment.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE IN CANADA). GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILL’S
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORK-
MANSHIP SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR AND/OR
REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY THIRD-PARTY
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE RETAIL PURCHASER
OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES (PROVINCES IN CANADA)
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To exercise your rights under this warranty, contact the dealer
from whom you purchased it, or call us at 530-347-9167.
© 2016 GMG Products LLC - All Rights Reserved
WARRANTY
Jim Bowie Daniel Boone Davy Crockett
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• APP GUIDE
• SAFETY INFO
• GRILLING BASICS
• TROUBLESHOOTING
Recipes
Accessories
Hardwood Pellets
Rubs & Sauces
EXPERIENCE

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 roast, bake, smoke, slow-cook, simmer, grill,
barbecue, 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.
Should an unforeseen problem occur, please check the
“Troubleshooting Guide” in this book, or visit our website at
greenmountaingrills.com. After exhausting those possibilities,
please feel free to call us at 530-347-9167 and select
“Technical Support.”
If you have questions about cooking, please see the section entitled
“Pellet Grilling Basics” later on in this manual, or visit our website:
Remember that your new pellet grill is extremely versatile.
While you can grill steaks, hamburgers and all the other traditional
“barbecue” fare, you can also prepare a pot roast, smoke fish, bake
cookies or bread, slow-cook a brisket or pork butt, roast vegetables,
and much more. About the only limit is your imagination...
So get creative!
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Important Safety Information
READ THIS FIRST
How GMG Works
Daniel Boone & Jim Bowie
- Assembly
- Quick Start
- Operation
Davy Crockett
- Assembly
- Operation
Pellet Grilling Basics
- Food Temperature Guide
Troubleshooting
WiFi App Guide
Index
Accessories
Premium Pellets
GMG Flavors
Recipes
Index
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CONTENTS
Welcome to the new age of grilling.

