4008786 Memphis Owner’s Guide Elite, Pro, Advantage, Select, Elite Built‐In, Pro Built‐In VG0970_D2 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2/28/13
Congratula ons on your purchase of the Memphis Wood Fire Grill. With proper care and maintenance, your grill will give you years of trouble‐free opera on. Please review the following informa on carefully for useful ps and informa on that will help you u lize your grill’s extensive features and benefits. Keep in mind that your Memphis Wood Fire Grill is so much more than a grill.
Contents General Warning: Read all Safety Informa on Prior to Opera ng Grill ………………………….. 1 How Your Memphis Wood Fire Grill Works…………………………………………………………………... 3 Read Prior to Ligh ng! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Intelligent Temperature Control ‐ Overview …………………………………………………………………… 5 Using Your Memphis Wood Fire Grill ……………………………………………………………….…………… 6 Opera ng Instruc ons ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Memphis ITC Meat Probe ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
General Warning: Read all Safety Informa on Prior to Opera ng Grill WARNING! Please read this en re manual before installa on and use of this wood pellet fuel‐burning appliance. Failure to follow these instruc ons could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact local building or fire officials about restric ons and installa on inspec on requirements in your area. Save these instruc ons.
AVERTISSEMENT GÉNÉRAL: LIRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ AVANT D'UTILISER LE GRIL S'IL VOUS PLAÎT LIRE CE MANUEL EN ENTIER AVANT L'INSTALLATION ET L'UTILISATION DE CE WOOD PELLET À COMBUSTIBLE APPAREIL. NE PAS SUIVRE LES INSTRUCTIONS PEUT PROVOQUER DES DÉGÂTS MATÉRIELS, DES BLESSURES OU MÊME LA MORT. CONTACTEZ LE SERVICE DES SERVICES D'INCENDIE SUJET DES EXIGENCES D'INSPECTION D'INSTALLATION DANS VOTRE RÉGION. CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS. POUR UTILISATION EXTÉRIEURE SEULEMENT.
How Your Memphis Wood Fire Grill Works: Your Memphis Wood Fire Grill represents a new way of outdoor cooking. It is a true high quality convec on oven that also has grilling and smoking capability. It combines many unique features with me‐proven pellet‐burning technology. Together they give you controlled, quick, savory and repeatable cooking results. The perfect cooking experience starts with filling your hopper with all‐natural, 100% cer fied hardwood BBQ pellets.
Read Prior to Ligh ng Ini al Burn Off Before cooking for the first me, we recommend that you “burn off” the grill to rid it of any foreign ma er used in the manufacturing process. Prior to burn‐off, completely remove the plas c 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. Remove the cooking grates and wash with a mild soap or detergent.
Intelligent Temperature Control ‐ Overview About the ITC: The ITC performs similarly to the control on your kitchen oven. The ITC automa cally compensates for different ambient condi ons, providing year‐round grilling and more accurate temperature control. Se ng the control is simple and intui ve, and offers the user a precise and highly‐customizable grilling experience. Control I/O, ON/ OFF Touch Pad This pressure‐ sensi ve touch pad is used to turn the grill on and off.
Using Your Memphis Wood Fire Grill Prior to star ng your cooking center, inspect the burn area inside the grill. It's a recommended prac ce to go through this procedure at ini al start up and a er every few uses to ensure peak performance. Actual necessary frequency varies depending on usage and fuel type. 1. Open the hood and remove the cooking grates. 2. Remove the flavorizer or EZ‐Access insert. The flavorizer helps distribute heat, contains fly ash, and keeps 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Opera ng Instruc ons: Memphis Wood Fire Grill Automa c Start Up 1. To Start Press the On/Off touch pad. The start up mode will begin; a LED light will blink to indicate startup mode. The startup mode is med to last 30 minutes or un l the appliance reaches a temperature above 170°F. A er it reaches this “Warm” state, the blinking LED light will become solid. 2.
Opera ng Instruc ons: Memphis Wood Fire Grill 5. To operate: Once the Memphis Grill has started, operate as follows; Pre‐Heat : This is the beginning stage of cooking or smoking in which the fuel is ignited, and the grill is brought to the set temperature as quickly as possible. You may no ce in this stage that, ini ally, the auger will feed fuel almost constantly. This is to prime the burn pot so that it is able to maintain significant heat.
