Owner`s manual

Memphis Select Owner’s Manual Revision D

Read Prior to Lighting!

Initial Burn Off

Before cooking for the first time, we recommend that you “burn off” the grill to rid it of any foreign matter used

in the manufacturing process. Remove the cooking grates and wash with a mild soap or detergent. With the

grates removed, light and operate the grill at 450F (in cook mode) with the lid down for 20 minutes. After “burn-

off”, turn the grill OFF and replace the grates. Prior to “burn-off”, completely remove the plastic film on all

stainless steel surfaces. Failure to do so will cause the film to melt to the metal, and it will be extremely difficult

to remove.

Lighting your Grill

It is recommended practice to go through the Periodic Grill Maintenance (pg. 24) procedures after every 10

uses. This will ensure proper ignition of the pellets and is part of the normal maintenance procedure. Light as

per instructions found in detail in this manual. If the grill fails to light, it is most likely due to a dirty or plugged

burn pot and/or a burn pot obstruction blocking the auto igniter air passages. (Refer to Using Your Memphis

Select Wood Fired Convection Grill on page 19 for cleaning instructions.) Should your auto igniter refuse to

ignite the wood pellets, it is easy to light your grill manually with a match and lighting agent. (Refer to Manual

Start Up on page 22 for instructions.)

Pre-Heating

It is extremely important to ALWAYS allow your grill to stabilize at the desired cooking temperature for 15

minutes prior to cooking. This allows the grill and grates to heat up and maintain proper temperature once your

food is introduced. If you don't allow the grill to preheat, you'll find that it takes a longer period of time to bring

both the grill and the food to cooking temperatures.

Lid Position

Always cook with the lid closed. An open lid negates the convection air and lengthens cooking times. Cooking

with the lid closed keeps the temperature even, cooking the food faster while using less fuel. A closed lid also

helps to create a smokier flavor.