• NEVER USE LAVA ROCK, NON-PELLETIZED WOOD, OR CHARCOAL IN THE GRILL.
• DO NOT USE ANY GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL, WHITE GAS, DIESEL FUEL, PETROL, LIGHTER
FLUID, CHARCOAL LIGHTER, ALCOHOL GEL OR ANY OTHER FUEL OR ACCELERANTS FOR
LIGHTING, OR RE-LIGHTING THE GRILL.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
• 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.
• ACCESSIBLE PARTS OF THE GRILL WILL BE VERY HOT, AND YOUNG CHILDREN AND PETS MUST
BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE GRILL WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• NEVER LEAN OVER AN OPEN GRILL, OR PLACE HANDS OR FINGERS ON THE FRONT EDGE OF
THE GRILL, OR IN THE PELLET HOPPER.
• DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THIS GRILL.
• USE HEAT RESISTANT BARBEQUE MITTS OR GLOVES WHILE OPERATING THE GRILL.
• DO NOT TRANSPORT THE GRILL WHILE OPERATING, OR WHILE THE GRILL IS HOT. MAKE SURE
THAT THE FIRE IS COMPLETELY OUT AND THE GRILL IS COMPLETELY COOL TO THE TOUCH
BEFORE MOVING.
• ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID, AND THE
CONTAINER MUST BE PLACED ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR OR ON THE GROUND, WELL
AWAY FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. ASHES SHOULD BE RETAINED IN THE CONTAINER
UNTIL ALL CINDERS HAVE THOROUGHLY COOLED BEFORE FURTHER DISPOSAL.
WARNINGS RELATING TO USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE APP
FOR CELL PHONES
• IF USING A REMOTE CONTROL, OR THE REMOTE CELL PHONE APPLICATION TO TO CONTROL
THE OPERATION OF THE GRILL, ONE MUST FIRST MAKE SURE THAT ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OTHERWISE APPLICABLE TO THE OPERATION OF THE GRILL HAVE BEEN OBSERVED PRIOR TO
STARTING THE GRILL, AND THAT A RESPONSIBLE ADULT FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF
THE GRILL IS AT ALL TIMES ABLE TO VIEW THE GRILL, AND IS CLOSE ENOUGH PROXIMITY TO THE
GRILL TO BE ABLE TO ADDRESS ANY EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, BEFORE OPERATING THE GRILL
REMOTELY.
GENERAL WARNINGS
• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• DO NOT USE IN ANY ENCLOSED AREA OR ANY AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
• DO NOT USE THE GRILL IN RAIN OR AROUND ANY WATER SOURCE.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS NEAR THIS GRILL.
• KEEP THE ENTIRE GRILL A MINIMUM OF 24", FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLES.
• DO NOT PUT A BARBEQUE COVER OR ANYTHING FLAMMABLE ON, OR UNDER THE GRILL.
• IF THE GRILL IS STORED OUTSIDE DURING THE RAINY SEASONS OR SEASONS OF HIGH HUMIDITY,
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT WATER DOES NOT GET INTO THE PELLET HOPPER AS
WOOD PELLETS, WHEN WET OR EXPOSED TO HIGH HUMIDITY, EXPAND GREATLY, BREAK APART,
AND COULD JAM THE FEED SYSTEM.
• AFTER A PERIOD OF STORAGE OR NON-USE, THE GRILL SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR AUGER AND
BURN POT OBSTRUCTIONS, FOREIGN OBJECTS BOTH INSIDE THE GRILL AND THE HOPPER, AND
AIR BLOCKAGE, BEFORE USE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CORRECT PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN
THIS MANUAL.
• YOU MUST CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOMEOWNER'S 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.
PELLET AND OTHER FUEL RESTRICTIONS
• THIS GRILL IS DESIGNED FOR USE OF ALL PELLETIZED, ALL NATURAL, HARDWOOD FUEL ONLY
DESIGNED FOR BURNING IN GRILLS, AND NO OTHER PELLETS OR FUELS SHOULD BE USED WITH
THE GRILL.
• DO NOT USE ANY PELLETS LABELED AS HAVING ADDITIVES, OR DESIGNED FOR USE IN HOME
HEATING SYSTEMS.
• GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILLS' PELLETS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE IN GREEN MOUNTAIN
GRILLS, AND ALTHOUGH OTHER BRANDS OF PELLETS MAY BE USED IN GREEN MOUNTAIN
GRILLS, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT OTHER BRANDS OF PELLETS ARE SUITABLE FOR USE
IN GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILLS. GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILLS HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE QUALITY
OF ANY PELLETS OTHER THAN THOSE PRODUCED BY GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILLS, AND ASSUMES
NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY OTHER BRAND OF
PELLETS.
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO WARNING - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

