GMG LEDGE PRIME 2.0 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY INFORMATION,
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE INITIAL START UP.
GREENMOUNTAINGRILLS.COM
LEDGE PRIME™ 2.0
FOLLOW THE
GMG NATION

GENERAL WARNINGS
• THIS IS AN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE. OBSERVE ALL NORMAL SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE
APPARATUS.
• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• DO NOT USE IN ANY ENCLOSED AREA OR ANY AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS GRILL IN ANY MANNER NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES.
• 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 THE GRILL IN RAIN OR AROUND ANY WATER SOURCE SUCH AS SPRINKLERS.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS NEAR THIS GRILL.
• DO NOT PUT A BARBECUE COVER OR ANYTHING FLAMMABLE ON OR UNDER THE GRILL WHILE IN USE.
• 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.
• THE BACK AND SIDES OF THE GRILL MUST BE AT LEAST 36 IN. (914.4 MM) FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLES, AND
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 48 IN. (1219.2 MM) OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE CHIMNEY CAP AND
ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ABOVE THE GRILL.
WOOD PELLET AND OTHER FUEL RESTRICTIONS
• THIS GRILL IS DESIGNED TO BURN ONLY FOOD-SAFE HARDWOOD PELLETS. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE
OF FUEL.
• DO NOT USE ANY PELLETS LABELED AS HAVING ADDITIVES OR DESIGNED FOR USE IN HOME HEATING
SYSTEMS.
• DO NOT USE SOFTWOOD PELLETS. THE SMOKE CONTAINS DANGEROUS PHENOLS THAT YOU DO NOT
WANT TO INGEST.
• DO NOT USE HEATING PELLETS, AS THEY MAY CONTAIN UNSAFE IMPURITIES THAT COULD HARM YOUR
HEALTH OR YOUR GRILL.
• GMG’S GRILLS ARE DESIGNED FOR AND TESTED WITH GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILL’S BRAND OF PELLETS.
WHILE YOU MAY USE OTHER BRANDS OF PELLETS, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE GRILL WILL PERFORM
AT THE SAME LEVEL.
• 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
RELIGHTING THE GRILL.
• DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE PELLET HOPPER. PELLETS EXPOSED TO WATER TURN INTO
SAWDUST THAT THE AUGER FEED SYSTEM WILL NOT DELIVER TO THE FIREBOX.
• AFTER A PERIOD OF STORAGE OR NONUSE, THE GRILL SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR AUGER AND BURN POT
OBSTRUCTIONS, FOREIGN OBJECTS INSIDE BOTH THE GRILL AND THE HOPPER, AND AIR BLOCKAGE,
BEFORE USE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CORRECT PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THIS MANUAL.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL WHILE TRANSPORTING IT! THE GRILL MUST ALWAYS BE STATIONARY WHEN IT
IS ON. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE GRILL IS COLD AND ALL FIRE IN THE FIREBOX IS EXTINGUISHED BEFORE
MOVING IT.
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.
• IF YOUR GRILL DOES NOT IGNITE, MAKE CERTAIN TO TURN OFF THE UNIT AND REMOVE THE GREASE TRAY
AND THE HEATSHIELD TO CHECK THE FIREBOX. BEFORE YOU RESTART, YOU MUST MAKE CERTAIN THAT
THE FIREBOX IS CLEAN.
• 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.
PLEASE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO
36 IN
914.4 MM
914.4 MM
36 IN
48 IN | 1219.2 MM

THIS PRODUCT CAN EXPOSE YOU TO CHEMICALS INCLUDING CHROMIUM (HEXAVALENT
COMPOUNDS) AND CARBON DIOXIDE, WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND CAN EXPOSE YOU TO WOOD
DUST, WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV.
• USE HEAT RESISTANT BARBECUE 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 IT.
• ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT-FITTING LID, AND THE CONTAINER MUST
BE PLACED ON A NONCOMBUSTIBLE 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.
