Z GRILLS ZPG-L6002B Wood Pellet Grills Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Z GRILLS
Table of Contents
ZPG-L6002B Wood Pellet Grills
WOOD PELLET GRILLS
ZPG-L6002B/ZPG-L6002E
OWNER’S MANUAL
MON TO FRI, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC STANDARD TIME SERVICE CONTACT:
1-833-947-4557/1-833-ZGRILLS EMAIL:
[email protected] WEBSITE: www.zgrills.com
VN082020
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO
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COMPONENT LIST
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
8
INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS
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SUBSEQUENT START-UP
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OPERATING TIPS
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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM
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Z GRILLS SUPPORT
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3-Y LIMITED WARRANTY
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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO
GENERAL WARNINGS
Please read this entire manual before installation and use of the pellet fuel-
burning appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
property damage, bodily injury or even death.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.
This grill is for outdoor use only. DO NOT use it in any enclosed area.
DO NOT store or use combustible materials or liquids near this appliance.
Keep children away while it is in use.
Maintain a safe distance between your grill and any combustible material.
DO NOT move your grill while operating or while it is hot. Wait until the
grill is completely cold. If a grease fire occurs, turn “off” and leave lid
closed until the fire is extinguished. DO NOT unplug the power cord. DO NOT
throw water on it. DO NOT try to smother the fire.
Clean and maintain your grill after each use.
DO NOT use your grill on rainy days.
DO NOT touch any part of your grill while it is hot. Serious bodily injury
could result.
We suggest the use of heat-resistant gloves when operating this grill.
We suggest that you should wrap the Grease Drain Pan with heavy-duty aluminum
foil before using because it is easy to clean.
For convenient and safe assembly, use at least two people to assemble the
grill.
Make sure the power cord is disconnected before performing any service or
maintenance.
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DO NOT place anything heavy on top of hopper lid. It is not a shelf and is a
tip hazard. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or `freshen up’ a fire in this
appliance. Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance when in use. Do
not use accessories not specified for use with this appliance.
NOTE: A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR
SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT
BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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PELLET RESTRICTIONS
This grill is designed for use of wood pellets only designed for burning in
wood pellet grills. Do Not Use Pellet Fuel Labeled As Having Additives. We
suggest that you use Z GRILLS BBQ WOOD PELLETS, which are specifically made to
work in our grills. There is no guarantee that other brands of pellets are
suitable for use in Z GRILLS. And Z GRILLS assumes no liability for any loss,
damage or injury caused by the use of any other brands of pellets. Always keep
the Pellet Hopper dry, the wood pellets will expand greatly, break apart and
even jam the feed system if the pellets get wet or are exposed to high
humidity.
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING
Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning
you, your family or others. Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning:
headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion.
Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen
levels can result in loss of consciousness and death. See a doctor if you or
others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of
this appliance. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a
cold or flu, is often detected too late. Alcohol consumption and drug use
increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is
especially toxic to mother and child during pregnancy, infants, the elderly,
smokers, and people with blood or circulatory system problems, such as anemia,
or heart disease.
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COMPONENT LIST
ITEM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
