Initial Setup Procedure - Rec Tec Grills RT-2500 Owner's Manual

For your first lighting, follow this Initial Setup Procedure:
Before starting your REC TEC BFG, inspect the burn area inside
the grilling area. It is a recommended practice to go through the
1. Open the main lid and remove the stainless steel cooking grates, drip pans,
and flame deflector. Make sure all packing material has been removed.
2. Open the pellet hopper lid found on the back side of your grill and check for
any foreign objects.
3. Plug your grill into the nearest 110 Volt AC GFCI outlet.
4. Put no more than 1/2
cup of pellets directly into
the fire pot to provide fuel
to burn while auger tube
self-primes.
5. Pour pellets into your grill's pellet hopper.
6. Wash cooking grates with mild soap and water.
7. Reinstall the stainless steel flame deflector, drip
pans, cooking grates, and close lid.
During placement, be careful not
to damage temperature sensor.
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following procedure at initial start up.
If your home does not have a GFCI outlet, you
should have one installed by an electrician.
When lining drip pan, keep foil inside drip pan edges
and do not wrap around because this can restrict airflow.
8. Turn on your REC TEC BFG by pressing the Power
Button at the left of the panel. Set temperature to
400ºF by turning Temperature Control Knob.
9. Within a few minutes you will see smoke, and
your grill will light.
10. Once grill achieves 400ºF, allow it to run for
1 hour; this will provide a final cure and remove
any residue that may have accumulated during
manufacturing and shipping. After this initial
burn, your grill is ready for cooking.
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Tip: Many customers
line their drip pan
with aluminum foil
for easier clean up.
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