REMOTE/WIFI SMART CONTROL APP USAGE
• IF USING A REMOTE CONTROL OR THE REMOTE CELL PHONE APPLICATION TO CONTROL THE OPERATION
OF THE GRILL, YOU MUST FIRST MAKE SURE THAT ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OTHERWISE APPLICABLE TO
THE OPERATION OF THE GRILL HAVE BEEN OBSERVED PRIOR TO STARTING THE GRILL. MOREOVER, A
RESPONSIBLE ADULT FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE GRILL SHOULD BE AT ALL TIMES ABLE TO
VIEW THE GRILL, AND IS IN CLOSE-ENOUGH PROXIMITY TO THE GRILL TO BE ABLE TO ADDRESS ANY
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, BEFORE OPERATING THE GRILL REMOTELY.
MAINTENANCE ISSUES
CREOSOTE
• OVER TIME, A LAYER OF TAR-LIKE SOOT OR CREOSOTE MAY FORM INSIDE YOUR GRILL. YOU SHOULD
REGULARLY REMOVE SUCH SUBSTANCES FROM INSIDE YOUR GRILL, AS A CREOSOTE FIRE CAN BURN OUT
OF CONTROL.
• DARK AND SOOTY SMOKE MAY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A CREOSOTE BUILDUP INSIDE YOUR GRILL. IF
YOU NOTICE THIS, TURN OFF THE GRILL AND WAIT FOR IT TO COOL COMPLETELY. THEN, REMOVE ANY
COLD CREOSOTE FROM THE GRILL WITH A TOWEL.
• 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 AT ALL TIMES BE OPERATED OUTSIDE, IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AND IN STRICT
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL OTHER INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 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 DEVELOP EITHER 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.
PROP 65 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WARNING
• THE GRILL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY 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 FIREPOT WHILE THE GRILL IS RUNNING. IF THE GRILL RUNS OUT OF
PELLETS DURING COOKING, LET THE GRILL COMPLETELY COOL AND START AGAIN FOLLOWING THE INITIAL
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS.
• ALWAYS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE HEAT SHIELD PROPERLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS
ELSEWHERE IN THIS MANUAL, TO REDUCE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE.
• GREASE FIRES ARE OFTEN CAUSED BY FAILING TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE GRILL BY CLEANING THE
GREASE TRAY AND THE GREASE DRAIN CONSISTENTLY. IF A GREASE FIRE OCCURS, TURN THE CONTROL
UNIT TO “OFF,” AND 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.
• 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFO
GMG WOOD PELLETS
PELLET GRILL ATTACHMENTS
GRILL FEATURES
DIGITAL CONTROLLER
PREFIRE CHECK
OPERATING YOUR GRILL
UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRILL
MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL
WOOD-FIRED 101
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS
TROUBLESHOOTING
SUPPORT
WARRANTY
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FOLLOW THE
WOOD-FIRED REVOLUTION
#GMG #GMGNation

GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILLS BRAND PELLETS ARE MADE OF 100%
KILN-DRIED SAWDUST THAT NEVER TOUCHES THE FLOOR. OUR
PELLETS ARE HELD TOGETHER BY THE NATURAL LIGNINS IN THE
WOOD AND ARE A LARGER DIAMETER PELLET THAT ALLOWS
THEM TO LAST LONGER THAN STANDARD SIZE PELLETS.
GMG HARDWOOD
VERSATILITY & CUSTOMIZATION
GMG IS CHANGING THE GAME OF BACKYARD
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RACKT™SYSTEM
BBQ ROTISSERIEWOOD-FIRED PIZZA
SideBURN™

Antenna Connection
Digital Readout Display
Displays temp and status codes.
Signal Indicator Light
Temperature Up
5° Increment control
Temperature Down
5° Increment control
Power Button
Food Probe 1 Button
When the food probe is connected,
press to read the internal temp of
your food. Press again to switch
back to grill temp.
Food Probe 1 Connection
Insert a food probe here and run it
up and through the steel swinging
door on the left side of the grill.
Food Probe 2 Button
When the food probe is connected,
press to read the internal temp of
your food. Press again to switch
back to grill temp.
Food Probe 2 Connection
Insert another food probe here and
run it up and through the steel
swinging door on the left side of the
grill.
USB Connection
Plug in USB to charge a phone or
other device.
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#DESCRIPTION
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Grill Is Off
Fan Mode
Updated
Update Successful
Ignition Failure
No Food Detected
Ready to Show Food Temp
Sensor Failure
Circuit Board Issue
DESCRIPTIONCODE
OFF
FAn
Upd
SUC
FAL
NFD
Fod
SEN
PGA
DISPLAY STATUS CODES
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If you want to change the controller to °C, simply
hold the down arrow button for 4 seconds while
the unit shows “off” on the display. To go back to
°F, follow the exact same method.