MAINTENANCE ISSUES
• THE GRILL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS SET FORTH IN THIS MANUAL.
• DO NOT MODIFY OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PARTS OF THE GRILL.
• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE GRILL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE.
• NEVER ADD PELLETS BY HAND TO THE FIRE POT. IF THE GRILL RUNS OUT OF PELLETS DURING
COOKING, LET THE GRILL COMPLETELY COOL AND START AGAIN FOLLOWING THE INITIAL
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS.
• THE HEAT SHIELD MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE GRILL, OTHERWISE THE POTENTIAL
FOR A GREASE FIRE IS GREATLY INCREASED.
• GREASE FIRES ARE OFTEN CAUSED BY FAILING TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE GRILL BY
CLEANING THE GREASE PAN, AND THE GREASE DRAIN ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. IN THE EVENT
OF A GREASE FIRE, TURN THE CONTROL UNIT TO "OFF", LEAVE THE LID CLOSED UNTIL THE FIRE
IS OUT. DO NOT UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. IF AN UNCONTROLLED FIRE DOES OCCUR,
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. NEVER PUT WATER ON THE FIRE.
• WHEN REMOVING UNBURNED PELLETS AND ASH FROM INSIDE AND AROUND THE FIRE POT,
MAKE SURE THAT THE GRILL, FIRE POT, AND ASHES ARE COLD TO PREVENT A FIRE FROM THE
HOT ASH.
CREOSOTE
• SOOT OR CREOSOTE MAY FORM WITHIN THE GRILL PRODUCING A TAR-LIKE SUBSTANCE OVER
TIME. WHEN IGNITED, CREOSOTE MAKES AN EXTREMELY HOT AND OUT-OF-CONTROL FIRE,
SIMILAR TO A GREASE FIRE.
• YOU SHOULD NOT OPERATE THE GRILL IF THE FLAME BECOMES DARK AND SOOTY. IF
CREOSOTE HAS FORMED WITHIN THE GRILL, ALLOW THE GRILL TO WARM UP AT LOW
TEMPERATURE, THEN TURN THE GRILL OFF, AND WIPE OUT ANY CRESOTE FROM THE GRILL
WITH A HAND TOWEL. USE CAUTION AS THE HOT CREOSOTE MAY CAUSE BURNS IF NOT
PROPERLY HANDLED.
• SHOULD A CREOSOTE FIRE OCCUR, TURN THE CONTROL UNIT TO "OFF", AND LEAVE THE LID
CLOSED UNTIL THE FIRE IS OUT. DO NOT UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE
THE GRILL, TRY TO SMOTHER THE FIRE, OR PUT WATER ON THE FIRE. IF AN UNCONTROLLED
FIRE DOES OCCUR, IMMEDIATELY CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING
• THE GRILL MUST BE OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE GUIDELINES TO
PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM POISONING YOU, YOUR FAMILY, OR OTHERS.
• CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, AND ODORLESS, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO OPERATE THE
GRILL IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THIS OPERATING MANUAL, AND THESE WARNINGS.
• THE GRILL MUST BE AT ALL TIMES BE OPERATED OUTSIDE, IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA, AND
IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH ALL OTHER INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL IN ORDER TO
AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
• 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.
• ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND DRUG USE INCREASE THE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING.
• CARBON MONOXIDE IS ESPECIALLY TOXIC TO MOTHERS AND CHILDREN DURING PREGNANCY,
INFANTS, THE ELDERLY, SMOKERS, AND PEOPLE WITH BLOOD OR CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
PROBLEMS, SUCH AS ANEMIA OR HEART DISEASE.
• YOU MUST SEE A DOCTOR IF YOU EITHER DEVELOP COLD OR FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS WHILE
COOKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE GRILL, AS CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN EASILY BE
MISTAKEN FOR A COLD OR FLU, AND IS OFTEN DETECTED TOO LATE.
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO WARNING - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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How it Works
How it Works
The real beauty lies within.
WARNING - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Ever wonder how a pellet grill really works?
A motor turns an auger which feeds pellets into a firebox. There,
a hot rod automatically ignites the pellets, and a combustion fan
keeps them burning. A fan inside the hopper maintains positive
pressure which prevents burn-back in the auger tube. A sensor
mounted inside the grill sends data to the on-board computer ten
times every second, and the controller adjusts the air and pellet
flow to maintain the temperature you set.
Pellet Hopper Thermal Sensor Auger System Fire Box

Many of our dealers pre-assemble 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 prefer, you may watch the enclosed DVD
which will explain how to assemble your grill.
Install the legs
Install the chimney
Reverse the handle
Insert the Parts
ASSEMBLY
&
OPERATION
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Overview
Assembly consists of 4 easy steps:
TOOLS NEEDED:
10 mm wrench or socket
1
2
3
4
Instructions

Find the 4 legs.
Remove the two bolts from each leg.
Note the numbers on the legs.
Insert so numbers match as in Figure 1.
Your results should look like this.
Please note that the nuts on the legs should
be opposite the hole on the frame. Insert the
bolts through the frame holes and tighten.
Remove the 3 bolts from the right side of the grill.
Install the chimney using those three bolts. Make
sure the gasket is between the chimney and the grill.
Your results should look like this.
Please note that the nuts on the legs should be
opposite the hole on the frame. Insert the bolts
through the frame holes and tighten. Leave a 2 finger
gap opening and always keep this open.
Turn the grill right side up and remove
the box.
Having fun yet?
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INSTALL THE LEGS
Stand the box upright on a level surface.
1
2INSTALL THE CHIMNEY
Cut and remove the straps.
Cut the packing tape.
Remove the Styrofoam.
2
Cut the right hand corner down about 12”.
This will allow you to open the lid and save
the box to throw away the dunnage.
3
Open the lid on the grill.
Remove all pieces inside the cooking cavity.
Unwrap each piece.
Replace the styrofoam.
Close the cardboard flaps.
Turn the box upside down.
Cut the tape and open the flaps.
Remove the Styrofoam.
Preparation

