Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER! • FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS: Never use or store flammable liquids near the grill, or use flammable liquids to light the grill. • OUTDOOR USE ONLY: Do not operate the grill indoors or in enclosed spaces as carbon-monoxide poisoning may occur. DANGER! • HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTR...
Page 3 - Contents
3 ZPG-450A Wood Pellet Smoker Grill Owner Manual www.zgrills.com.au 3 © Z Grills Australia Pty Ltd - 2019 ZG06.02.01 V1.8 10-2019 Contents 1. Operating Guidelines 4 2. Quick Reference Guide 5 3. Technical Specif ications 6 4. Food Minimum Cooked Temperatures 6 5. Cleaning the Grill 7 6. Controller O...
Page 4 - Operating Guidelines
4 1. Operating Guidelines • For convenient and safe assembly, use at least two people to assemble. • DO NOT use the grill in any enclosed area, it is for outdoor use only. • DO NOT use your grill outside on rainy days, it must not get wet. • DO NOT store or use combustible materials or liquids near ...
Page 5 - Quick Reference Guide
5 2. Quick Reference Guide INITIAL STARTUP PROCEDURE • The Initial Startup Procedure must be completed before first use and each time after the grill runs out of wood pellets. NEW GRILL BURN IN • It is important to complete a 45 minute HIGH temperature BURN IN before cooking any food on a new Z Grill...
Page 6 - Food Minimum Temperature Chart; Minimum Safe Internal Temperatures; Minced Beef; Technical Specifications
6 • When cooking meat and fish use food probes to monitor the internal temperature. • Minimum temperatures must be reached to kill bacteria ensuring the meat is safe to eat. It can also indicate how well cooked it is. • Below chart is provided as a reference only. • Check online for more detailed tem...
Page 7 - Cleaning the Grill; Grilling Racks; Food Temperature Probes
7 5. Cleaning the Grill Clean the Grill after each use, as accumulation of grease, ash and soot can increase the risk of a grease fire and result in inefficient operation. Grease Tray, Drain & Bucket • Remove foil from the Grease Tray and wipe off any surface grease. • Clean out the the V-shaped d...
Page 8 - Controller Operation; Controller Dial Settings
8 6. Controller Operation The Controller monitors the Temperature Sensor inside the Grill and turns on/off the Auger Motor and sets the Fire-pot Fan speed. It can take some time for temperatures to stabilise at the desired setting. Avoid frequently adjusting the temperature or opening the lid. The G...
Page 9 - Main Grill Components
9 8. Main Grill Components 1 Hopper Assembly 2 Fire Pot 3 Grill Temperature Sensor 4 Grill Lid Handle 5 Grill Lid 6 Grill Drum 7 Chimney Gasket 8 Chimney Cap 9 Chimney Stack 10 Side Shelf 11 Grease Bucket 12 Legs 13 Wheels 14 Right Leg Base 15 Foot Pad 16 Left Leg Base 17 Heat Baffle 18 Grease Tray 1...
Page 11 - E J
11 STEP 2 - REAR (WHEEL) LEGS STEP 1 - FRONT (FEET) LEGS B E J B E J STEP 3 - LEGS to DRUM STEP 4 - DRUM LID HANDLE A G STEP 5 - CHIMNEY CAP TIP: Carefully align the bolt thread into the Chimney Stack, then rotate the whole Cap until tight. Fasteners: 12 x B, 12 x E, 12 x J Fasteners: 2 x A, 2 x G F...
Page 15 - Initial Startup Instructions
15 12. Initial Startup Instructions Follow the initial startup process before first use, and each time after the grill runs out of wood pellets. 13. New Grill Burn-In 1. Remove Grill Racks, Grease Tray and Heat Baffle from the Grill. 2. Open the Pellet Hopper Lid and check to ensure there are no forei...
Page 20 - Grill Repair Instructions
20 17. Grill Repair Instructions Component Time Di ffi culty Spare Parts Tools Required Fuse 5 min ! 3A M205 Slow Blow Fuse 5 x20mm * ✓ Phillips head screw driver ✓ Wire snips or scissors Temperature Sensor 5 min ! ZG-450-TSENSOR ✓ Phillips head screw driver ✓ Pliers or small socket/spanner set Contro...
Page 21 - Limited Product Warranty; Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Policy
21 This ZPG-450A Electric Pellet Smoker BBQ has been certified to the following standards: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU, EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014, EN 60335-2-9:2003/A13:2010/AC:2012, EN 55014-1:2017, EN 55014-2:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013 C...