Changing between °F/C
DIGITAL CONTROLLER
GRILL FEATURES
12V DIRECT POWER
With AC/DC dual connectivity, you can
connect the grill with either a 110V/220V
or 12V plug but the grill ultimately runs
off 12V direct current. This is a much
safer and optimized power source that
allows for our micro-adjusted variable
speed fan and auger motor for more
precise temp control, greater pellet fuel
economy, and less waste.
WIFI SMART CONTROL
Control and monitor your grill and
internal meat temps right from your
phone through your local WiFi
network with the GMG App.
VERSATILE TEMP RANGE
From 150° - 550°F you can smoke a
16 hour brisket low and slow or crank
up the heat for a beautiful sear on
your steak. GMG wood-fired
versatility is unmatched.
RACKT™SYSTEM
Enabled with GMG RACKT™, a rack
technology system that allows for easy
attachable elevated racks, smoke
shelves, and cooking pans. RACKT™
system and accessories sold separatly.
SideBURN™BBQ ROTISSERIE
Enabled with built-in rotisserie mount
brackets, you can easily install our
wood-fired rotisserie for some of the
juciest and most flavorful smokes.
Rotisserie attachment sold separately.
Enabled for the SideBURN™
attachment, the ultimate sous chef
giving you quick, high-heat infrared
searing capabilities, and a secondary
cooking surface with fine tune adjusting.
WOOD-FIRED PIZZA
Pizza night at home will never be the
same after cooking artisan wood-fired
pizzas right in your back yard. This
thing is a game changer! Pizza
attachment sold separately.
VENTURI-STYLE
The Venturi-Style design is lined
with vertical vents creating a burn
pot cyclone of airflow for maximum
heat distribution.
REDESIGNED CHAMBER
The new rounded/peaked hybrid chamber
design provides for optimal heat distribution
and smoke circulation creating a superior
360° of wood-fired greatness.The elevated
lid design allows for additional height inside
the grilling chamber for larger cooks and
maximum wood flavor.

30 MINS 350°F
Install the grease tray with the circle cut-out to the left and
the half-moon crescent to the right. This ensures proper
travel of grease into your grease trough. For easy clean up,
wrap the grease tray in tin foil.
HEAT SHIELD
RECOMMENDED POSITIONING OF
Before you set up your grill, make sure to keep the entire grill a minimum of 36 in. (914.4 mm)
from all combustibles. Please read and follow the SAFETY INFO section before starting up your
You must prime the firebox the first time you start the grill or any time you accidentally let the
auger tube run out of pellets.
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For a proper centered heat shield position, use the marks on the
adjuster handle. The grill wall should align with the 0 mark on the
handle, setting the heat shield roughly 9.5 in. (241.3 mm) from
the left inside grill wall.
DO NOT over tighten the adjustment rod.
Burn in the grill at 350°F for 30 minutes to remove any residue from the manufacturing process.
Always ensure the hopper lid, pellet dump door,
and AshVac door are closed while operating the grill.
PREFIRE CHECK OPERATING YOUR GRILL
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PRIMING THE FIREBOX
GREASE TRAY
REQUIRED INSTALLATION OF
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PROPER AIRFLOW
CLOSE ALL DOORS & LIDS FOR
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
WARNING Remove grates, grease tray, and heat shield.
Plug the grill in and press the red POWER button.
Display will show ‘0’. Wait until it changes to ‘1’. and unplug the grill.
Plug the grill back in and press the red POWER button. .
Repeat Steps 2-4 until pellets begin to emerge from the end of the auger tube and fall into the firebox.
Replace grates, grease tray, and heat shield.
Allow the grill to finish it’s 1-2-3 startup cycle and reach 150°F before you set your desired temp.
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POWERING DOWN YOUR GRILL
Press the red POWER button.
This will shift the grill into “FAN” mode. You will hear the fan kick in and you may hear the auger motor turn
intermittently. The grill extinguishes the fire at a rate dependent on the actual temperature when you pressed the
power button.
Unplug the grill from the wall.
ALWAYS allow the grill to reach 150°F before adjusting the temperature.
SEASONING YOUR GRILL
IMPORTANT
9.5 in.
