Pit Boss PB1600PSE ELITE User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MANUAL MUST BE READ BEFORE OPERATING!
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WARNING: Please read the entire manual before installation and use of this electric, pellet fuel burning appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Contact local building or fire
officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Save these instructions.
SAFETY LISTING
In accordance with the procedures and specifications listed in the UL 2728A-2019 "pellet fuel burning cooking appliances"
and ULC/ORD C2728-19 "pellet fuel burning equipment." Pit Boss® Grills pellet cooking appliances have been inde-
pendently tested and listed by CSA (an accredited testing laboratory) to UL and ULC standards.
PROPOSITION 65 - CALIFORNIA
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth
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DANGERS AND WARNINGS
You must contact your local home association, building or fire officials, or authority having jurisdiction, to obtain the
necessary permits, permissions, or information on any installation restrictions, such as any grill being installed on a
combustible surface, inspection requirements, or even ability to use, in your area.
1. A minimum clearance of 914mm (36 inches) from combustible constructions to the sides of the grill, and 914mm (36 inches) from
the back of the grill to combustible constructions must be maintained. Do not install appliance on combustible floors, or
floors protected with combustible surfaces unless proper permits and permissions are obtained by authorities having
jurisdiction. Do not use this appliance indoors, in an enclosed or unventilated area, inside homes, vehicles, tents, garages. This
hardwood pellet appliance must not be placed under overhead combustible ceiling or overhang. Keep your grill in an area clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
WARNING: Be aware of building combustible material, maintain the fire to avoid over-firing. Should a grease fire occur,
turn the grill OFF and leave the lid closed until the fire is out. Unplug the power cord. Do not throw water on the unit.
Do not try to smother the fire. Use of an all-class (class ABC) approved fire extinguisher is valuable to keep on site. If an
uncontrolled fire does occur, call the Fire Department.
2. Keep electrical supply cords and the fuel away from heated surfaces. Do not use your grill in the rain or around any water source. If
the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similar qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.

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3. After a period of storage, or non-use, check the burn pot for obstructions, the hopper for foreign objects, and any air blockage
around the fan intake or chimney. Clean before use. Regular care and maintenance is required to prolong the lifespan of your unit. If
the grill is stored outside during the rainy season or seasons of high humidity, care should be taken to insure that water
does not get into the hopper. When wet or exposed to high humidity, hardwood pellets will expand greatly, decompose, and may
jam the feed system. Always disconnect the power, before performing any service or maintenance.
IMPORTANT! Always power off the appliance and allow the shut-down cycle to run. Unplug the appliance only once the
shut-down cycle is complete, and/or before cleaning. Failure to follow this warning can cause damage, serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
WARNING: Do not transport your grill while in use or while the grill is hot. Ensure the fire is completely out and that the
grill is completely cool to the touch before moving.
4. It is recommended to use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating the grill. Do not use accessories not specified for
use with this appliance. Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable in the storage space area under the barbecue. Remove
pots and pans while the operating appliance is unattended, to reduce the risk of fire.
5. To prevent fingers, clothing or other objects from coming in contact with the auger feed system, the appliance is equipped with a
metal safety screen, mounted to the interior of the hopper. This screen must not be removed unless directed by Customer Care or
an authorized dealer.
WARNING: This appliance is not recommended for children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are under direct supervision or instruction by a person responsible for
their safety.
6. Parts of the barbecue may be very hot, and serious injury may occur. Keep young children and pets away while in use.
7. Do not enlarge igniter holes or burn pot. Failure to follow this warning could lead to a fire hazard and bodily harm and will void your
warranty.
8. Product may have sharp edges or points. Contact may result in injury. Handle with care.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. When ashes are disposed by burial in soil, or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in a closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
HARDWOOD PELLET FUEL
This pellet cooking appliance is designed and approved for pelletized, all natural hardwood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in
this appliance will void the warranty and safety listing. Use only wood pellet fuel specified by the manufacturer. Do not use pellet fuel
labeled as having additives. Hardwood pellets are highly susceptible to moisture and should always be stored in an airtight container. If
you are storing your grill, without use, for an extended period, we recommend clearing all pellets from your grill's hopper and auger, to
prevent jams. The pellet fuel mean heating value in 18,569-20,362 KJ/KG (8,000-8,770 BTU/LB), ash content < 1%.
