Weber SmokeFire Wood Pellet Grill

Owner's Manual

Safety Information

DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Always read all instructions before installing and using the appliance. Keep flammable vapors and liquids away from the grill. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or 'freshen up' a fire in this appliance. Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance when in use.

For outdoor use only. The installation of the pellet grill shall be located so flue gases including smoke will not communicate or enter any building. Consult with the local fire or building codes for additional requirements.

Creosote formation and need for removal: When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and other organic vapors that combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.

The ash and grease system and cookbox should be inspected before each cook to determine when grease and/or creosote buildup has occurred. When grease or creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of fire.

Always wait for the grill to completely cool after proper shutdown. Do not dispose of any grease or ash until they are fully cooled.

Use only WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS in this grill. Do not use pellet fuel labeled as having additives.

Remove pots and pans while the operating appliance is unattended, to reduce the risk of fire.

Carbon Monoxide Warning: Follow guidelines to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of this appliance. Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to pregnant women, infants, the elderly, smokers, and people with blood or circulatory system problems.

Do not use the grill in a confined and/or habitable space (e.g., houses, tents, caravans, motor homes, boats) due to the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning fatality.

Never perform maintenance on this grill while it is plugged into a power source. Always unplug the grill before servicing.

Hazardous voltage is present within the grill and can shock, burn or cause death. Always unplug the grill from the power source before servicing or cleaning.

Do not use this grill unless all parts are in place and properly assembled.

Never operate this grill without the ash and grease system in place. Always use a drip pan to collect grease within the drawer.

Never remove the ash and grease system while operating the grill.

Do not use charcoal briquettes, liquid fuel or lava rock with this grill.

Do not use this grill under any overhead combustible construction including ceilings and overhangs.

Exercise caution when operating your grill. It will be hot during preheating, cooking or cleaning, and should never be left unattended or moved while in use.

Keep children and pets away.

This grill is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.

Do not use this grill within 2 feet (61cm) of any combustible material.

Keep the grill on a secure, level surface at all times, clear of combustible materials.

Do not use the grill in high winds.

Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while lighting or operating the grill.

Never touch the cooking grates, burn pot, glow plug, ash and grease system, or grill to see if they are hot.

When finished cooking, use the main menu or push and hold the dial to run the shutdown procedure and extinguish any fuel.

Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves while cooking and handling lid, warming rack, thermometer, or temperature probes.

Maximum side table load is 40 pounds. Do not lean on or overload the side table.

Do not move, cover or store the grill until all fuel is extinguished and the grill is completely cool.

California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. This product can expose you to chemicals including combustion by-products (including soot and carbon monoxide), which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the state of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Warranty Information

Weber warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the periods specified in the chart below, from the date of purchase when assembled and operated in accordance with the accompanying Owner's Manual, normal wear and tear excluded.

Product Warranty Periods:

Owner's Responsibilities: Register your Weber product online at www.weber.com and retain your original sales receipt and/or invoice.

Exclusions: This warranty lapses if there are damages, deteriorations, discolorations, and/or rust for which Weber is not responsible caused by abuse, misuse, alteration, modification, misapplication, vandalism, neglect, improper assembly or installation, insects, rodents, exposure to salt air and/or chlorine sources, or severe weather conditions.

Use of non-genuine Weber parts will void this warranty.

Warranty Processing: Contact Weber Customer Service using the contact information on www.weber.com. Weber will, upon investigation, repair or replace a defective part. In the event that repair or replacement are not possible, Weber may choose to replace the grill.

Cooking System

A Porcelain Enameled Lid and Cookbox: Built to outlast the competition, the exclusive WEBER Porcelain-Enameled finish withstands the elements and helps prevent rusting and cracking over time.

B Large Hopper: The large capacity hopper holds an entire 20 pound bag of pellets, and then some – perfect size for all day smoking.

C Responsive Incline Drive Engine: This DC powered engine was built to heat hotter and faster than most pellet grills to reach a 200°-600°F (93°-315°C) temperature range, offering versatility for searing, smoking, baking, and more.

