RUSTA DALLAS Manual page 5

SUBSEQUENT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Always clean and check your burn pot before each use. This will ensure proper ignition
and heat output.
1. Ensure the power switch is in the "OFF" position.
2. Plug the power cord into an 220–240 V grounded outlet.
3. Open the hopper lid. Ensure there are no foreign objects in the hopper or auger feed
system. Fill hopper with dry all natural flavored wood pellets.
4. Open the cooking lid. The main lid MUST be open during the start-up and cool down
cycles.
5. Turn the temperature dial to "LOW" position. This activates the start up cycle. The
feed system will start to turn, the igniter will begin to glow and the fan will supply
air to the fire pot. Your barbecue will begin to produce smoke while the start up cycle
is taking place. The pellets have ignited once the smoke has cleared. To confirm, with
your cooking lid still open, you hear a torchy roar and begin to feel some heat being
produced.
6. Turn the Temperature Dial to "HIGH" position, to allow the unit to preheat for approx-
imately 15 to 20 minutes.
NOTE! Preheat
It is extremely important to always allow your barbecue to preheat before cooking.
This allows the barbecue and cooking grids to heat up quicker and the barbecue
is able to maintain its cooking temperature once your food is placed in the cooking
area. If you do not allow the barbecue to preheat, you will find that it takes a longer
period of time to bring both the barbecue and the food to cooking temperatures.
Always pre-heat with the lid closed.
7. After the pre-heating is complete, you are now ready to enjoy your barbecues
advantages. Note that lower temperatures produce more flavor and less chance of
flare-ups.
NOTE! Refill
Refill pellets while cooking if necessary. Open pellet hopper lid and check the pellet
level. Add more pellets if necessary.
If the hopper runs out of pellets while cooking or your fire goes out while cooking, let
the barbecue completely cool and follow the Initial Lighting Instructions.
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