WARNING: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or ‘freshen
up’ a fire in this appliance. Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance when in use.
At the time of printing, there is no industry standard for barbecue hardwood pellets, although most pellet mills use the same standards
to make hardwood pellets for domestic use. Further information, can be found at www.pelletheat.org or the Pellet Fuel Institute.
Contact your local dealer on the quality of pellets in your area, and for information on brand quality. As there is no control over the quality
of pellets used, moisture affected pellets, we assume no responsibility to damage caused by poor quality of fuel.
CREOSOTE
Creosote - formation, and need for removal. When burning, it produces black smoke with a residue that is also black in color. When wood
pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and other organic vapors that combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapors condense in a relatively cool oven flue and exhaust hood of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining and exhaust hood. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The grease duct should be inspected at least twice a year to determine when the grease and/or creosote buildup has occurred. When
grease or creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of fire.

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CARBON MONOXIDE
Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you, your family or others:
• Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion.
Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and death.
• See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of the appliance. Carbon monoxide
poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is often detected too late.
• Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother and child during pregnancy, infants, the elderly, smokers, and people with blood or circu-
latory system problems, such as anemia, or heart disease.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the
radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by Pit Boss® is under license. Other trademarks and tradenames are those of their respective
owners.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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   110120, 60z
  250
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  14.5  / 32 
  65260° / 150500°
 1,590  1,242  757  /
62.6  48.9  29.8 
 97.3  / 214.5 
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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1 x   
2 x  
1 x  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards 2
Package Contents 5
Specifications 5
Getting To Know Your Grill 6
Control Board 7
Operation
• Setting Up
• Connecting to the App
• Setting The Temperature
• Using The Meat Probes
• Auger Priming
• First Use (Burn Off)
• Regular Use
• Cooking & Hot Smoking
• Smoking at Low
Temperatures
• Shut-down
• More Functions
9
Care & Maintenance 16
Troubleshooting 18
Warranty
• Terms & Conditions
• Register Your Grill
• Customer Care
21
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL
 Access Panel
Remove the access panel to gain access to the
electrical components for repair and maintenance.
 Control Board
The control system with a touch screen that
manages the feed rate of pellet fuel, the variable
speed fan, and adjustable environment settings.
 Hopper Handle
Use this handle on the hopper to tilt and move
the grill from one area to another.
 Hopper Sight Glass
Easily observe the level of pellets in your hopper
without constantly opening the hopper lid.
 Hopper
A bigger hopper to last a full smoking session.
The hopper safety screen breaks apart any
clumps of fuel when added.
 Flame Broiler™Adjustment Bar
Adjust the flame broiler slide plate safely and
easily by moving the bar left or right.
 Front and Side Shelves
Convenient shelves add ample space for food
prep and provides hooks for grilling tools.
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 Easy Access Grease Bucket
Captures the cooking grease from the grill to
keep a clean, cooking area. Easily remove from
the undercarriage spout.
 Open Bottom Cart
The sturdy, open-cart design is perfect for
keeping barbecue tools and seasonings off
the ground.
 Grill Probe (Sensor)
This vertical piece of stainless steel measures
the internal temperature of the unit. Set the
temperature on the control board, then the grill
probe will read the internal temperature the
unit and adjust to the desired temperature.
 Flame Broiler™Main Plate
Sear and flame broil to your liking with direct
flame over the burn pot. Brand dark lines into
meat like your favorite steakhouse.
 Flame Broiler™Slide Plate
Indirect heat, or convection cooking, is possible
when the slide plate covers the slits of the main
plate. Infuse more flavor into large cuts of meat
or delicate foods with indirect heat.
