Paderno vida 910-05005, User Manual

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup

1.  Remove all packaging materials from the grill.

2.  Open  the  grill  to  make  sure  the  warming  rack,  cooking  grids,  diffuser  and  grease  tray  are 

properly installed.

3.  Open the hopper lid and verify there are no foreign objects obstructing the auger.

4.  Make sure the hopper safety guard is in place and the pellet clean-out door is closed and 

locked. 

5. 

Fill the hopper with your choice of barbecue pellets and close the hopper lid.

6. 

Make sure the power cord is connected to the grill before plugging the other end into a 
grounded electronic outlet.

7. 

Turn on your grill by pressing the dial for 3 seconds. 

8.  Open the grill lid.
9.  Prime the auger tube by entering settings, then press “Auger”.  Select “Load Pellets”.  Once 

you  press  “Confirm”,  the  auger  will  engage  filling  the  auger  with  pellets  and  automatically 

stop.

10. 

Set the temperature to 400 °F  (204 °C) and “Confirm”. 

11. 

Press PLAY/PAUSE to start the ignition process.

12. 

Once the grill has lit, close the grill lid.  During ignition, there may be a large amount of smoke 
coming from the grill.

13. While monitoring the grill, let it run for at least 30 minutes.  This will remove manufacturing 

process oils.

14. When complete, press the dial for 3 seconds to turn off the controller and start the automatic  

shutdown process.

15. 

Once the grill has been properly shut down and cooled, unplug the grill from the power source.

16. 

Open the lid and clean the cooking grids  and warming rack with a grill brush or wood scraper.

17. 

Clean thoroughly following the instructions in “Care and Maintenance Instruction” section. 

18. Once your grill is cleaned, make sure all parts are reinstalled properly before use.

Regular Use

Follow these steps every time you operate the pellet grill:
1. 

Make sure the hopper is filled with enough pellets. 

2. 

Clean and dispose of any residual ash and grease. Inspect for creosote buildup. Remove 

accumulated grease and creosote to reduce the risk of fire.  Remove ash from the fire pot at 
least every third use (if not each time).  Accumulated ash may impact ignition and performance. 

3.  Always plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

4. 

Open the grill lid while lighting to help verify proper ignition.

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