Regular Use; Smoking At Low Temperatures - Pit Boss Pb1300Ps4 Manuel D'instructions

REGULAR USE

Smoking and grilling styles of cooking can give you different results
based on time and temperature. For best results, keep a record of
what you cooked, at what temperature, how long you cooked for,
and the results. Adjust to your taste for the next time. As you be-
come familiar with your grill, it is wise to place an outdoor thermom-
eter close to your cooking area. Practice makes perfect.
Temperature readouts on the control board may not exactly
match the thermometer. The cooking temperature is affected by
the following factors: outside ambient temperature, the amount
and direction of wind, the quality of pellet fuel being used, the
lid being opened, and the quantity of food being cooked.
Follow these steps for regular use of your grill:
1. Confirm the auger is primed. If not, prime the auger.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source. (A)
3. Open the hopper lid to check your level of pellets. Refill with all
natural barbecue hardwood pellets if needed. (B)
4. Check the buckle latch on the removable burn pot. Ensure it is
fastened (locked) for a good seal. (C)
5. Open the grill lid. (D)
6. Press and hold the power button for three seconds to turn the
unit on (E). This will activate the start-up cycle:
• The Control Board will manage the auger feed system, and
the fan will supply air to the burn pot.
The lid must remain open during the start-up cycle.
• The grill will begin to produce smoke while the start-up
cycle is taking place (F). To confirm the start-up cycle has
begun properly, listen for a torchy roar, and notice some
heat being produced.
7. Once the heavy, white smoke has dissipated, the start-up cycle is
complete. Close the grill lid. (G)
8. Press the Controller Knob. Turn the Controller Knob to change
the Target temperature value to your desired temperature.
Once the desired Target temperature is reached, lock it in by
pressing the Controller Knob again and start grilling! (H)
TIP: Use the Prime function to activate an extra feed of pellets to the
burn pot. This can be used to add more fuel to the fire before opening
the barrel lid, resulting in a quicker heat recovery time.
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SMOKING AT LOW TEMPERATURES

Turning the Controller Knob to the lowest temperature setting (82°C / 180°F ), select Settings > P Setting. Adjusting the
value allows the user to directly control the cycle rate of pellets that feed the burn pot. By controlling the "P" set value,
the user can infuse more smoke flavor into their foods at a low cooking temperature. It is also useful when cooking at
low temperatures when the unit is highly affected by the ambient outdoor weather. Since environmental conditions can
affect the internal cooking temperature of the grill, there can be higher peaks and valley's in temperature readings, but
learning to use the "P" setting value based on your geographical location is highly advantageous.
The default P-setting value is P-4. On this setting, such as the start-up cycle, the grill will feed pellets for 18 seconds and
pause for 115 seconds. In most instances, you will want to keep the P-setting on the default.
Follow the P-setting chart below:
AUGER CYCLE RATE
(SECONDS)
"P" SET VALUE FEEDING ON PAUSE TIME
P0 18 55
P1 18 70
P2 18 85
P3 18 100
P4 18 115
P5 18 130
P6 18 140
P7 18 150
Raising the P-setting to P-5, P-6, or P-7 increases the pause time between each feeding of pellets to the burn pot. A
higher P-setting is used in warmer or hot environments that want to hot smoke but the ambient outdoor temperature
would amplify the cooking temperature inside the grill.
Note: Monitor your burn pot closely, as raising the P-setting too high or too quickly may cause the fire to die
out completely.
Lowering the P-setting to P-3, P-2, P-1, or P-0 will decrease the pause time between each feeding of pellets to the burn
pot. A lower P-setting is used to compensate for cooler temperatures where the ambient outdoor temperature will re-
duce or weaken the intensity of heat produced inside the grill. Lowering the P-setting can also minimize temperature
swings in varying outdoor weather conditions.
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OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
start-up / default
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