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Startup Procedure
(When using the Yoder with the heat diffuser/drip plate in position, it is best to start your grill 20 to 30
minutes prior to cooking. This allows the grill and cooking grates to heat completely improving heat
retention and recovery when opening the cover during cooking.)
1.
Confirm the power cord is unplugged from wall outlet.
2.
Load the hopper with “food grade” pellets.
DO NOT
use heating grade pellets. The hopper will hold
20 pounds of pellets allowing 5 to 13 hours of cooking depending on cooking temperatures, ambient
temperatures, wind condition and whether or not the optional thermal jacket is installed.
3.
Open the cooking chamber door.
4.
Remove the cooking grates and heat diffuser/drip plate
(FIG 45)
.
5.
Adjust the variable displacement damper to wide open — fully on the right side
(FIG 46)
.
6.
Check to see that the burn grate is properly seated in the firebox
(FIG 47)
.
7.
Place 1/8 cup (about a palm full) of pellets on the burn grate.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when the unit is first put into service or if it runs out of pellets.
8.
Reinstall the heat diffuser/drip pan and cooking grates
(FIG 45)
.
FIG 45
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