WOOD PELLET GRILLS ZPG-1000D/ZPG-1000E 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: support@zgrills.com WEBSITE: www.zgrills.
CONTENTS WARNINGS 3 COMPONENT LIST 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5 INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS 14 SUBSEQUENT START-UP 15 OPERATING TIPS 16 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 DIGTAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM 21 Z GRILLS SUPPORT 22 3-Y LIMITED WARRANTY 23 1
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WARNINGS! 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 materials. 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.
COMPONENT LIST 4 ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Grill Chamber 27 1 Thick Gasket 2 1 Lid Handle 28 1 Hot Rod (Ignitor) 3 1 RTD Temperature Probe 29 1 Firepot Assembly 4 1 Heat Baffle 30 1 Hopper Burner Assembly 5 1 Top Warming Rack 31 1 Fan 6 2 Middle Warming Rack 32 1 Burner Box Assembly 7 2 Porcelain Grills 33 1 Hopper Burner Gasket 8 1 Body Frame 34 1 Left Plate 9 1 Grease Drain Pan 35 2 Left Door Upper Pivot 10 1 Grease Bucket
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS DIAGRAM Hopper Burner Assembly: 5
Body Frame Assembly: 1.ASSEMBLING OF BOTTOM BASE 1.Turn the Platform (42) upside down. Install the wheels (without brake)(47) in the screw holes. Tighten with wrench. Note: The 2 wheels (without brake)(47) should be installed on the side near the magnet base. And the 2 wheel (with brake)(46) should be installed on the other side. 2.Assemble the Magnet Fixing Plate (38) to the Platform (42).
2.MOUNTING THE BODY FRAME 1.Secure Left Plate (34) on the Platform (42) with Bolt (A). 2.Secure Right Plate (45) on the Platform (42) with Bolt (A). 3.Secure Back Plate (41) on the Platform (42) with Bolt (A) and link with Left Plate (34) and Right Plate (45). 4.Locate the Beam (39) between Left Plate (34) and Right Plate (45) with Bolt (A). 3.ASSEMBLING OF HOPPER 1.Insert Hopper Top Assembly (48) into Hopper Bottom Assembly (50), align the holes. Make sure hopper opens to the front (control side).
4.POSITIONING THE CHAMBER ON THE BODY FRAME 1.Remove the two Protection Bar under the Grill Chamber (1) with screwdriver. 2.Remove Bolts (A) from the Grill Chamber (1). Lift up the Grill Chamber (1) on the Body Frame. Make sure that the Grill Chamber (1) is between the left and right plate of the Frame. Align the Chamber holes with the plate holes and secure with Bolt (A). 5.MOUNTING THE HOPPER TO THE CHAMBER 1.
6.ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND CHIMNEY CAP 1.Align the holes in the Smoke Stack (15) with holes in the Smoke Stack Gasket (14), which fits between the right end of the Grill and the Smoke Stack Gasket (14). Insert the Hexagon Bolts (B) through the holes in the Smoke Stack (15) and the Smoke Stack Gasket (14). 2.Place a Gasket (F) on each Bolt (B) and secure with Hexagon Nut (G). 3.Install the Chimney Cap (16) to Smoke Stack (15).Note that the Chimney Cap (16) is vertical and then tighten. 7.
8.ATTACHING SIDE SHELF 1.Insert the Step Bolts (H) into the Side Shelf (11). 2.Use four Bolts (A) to install the Side Shelf (11) from the inside and outside of the Grill Chamber (1). 9.ATTACHING THE CHAMBER DOOR HANDLE Penetrate Hexagon Bolt (B) through Gasket (F) and Lid directly into the Lid Handle (2) and tighten. Do not screw too tightly.
10.POSITIONING THE HEAT BAFFLE Position The Heat Baffle (4) on the locating brackets which are on the inside walls of the Grill. The notched legs should be facing downward. 11.POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN Position The Grease Drain Pan (9) over the Firepot. The notched legs of the Grease Drain Pan should be facing downward to fit onto the locating brackets so that the grease can flow into the Grease Drain Tube.
12.POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL AND WARMING RACK Position the Porcelain Grill (7) inside the cooking area and locate the Warming Rack (6)(5) on the rack support inside the chamber. 13.POSITIONING THE ASH TRAY 1.Install the Ash Tray Handle (13) on the Ash Tray (12) with Screws (A) and Nuts (I). 2.Insert the Ash Tray (12) into the Grill Chamber (1).
.HANG ON THE GREASE BASKET Locate the Grease Drain Tube which is on the right side of the chamber, then hang the Grease Bucket (10) on the hook.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Make sure the grill is completely cool and unplugged before you do any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service work. Problem Potential Cause Power Fuse Hot Rod Grill does not work properly Fire goes out How to start Solution 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.
Unexpected grill temperature is External Factor displayed Excess or discolored smoke Pellets Get your new parts Contact Z GRILLS Customer Service or your Z GRILLS dealer to place an order 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. Replace moist pellets with fresh dry pellets.
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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.
Z GRILLS 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Z GRILLS, Inc. provides a 3 years 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.