D Easy-Clean Ash and Grease System: Superior ash and grease removal channels into an external, contained drawer for quick and easy cleanup. This system also prevents ash from blowing up into the cookbox and onto your food.

E Large Grilling Area: Two large levels of cooking space hold enough food to feed everyone at the party.

F Glow Plug Ignition: The glow plug provides ignition for the fuel in your pellet grill, similar to a heating element in an electric oven.

Special Features

A WEBER CONNECT Controller: Gives you complete control over how your WEBER SMOKEFIRE grill operates. Use the controller to start up your grill, select temperature settings, monitor your cook, and more.

B Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®: Use the WEBER CONNECT app to get the latest software and connect to your grill. The app provides flip and serve notifications, food readiness countdowns, custom food doneness alerts, and step-by-step grilling assistance.

C FLAVORIZER Bars and Heat Diffuser: Direct heat to every inch of the cooking grate for even cooking. Drippings are caught and sizzle, creating an amazing boost of flavor.

D Ambient and Food Temperature Probes: Remotely monitor grill temperature and internal food temperatures with included ambient and food temperature probes. The controller can hold up to 4 separate food temperature probes (sold separately).

E Large Side Table with Tool Hooks: Provides a convenient workspace for prep and keeps platters, seasonings, and tools within arm's reach. Tool hooks are also available for hanging grilling tools.

F Accessories: Customize your grilling experience by adding on accessories available at www.weber.com.

WEBER CONNECT Controller Details

A Dashboard: The LCD display shows temperatures, notifications, connectivity status, menu options, and cook status.

B Selection Dial: Turn to adjust grill temperature, navigate menus, and select options. Push to confirm selection. Push and hold to initiate the shutdown procedure.

C Main Menu / Back: Access the main menu to navigate settings. Pressing again takes you back one step. Press and hold to return to the dashboard.

D Cook Program: Engage with WEBER cook programs for fish, poultry, red meat, vegetables, and more. Download the WEBER CONNECT app for programmed grilling steps.

E Timer: Start a new timer. Use the dial to increase or decrease time. Push the dial to select and start.

F Food Temperature Probes: The grill can handle up to four separate food temperature probes for superior control.

G SMOKEBOOST: A flavor mode that adds an extra kick of smoky, wood-fired taste for low and slow cooks. It adjusts to a temperature range between 165°-200°F (74°-93°C).

Before Igniting

Choose A Proper Location To Cook:

Preparing Grill For First Time Startup:

  1. Remove all packaging materials.
  2. Open the grill lid and ensure the heat baffle, heat diffuser, FLAVORIZER bars, and cooking grates are properly installed.
  3. Plug the power cord into the bottom of the hopper before plugging it into a grounded electrical outlet. Ensure the power supply switch is in the off position.
  4. Open the hopper lid and check the bottom inside of the hopper for foreign objects obstructing the auger and ensure the hopper finger safety guard is in place. Close the hopper slide door before filling.
  5. Fill the hopper with WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS. Close the hopper lid.
  6. Turn the power supply switch to the ON position.

Meal to Meal Maintenance Every Time You Cook:

  1. Visually check the cookbox and clean the ash and grease system drawer before every cook. If the disposable drip pan has grease, discard and replace it. Always use a disposable drip pan inside the ash and grease system drawer.
  2. Make sure the hopper is filled with WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS.
  3. Check that the power cord is connected to the bottom of the hopper before plugging it into an electrical outlet. Keep the power cord and extension cord away from any heated surfaces or water and arranged so as not to cause a tripping hazard. Use the power cord management strap.
  4. Turn the power supply switch to the ON position.

WEBER CONNECT App: Download the app for flip and serve notifications, food readiness countdowns, custom food doneness alerts, and step-by-step grilling assistance.

Connecting Your Grill To Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi Network: Follow the in-app instructions for connecting your SMOKEFIRE grill.

Remote Temperature Control: Adjust the temperature of SMOKEFIRE from wherever you are.

Remote Barbecue Shut Down: Shut down SMOKEFIRE from wherever you are.

SMOKEBOOST: Adds an extra kick of smoky, wood-fired taste for low & slow cooks. Adjusts to a temperature range between 165°-200°F (74°-93°C).