Remove the two bolts from the handle and
install it on the outside of the grill.
Important: If you purchased a
cover for your grill, you will need
to fold the tray down to install it.
Bucket: Hang the bucket from the spout
underneath the side tray.
Side tray: Line up the bullets
with the pins on the side of the
grill and slide to the right. Lift the
side tray support up underneath
the side tray and push the side
tray down to snap it into place.
Grates: Insert the grates as pictured.
Make sure that you put a thermal isolation
washer between the stainless handle base on
the outside and the metal lid. Insert another
one between the bolt and metal lid on the
inside. This will prevent the handle from
becoming too hot.
Important: Pour the contents of the Ziploc bag
into the firebox before you install the rest of the
parts. This is part of the initial starting procedure.
Pellet Dump: Please make certain that
the stainless steel pellet dump slider is in
place before filling the hopper with pellets.
Heat Shield: The slots go in the front and rear
to match the metal strips inside the grill which
hold it in place.
*DB Heat Shield only: If you are experiencing larger left to right
temperature discrepancies, the heat shield can be moved along
the belly of the grill left or right to assist with these differences.
Grease tray: Install the grease tray with the
half-moon cutout to the left. The right leg sits
in the trough.
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3REVERSE THE HANDLE
4INSERT THE PARTS

Fill the Hopper: Fill the hopper with pellets.
It will hold about 19 lbs. of Green Mountain
Premium hardwood grilling pellets.
Low Pellet Alarm: Your hopper is equipped
with a low pellet alarm. If you do not cover this
with pellets, it will make a sound somewhat like
a backhoe in reverse.
• Push the DOWN button until the temperature reads 150.
• Release the button.
• Press the DOWN button once more – digital readout will
display “FAN.”
• The fans will continue to run for about 15 minutes to burn up
the excess pellets in the firebox and to blow out some of the ash.
• The grill will then shut itself off, and the digital readout will
display “OFF.” Now you may unplug your grill.
* Note: Run the grill at 150 for several minutes after cooking
at 400+
If this is the first time this grill has been started, make sure
you pour the ziploc starter bag of pellets into the firebox
as explained on Page 6 Part 4.
On/Off Switch: The grill turns on when you
depress the switch to the side with the line (-)
and turns off when you depress the switch to the
side with the o (o).
Starting the Grill: When you turn the grill on,
the digital readout will display “OFF”. To start
the grill, simply push the UP or DOWN arrow
briefly.
What to Expect: When you press the UP or DOWN arrow,
the grill will cycle through 4 stages (0-1-2-3). This will take
about 4 minutes. After that, it will show the initial temperature
inside the grill.
Setting the temperature: Do not push any buttons until the
computer finishes the 0-1-2-3 cycles. Once it displays a
temperature, you can change to the desired setting. If you do
nothing, the grill will automatically go to 150° F (66° C).
Burn-In: The first time you use your grill, you must “burn it
in” to get rid of odors and deposits inherent in the manufac-
turing process. Do this for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Time to reach temperature: It should take about 17-18
minutes from the time you first turn the grill on until it
achieves the temperature you set. This will be mostly
independent of the outside air temperature or the
temperature you choose.
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Daniel Boone & Jim Bowie Quick Start
TURNING THE GRILL OFF
Always use the “FAN” mode as follows:
Quick Start

