The perfect barbecue experience begins with filling your hopper (2) with all natural wood pellets.
Click the power switch to the ON position (18). This activates the fan (6) which is used to cool the hopper, causes pellets to burn (8) and results in convection cooking (14).
Simultaneously, the fan directs cool air up between the hopper and the burn chamber (16), thus cooling the hopper and feed system. Pushing the ‘START’ touch pad activates the electronic auto igniter (7) and the pellet feed system (3 & 5). The auger motor (5) and metal auger shaft (3) deliver the pellets to the burn grate (8). Your Country Smoker uses top-feed technology, meaning the auger system delivers wood pellets up from above the burn pot area (9) where they then fall down into the burn grate. The strength of the auger motor, metal shaft and the open design al reduce the possibility of pellet jams and allow for the use of less than premium quality fuel. Adjusting the temperature control switch on the control board (18) sets the feed speed and thus the temperature output. The igniter activates for approximately 7 minutes, igniting the pellets in the burn grate. The fan (6) provides combustion air to the burn grate as well as creating air movement in the cooking area, resulting in convection cooking. The fly ash is directed downward by the arched Flavor Guard (12) which also protects the food from direct flame. It gives a large, hot metal area to distribute heat evenly throughout the cooking area and helps evaporate the juices back into the food, channeling excess grease directly to a grease pail (11). The natural smoke flavor produced by the burning pellets and the circulation of air in the cooking chamber combine to give you that savory flavor that is unique to pellet grills and will win rave reviews each time you use it.
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