Grill Operation

First Time Startup Procedure:

  1. Fill the hopper with WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS.
  2. Open the grill lid.
  3. Using the dial on the controller, choose the highest temperature available (600°F/315°C), and push the dial to select it. Do not push and hold the dial.
  4. Once smoke becomes visible, close the grill lid and let the grill run for at least 30 to 40 minutes to season your grill.
  5. When the grill has been seasoned, open the grill lid and clean the cooking grates using a grill brush or wood scraper.
  6. With the grill lid open, push and hold the dial to shutdown your grill. Alternatively, push the main menu button, scroll to "Shutdown", and push to select.
  7. Once the grill has completed a proper shut down and completely cooled, power off the grill and unplug from the power source.
  8. Remove internal grill components and clean your cookbox by pushing the ash into the ash and grease system drawer.
  9. Now that your grill is cleaned and all internal grill components are properly reinstalled, you can start cooking, connect food temperature probes, start a timer, or select a cook program.

Every Time You Cook:

  1. Make sure the hopper is filled with WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS.
  2. Clean any ash or grease from the ash and grease system drawer.
  3. Open the grill lid.
  4. Using the dial on the controller, select your desired temperature and push the dial to select it. Do not push and hold the dial.
  5. Once smoke becomes visible, close the grill lid and let the grill preheat to the selected temperature.
  6. When the grill has been preheated, open the grill lid and clean the cooking grates using a grill brush or wood scraper.
  7. Start grilling! You can now connect food temperature probes, start a timer, or select a cook program from the controller.

Cooking with Temperature Probes:

  1. Once the grill has been preheated, open the grill lid and clean the cooking grates using a grill brush or wood scraper, then place your food on the grates.
  2. Plug the food temperature probe(s) into the bottom of the controller and, using heat resistant barbecue mitts or gloves, route the probe(s) between the grill lid and the top of the cookbox.
  3. Insert food temperature probe(s) into the center of the thickest part of your food.
  4. Close the grill lid. Ensure food temperature probe wires are routed through the channel in the grill lid.
  5. From the dashboard on the controller display, select the corresponding tile to set a desired food temperature or select a cook program for each food temperature probe. Turn the dial left or right to navigate through menu options, then push the dial to select. You will receive a notification when your food has reached the set temperature(s).

Shutting Down Your Grill:

  1. When your food is cooked to your desired internal temperature, using heat resistant barbecue mitts or gloves, open the grill lid, remove and unplug any food temperature probes from the food and cookbox, and remove all food off of the cooking grates.
  2. With the grill lid open, push and hold the dial to shutdown your grill. Alternatively, push the main menu button, scroll to "Shutdown", and push to select. Always engage the shutdown procedure with the grill lid open to properly shutdown your grill when finished cooking.
  3. Your SMOKEFIRE grill will run through a series of steps to properly and safely shutdown. Once the shutdown procedure is complete and the grill has cooled, power off your grill and unplug from the power source.
  4. Close the grill lid.

Changing Pellets/Purging Hopper:

  1. Set a large container underneath the middle of the hopper.
  2. Pull the hopper slide door to release the pellets into the container.
  3. Visually inspect the hopper finger safety guard to ensure it is in place and not damaged. If damaged, contact Customer Service.
  4. Store WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS in an airtight container to prevent moisture. Check pellet freshness by breaking one in half; it should break with a snap, not crumble.

Grilling Methods: Your WEBER SMOKEFIRE is capable of grilling, searing, smoking, baking, braising, and roasting. Experiment with different flavors of WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS.

Explore Your Settings: Explore the controller and WEBER CONNECT app for programmable timers and cook programs.

Controller Settings

Dashboard: Shows current grill info: temperature, connectivity status, and tiles for guided cook programs, timers, and food temperature probes.

Main Menu: Push the main menu button to navigate settings. Turn and push the dial to select options.

Setting Up A Probed Cook: Plug a food temperature probe into a port, then turn and push the dial to select the tile corresponding to the probe number.

Probed Cook Settings: Select a cook program or set a temperature alarm to notify you when your food has reached the desired temperature.