Controller: Your controller is a state-of-the-art PID
(calculus-based) computer which will keep your grill
at a reasonably steady temperature.
Hopper Lid: Keep the hopper lid closed at all
times while your grill is on. Obviously, if you need
to refill the hopper, you can make a brief
exception. The fan inside the hopper must blow
air into the auger tube to prevent burn-back from
the firepot. If the hopper lid stays open, this air
pressure just escapes into the atmosphere.
DO NOT use this grill indoors or in any area without
adequate ventilation.
This is an electric appliance. Observe ALL normal
safety procedures for a high voltage apparatus.
DO NOT modify this grill in any manner not in accor-
dance with manufacturer guidelines.
Read, understand, and follow the directions in this
manual.
DO NOT operate this grill other than as specified in
this manual.
Be aware of and respond to the inherent danger of
any appliance that produces flames.
DO NOT use softwood pellets. The smoke contains
dangerous phenols which you do not want to ingest.
DO NOT use heating pellets, as they may contain
unsafe impurities which could harm your health or
your grill.
Store your pellets in a cool, dry place. Do not allow them to
get wet, as they will turn back into sawdust.
Use a grill cover as much as possible. As stated, pellets and
water do not mix. Your hopper will, for the most part, stay dry
in most weather, but a driving rain may cause adverse results.
Review the Quick Start section on pages 9-10 for information
on starting, controlling, and turning off your grill.
ALWAYS unplug your grill before performing any operations
involving any of the electrical components.
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Operating Your Grill
KEY COMPONENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO

Firebox: This sits in the bottom of the grill, and
pellets arrive into it via an auger tube attached to
its left side. Also called a burn pot.
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
to the left of the firebox on the igniter tube.
However, this should rarely be necessary. Also
called a hot rod.
Combustion Fan: This fan angles up toward the
firebox (burn pot) from underneath your grill. The
speed of this fan will vary during normal operation.
Thermal Sensor: This device sends data to the
computer ten times per second. The computer
then averages these readings over slightly longer
periods of time and adjusts the air and pellet flow
to maintain an accurate temperature in the cavity.
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.
Low Pellet Alarm: Inside the hopper you will
find a low pellet alarm. When the level of
pellets falls below this sensor, an alarm
sounds to let you know that you need to fill the
hopper back up. Once this alarm goes off,
you should add pellets to prevent fuel
shortage and resultant temperature drops.
Chimney Cap (Rain Cap): Always leave this
open. Your grill needs to draft. In the winter, a two
fingers opening (see Assembly section) is
appropriate. In the summer, crank it all the way
open.
Meat Probe: Your new Green Mountain pellet
grill has a meat probe included as standard
equipment. To use this feature, just plug the
connector into the receptacle on the front of
the control panel. Lift the stainless flap on the
left side of the grill and push the probe through the hole.
Then, insert the probe into the center of the food you are
cooking.
When you press the “FOOD” button on the control panel, it will
display the temperature of whatever the probe touches, but
this process takes a minute or two to stabilize. To return to
the grill temperature display, simply press the “FOOD” button
again.
If you do not have the probe installed in the control panel,
then your digital display will read “NO FD” (no food) when you
press the “FOOD” button.
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KEY COMPONENTS
Pellet Dump: Please make certain that
the stainless steel pellet dump slider is in
place before filling the hopper with pellets.

Bypass Mode for Hot Restarts: Occasionally, it will happen -
you have a power failure while the grill is in use, or someone
accidentally turns the grill off, or you under-cook something and
want to resume cooking for a little longer. Use this method if you
still have some fire left in the firebox, which is usually no longer
than about 6-7 minutes later. If you have run the “FAN MODE” for
more than about 3-4 minutes, this will not work.
If the power switch is off, push it to the ON position. When the
digital readout displays “OFF”, hold down the DOWN button for
approximately 8 seconds, or until the digital readout displays a
temperature.
Now adjust the temperature to your desired setting. If you do
nothing, the grill will go to the default temperature of 150°F (66°C).
Fan-Only Mode: You should use the “FAN” state each time you
finish cooking. To do this, simply hold down the “Down” button
until the digital readout displays 150°F (66°C) Release it and then
press once more – the readout will display “FAN.” The hopper fan
and combustion fans will continue to blow for about fifteen minutes.
This will burn up most of the pellets in the firebox and will exhaust
some of the ash into the bottom of the cooker cavity. The fans will
turn off automatically. The display will read OFF. You may turn off
the switch at this time, but you do not have to. The LED’s use very
little electricity, and they rarely burn out, so it will not hurt to leave
them on.
Recommendation: when cooking at temps above 375, operate
the grill at 150 for several minutes before going into fan only mode.
Because we know that you will use the grill in a variety of
weather conditions, we tend to overshoot the initial default
temperature of 150° F by 20-25 degrees on warm days. We
do this so that it does not take interminably long on a cold day
to reach its target temperature. The grill will eventually cool
back down to 150° on its own, or you may speed the process
by simply opening the lid to let out excess heat.
Once your outside temperatures drop below 35°F (2°C), the
Turbo mode kicks in to accelerate the volume of pellets and air
so that you do not have to wait so long for the grill to heat up
as you otherwise would without it.
If you wish to cook at a different temperature, just push the
button underneath the up or down arrows to set your target
temp. It will change 5° each time you push it, or, if you hold it
down, it will cycle continuously up or down.
You can set the grill as low as 150° (66°C) or as high as 500°
(260°C). You may change the temperature any time after
State 3 expires.
The grill temperature will climb fairly rapidly. The temperature,
however, falls much more slowly. This is because we must
keep the fire going at all costs, which results in a fairly slow fall
in inside temperature. Here, too, you can speed the process
by opening the lid to let excess heat escape.
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IMPORTANT FEATURES