QTY
1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1
DESCRIPTION
Grill Chamber Assembly Furnace Hinge Lid Hinge Lid Lid Handle
Hopper Burner Lid Hopper Assembly
Hopper Handle Support Frame RTD Temperature Probe
Stator Firepot Assembly Burner Box Assembly Decorating Plate
Warming Rack Porcelain Cooking Grates
Air Door Grease Drain Pan
Mounting Plate Storage Box Body Frame
Grease Bucket Bottle Opener
Hook Tool Hook Side Table
ITEM
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
QTY
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2
DESCRIPTION
Smoke Stack Gasket Smoke Stack Assembly Chimney Cap Assembly Upper Hopper
Safety Grate
Fixed Plate Fan
Digital Control Lower Hopper Safety Grate
Cable Clip Power Cord Hot Rod (Ignitor) Fixed Tube Hopper Insulation Gasket
Auger Auger Tube Bushing
Auger Drive Motor Hopper Frame Left Rear Leg Left Front Leg Foot pad Bottom
Plate Wheel Axle Right Rear Leg Right Front Leg Front Plate
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HARDWARE PACKAGE LIST
ITEM QTY
DESCRIPTION
ITEM QTY
DESCRIPTION
A
31
Bolt 1/4-20×1/2
K
2
Cap Nut 5/16-18
B
8
Bolt 1/4-20×32
L
6
Hexagon Kep Nut 8#-32
C
18
Bolt 8#-32×3/8
M
2
Open End Wrench
D
2
Pin Shaft
E
3
Step Screw 8#-32
F
4
Hexagon Bolt 1/4-20
G
4
Bolt 8#-32×1/2
H
1
Bolt 1/4-20×15
I
1
Hexagon Nut 1/4-20
J
2
Hexagon Nut 1/4-20
N
4
Gasket (Ø20Ø6.52.0mm)
O
1
Gasket (Ø6.5Ø121.2mm)
P
1
Spring Washer
(Ø6.5Ø9.51.5mm)
Q
2
Bolt 1/4-20×7
R
2
Pin
S
1
Screwdriver
T
1
Thumb Screw 8#-32×3/8
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS DIAGRAM
HOPPER BURNER ASSEMBLY
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BODY FRAME ASSEMBLY
1.MOUNTING THE BODY FRAME 1.Insert the Left Front Leg (45) and Left Rear Leg
(44) into the Food Pads (46). 2.Secure Legs (44)(45)(50)(51) on the Bottom
Plate (47) with Bolt (A). 3.Insert the Axle (49) through the holes in the
Bottom Plate (47) and Legs (50)(51), assemble the Nut (K) onto the Axle (49).
Use the Wrench (M) to tighten. 4.Secure Front Plate (52) on the Bottom with
Bolt (C) and link with Legs (44)(45).
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2.MOUNTING THE BODY FRAME TO THE CHAMBER 1.With the help of another person,
carefully attach the Grill Chamber Assembly (1) on the Body Frame and using
Bolt (A). Use the Screwdriver (S) to tighten. Caution: The grill is very
heavy. Always lift the grill with 2 people.
3.MOUNTING THE HOPPER TO THE CHAMBER 1.Insert Bolt (C) into Hopper Burner Lid
(6) and Hopper Assembly (7), align the holes, then assemble it with Nut (L).
Use the Screwdriver (S) to tighten. 2.Assemble Hopper Handle (8) to Hopper
Assembly (7) with Bolt (A). 3.Assemble Hopper Assembly (7) to Grill Chamber
Assembly (1) with Bolt (A).
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4.Locate the RTD Male Plug-In-Connector coming from the Grill Chamber
Assembly. It will look like a loose wire with a connector on the end. Locate
Connect the RTD Female Plug-In-Connector coming from the Hopper Assembly.
Connect the two RTD Plug-In-Connectors together. Pull the RTD wire down so
that it is sandwiched between the hopper and the chamber. The extra RTD wire
will be at the bottom of hopper.
4.ATTACHING THE SMOKESTACK AND CHIMNEY CAP Insert two Bolts (F) through Gasket
(N), the two holes in the Smoke Stack Assembly (28) and the two holes in the
Smoke Stack Gasket (27). Align and insert through the two holes in the Grill
Chamber Assembly (1). Attach using Nut (J). Tighten with Wrench. Then tighten
the Chimney Cap Assembly (29) on the Chimney Fixing Hole.
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5.ATTACHING THE SIDE TABLE 1.Assemble Side Table (26) to the Grill Chamber
Assembly (1) with Bolt (A). 2.Assemble Bottle Opener (23) to the Grill Chamber
Assembly (1) with Bolt (C). 3.Assemble Step Screw (E) to the Side Table (26).
6.LID ASSEMBLY 1.Insert the Bolt (F) through Gasket (N) and Lid (4) and into
the Lid Handle (5). 2.Insert the Bolt (B) through Lid Hinge (3) and into Lid
(4). 3.Insert the Bolt (B) through Furnace Hinge (2) and into the Grill
Chamber Assembly (1). Use the Screwdriver (S) to tighten. Insert the Pin Shaft
(D) through the Hinge (2)(3) and secure it with the Pin (R). As shown.
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7.ATTACHING THE FIRE POT 1.Assemble the Burner Box Assembly (13) to the Side
Table with Bolt (G). 2.Insert Bolt (Q) through Fixed Tube (38) and into Burner
Box Assembly (13).
3.Clip the Firepot Assembly (12) into the Burner Box Assembly (13), as shown.
4.Insert Thumb Screw (T) through the Firepot Assembly (12) and into the Burner
Box Assembly (13),then tighten it.