Memphis ITC Meat Probe The Memphis ITC Meat Probe, which comes standard with the Elite, Pro and Built‐In models, and can be purchased separately for other models, is a must‐have accessory for any griller. The ITC Meat Probe conveniently interfaces directly with your grill’s ITC control and gives you an easy way to ensure your food is cooked to your predetermined temperature. This feature ensures convenience and delicious, repeatable results—every me. Using Your Memphis ITC Meat Probe 1.
Memphis EZ‐Access Flavorizer The Memphis EZ‐Access Flavorizer, which comes standard with the Elite, Pro, Advantage and Built‐In models, is your best friend when it comes to quick and easy cleaning of your grill’s interior. This insert is located in the center of the flavorizer, and is easily removed to allow access to the burn pot directly below. Using Your Memphis EZ‐Access Flavorizer Insert 1. Remove Grill Grates The EZ‐Access Insert is located just below the grill grates.
Memphis Direct Flame Flavorizer Insert The Memphis Direct Flame Flavorizer Insert is a must-have accessory for any griller. The Flavorizer Insert conveniently replaces the easy access hatch adding the flexibility to cook directly over a direct flame, while still managing grease flow. The direct flame insert is offered for the Memphis Elite, Elite Built-In, Pro, Pro Built-In and Advantage models. Using Your Memphis Direct Flame Flavorizer Insert 1.
Informa on About BBQ Cooking Pellets Flavored pellets come in a variety of flavors such as Apple, Charcoal, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Mesquite, Oak and Pecan. They contain a mean hea ng value of 8,200 BTU’s per pound and have very li le ash and moisture content (less than 0.5% ash and less than 6% moisture). Always use Premium BBQ Pellets in your grill. Premium BBQ pellets have a maximum length of 1.5” and are uniform in size and shape.
Periodic Grill Maintenance Stainless Steel Surfaces ALWAYS clean dirt and dust off all stainless steel surfaces before you begin to cook. The dirt can cook into the metal and discolor it. Dirt can be easily cleaned with hot, soapy water and a so cloth. There are also many commercial products made to clean and protect your stainless steel surfaces.
Periodic Grill Maintenance Frequency Maintenance Task Every Use Scrape Cooking Grates x Check grease pan x Clear Burn Pot x Clear Igniter Holes x Wipe down exterior surfaces x Scrape off flavorizer x Clean Grease Trays x Wipe Off RTD x Scrape/Vacuum Ash From Interior Vacuum fine pellet dust from hopper Wipe down, vacuum out Air Box VG0970_D2 Every 3 Uses Once A Week 2/28/13 Once A Month Once A Year x x x 14
Recommended Grilling Accessories Meat Probe/Thermometer The outside temperature, wind condi ons, pellet fuel variety and the al tude at which you live affect cooking mes. The best way to ensure your meat has reached the proper temperature and is ready to eat is to u lize a good quality meat thermometer. We recommend the Memphis ITC Meat Probe, which can interface directly with your grill’s ITC.
Recommended Grilling Accessories (Con’t) Bas ng Brush You may need a selec on of these, as you should not use the same brush in two different marinades. Use to apply your favorite sauces and marinades to foods on the grill. Again look for one with a long handle to keep you hands away from the heat. Skewers (wood or metal) When using the wood skewers, remember to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to pre‐ vent them from burning in the heat of the grill.
Grilling Times and Temperatures Approximate Cooking/Grilling Times for Memphis Wood‐Fire Convec on Grill Always use a meat thermometer to be sure meats and poultry are cooked to a safe internal temperature. Serious Health risks may exist with undercooked meat!. Approximate cooking mes are from various sources, and are based on meat at refrigerator temperatures.