The temperature on the digital readout reflects the temperature at
the grilling surface on the left side of the grate where the thermal
sensor protrudes into the grill cavity. You may notice differences
between the dome thermometer and the digital readout,
depending on the quantity of cold food inside the grill or how often
you open and close the lid, or how much wind is present. This is
normal.
Please understand that if you cook, for instance, a stand-up
chicken, the temperature at the top of the cavity may be
somewhat less than at the grilling surface in the winter and
perhaps higher in the summer. You might have decided to cook
the chicken at 275°, but you notice that the temp on the dome
thermometer (If your grill has one) only reads 250°. Since most of
your chicken is well above the cooking surface, you may want to
adjust the digital temp of the grilling surface up to about 300° in
order to achieve your target cooking temperature of 275° at
chicken level. Or vice-versa if the dome thermometer reads
higher.
Other Important Information: PLEASE READ THIS
Digital Readout Displays ‘OFF’: When you switch the grill on,
the digital readout displays “OFF.” This is an important safety
feature so that the grill cannot restart on its own in the event of a
power failure.
Digital Display Error Codes: Daniel Boone and Jim Bowie
FAL - Ignition Failure
SEN - Temperature Sensor Issue
Charging the Firebox: The auger tube provides a conduit
for the auger to push pellets from the hopper to the firebox.
The first time you operate the grill, this tube does not have
any pellets inside. Also, if in subsequent use you run out of
pellets in the hopper, the auger tube may not contain any
pellets. The computer, however, does not know that.
To overcome this problem, you must “charge the firebox” the
first time you use the grill or any time you run the tube out of
pellets.
It is extremely easy when the grill is new - just pour the
contents of the Ziploc baggy that came with your new grill into
the firebox.
But this is a little more difficult when all the parts - the heat
shield, windshields, grease tray, and grates - are installed.
Here you just want to switch the grill on and start it by push-
ing the UP button. It will begin Cycle 0. During this cycle, the
auger turns, and this will push pellets into the auger tube.
When the digital readout displays “1,” just switch the grill off.
Now, you can switch it back on and let it go - it will start.
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 which 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.
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Daniel Boone & Jim Bowie Quick Start