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8.POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN 1.Assemble the Support Frame (9) to Chamber
with Bolt (A). 2.Assemble the Mounting Plate (19) to Chamber with Bolt (C) and
Nut (L).
3.Insert Bolt (H) through Spring Washer (P), Air Door (17), Grease Drain Pan
(18), Gasket (O), Nut (I) orderly. Lock with Screwdriver (S) and Wrench (M).
As shown. 4.Clip the Support Frame (9) into the mounting hole of the Grease
Drain Pan (18).
NOTE: This Air Door is used to open or close “Direct” flame searing. It allows
for “Direct Flame” cooking and temperatures as high as 1000. WARNING: BE
CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF WHEN USING THIS FEATURE.
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9.ATTACHING THE COOKING GRATE AND WARMING RACK Attaching the Porcelain Cooking
Grate (16) and Warming Rack (15) in the Chamber.
10.ATTACHING THE STORAGE BOX Assemble the Storage Box (20) to the Chamber with
Bolt (A).
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11.HANG ON THE GREASE BUCKET Hang the Grease Bucket (22) on the Hook (24).
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INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this manual carefully and follow it step by step before starting
your Z Grills for the first time and each time the grill runs out of pellets.
1.Remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle from the
interior of the grill. 2.Open the Pellet Hopper Lid, make sure there are no
foreign objects in the Auger and Hopper. 3.With the Switch in the OFF(O)
position, plug the power cord into a 110 Volt AC grounded outlet. 4.Turn on
your Z Grill and turn the Temperature Dial to the SMOKE position. Please check
the following things: (WARNING: Please do not touch it!) Confirm the Auger is
turning. (Wait for 1-2 minutes.) Hold your fingers above the Firepot to
confirm the fan is blowing air through the Firepot. The hotrod will heat up
and you should be able to sense the heat coming from it. (It takes
approximately 1-2 minutes.) You should see a temperature number displayed on
your LED DISPLAY. If you see
something different displayed it is an ERROR CODE. NOTE: PLEASE SEE
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR DETAILS ON ERROR CODES. 5.Turn the Temperature Dial to
SHUT DOWN CYCLE. (Please note the draft fan will stay on for 10 minutes in
this mode.) 6.Fill the Pellet Hopper with Pellets. Then turn the Temperature
Dial to HIGH. It takes some time for the Pellets to travel through the tube,
when the Pellets start to drop, turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE.
Leave grill until it shuts off automatically. 7.Turn the Temperature Dial to
SMOKE. Allow the Pellets to come to full flame. Once flames are coming out of
the Firepot, turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE and let the grill
cool down. [We suggest that you should wrap the Grease Drain Pan with heavy-
duty aluminum foil before using because it is easy to clean.] 8.Place
components back in place. Open the lid and turn the Temperature Dial to SMOKE.
A few minutes later, when you see whitish-gray smoke coming out of the grill,
close the lid and turn the Temperature Dial to any cooking setting desired.
9.Set Temperature Dial to HIGH and let grill run for 45 minutes at this
setting to rid it of any foreign matter. This step must be done before cooking
any food. 10.Please preheat the grill for 10 minutes before adding food. This
makes your grill heat up faster and quickly reach your desired cooking
temperature. Adding food sooner will slow down the heating process.
ALWAYS START THE GRILL ON SMOKE SETTING WITH THE LID OPEN ! After the Pellets
are ignited, you can turn the Temperature Dial to any cooking temperature
desired. Please don’t turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE while in
use.
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SUBSEQUENT START-UP
ATTENTION: If the grill fails to light or the fire in the Firepot goes out
while cooking, it is vital to follow these steps when sufficient pellets are
still in the Pellet Hopper. Failure to follow the steps may cause a hazardous
“over-firing” of your grill due to an excess of unburned pellets in the
Firepot.
1.Turn OFF the appliance and unplug the Power Cord. After the grill cools
down, remove all food, the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and the Heat
Baffle.
2.Remove all unburned pellets and ash from inside and around the Firepot (See
instruction for proper handling and disposal of ash).
3.Plug the Power Cord and turn on the grill. Pellets should fall into the
Firepot and the Hot Rod should begin to heat (it will start to turn red).
4.If this step is successful, you will see flames come out of the Firepot.
Then turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE and let it cool down. Next,
put components back in place, open the lid and turn the Temperature Dial to
SMOKE. Wait a few minutes until you see whitish-gray smoke coming out of the
grill, then close the lid and turn the Temperature Dial to any cooking setting
desired.