SMOKEBOOST: Select from the main menu for a smoky, wood-fired taste. Adjusts to a temperature range between 165°-200°F (74°-93°C).

Cook Programs: Select a food type, adjust desired settings, and then select "Start Cooking". Receive timely tips and notifications throughout your grilling experience.

Timers: Press the button to add a new timer. Turn the dial and press to select the time. Adjust or stop active timers from the dashboard or main menu.

Regulatory Information: Access regulatory information by pressing the main menu button, then selecting "Regulatory".

Troubleshooting

Error Codes:

Notifications:

Fuse Replacement: If the grill is non-responsive, the fuse may have blown. The grill uses a 5 Amp, 120 Volt Cartridge Fuse. Replace with the correct fuse (1.6A, 250V) following the provided instructions.

Symptom: Grill will not power on

Cause/Actions: Check power cord connection, reset GFCI outlet, check for blown fuse, or contact Customer Service.

Symptom: Inside of grill lid appears to have peeling paint

Cause/Actions: Accumulated cooking vapors have turned into carbon. This is not a defect. Use a grill brush or scraper to clean the carbon flakes off the lid and cookbox. Wipe clean with a soft cloth or paper towel.

Maintenance

Recommended Cleaning: Clean the grill after 20 hours of cooking or every 12 cooks. Additional cleaning may be required for low & slow cooks or before high-temperature cooks.

Steps for cleaning your grill:

  1. Ensure the grill is completely cooled and unplugged.
  2. Brush or scrape the lid clean.
  3. Brush or scrape the cooking grates clean, then remove them.
  4. Brush or scrape the FLAVORIZER bars and heat diffuser clean, then remove them.
  5. Hold the heat baffle steady and brush or scrape it clean, then remove it.
  6. Brush or scrape the interior of the cookbox, directing grease and debris towards the vents and into the disposable drip pan.
  7. Clean the burn pot, pushing ash or debris through the pellet grate.
  8. Remove and clean the ash and grease system drawer. Replace the disposable drip pan. Clean the ash and grease system housing.
  9. Reinstall the heat baffle, heat diffuser, FLAVORIZER bars, and cooking grates.

Annual Engine Cleaning: Perform every 12 months for proper grill operation.

Steps for cleaning your SmokeFire engine:

  1. Ensure the grill is completely cooled and unplugged.
  2. Remove the rear access panel.
  3. Unplug the glow plug assembly, remove it, and set it aside.
  4. Open the grill lid and remove the cooking grates, FLAVORIZER bars, and heat baffle.
  5. Remove the 2 screws securing the pellet slide to the burn pot, and remove the pellet slide.
  6. Remove the burn pot and pellet grate.
  7. Clean the burn pot area, brushing or scraping ash or debris down the vent into the ash and grease management system.
  8. Reinstall the pellet grate, burn pot, and pellet slide, securing the pellet slide with screws.
  9. Reinstall the glow plug assembly through the rear of the grill. Ensure the tip of the glow plug is installed properly through the pellet grate.
  10. Reconnect the glow plug assembly electrical connection.
  11. Reinstall the rear access panel.
  12. Reinstall the heat baffle, FLAVORIZER bars, and cooking grates.

Cleaning the Exterior of the Grill:

Grillmaster Tips

Cleaning the Temperature Probes: Clean after every use with warm soapy water and a soft cloth or paper towel. Do not submerge in liquid.

Wear Gloves: Always wear heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when using the grill.

Preheat Your Grill: Preheating with the lid closed prepares the cooking grates and internal cookbox for grilling, making cleanup easier and preventing food from sticking.

Put A Lid On It: Always cook with your grill lid closed to maintain internal cookbox temperature.

Mix It Up: Experiment with different flavors of WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS.

Cook Time and Temperature: In colder climates or windy conditions, cooking times may be longer. Monitor your grill and use food temperature probes. Keep the grill lid closed as much as possible.

Replacement Parts

Use only genuine WEBER replacement parts for any repair or replacement. Visit weber.com.

Models: 51779 Smoke Fire Wood Pellet Grill, 51779, Smoke Fire Wood Pellet Grill, Fire Wood Pellet Grill, Pellet Grill

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