Dangers & Warnings “A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.” WARNING: DO NOT touch any part of your “Pit Boss Pellet Smoker/Grill” while the smoker is HOT. Serious bodily injury could result. • Keep the entire grill a minimum 12 inches, or a safe distance, from all combustibles.
Dangers & Warnings WARNING: DO NOT over-fire your “Pit Boss”. Improper Use Can Cause Uncontrolled Fire. FUEL—WOOD PELLETS This pellet cooking appliance is designed and approved for pelletized, all natural, wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this appliance will void the warranty and safety listing. • • Use only all natural wood pellets, designed for burning in grills. • Do not us fuel labeled as having additives.
INTRODUCTION THANK YOU! Congratulations on your purchase of this “Pit Boss” Pellet Smoker/Grill. With the proper set-up, operation and maintenance, this BBQ will provide you with years of cooking enjoyment and never ending compliments. Think of your “Pit Boss” as an extra stove available to bake, roast, grill and smoke food. Barbecuing provides a form of entertainment, which is relaxed and casual. Your meals can be completely cooked outdoors and where the chef (Pit Boss) is one of the crowd.
When you open your smoker/grill, please ensure you have and can identify all the following parts: NOTE: Numbers following part names throughout this manual refer to the component diagram below. Parts List Item Part # Description 1. Upper Rack QTY 1 8 1/2” x 27 3/4” 2. Cooking Grids 3 3. Grease Tray 1 4. Flame Diffuser 1 5. Handle—Chrome 1 6. Bezel, (decorative washer) 2 7. Barrel & Hopper Assembly 1 8. Leg w/ Wheel axle 2 (hopper side) 9. Bottom Shelf 1 10.
Section One: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING & MOUNTING THE LEGS & SHELF Parts Supplied: 2 Metal Wheels 2 Legs w/ axels 2 Legs Hardware Suppled: 1 Bottom Shelf Tools Required: 7/16” Driver Cordless Drill 1—7/16” Open End Box Wrench Or 1– Adjustable Crescent Wrench Installation Steps Step 1 Attach legs to barrel: • To ease installation, gently lay the barrel on its end, not the hopper end. A piece of cardboard or blanket should be placed under the grill to prevent scratching the finish.
Section One: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING & MOUNTING THE CART … CON’T Step 2 Install Bottom Shelf Assembly: • Install the Bottom Shelf to all four legs. Using 4 of the 1/4” x #20 x 1/2” screws (A) and your wrench Secure the screws firmly to the frame.
Section One: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE LID HANDLE Parts Supplied: 5 6 Lid Handle Decorative Washers x 2 ( Bezels ) Hardware Supplied: Installation Steps • • • • • Insert one screw (A) from inside the lid, through the hole provided in the lid. Place one Bezel (6) over the screw, then line-up the handle (5) with the threaded end of the screw. Hand start the screw into the handle, Repeat procedure for other end of handle.
Section One: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING THE TROLLEY HANDLE Part Supplied: 13 Handle - Black Hardware Supplied: 4 Installation Steps • • Using your wrench secure all four screws (A) through the handle (13) and into the barrel. Ensure a tight fit, without over tightening.
Section One: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PLACING THE COOKING COMPONENTS Parts Needed: Installation Steps FLAME DIFFUSER (4) The Flame Diffuser is used to direct flame and heat evenly to the ends of the barrel. • Placement is directly over the burn pot and grate area. • Ensure both notches fit over the tabs found inside the bottom of the barrel GREASE TRAY / FLAVOR ENHANCER (3) Used to channel the extra grease toward the grease bucket.
Section One: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS HOOKING UP TO POWER NOTE: Before plugging Pit Boss into any electrical outlet ensure Temperature Dial is in the OFF position. AT HOME • This appliance requires 110 Volt, 60Hz, 5amp service. • It must use a 3 prong grounded plug. • The control use a 5 amp fuse to protect the board from the igniter. GFI Outlets • This appliance will work on most GFI Outlets. Recommended size 15 amp.
Section Two: OPERATION GETTING STARTED With today’s lifestyle of striving to eat healthy and nutritious foods, one factor to consider is the importance of reducing fat intake. One of the best ways to cut down on fat in your diet is to use a low fat method of cooking, such as grilling. Throughout this manual, you will notice the emphasis on grilling food slowly at MEDIUM temperature settings.
Section Two: OPERATION OVERVIEW PIT BOSS CONTROL LCD SCREEN Displays Grill Temperature, Smoke Settings (P Setting), igniter and temperature status, and error messages. TEMPERATURE DIAL Select the following: Smoke, High, or one of 8 temperatures. “P” SET Select one of 7 temperature fine tunings. Allows for Larger temperature control to fit your cooking style HIGH - HIGH TEMPERATURE MODE Grill operates at the Highest heat level. This level can be adjusted, fine tuned, using the “P” Set push button.