5.If this step is not successful, see TROUBLESHOOTING or contact Z GRILLS
Technical Support to help diagnose the problem.
SHUTDOWN CYCLE
Auger turns off Fan continues to run for 10 minutes After you have finished
cooking, turn the Temperature Dial to Shutdown Cycle position. The function of
this setting is to leave the Draft Induction Fan running for 10 minutes to
burn redundant pellets in the firepot. After the fan runs for 10 minutes, the
fan will stop and the controller will power off.
CAUTION: The main power switch will shut the power off to the controller and
the Temperature Dial Knob switch will cut off power to the grill components
only. When servicing the controller or any parts ensure that the power supply
is disconnected by unplugging the grill to avoid a shock hazard.
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OPERATING TIPS
1.Like all grills, the actual temperature of this grill and the cooking times
will be affected by external temperature, humidity, wind conditions, quality
of pellets, etc. 2.It is beneficial to shelter your grill from the wind. This
will aid in temperature output, heat retention and heat recovery time when the
lid is open. 3.Do not open the lid frequently, it will increase your cooking
time. You can open the lid when you want the grill to cool down quickly.
4.Please preheat the grill for 10 minutes before adding food. This will allow
your grill to heat up quickly and return to your desired temperature once food
is added. 5.Never move your grill while in use. 6.Never put water into the
Pellet Hopper or Firepot. 7.WARNING: NEVER ADD PELLETS TO THE FIREPOT
DIRECTLY. IT IS DANGEROUS. If you run out of pellets and lose your fire while
cooking, let the grill cool down and start again with the INITIAL FIRING
INSTRUCTIONS. 8.We recommend you cover your Grease Drain Pan with heavy-duty
aluminum foil and change it frequently. This is the simplest way to clean your
Grease Drain Pan. Failure to clean the Grease Drain Pan, V-shaped Grease Drain
and Grease Drain Tube may cause grease fires. If this situation happens, turn
the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE and keep the lid open until the fire
is completely out. AT THE SAME TIME, BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. When the
grill is completely cool, clean any grease accumulation from the V-shaped
Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Pan. Replace the foil on the Grease Drain
Pan. Then restart the grill and resume cooking.
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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Your Z GRILL requires regular maintenance.
Make sure your grill is OFF, unplugged and completely cold before performing
any maintenance and cleaning.
Grease 1.With regular use your grill will accumulate grease on the Flue
Lining, the Grease Drain Tube, the V-shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain
Pan. Always be sure these areas are clean and free of grease and debris. You
should check and clean these areas regularly to reduce the risk of fire. 2.It
is easier to remove accumulated grease when the grill is still warm (not hot).
BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. Heat-resistant gloves are recommended. If too
much grease is allowed to build up in the V-shaped Grease Drain or is allowed
to plug the Grease Drain Tube, a grease fire could result. It is necessary to
clean these area regularly. You can scarp the grease accumulation from inside
the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube by using a stiff, nonmetallic
tool. Much of the loosened grease can be pushed down through the Grease Drain
Tube and fall into the Grease Bucket. Wipe up remaining grease residue with
paper towels or disposable rags.
Flue Pipe(Smoke Stack) Remove the Chimney Cap Assembly, clean it with warm
soapy water. Scrape the creosote and grease accumulation from inside of the
vertical and horizontal sections of the Flue Pipe by using a stiff,
nonmetallic tool such as a wooden paint stir stick. Once the creosote and
grease residue has been loosened from the Flue Pipe Lining, much of it can be
cleaned with paper towels or disposable rags. Do not spray water or other
liquid cleaners onto the inside of the grill.
Outside surfaces 1.Use warm soapy water to wipe away grease. Do not use oven
cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside grill
surfaces. 2.It is highly recommended that you use Z GRILLS Cover to protect
your grill . 3.You can use a high-quality car wax on the outside surfaces of
your grill to protect it’s finish.
Internal component 1.To clean the Porcelain-coated Grill Grates we recommend
using a long-handled cleaning brush designed for Porcelain-coated Grates. 2.It
is recommended that you clean your Grill Grates after each use. 3.Clean the
inner RTD temperature probe after each use.