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711.0 
3,249.6  /
503.7 
C2,474.8  /
383.6 
D10,311.5  /
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 Power Button
Press and hold for three seconds to Power On
the unit. This will begin the automatic start-up
cycle. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to
Power-down the unit, activating the automatic
cool-down cycle. A blue light will turn on behind
the Power Button when connected to a power
source and when the unit is on.
 Control Knob
The Controller Knob is used to navigate, increase,
decrease, select, and set values. The Controller
Knob can move like a joystick or rotate to adjust
values on the Main Screen. In subscreens rotate the
wheel or use the joystick to scroll through options.
Push the Controller Knob to confirm the chosen
value or selection. The selection will blink blue
where the control knob is currently located until a
selection is made. It will be highlighted white once
the selection is confirmed.
 Meat Probe Connection Ports
The left probe port is P1 and the right is P2.
 Set Temperature
The Set Temperature will be updated after the
temperature is modified under the Actual Tem-
perature.
 Actual Temperature
The Actual temperature is constantly displayed.
The temperature readout is taken by the grill
probe (sensor) from the inside of the grill barrel.
Touch or move the Control Knob over the tem-
perature and rotate the knob to adjust the Set
Temperature. Press the Control Knob to confirm
the selectionor touch anywhere on the screen.The
temperature range is 65-260°C/150-500°F, at 5°F
degree increments.
 Pellet Icon
The PELLET error screen will appear if the fire in
the Burn Pot has gone out or the hopper may be
empty. See the section on troubleshooting for
assistance.
 Auger Icon
The AUGER icon is visible when the auger is
operation. When it is not working the AUGER error
screen will appear. See the section on trouble-
shooting for assistance.
 Igniter Icon
The IGNITER icon is visible when the igniter is op-
eration. When it is not working the IGNITER error
screen will appear. See the section on trouble-
shooting for assistance.
 Fan Icon
The FAN icon is visible when the fan is operation.
When it is not working the FAN error screen will
appear. See the section on troubleshooting for
assistance.
 Wi-Fi® Icon
The Wi-Fi®icon will be solid when the unit is
connected to the Pit Boss Grills application. It will
blink when it is trying to connect.
 Programmable Meat Probe
When the Programmable Meat Probes are plugged-in at
the connection ports, these icons will display. The Actual
temperature is shown in bold and the Set temperature, if
one is set, will be shown below. Move to or touch P1 or P2
on the Main Screen. Rotate the Controller Knob to adjust
the desired temperature and push the knob or touch to
confirm the selection. To access the Probes sub-screen,
touch or move the joystick up if hovering over P2, and
down if hovering over P1. Under the Probes sub-screen,
select the probe, then the temperature to program, or
select the protein icon to set the default temperature
for what is being cooked. When not in use, disconnect
the Meat Probe.
The outer ring indicates how far along the current
cooking temperature is from the programmed
temperature, 0-100%. See Controller Functions for
more detail on using the Programmable Meat Probes.
CONTROL BOARD
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 Settings
The Setting options under this screen:
• Display: Select the brightness of the display or select
the temperature scale. Fahrenheit (ºF) is the default.
• Screen Saver: The default is 15 Min. Select 1 Min, 3
Min, or 5 Min to choose when the display will go into
sleep mode after it has been idle, and click Lock to
confirm. Press the Control Knob to wake the display.
• Start-Up: OFF is the default and will automatically
heat the unit to 225°F. Touch the screen or move the
Control Knob to temperature (it will be blinking blue)
and rotate the wheel to modify, press the Control Knob
to confirm the temperatureor touch anywher on the
screen. Select ON to keep this selected temperature as
the new start-up temperature. The temperature range
is 180-500°F.
• Language: English is the default. French and Spanish
are selectable options.
• About: The information of the unit will be displayed
here. Name, Model No., Serial No., Controller ID,
Version, and MAC (Media Access Control) Address.
 Menu
The Menu options: Hold Prime, 3 Seconds Prime,
or 5 Seconds Prime. Selecting the Hold option will
continuously feed pellets from the auger, 30 seconds
maximum. Press it again to stop the auger feed. The
timed selections will prime automatically for that period.