SWEET SPOT

To use this feature, just plug the connector into the receptacle on the front of the controller.
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. Press either the Probe 1 or 2
button to display the temperature of that probe. This process takes a minute or two to stabilize.
To return to the grill temperature display, simply press the probe button again. If you do not
have the probe installed in the control panel, then your digital display will read “NFD” (no food)
when you press either probe button. The probe is not suitable for reading temperatures above
257°F (150°C).
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The beauty starts at the core of GMG’s 12V Direct Power design. Direct current allows for a micro-adjusted
variable speen fan and auger motor that creates more precise temp control, greater fuel economy, and less waste
along with increased motor RPM’s for quicker pellet feed and faster startups.
The motor turns and auger that feeds pellets into a firebox. There, an igniter in the bottom automatically lights the
pellets, and a combustion fan provides oxygen to star the fire.
The Venturi-Style firebox design is lined with vertical vents taht create a burn pot cyclone of airflow for maximum
heat distribution and complete combustion with minimal waste.
The heat shield that covers the firebox distributes the heat to both sides of the grill, flowing up into the convection
style grill chamber. The thermal sensor mounted inside the grill sends data to the on-board computer 10 times
every second, and the digital controller adjusts the air and pellet flow to maintain the temperature you set.
GREENMOUNTAINGRILLS.COM
UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRILL
ALWAYS allow the grill to reach 150°F before adjusting the temperature.
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EVERYDAY GRILL START-UP
USING YOUR MEAT PROBES
IMPORTANT
Plug the grill in (if unplugged) and turn it on by pressing the POWER button. Display will show “0” and beging it’s
1-2-3 start-up cycle.
Allow your grill to reach 150°F before setting your desired temp.
Set your temp and get cooking!
HEAT
SHIELD
FIREBOX
AUGER
AUGER
MOTOR
IGNITER
COMBUSTION FAN
DIGITAL
CONTROLLER

The PT100 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. Many things affect the data gathered by the sensor – opening the lid, wind,
grease splatter, humidity, altitude, and gravity (if the grill is not on level ground).
The computer analyzes all the erratic information and averages it over time. Then, it displays the best result as the most
accurate representation of the grill’s current temperature. This is why an instantaneous air temperature reading from a
third-party product does not provide much useful information.
Huffing sounds are normal. The combustion fan inside the hopper will turn on and off regularly to provide the correct
amount of oxygen to the fire to maintain your set temp. The motor that propels the auger is fairly powerful and is
thus a bit loud. This is all normal operation.
In case you have an interest in the grills startup functionality, the chart below shows each ignition state and its
function in the 1-2-3 startup cycle. The auger run time in stage 0 varies slightly based on ambient temperature.
UNDERSTANDING THE STARTUP CYCLE
UNDERSTANDING AIR TEMPERATURE
THE GRILL WILL MAKE ODD SOUNDS
• ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE GRILL IS COLD AND THE FIRE AND ALL EMBERS ARE OUT BEFORE CLEANING.
• ALWAYS unplug your grill before performing any cleaning, maintenance, and/or electrical component operations.
• Clean the grates and grease tray regularly. You can use a wire brush to clean the stainless steel grates. Alternatively,
you can use an old camper’s trick of wadding a piece of aluminum foil and rubbing it lightly on the grates to clean them.
• 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. Use multiple sheets on the tray
and then just peel one off each time you cook.
• Chimney cap. Wipe down the underside of the cap regularly to prevent grease drip.
• Place grill on 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 ensure that the sensor reads evenly, as hot air displaced to one side or the other will
cause irregular operation.
• Clean ash out of the firebox periodically. If ash covers the igniter, the grill may not light. When you clean out the ash
from your firepot, it is not necessary to add in more pellets afterwards. The auger will add in the correct amount of
pellets in the start-up cycle.
• Regularly clean the inside of your grill. Remove grease with hot, soapy water or a grill cleaner. Keep liquids away
from the auger tube and the pellets. Liquids will drain through the bottom hole. Alternatively, just turn the grill on at
500°F for an hour or more to bake off most internal residues.
• Protect your grill. Use a grill cover as much as possible. Water may be able to get into the hopper in extremely
adverse conditions such as high winds or driving sideways rain. Make sure the grill is completely dry before covering.
• Service? Answers to most common questions can be found on our website greenmountaingrills.com/support.