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Ash Clean the ash from the interior of the grill periodically. If excessive
ash is in the firepot, it may cause the fire to go out. This is especially
true in the SMOKE setting. A shop vac is an excellent tool to use for removing
the ash. WARNING: MAKE SURE THE GRILL FIRE IS OUT, THE UNIT IS OFF, UNPLUGGED
AND COLD BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN ASH FROM THE GRILL.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION: Make sure the grill is completely cool and unplugged before you do
any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service work.
Problem
Potential Cause
Solution
Grill does not work properly
Power
Fuse
Hot Rod
Wires & Connections
Auger Drive Motor
Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Verify there is power at the
electrical outlet.
Remove the digital control, check the fuse on the back. Replace the fuse if
blown.
If both of the Draft Inducer Fan and the Auger Driver Motor are operating, the
Hot Rod needs to be replaced. If one or both are not operating, please contact
customer support.
Check the wires and connectors to make sure they are fastened securely and not
damaged. Contact customer support if you need help.
Locate the small fan motor blade on the back of the auger drive motor. Turn
unit on. If the fan does not turn on then the Auger Drive Motor needs to be
replaced.
Fire goes out
Too much ash
Clean the ash. Refer to MAINTENANCE & CLEANING.
How to start
SMOKE setting
Start your grill on the SMOKE setting with the lid open. After 5 minutes, close the lid and turn to any temperature setting desired. Read the INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS carefully.
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Unexpected grill temperature is displayed
External Factor
Grill temperature is influenced by environmental factors such as high temperature, wind and direct sun. Place unit in shaded area. Open the lid to reduce inside temperature. After start your grill in 40 minutes, the grill will reach your desired temperature.
Excess or discolored smoke
Pellets
Replace moist pellets with fresh dry pellets.
Get your new parts
Contact Z GRILLS Customer Service or your Z GRILLS dealer to place an order
When contacting customer support please have the following information available: Your authorized Z Grills dealer, your name, phone number, address, your Z Grill serial number and part identification number. Your part number is listed on the COMPONENT LIST.
ERROR CODES
LEr (Low Temperature Alarm ) Grill temperature was below 120 for more than 20
minutes.
HEr (High Temperature Alarm ) Grill temperature reached 550.
Er 1 Ensure temperature probe is properly connected to the controller board.
Er 2 Temperature dial security alarm. Turn the Temperature dial to SHUT DOWN
CYCLE, turn off the grill and then turn it on. Then you can turn the
Temperature Dial to any cooking temperature desired.
WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF THE SWITCH WHILE THE FAN IS STILL WORKING ON THE SHUT
DOWN CYCLE, THE GRILL WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF WHEN THE CYCLE IS DONE.
INTERRUPTION OF THE SHUT DOWN CYCLE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE HOPPER
CHAMBER.
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DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM
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Z GRILLS SUPPORT
Thank you for purchasing a Z GRILL! If you have any question, please contact
customer support or your Z GRILL dealer. Z GRILLS, INC. offers the best
technical and sales support in the industry. When calling customer please be
prepared to provide the following information: 1.Dealer’s name and date of
purchase 2.Purchaser’s name, phone number and address 3.Z GRILLS model number,
serial number and part identification numbers 4.Please be prepared to describe
your problem accurately so we can help you resolve your issue 5.Providing
pictures or videos is beneficial
Z GRILLS CUSTOMER SERVICE MON TO FRI, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC STANDARD
TIME
SERVICE CONTACT:
1-833-947-4557/1-833-ZGRILLS EMAIL:
[email protected] WEBSITE: www.zgrills.com
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Z GRILLS 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Z GRILLS, Inc. provides a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase by the
original owner. This warranty applies to defects in all materials and
workmanship. During the warranty period, Z GRILLS, Inc. will at its option
repair or replace defective parts or units. This limited warranty does not
apply to paint, firepot, grill cover or damage caused from corrosion. Z Grills
shall not be liable for transportation charges, labor costs or export duties.
Z GRILLS, Inc. takes every precaution to utilize materials that retard rust
including the use of high-temperature paint where advisable. Even with these
safeguards, the protective coating can be compromised by various substances
and conditions beyond Z Grills’ control. Humid environment, high temperature,
chlorine, insecticide, salt and disinfectant are some of the substances that
can affect paint and metal coatings. For these reasons, the limited warranties
do not cover rust or oxidization, unless there is loss of structural integrity
on the grill components. Z GRILLS, Inc. shall not be liable if you install,
operate, clean or maintain your grill without following the owners’ manual
instructions. Misuse, abuse, alteration and natural disasters are not included
in this warranty.
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