Section Two: OPERATION PIT BOSS CONTROL CONNECTING TO AC POWER 1. Temperature Dial must be in the OFF position. 2. Plug the power cord into a 110 V grounded electrical outlet. 3. If “ErP” is displayed, the Temperature Dial was not set to OFF. This causes an inadvertent start error, which halts the Ignition sequence. To clear the error, turn the Temperature Dial to OFF, wait 2 seconds, then set the desired cooking temperature. NOTE: This safety feature keeps unintentional starts from occurring. 4.
Section Two: OPERATION PIT BOSS CONTROL UNDERSTANDING THE “P” SETTING The main benefit to the P SETTING Control Button is that it allows you, the Pit Master, to fine tune your Pit Boss Pellet Grill to compensate for ambient temperatures, humidity, wind, environmental changes, pellet fuel type and quality. This ensures a World Championship Result, everytime. When the Temperature Dial is set on SMOKE or HIGH, the Auger turns on, delivers fuel for 18 seconds, then turns off.
Section Two: OPERATION STANDARD LIGHTING PROCEDURE NOTE: Always clean or check your burn pot before each use. This will ensure proper ignition, heat output and many continuous happy grilling experiences. Automatic Start Up 1. Ensure the POWER switch is in the “OFF” position. 2. Plug the POWER CORD into a 110V grounded outlet. DO NOT break the ground end off the cord or use a non-grounded outlet or extension cord. NOTE: When plugged into a GFI, ensure it is at least 15 amps.
Section Two: OPERATION MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE IF FOR ANY REASON YOUR ELECTRIC IGNITER FAILS, YOU CAN START YOUR GRILL USING THIS MANUAL METHOD. NOTE: Always clean or check your burn pot before each use. This will ensure proper ignition, heat output and many continuous happy grilling experiences. Manual Start Up 1. Ensure the Temperature Dial is in the “OFF” position. 2. Plug the POWER CORD into a 110V grounded outlet.
Section Two: OPERATION SHUTTING OFF YOUR GRILL Your “Pit Boss” Pellet Grill will give you many years of flavorful service with minimum cleaning. An important step is allowing the grill and cooking grids to “Self Clean” by running the grill on HIGH temperature for 5—10 minutes after each use. When finished cooking on your grill, turn the Temperature Dial to HIGH. Let your grill run for 5 to 10 minutes to go through its normal cleaning method.
Section Three: TIPS & TECHNIQUES 100% Natural Hardwood Wood Pellets They are no thicker than the eraser on the end of a pencil. People who see them for the first time think they look like rabbit food, but there is nothing small about the heat energy or flavor in a wood pellet. These clean burning wood pellets generate about 8200 BTU’s per pound with very little ash (.3lb/40lb bag) and low moisture content (5-7%) and are “carbon neutral”.
Section Three: TIPS & TECHNIQUES Just because the bright coloured leafs are gone and the golf clubs are put away for another season, doesn’t mean you have to stop barbecuing. The clean crisp fresh air, the heavenly aroma of flavoured wood pellets and food cooking, may be just what the doctor ordered to cure those winter blahs. Holiday grilling also frees up your oven space for other important menu items.
Section Three: TIPS & TECHNIQUES Here are some helpful tips and techniques passed on to us from many Pit Boss Griill owners, our staff, families and lots and lots of practise: TIP: Sauces are best applied near the end of cooking to prevent burning. • Before preheating the grill, make sure it is safe, clean and hygienic. • Always preheat your grill before cooking.
Section Three: TIPS & TECHNIQUES 3 Three Basic Rules for Food Safety 1. Keep everything in the kitchen and cooking area clean. 2. Keep hot foods hot (above 140ºF) 3. Keep cold foods cold (below 37ºF) We want you to enjoy healthy and safe grill cooking, so following are some hints for basic barbecue hygiene: • Wash hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water before starting any meal preparation and after handling fresh meat, fish and poultry.
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Section Four: TROUBLE SHOOTING The Pit Boss Digital Temperature Control system is an intricate and valuable piece of technology. For protection from power surges and electrical shorts, the control utilizes a 5 amp, 120 Volt Fast—Blow Fuse.