While you will hopefully have no problems, machinery can fail. Fortunately, each part on the grill is modular, so you can
easily replace one if necessary.
Keep the inside of the grill clean using a Shop-Vac. This will take
only a few minutes. Remove the interior parts and vacuum any ash
and residue out of the base of the grill and the firebox.
CLEAN
ABOUT EVERY
2 - 3 BAGS
80 - 100 LBS
36 - 45 KGS
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MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL
BURN CAUTION
GREASE FIRE CAUTION
Auger turns on and starts
pushing pellets into the firebox.
Igniter turns on and starts to
heat up the pellets.
The combustion fan turns on
to ignite the pellets.
The fan and igniter establish
proof of fire.
AUGER
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SECS
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SECS
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SECS
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SECS
DISPLAY PARTS WORKING TIME FUNCTION
IGNITER
FAN & IGNITER
FAN & IGNITER
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• 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°F 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. 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.
• Spritz! Always spritz your meat. Pork butts and picnic roasts, steaks, burgers, chops, and ribs will all benefit from
regular, generous spritzing. A good staple mixture is apple juice plus 2–3 tablespoons of Worcestershire.
• Be Creative! You can cook almost anything on this grill. Try pizza, bread, marinated vegetables, casseroles, and
cornbread, 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.
• Low Temperature Smoking: For anything you plan to smoke for several hours, we recommend brining it in sugar or
salt or both, in the refrigerator for several hours beforehand. This will normally partially cure the meat and should make
it safer. We do not recommend smoking poultry below 185°F for health reasons. Cooking it at or above that
temperature will still impart a rich, smoky flavor.
• General Cooking Guide. If you’re new to 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.
• 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.
• Time to Reach Temperature: It should take about 15 minutes from the time you first turn the grill on until it achieves the
temperature you set. Make sure not to adjust the temperature until it reaches 150°F first. Time to heat up will vary based
on the ambient air temperature.
• Temperature Range: 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. A slowly blinking light on the digital control panel
indicates that the grill has achieved the target temperature, while no light means the grill is still heating or cooling.
• Heat Distribution: 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. See our recommended heat shield positioning in
the assembly guide. A centered heat shield placement is best for even heat distribution.
The grill temperature will climb fairly rapidly. The temperature, however, falls much more slowly. This is because the fire
must be kept 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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Brats
Brisket
Burgers
Chicken - Pieces
Chicken - Whole
Fish
Hot Dogs
Jerky
Pizza
Pork Butts/Picnics
Ribs
Roast Beef
Salmon - Smoked
Steaks
Grill
Slow-Cook
Grill
Grill
Roast
Grill
Grill
Smoke
Bake
Slow-Cook
Roast
Roast
Smoke
Grill
450° - 500°F
225° - 240°F
450° - 500°F
375° - 425°F
275° - 325°F
375° - 425°F
450° - 500°F
150° - 170°F
400° - 450°F
225° - 240°F
200° - 250°F
250° - 300°F
150° - 175°F
450° - 500°F
5 - 10 mins/side
8 - 16 hrs
7 - 10 mins/side
15 - 20 mins/side
1.5 - 2.5 hrs
7 - 20 mins/side
5 - 7 mins/side
4 - 6 hrs
14 - 18 mins
8 - 16 hrs
4 - 8 hrs
1.5 - 3.5 hrs
6 - 10 hrs
4 - 10 mins/side
FOOD METHOD TEMP TIME
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GENERAL OPERATING TIPS
WOOD-FIRED 101

NEVER INCREASE TEMPERATURE UNTIL IT REACHES THE 150°F MARK.
• The grill needs to make P.O.F (Proof of Fire) which is 5 degrees above ambient temperature. At that point the board
will turn the igniter off and start the auger motor to guide the grill up to 150°F. It is imperative for the grill lid to be closed
for this to happen.
ONCE THE GRILL HAS REACHED 150°F, YOU MAY INCREASE TO YOUR DESIRED TEMPERATURE.
• If there is not a 5° increase within 20 minutes the grill will display FAL. At this point see page 22 of the troubleshooting
section.
• Temperature Variances: The temperature on the digital readout reflects the temperature at at the sensor located in the
top center of the grill cavity. If you use supplemental thermometers to read the temperature, they may vary from the
grill’s data depending on where you locate yours.