 Light Switch
Press this button to switch on and off the light inside
the grill barrel.
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 Smoke Mode
In the Settings menu and select P Setting to access the
Grill sub-screen. In the sub-screen, choose Smoke Mode.
Selecting Smoke Mode allows the user to directly control
the cycle rate of pellets that feed the burn pot. In Smoke
Mode, the auger can run a manual cooking mode based
on the P Setting value selected if the Set temperature is
65°C/150°F, or it can run the predefined auger values for
other Set temperatures above 65°C/150°F. The default
P Setting value is P-4. On this setting, 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.
• 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 useful in warmer or
hot environments that want to hot smoke but the
ambient outdoor temperature amplifies 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.
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• 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 reduces or weakens the
intensity of heat produced inside the grill. Lowering
the P Setting can also minimize temperature swings in
varying outdoor weather conditions.
For the best smoke flavor, set your smoke temperature
below 121°C/250°F and choose the Smoke Mode from the
P Setting menu.
 PID Mode
In the Settings menu and select P Setting to access the
Grill sub-screen. PID Mode is the default and regular
mode of operation. This allows the Grill Probe (tem-
perature sensor) to control how much fuel is required to
attain and maintain the desired Set temperature. The
advantage of this cooking method is the ability to main-
tain the Set temperature by reducing the swings caused
by external temperature and user interactions (with the
grill). The temperature range is 65-260°C/150-500°F, at
5°F degree increments.

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OPERATION
SETTING UP
1. With all outdoor appliances, outside weather conditions play a big
part in the performance of your grill and the cooking time needed
to perfect your meals. This appliance must not be placed under an
overhead combustible ceiling or overhang (A). Keep your grill in an
area clear from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flamma-
ble vapors and liquids.
All Pit Boss® units should keep a minimum clearance of 914mm
(36 inches) from combustible constructions and this clearance
must be maintained while the grill is operational. (B)
2. Parts are located throughout the shipping carton, including under-
neath the grill. Inspect the grill, parts, and hardware blister pack
after removing from the protective shipping carton. Discard all
packaging materials from inside and outside of the grill before as-
sembly, then review and inspect all parts by assembly guide.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assem-
ble. Contact your dealer or Pit Boss® Customer Care for parts.
3. Assemble the unit according to assembly guide instructions.
 Protein Preset
Touch or move the Controller Knob over the Meat Probes
and press the Controller Knob up or down to access
the Probes sub-screen. In this sub-screen, choose a
protein preset instead of setting an exact desired Set
temperature. The preset temperature of each protein
is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature to
ensure doneness. Touch or nudge the Controller Knob to
the left or right to select the desired protein preset. Push
the Controller Knob to confirm the selection or touch
anywhere on the screen. The protein preset temperatures
are as follow:
• Beef: 60°C / 140°F
• Pork: 63°C / 145°F
• Chicken: 74°C / 165°F
• Fish: 63°C / 145°F
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Touch or move the Controller Knob over the Meat Probes
and press the Controller Knob up or down to access the
Probes sub-screen. In this sub-screen, touch or nudge the
Controller Knob up/down to highlight Probe 1 or Probe
2. If highlighted, that is the Meat Probe selected. Rotate
the Controller Knob to set, then push the Controller Knob
to confirm value or touch anywhere on the screen. See
Controller Functions for more detail on using the meat
probes.
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145°140°
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CONNECTING TO THE APP
The app will allow you to control and monitor your smoker and meat probe temperatures from your mobile device. Enjoy
the benefits that Pit Boss® mobile connectivity has to offer! Follow these instructions on how to connect your unit to
the Pit Boss® Grills App with your Android™ or iOS® device:
1. Download the Pit Boss® Grills App. Open the app and allow Wi-Fi® to be enabled for setup. New users will need to
create an account and follow the prompts to login.
2. If you are within Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi® range (9 m / 30 ft), the Pit Boss® Grills App will automatically detect your unit.
