Owner`s manual

Memphis Select Owner’s Manual Revision D
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5. To operate: Once the Convection Grill has started, operate as follows;
UPre-Heat :U A unique advantage of the ITC is that when you turn it on and select your mode and
temperature, the ITC will enter a preheat and temperature learning cycle. At this time your grill will both
preheat and compensate for current ambient conditions. After approximately 20-30 minutes (depending
on conditions and temperature settings) your grill will be ready for use and to maintain your desired
temperature range (see food preparation chart, Appendix A for recommended temperatures)
UCooking Mode:U Temperature will be automatically maintained at your set temperature range. You may
notice some fluctuation up and down during this time. This is a normal part of any oven / appliance
operation.
USmoke Mode:U Smoking is a variation on grilling and is one of the unique advantages of your Memphis
Wood Fired Convection Grill. The temperature you choose will largely depend on what is being smoked
(see Appendix B-C) and your personal preferences.
Smoke TIP: To vary smoke flavor intensity, experiment with the amount of time you use the smoke
mode and the mix of flavored pellets you use along with the all purpose pellets. This is more important
if you use stronger flavored pellets such as Mesquite. Switching to smoke mode soon after putting your food on
the grill allows the smoke to penetrate the meats before they have a chance to sear closed. The smoke mode
works best when a longer cooking time is required, such as large cuts of meat, fish, or poultry. Experiment with
the length of time you leave for smoking, before cooking thoroughly. Try different combinations of both modes.
Some chefs prefer the smoke mode at the end of cooking to keep the food warm until ready for serving.
You can return to the cook mode at any time by pressing the set mode button to cook (cook light will
illuminate). It is not recommended that you go from very high heat (above 400°) to smoke Mode without a cool
down period.
CAUTION: If at any time excessive flame is visible i.e. FLAME DEFLECTOR is glowing bright red,
turn the temperature set-point down using the down arrow on the keypad. If excessive flame
persists turn unit off and check for problem or call your authorized Memphis Grill Dealer.
CAUTION: Grease fires are caused by excessively greasy food, not properly maintaining your grill, or
failing to clean out ash on a regular basis. In the unlikely event you experience a grease fire while
cooking, remove your food and close the lid. If the grease fire does not go out within 5 minutes, open
the lid and lightly sprinkle baking soda on the fire. Be careful not to burn yourself. If the fire remains,
unplug the grill and shut the lid until the fire is completely out. In rare cases, the ITC will display and
error code “ER1” indicating that the maximum temp was exceeded. To clear the error message, turn
the grill off and allow it to cool. Once the grill cools to 130F, restart using the normal starting
procedure. When preparing particularly greasy food place a pan partially filled with water under item to catch
grease.