LEVEL GROUND
The grill should be kept as level as possible so that the grease
flows into the trough and out into the bucket and also to insure
that the sensor reads evenly, as hot air displaced to one side or
the other will cause irregular operation.
Service: Contact our technical support department at
530-347-9167 opt 1 for any problems you might have. While you
will hopefully have no problems, man-made things can go bad.
Fortunately, each part on the grill is modular, so either you can
easily replace one if necessary.
DO NOT WORK ON THIS GRILL IF IT IS PLUGGED IN!!
Always unplug any electrical appliance before you work on it.
Be sure to check out our “How To” video section on our
website for further troubleshooting and service tips and check
the troubleshooting section in this manual.
GMG “How To” Videos:
greenmountaingrills.com/how-to-installation-videos
Controller Functions: In case you have an interest in this
sort of thing, the chart that follows shows each ignition state
and its function.
you should probably save the money. But if you grill regularly in
cold weather, this investment will likely pay off handsomely. Do
not use the thermal blanket in the summertime, as it provides no
noticeable benefit and may actually work against you on very
warm days.
Maintenance: You can use a wire brush to clean the stainless
steel grate. Alternatively, you can use an old camper’s trick of
wadding a piece of aluminum foil and rubbing it lightly on the grate
to clean it. Clean ash out of the firebox periodically. The best way
is with a shop-vac. You should expect to clean this out about
every two months of regular use. Clean the underside of the
chimney cap regularly to prevent grease drip.
As you can see, the igniter stays on until the firebox temperature
exceeds the ambient temperature by more than 5°.
During Cycle 0, the controller feeds only 3 oz. (85 grams) of
pellets into the firebox.
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Thermal Blanket: Tests from users have
indicated that you can reduce your pellet
consumption by 40-50% in very cold weather by
using a GMG thermal blanket. If you do not plan
to use your grill frequently in the wintertime, then

ASSEMBLY
&
OPERATION
Davy Crockett
30
Davy Crockett Assembly
Install the legs
Install the chimney
Reverse the handle
Insert the Parts
Overview
Assembly consists of 4 easy steps:
1
2
3
4
Many of our dealers pre-assemble 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 prefer, you may watch the enclosed DVD
which will explain how to assemble your grill.
TOOLS NEEDED:
10 mm wrench or socket
Instructions

Bolt the chimney into position. Make sure the
rain cap is always wide open when cooking.
Reverse the handle so it attaches outside
the grill’s lid. Make sure the thermal
isolation washers go between the metal
trim ring and the lid on the outside, and
between the washer and lid on the inside.
Charge the firebox by pouring in
the contents of the Zip-Lock bag.
Insert the bottom half of the grease
tray. (Half-moon cutout goes to the left,
and the long leg goes to the right. The
sensor should be centered in the
half-moon cutout.)
Insert the heat shield. (Large holes
to the left.)
Alway 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.
Install the grates.
Hang the grease pail on the right side of the grill.
* With the slider holes open, direct ame will contact your food.
Holes should be opened only at temps of 350+. Adjust grilling
technique accordingly. With holes open, digital temperature
readout will be inaccurate. Ambient conditions may aect grill
temperatures, holes open or not.
Insert the top half (slider) of the
grease tray.* The holes should close
when you slide the top half to the
right. (Slider handle to the right.)
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Davy Crockett Assembly
INSTALL THE LEGS1
2INSTALL THE CHIMNEY
3REVERSE THE HANDLE
4INSERT THE PARTS

You can power your grill three different ways:
1 plug one end of the vehicle adapter (A) into the back of the grill
and the other into a vehicle’s lighter/cell phone connector.
2 connect A and B, and plug the adapter end into the back of the
grill and connect the alligator clips to a 12-volt battery (red to
positive, black to negative).
3plug 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.
Always open the rain cap all the way when operating the grill.
STARTING THE GRILL
To start the grill, simply press “POWER.”. The
grill will slowly cycle through 0-1-2-3. When it
first shows a temperature, you may use the up
button to choose one other than the default of
150°. You can adjust from 150°-550°. Always
close grease tray holes to start.
TURNING THE GRILL OFF
Just press “POWER” once again. It will immediately go into
“FAN” mode for about ten minutes to quell the remaining fire.
ALWAYS do this. This will also blow some of the ash out of
the firebox.
IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE
You can return the grill to its prior state by pressing POWER
and then holding the UP button for 10 seconds, but it will go to
150, not your set temperature.
IF YOU RUN OUT OF PELLETS
If you accidentally run out of pellets and empty the auger
tube, then you will need to re-charge the firebox. The fail-safe
method is to remove the interior parts and run the grill on
Cycle 0 until pellets begin to drop from the auger tube into the
firebox. During startup, the auger turns only on Cycle 0, so
you may have to do this more than once. (Just unplug the
cord from the back of the grill to repeat.) Alternatively, you
can drop a small handful of pellets into the firebox instead of
the preceding procedure. Easier still, leave the interior parts
intact and run the grill once or twice on Cycle 0, and then turn
off and restart.
USING THE MEAT PROBE
Plug the adapter into the outlet on the
control panel. Thread the probe through
the access panel on the left side of the grill,
and push it into the center of your food.
Simply press “FOOD” to display the internal
temperature of what you’re cooking.
A
BC
D
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Davy Crockett Assembly
Operating Your Grill