Section Four: TROUBLE SHOOTING PARTS LIST REPLACEMENT ITEMS Item Part # Description 1. Upper Rack 8 1/2” x 27 3/4” 2. Cooking Grids 3. Grease Tray 4. Flame Diffuser 5. Front Handle—Chrome 6. Bezel, (decorative washer) 7. Barrel & Hopper Assembly 8. Leg w/ Wheel axle (hopper side) 9. Bottom Shelf, Open Grid 10. Metal Wheel 11A. Front Leg – (exhaust end) 11B Rear Leg—(exhaust end) 12. Grease Bucket 13. Side Handle 18” x 13” 14. Smoke Stack 15. Smoke Stack—Gasket 16.
Section Four: TROUBLE SHOOTING PARTS LIST Pellet Feed System REPLACEMENT ITEMS Part No.
Section Five: GRILL RECEIPES A “C ” B Makes 4 – 6 servings A whole beef brisket weighs 16 to 18 pounds and has three separate parts: the cap, the point, and the flat. Use the “Flat” section as it is lean, compact and produces handsome slices when you carve it. 1 5 to 8 lbs.
Section Five: GRILL RECEIPES B C S Makes 4 servings 4 4 ¼ Ounces Cup T-bone Steaks (1” thick; about 10-12 ounces each) Crumbled Blue Cheese Green Onions and Tops (thinly sliced) Suggested PIT BOSS Wood Pellet Flavour: Hickory or Alder Preheat barbecue on High . SEAR at 450+ Brush Cooking Grids with cooking oil. Place steaks on cooking grating. Sear on each side while still on HIGH. See diagram in the Cooking Guide section for the perfect “steak house” look.
M ’ J H Makes 4 – 6 servings 2 Lbs. 3 Tsp. 2 Whole 2 Cups ½ Cup 6-8 2 Tablespoons Ground Beef or Buffalo “Chop House Steak Rub” Eggs, room temperature Dried, Fine Bread Crumbs, or Crushed Soda Crackers Prepared BBQ Sauce Hamburger or Kaiser Buns Melted Butter Suggested PIT BOSS Wood Pellet Flavour: Hickory or Alder Preheat barbecue on HIGH then reduce to 400—450 Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend together. Don’t forget to wash your hands after mixing rare meat.
S $ K C Makes 4 servings 2 Pounds B Large shelled, deveined shrimp Curry Butter (see recipe below) Olive Oil Lime or Lime Wedges Fresh Dill or Parsley Sprigs Suggested PIT BOSS Wood Pellet Flavour: Mesquite or Alder Preheat barbecue on HIGH then reduce to MEDIUM (300—350) Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour. Prepare shrimp by gently pulling the shells away, and removing the vein with a paring knife. Make curry butter. Thread shrimp on six 12” skewers, leaving space between pieces.
C H M R Makes 4 servings 4 Whole Cornish Game Hens Mandarin Rice (Below) Cooking Oil Paprika Orange Marmalade Suggested PIT BOSS Wood Pellet Flavour: Hickory, Mesquite or Alder Preheat barbecue on HIGH then reduce to MEDIUM (350) Rinse Cornish hens and pat dry with paper towels. Prepare Mandarin Rice.
B -C C Makes 2—6 servings 1 4– 6 lb. 1 12 oz. can 2-3 Tablespoons Whole Chicken Beer (chilled) “Louisiana Grills” - dry chicken rub Suggested Backwoods Wood Pellet Flavour: Hickory, Apple or Cherry Preheat barbecue on HIGH then reduce to MEDIUM (350) Pull tab off the chilled beer. Pour 1/2 can into a frosty mug. Leave 1/2 in the can to be used for recipe. Using a church key-style can opener, make a few more holes in top of beer can.. Rinse chicken, inside and out, under cold running water.
Section SIX: LIMITED WARRANTY The “Pit Boss” wood pellet barbecue line, manufactured by Dansons Inc., carries a one (1) year limited warranty for from the date of sale to the original owner only, against defects and workmanship on all steel parts, (excluding the burn grate), and one (1) year on electrical components. There is no specific warranty on the paint, burn grate, grill cover and all gaskets or against damage caused from corrosion.
Exceptions to the Limited Warranty There is no written or implied performance warranty on “Pit Boss” appliances, as the manufacturer has no control over the installation, operations, cleaning, maintenance or the type of fuel burned. This limited warranty will not apply nor will Dansons assume responsibility if your appliance has not been installed, operated, cleaned and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Burning other than quality wood pellets may void the warranty.
Important Notice DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE!! CONTACT “PIT BOSS” CUSTOMER SERVICE FIRST 1-877-303-3134 OR service@pitboss-grills.com PARTS, SERVICE AND ACCESSORIES Dansons Inc. stands behind our Authorized Dealers. We strongly suggest that if you do need to order any parts or options or require service, that you first deal with your local dealer. Many dealers do stock parts and options. If for any reason you do not have a local dealer, Dansons Inc.