Grilling Times and Temperatures ITEM CONTROL SET POINT SIZE APPROXIMATE GRILLING TIME INTERNAL TEMP = ° F VEAL Chops, steaks 1" thick 450°‐ 700° 5 to 7 min./side 145 to 160 2 to 3 lbs. 350°‐ 375° 18 to 20 min./lb. 145 to 160 Roast, saddle, or leg 6 to 7 lbs. 350°‐ 375° 25 to 30 min./lb. 145 to 160 Steaks 3/4" thick 450°‐ 700° 4 to 5 min./side 6 to 7 min./side Medium rare 145 Medium 160 60 to 75 min. 18 to 25 min./lb. 15 to 20 min./lb. 45 to 55 min.
Smoking Guidelines Approximate Smoking Times for Memphis Wood‐Fire Grill Always use a meat thermometer to be sure meats and poultry are cooked to a safe internal temperature and doneness. Serious Health risks may exist with undercooked meat!. Approximate cooking mes are, from various sources and are based on meat at refrigerator temperatures. Use a good quality temperature probe to assure best results.
Smoking Sugges ons The following are a few important facts, ps and techniques to achieve great smoking results. There are probably as many theories on the best smoking method as there are chefs using them. With that in mind, consider the following factors when deciding which method best fits your needs. The Memphis Grill’s smoking mode range is 180° to 295°F.
Troubleshoo ng And Error Messages In the event that your Memphis grill encounters any kind of issue or problem in opera on, please con‐ sult this chart. If the solu ons offered here are insufficient to resolve the ma er, please contact your dealer, or Hearthland Products directly at the number found at the end of this manual.
Troubleshoo ng: ITC Circuit Board Fuse Replacement The ITC, or Intelligent Temperature Control system on your Grill is 2 way logic system with microprocessor technology. In the interest of protec on from power surges and electrical shorts, the ITC u lizes a 5 Amp, 120 Volt Fast‐Blow fuse*. This simple and inexpensive part can be easily replaced with the following instruc ons. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ensure that the grill is cool, powered‐down, AND UNPLUGGED.
Memphis Grills Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty covers Memphis Grill products manufactured by Hearthland Products, LLC. Products carry a five (5) year Limited Warranty from the date of purchase by the original owner against defects in mate‐ rial and workmanship. Electronic and electrical components carry a two (2) year replacement warranty when subjected to normal residen al use. Limited Warranty does not apply to burn pot, burn grate, meat probe, grill cover gaskets or damage caused by corrosion.
Memphis Grills Limited Warranty (cont’d) Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita on of incidental or consequen al damages, or limita ons of implied warran es, so the limita ons or exclusions set forth in this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Register online at www.memphisgrills.com under Product Support or complete and return this Warranty Registra on Form within 30 days of purchase to register your warranty. Warranty coverage begins on the original date of purchase. Proof of original date of purchase from an authorized Hearthland Products Dealer is required to validate Warranty. Without receipt of Warranty Registra on and proof of date of purchase, the warranty will begin from ship date to Dealer or Retailer.
Memphis Elite Built‐In Model Number VGB0002 Appendixes and Model‐Speci ic Information Contents Grill Clearance to Combus ble Materials 1 Grill Island Dimensions 3 Unpacking and Assembly 4 Grill Exploded View 5 Grill Bill Of Materials 6 Installa on Step 1‐3 7‐10 Final Assembly 11 Hardware Kit 12 Wiring Diagram 13 VG0969_B1 2/14/13
Clearance To Combustible Materials WARNING: The structure and surrounding objects MUST maintain the specified minimum clearance to combustible materials. Built-in structures constructed of wood or other combustible materials may require the use of the OPTIONAL Built- In Heat Shield Kit to maintain the required clearance to combustible materials. The grill may be supported by either the three support brackets, or the four leveling feet.
Dégagement des matériaux combustibles LE GRIL MEMPHIS TENU DE MAINTENIR SON JEU SPÉCIFIÉ AUX MATÉRIAUX COMBUSTIBLES PENDANT LE FONCTIONNEMENT DU GRIL OU LORSQUE LE GRIL EST CHAUD. Voici quelques lignes directrices pour assurer la sécurité de votre Memphis GrilL. La grille doit être soutenu par les roulettes fournies. Roulettes Grill doivent être verrouillées pendant que le gril est en marche ou pendant la branchie est chaud .