CLEANING YOUR GRILL
Remove grease with hot, soapy water or grill cleaner. Keep
liquids away from the auger tube and the pellets. Liquids will
drain through bottom hole. Alternatively, just turn the grill on at
550 for an hour or more to bake off most internal residues. Clean
the ash from the firebox regularly. If ash covers the igniter, the
grill may not light.
Digital Display Error Codes: Davy Crockett
FAL Ignition failure
SEN Temperature sensor issue
E01 Fan motor overload
E02 Auger motor overload
E04 Igniter overload
Be sure to keep pellets in the hopper! Check this occasionally so
that your grill does not go out in the middle of cooking your meal.
Wait until the grill heats up before cooking! Aside from the soot
contained in the early smoke, the grill will not cook evenly until it
gets hot, just as with a charcoal or gas grill. A slowly blinking light
indicates that the grill has achieved the target temperature, while
no light means the grill is still heating or cooling. This will allow
you to check to see if the grill is ready from inside the house or
some other distance away. It is much easier to see a flashing
light (thus the grill is ready to cook on) from a distance than a
steady one.
Marinade in sugar or salt or both anything you plan to smoke for
several hours beforehand in the refrigerator. This will normally
cure it and should make it safe. We do not recommend smoking
poultry below 185° for health reasons. Cooking it at or above that
temperature will still impart a rich, smoky flavor.
Clean the grate and grease pan regularly. Flavors from
previous cookouts will not usually improve the food you are
cooking now. Use a spatula or grill brush to clean the grease tray,
and use a wad of aluminum foil or a grill brush to gently wipe off
the grate. Also, grease may accumulate and cause a fire. Should
this highly unlikely event occur, unplug the grill and keep the lid
closed until the fire recedes. Line the tray with aluminum foil, but
do not block holes.
Spritz! Buy a plastic spray bottle for about a buck and fill it with
apple juice plus 2-3 tablespoons of Worcestershire.
Pellet Grilling
Basics
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It makes better sense to plan for the internal temperature to rise
about 5 degrees after you take it off the grill. Also, resting allows
the juices to redistribute more evenly throughout the meat.
Spray (spritz) the meats you’re cooking regularly. Pork butts and
picnic roasts, steaks, burgers, chops, and ribs will all benefit from
regular, generous “spritzing.”
Be creative! You can cook almost anything on this grill. Try
pizza, bread, marinated vegetables, casseroles, and corn bread,
as well as steaks, roasts, hams, pork chops or tenderloins, wild
game, fish, and poultry. Cook anything outside in this appliance
that you would cook in your kitchen oven.
Keep the lid closed when cooking. The grill cooks with
convection heat, so an open lid only dissipates heat into the
atmosphere. “If you’re lookin’, you’re not cookin’.”
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, overlapping the left sheet onto the
right one so that grease does not get underneath on its way
down the slope of the tray. You could also put multiple sets of
sheets on the tray and then just peel one off each time you cook.
Also, make sure the grease drain where the grease drains from
the inside of the cavity into the discharge tube is clean and free
of debris.
Smoke flavor: You will get more smoke flavor at low
temperatures than at high ones. If you wish to infuse a piece of
meat with a smoky flavor, cook it at 150-160 for an hour or so
before you turn up the grill to finish it off.
Let meat rest. Beef, pork, poultry, and fish will generally
continue to cook after you remove them from the grill as the hot
outer part of the meat influences the cooler interior. While it
seems possible to eat immediately upon finishing your grilling,
that seldom works out as a practical matter.
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Rookie Help
If you’re new to pellet grilling, what follows will help you to get
started. These guidelines are not immutable by any means.
Times depend 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.
Please check the RECIPES section elsewhere in this manual for
more precise techniques.