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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL PG24HG PG36HG A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES AIR SPACES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
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WARNING CLEANING: • Normal use will create a buildup of ash, Excessive buildup of grease and grease, and creosote inside the grill. creosote may result in a grease fire. If a The grill must be thoroughly cleaned grease fire does occur, turn off the grill after every 50 hours of use or if a using the main power switch and close buildup of grease or creosote is noticed...
GENERAL WARNINGS PRE-USE INSPECTION: • Do not operate appliance under • Use only on a level, stable non- ANY overhead construction. Keep a combustible surface like bricks, concrete minimum clearance of 36 inches (0.9 or dirt. Do not use this appliance on any m) from the sides, front and back surface that will burn or melt like wood, of appliance to ANY construction.
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CLEANING: • Creosote – Formation and need for • Ashes should be placed in a metal removal. When wood pellets are container with a tight fitting lid. The burned slowly, they produce tar and closed container of ashes should be other organic vapors that combine with placed on a non-combustible floor expelled moisture to form creosote.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Being a part of the Camp Chef family means more than just using our products, it also provides a sense of community. We know every good time starts with an invitation, and there’s no better enticement than great-tasting food. And the best food, we believe, is cooked with a flame and kissed by smoke.
The APEX comes standard with a full color screen controller and four meat probe ports. Monitor the grill and food contents using a smart phone and the Camp Chef Connect app. Set timers, change temperature settings, and even tailor smoke levels from 1-10 using Smoke Control.
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SIDE ATTACHMENT COMPATIBLE Install the gas train and SIDEKICK APX attachment and open the award winning capabilities of Camp Chef’s Sidekick system— Sauté on the griddle, bake within the pizza oven, sear on the grill box, boil with a stock pot—the menu possibilities are endless.
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Get notified when you’re running low on pellets. Enable app notifications to remind you when to fill up. Must have the Camp Chef Connect App. INTERNAL CHAMBER LIGHT Early morning and late night smokes call for an extra set of hands to hold the flash light.
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WIFI CONTROLLER CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS Rotate the dial to scroll through menus, adjust temperatures, or smoke settings. Press the dial to select. Set temperature: Use this setting to set your temperature (160 - 400˚F). Rotate the dial to the desired temperature and press to confirm. Bypass: Use bypass in the case of power failure/accidentally outage or you need to restart the grill and it is still hot.
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WIFI CONTROLLER Set smoke level: Use this setting to adjust the smoke level. Rotate dial to the desired smoke setting and press to confirm. The smoke setting can be adjusted from 1-10. Only available from 160 - 350°F A smoke setting of 1 will produce less smoke and maintain a more even temperature.
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Feed: This setting is used to feed pellets to the burner and should only be used in the following scenarios: 1. The first time you use the grill to fill the auger tube. 2. Anytime you inadvertently run the hopper out of pellets or if you want to change pellet variety.
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3. Turn the grill controller on using the main power switch on the controller. 4. Open the Camp Chef Connect app and follow the setup instructions for connecting the grill to your home 2.4GHz WiFi network.
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CAMP CHEF CONNECT APP FUNCTIONS The Camp Chef Connect app lets you do everything the controller can do and more. Probes: Your grill comes with four probe ports. Organize your probes by naming them within the app and assigning them target temperatures.
GRILL OPERATION - FIRST TIME BEFORE YOU TURN YOUR GRILL ON Make sure the grill is a minimum of 36” from all combustibles. Use on a level, stable non-combustible surface. Do not use this pellet grill on any surface that will burn or melt. Do not 36"...
GRILL OPERATION START UP Now that your pellet grill has been properly seasoned, you are ready to start your wonderful relationship with your new grill. Follow these instructions every time you operate your grill: 1. Ensure the hopper is filled with premium, food 2.
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7. Select SET SMOKE and set your smoke 8. Open the lid of the pellet grill and leave open number. Only available from 160°F - 350°F. during the entire startup cycle. 9. When the startup cycle is finished the controller will display the temperature and the lid can be closed, allowing the pellet grill to reach and maintain the set temperature.
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Make sure to insert the probe tip into the thickest part of the meat and not touching any bone. 14. Select your probe on the controller or on your Camp Chef app and set an alarm at your desired temperature.
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SHUTDOWN Use the SHUTDOWN option every time you are finished with your cook. Photo of cord wrapped up neatly 16. Select SHUTDOWN from the main menu. In this 17. After 20 minutes the grill will turn off. setting the fan will remain on for 20 minutes to finish burning any pellets in the burn cup.
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If you’re a pellet head like we Disposing of ash: are at Camp Chef, you’ll find yourself doing this If the ash is completely cool, it can be wrapped up routine more often. Luckily, it’s quite simple.
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first thing to check. built up. Use something with a flat edge (a paint The use of Camp Chef pellets is recommended stick, pan scraper, etc.) to dislodge and remove it. but not required. Camp Chef pellets are 100%...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do you need to use pellets all the Pellets are the main source of fuel on this pellet grill. If you add time? Even if you are not wanting to the gas train/ sidekick accessory, you can add the option of smoke the food? cooking with propane as well.
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Why is my grill fluctuating in Temperature variation is normal. Your grill will not have the temperature? same temperature readout like an oven (even though your oven at home has a similar temperature fluctuation.) It is programmed to let the flame go out and smolder, creating more smoke.
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Can I run one grill with multiple Yes. Each grill you set up will be connected to your Camp Chef mobile devices? Connect user account. You can run a grill on any device that is...
TROUBLESHOOTING Why does my grill not turn on after Make sure the grill is plugged into a powered outlet. Check switching the power button to the the circuit breaker and/or GFCI switch, or test the outlet using on position? another appliance. Unplug the grill and check the fuse located by the power cord inlet, on the back side of the hopper.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Why won’t my grill connect to WIFI? This may be due to a number of factors. Use the following to troubleshoot: 1. Make sure your grill is in range of your WiFi router. 2. Ensure you have a 2.4gHz WiFi network in range. 3.
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I cannot get my WIFI/Bluetooth Do the following: reconnected. I’ve reset everything, 1. Go into the app’s Device Management and remove the grill uninstalled the the app on my from your account by swiping it away to the left. device, it recognizes the grill but 2.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - ERROR CODES SENSOR This is an error code that occurs with the meat probe. Check to see if you have your meat probe inserted into the port on the faceplate. If you have your meat probe inserted, try unplugging the probe and then plugging it back in.
Camp Chef No-Hassle Warranty: Here at Camp Chef we stand by our products and take pride in our customer service. Because of this, your new Camp Chef product comes with a No-Hassle Warranty. We warrant that our products will be free from defects in all materials and workmanship (excluding paint and finish) for the Warranty Coverage Period...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS MODEL PG24HG Item Part Number Description Quantity Item Part Number Description Quantity PG24HG-2 Hopper Assembly PG24HG-18 Slide Bracket PG24HG-3 Draft Cover PG24HG-19 Ash Clean-out Plate PG24HG-4 Upper Grate PG24HG-20 Bottom Shelf PG24HG-5 Lower Grate PG24HG-21 Bottom Shelf Bushing...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS MODEL PG36HG Item Part Number Description Quantity Item Part Number Description Quantity PG36HG-2 Hopper Assembly PG24HG-18 Slide Bracket PG36HG-3 Draft Cover PG24HG-19 Ash Clean-out Plate PG36HG-4 Upper Grate PG36HG-9 Bottom Shelf PG36HG-5 Lower Grate PG24HG-21 Bottom Shelf Bushing...
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CONTROLLER WIRING DIAGRAM Lights Power Cord Controller Pellet Sensor Hot Rod Auger Motor...
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