Built‐In Grill Island Dimensions WARNING: See clearance to combustible materials, when designing and constructing a built-in island. Built-In islands must be built to the specifications listed below. The owner and/or builder are responsible for consulting local, county and state building codes for securing any necessary building permits before construction. NOTE: Construction codes vary from locality to locality. Controller cable way is to maintain dimensions D and E throughout its entire path.
Unpacking and Assembling Your Memphis Wood Fire Convection Grill. *Grill requires (2) two people for safe assembly* Please note that during shipping some movement may have taken place, so a complete visual inspection is required. Be sure to inspect entire grill after removing the protective shipping carton. Report any damage to your local dealer immediately. Shipping damage is not covered under warranty. Some surfaces may be sharp so wear gloves when assembling.
Elite Built-In Exploded View VG0969_B1 2/14/13 5
Built-In Grill Bill of Materials TEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART NO.
Installation Step 1 FOLLOW THE ASSEMBLY STEPS LISTED BELOW, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT. THE UNIT CAN BE SUPPORTED BY EITHER THE SUPPORT BRACKETS (ITEMS 6, 12 & 25) OR BY THE FOUR LEVELING FEET (ITEM 13). NOTE THAT THE SUPPORT BRACKETS MUST BE INSTALLED WITH EITHER SUPPORT METHOD. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. REMOVE THE THREE ASH/GREASE DRAWERS (ITEM 14) FROM THE UNIT. FASTEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUPPORT BRACKETS (ITEMS 12 AND 25) TO THE UNIT USING THE TEN 1/4”-20 STAINLESS STEEL HEX BOLTS (ITEM 10).
Installation Step 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ROUTE THE CONTROLLER AND ITS CABLE THROUGH THE CONTROLLER CABLE WAY IN THE ISLAND. PLACE THE UNIT INTO THE ISLAND, AND POSITION IT TO THE DESIRED DEPTH. ENSURE THAT THE VENT HOLES IN THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ARE UNOBSTRUCTED. LOCATE THE TWO MOUNTING HOLES FOUND IN THE BACK OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUPPORT BRACKETS (ITEMS 12 & 25), AND MARK THE HOLE LOCATIONS ONTO THE ISLAND’S COUNTERTOP.
Installation Step 3 1. 2. FASTEN THE TWO CONTROLLER MOUNTING BRACKETS (ITEM 22) IN THE CONTROLLER CABLE WAY TO THE DESIRED DEPTH. USE FASTENERS APPROPRIATE FOR THE STRUCTURE’S MATERIAL, TWO FASTENERS FOR EACH BRACKET (FASTENERS TO MOUNT THE BRACKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED).
Installation Step 4 1. 2. 3. 4. REMOVE THE ITC CONTROLLER (ITEM 23) FROM THE CONTROLLER BOX MOUNT THE CONTROLLER BOX TO THE CONTROLLER MOUNTING BRACKETS (ITEM 22) USING FOUR BLACK 10-24 x ½” SCREWS (ITEM 31). FASTEN THE CONTROLLER BOX TO THE DESIRED DEPTH.
Final Assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PLACE FALVORIZER (ITEM 26) ONTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER BRACKETS FOUND INSIDE THE UNIT. PLACE THE THREE LARGE COOK GRATES (ITEM 27) ONTO THE FRONT AND REAR SUPPORTS. PLACE THE SMALL COOK GRATE (ITEM 28) ONTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER BRACKETS FOUND INSIDE THE UNIT. VENT HOLES ON THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MUST REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTED. REFER TO THE MANUAL FOR FIRST TIME USE INSTRUCTIONS.
Hardware Kit ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 VG0969_B1 2/14/13 QTY. PART NUMBER 1 2 10 1 2 1 1 4 4 2 2 2 DS4459 DS2186 DS2311 VG0956 DS4219 VG0911 VG0911E DS4668 DS2185 VG0814 DS2349 DS2350 DESCRIPTION POLY BAG, 9" X 12" X 2 #10-24 x ½” STAINLESS STEEL SCREW 1/4-20 x .
Wiring Diagram CONTROL SIDE GRILL SIDE Spade-End Connectors VG0969_B1 2/14/13 13
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