• Weather: ALWAYS keep your grill out of rain and snow when not in use. A grill cover will clearly help the situation, but
the garage seems more fool-proof.
• 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’.”
• Pellet Checking: Be sure to keep pellets in the hopper! Check your hopper occasionally so that your grill does not go
out in the middle of cooking your meal.
• Pellet Storage: Store your pellets in a cool, dry place.
• Bypass Mode for Hot Restarts: Occasionally, you may experience a power outage while the grill is in use, or someone
accidentally turns the grill off, or you undercook something and want to resume cooking for a little longer.
ONLY use this procedure if power is lost and a fire is still in the grill or for testing parts.
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 necessary, make sure the grill is plugged in first. When the digital readout displays off, press the red power button to
turn the grill back on. Once the display reads “0” hold the power button for approximately 7 seconds, or until the digital
readout displays a temperature. Now adjust the temperature to your desired setting.
• Powering Down: Simply press the red power button and your grill will automatically go into fan mode. Allow fan mode to
complete which takes about 15 mins. Once the fan mode is complete the display will read “oFF.” You can leave the grill
plugged in for easier power up of your next cook or unplug it if you prefer.
Grill doesn’t turn on when you press the power button.
Check to make sure the power cord is plugged in. Make sure you have turned on the ON-OFF switch located
underneath the back side of the hopper.
Check the circuit breaker and/or GFCI on the circuit the adapter is plugged into. Plug a small appliance into the
same outlet to see if you have electricity.
Grill doesn’t come up to temperature.
If grill remains at ambient temperature...
Check the firebox to see if it has overflowed with pellets. If it has, clean it out and start over. Before you restart,
you must make certain that the firebox is clean. This overfill can result from turning the grill off without using the
fan mode or from charging the firebox when it does not need to be charged. Reread the section on “Priming the
Firebox” on pg. 12 to understand that. You only need to prime the firebox the first time you use the grill or on any
subsequent occasions when it runs out of pellets and the auger runs until empty.
If the grill lights, but does not reach the 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.
Ensure the grease tray is installed correctly.
Improper shield placement will result in issues coming to
temperature. When using the heat shield adjustment rod,
a centered heat shield should be positioned approximately
at the “0” mark on the rod, setting the heat shield roughly
9.5 in. (241.3 mm) from the left inside grill wall.The depth
to which the rod is threaded into the receiving nut varies,
so some experimenting might be needed to find the
perfectly adjusted center point on your rod.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Install the grease tray with the circle cut-out to the left and
the half-moon crescent to the right. This ensures proper
travel of grease into your grease trough. For easy clean up,
wrap the grease tray in tin foil.
9.5 in.

Erratic temperature.
If the digital display reads “SEN” or shows rapid fluctuation in temperature (faster than the grill could realistically
increase/decrease its internal temperature). Contact us at [email protected]
Otherwise, check to make sure you do not have aluminum foil on the grease tray that is blocking the hole in it on
the left side. It is okay to wrap your tray in foil. However it must be wrapped tightly to the metal. The hole on the
left side as well as the half-moon cutout on the right side must be punched out of the foil to ensure proper airflow.
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.
Improper heat shield placement may result in issues getting up to your set temperature. When using the heat
shield adjustment rod, a centered heat shield should be positioned approximately at the “0” mark on the rod. The
depth to which the rod is threaded into the receiving nut varies, so some experimenting might be needed to find
the perfectly adjusted “0” point on your rod.
Ensure the grease tray is installed correctly. See the previous page for proper installation.
Smoke is coming out of the hopper.
Make sure there are pellets in 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. Simply lock it shut.
You can test this by running 2 sheets of tin foil over your hopper then closing the lid down on top of the foil to make
a temporary seal, hopefully preventing smoke from traveling through your hopper.
Ensure the combustion fan spins freely and is not damaged.
Ensure the pellet dump door is closed tight.
No pellets in the firebox.
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.
If it is and there aren’t any pellets coming through, they are bridged up over the auger’s intake. Turn the grill off, sift
the pellets around inside the hopper, and put the grill back into cycle 0. Wait until the pellets emerge into the
firebox. It may take up to 4 full cycle 0’s to get pellets all the way through the auger tube. Once they emerge, turn
the grill off and start it again all the way through the 0-1-2-3 cycles to fire it up.
