First Use - Grill Burn-Off; Preheating; Automatic Start-Up Procedure - Pit Boss PB440TG1 Instructions

5. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Off.
6. Fill the hopper with all natural barbecue wood pellets.
7. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Smoke. Wait approximately 3 minutes for the pellets to start dropping into the
fire pot from the auger tube. Once pellets begin to drop into the fire pot, turn the Temperature Control Dial to Off.
8. After grill has cooled, re-install the cooking components into grill. The grill is now ready to use.
FIRST USE – GRILL BURN-OFF
Once your hopper has been primed and before cooking on your grill for the first time, it is important to complete a grill burn-off.
Start the grill and operate at high heat (over 233°C / 451°F) with the lid down for 30 to 40 minutes to burn-off the grill and rid it
of any foreign matter.

PREHEATING

It is important to allow your grill to preheat before every cook session. This allows the grill and cooking grids to heat up quicker,
kill off bacteria and other pathogens leftover from past grill sessions, and the grill is then able to maintain its cooking temperature
once your food is placed in the cooking area. Preheat with the lid closed.
IMPORTANT: The outside ambient temperature, weather conditions, and quality of wood pellets will all affect your cooking
temperature. Observe the time it takes to reach your desired temperature, and adjust your cooking time as needed.

AUTOMATIC START-UP PROCEDURE

1. Ensure the Temperature Control Dial is in the Off position. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source.
2. Check fire pot to ensure there is no obstruction for proper ignition. Open the hopper lid. Ensure there are no foreign
objects in the hopper or auger feed system. Fill hopper with dry, barbecue hardwood pellets.
3. Open the barrel lid. The lid must remain open during the start-up cycle.
4. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Smoke. This will activate the start-up cycle. The auger feed system will begin to
turn, the igniter will begin to glow and the fan will supply air to the fire pot. The grill will produce smoke while the start-
up cycle is taking place. The pellets will have ignited once the smoke has cleared. To confirm the start-up cycle has begun
properly, listen for a torchy roar, and notice some heat being produced.
5. Preheat your grill. Close the lid. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to 177°C / 350°F, to allow the unit to preheat for
approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
6. After preheating is complete, you are ready to enjoy your grill!
IMPORTANT: When selecting a Smoke setting after a Temperature Control Dial preset (such as preheating at
high heat), the auger will continuously turn and feed pellets for four minutes. This will momentarily raise the
temperature, but temperature will decrease and stabilize once the "P" setting cycle begins (approximately five
to ten minutes).
IGNITER FAILURE PROCEDURE
If for any reason your electric igniter fails, check the following steps, or start your grill using the manual method.
1. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to the Off position. Open the lid. Remove the cooking components from the grill.
Remove all unburnt pellets and ash from the fire pot. Avoid touching the igniter to avoid injury, as it will be extremely hot.
2. Once all parts are removed and cleaned, turn the Temperature Control Dial to Smoke. Check the following:
• Visually confirm that the igniter is working by placing your hand above the fire pot and feeling for heat.
• Visually confirm that the igniter is protruding approximately 13mm / 0.5 inches in the fire pot.
• Visually confirm that the auger is dropping pellets into the fire pot.
• Confirm that the combustion fan is working by listening for it.
3. If any of the above points are not working, follow Troubleshooting instructions .
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