It may take more if the auger is not turning. Listen for the auger motor. If the auger motor is engaged and the auger
bit is not turning, then there is a broken linkage between the motor and the auger shaft. Contact technical support
at [email protected].
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Uneven heating.
Uneven heat can be corrected by making small adjustments to your heat shield placement. Try sliding the shield
toward the hot side in ¼ inch increments while taking note of the temperature changes. Using the Heat shield
adjustment rod, a centered heat shield should be positioned approximately at the “0” mark on the rod. The depth to
which the rod is threaded into the receiving nut varies, so some experimenting might be needed to find the
perfectly adjusted “0” point on your rod. Once you find the best heat shield placement, we encourage you to mark
that distance on the heat shield adjustment rod. That way, you can subsequently repeat the positioning whenever
the grill is relocated or the burn pot is cleared internally.
Grill didn’t light (FAL message).
There may be too much ash in the firebox. Wait until it cools off, and clean out the ash. Alternatively, pellets may
have overfilled the firebox. Never turn the grill off and on repeatedly as this will overfill the firebox with pellets. Each
time the grill displays “0” on start-up, it feeds a full load of pellets into the firebox. The igniter won't light the pellets
unless air can flow freely through the combustion chamber.
The combustion fan may not have been operating. Check to make sure that the fan blades turn freely and the fan
runs on cycles 2 and 3 of the 0-1-2-3 sequence.
The auger might not have turned pellets into the firebox. Refer to “No pellets in the firebox” on the last page.
If there isn’t any ash or pellet buildup, the fan works properly, and fresh pellets are feeding in, your igniter is most
likely out and the grill will require a replacement igniter.
*The grill can be manually lit if the igniter is out. Charge the burn pot with a handful of pellets, and light them with a
propane torch. Once the pellets are able to maintain a flame by themselves, plug the grill in so it displays “off.” Hold
the “power” button for 10 seconds. The grill will initially display “0” but then skip to a temperature reading while
turning on the fan and auger. Let the grill come to 150 then select your grilling temperature like normal.
Auger is jamming.
Turn the grill into cycle 0 by pressing the “power” button (first stage of the normal start-up procedure), and listen for
the auger motor. If the motor engages, look inside your firebox toward the end of the auger bit to determine if the
auger is spinning. If the auger is spinning but you don’t have pellets feeding into the burn pot, you have pellets
bridged up over the intake of the auger tube. Turn the grill off, sift the pellets around inside the hopper, and put the
grill back into cycle 0. Wait until the pellets emerge into the firebox. It may take up to 2 full cycle 0’s to get pellets all
the way through the auger tube.
If you have determined that your auger does not turn when the auger motor is engaged, you can try to work the
affected pellets through the auger tube to clear out the jam. Remove the grease tray and heat shield from the body
of the grill. Remove all the pellets from the hopper and the firebox.
Once the auger tube is clear, you will need to refill it with fresh pellets by running cycle 0 a few more times after the
hopper has been filled. Once you see fresh pellets coming out, turn off the grill and start it up again through the
entire 0-1-2-3 process with the heat shield and grease tray installed.
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Combustion fan doesn’t seem to be working properly.
There’s no need for concern if your fan is not blowing at a constant speed. It will run at many RPMs in order to
maintain the most stable temperature.
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.
Check the wires leading to the combustion fan to make sure those connections are secure and undamaged.
Temperature
Temperature is an immediate measurement. If you open the lid for an extended period of time, the unit will drop in
temperature and feed accordingly to compensate. Depending on the time the lid is open, the unit will overshoot set
temperature after the lid is closed. The temperature will level out over time. This is normal operation.
Grease Management
We recommend using foil over the grease tray leaving air flow open from both the front and back around the
grease tray. It is also imperative to not cover the hole in the grease tray if covering with foil. Grease should always
flow from left to right into the right side trough and into the bucket on the outside of the unit.
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.
This warranty does not cover problems that result from abuse, accident, misuse, or problems with
electrical power. It does not over cosmetic elements and components, such as paint and other finishes.
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 GRILLS RESPONSIBILITY
FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP 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 MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. NO OTHER
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IN NO EVENT WILL GMG PRODUCTS, LLC (dba GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILLS) HAVE ANY LIABILITY
FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER OR WITH RESPECT TO 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.
REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY HERE:
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