Select your model. If you do not see your unit on the screen, ensure your unit is connected to a power source and is
turned on.
3. Name your model (ie. My Grill) in the app and select "Connect" at the bottom of the screen. This will save your model
in the devices menu.
4. From the devices menu, click the grill model to connect. This will show you the controller screen.
5. Click the settings option (gear) in the top-right corner, enter your Wi-Fi® credentials, then click the check mark at
the bottom of the screen to connect. Now both Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® (cloud) icons will show on the devices menu,
showing that the grill is connected.
While using the app, the screen will shine bright when the grill is active and connected. If the app screen or grill
goes dark on the devices menu, check your wireless connection or power source.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
The Grill Probe measures the internal temperature of the grill. When
the Target temperature is adjusted, the Grill Probe will read the Actual
temperature inside the grill barrel and adjust to the desired Target
temperature. To adjust the desired Target temperature of the grill,
follow the steps below:
1. Press the Controller Knob or touch the Actual Temperature on the
screen. The Target temperature will blink to show it is active. (A)
2. 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 or touching
the Actual Temperature. (B)
USING A MEAT PROBE
A meat probes measures the internal temperature of the meat on the grill, similar to your indoor oven. Insert the
stainless-steel meat probe into the thickest portion of the meat. The internal temperature of the meat is shown on the
display screen. Plug-in the Meat Probe adapter to the meat probe connection port and ensure it is inserted all the way
into the plug. You will feel and hear it snap in place.
IMPORTANT: When placing the meat probe into your meat, ensure the meat probe and meat probe wires avoid
direct contact with flame or excess heat. This can result in damage to your meat probe. Run the excess wire out
the rear exhaust holes of the Main Barrel, the top of the Main Barrel (near the grill lid hinge), or through the
front hole near the hopper. When not in use, disconnect from the meat probe connection port, and place in the
holes on the hopper handle to keep protected and clean.
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To program the desired Set temperature of the a Meat Probe, follow the steps below:
1. Plug-in the adapter end of a meat probe into a connection port on the Controller.
2. Touch or move the Controller Knob over the Meat Probes and press the Controller Knob up or down to access the
Probes sub-screen. You can also rotate the Controller Knob and press to select at this state or continue.
3. Choose a desired cooking temperature by touching the protein presets, or rotate the Controller Knob to directly
select the desired Set temperature. The temperature readout will blink blue while being modified.
4. Once the desired Set temperature of your selected Meat Probe is reached, press the Controller Knob to confirm or
touch anywhere on the screen.
IMPORTANT: P1 is a programmable meat probe with Controller control. Not only will it cook the meat to your
desired temperature, but once P1 reaches the Set temperature, a beep will sound and a bell icon will appear.
P2 is programmable meat probe as well. Once P2 reaches the Set temperature, a beep will sound and a bell icon
will appear.
AUGER PRIMING
First time using your grill or whenever your grill runs out of pellets in the hopper, you will need to prime the auger. If not
primed, the grill will timeout before the pellets are ignited, and no fire will start. Follow these steps to prime the auger:
1. Open the hopper lid. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the hopper or blocking the auger feed system.
2. Remove all cooking components from the interior of the grill. Locate the burn pot in the bottom of the pellet grill.
3. Plug the power cord into a power source.
4. Press and hold the Power Button for three seconds to turn the unit on. This will initiate the start-up cycle.
• Check to make sure you hear the auger turning. Place your hand above the burn pot and feel for air movement.
DO NOT place your hands or fingers inside the burn pot, this can cause injury.
• After approximately thirty seconds, you should smell the igniter burning and begin to feel the air getting
warmer above the burn pot. The igniter tip does glow red and will get extremely hot and will burn. Do not
touch the igniter.
5. Once verified that all electric components are working correctly, turn the grill off.
6. Fill the hopper with all natural hardwood barbecue pellets.
7. Press and hold the Power Button for three seconds to turn on the unit and navigate to the menu to prime.
8. Select the five second option and repeat until you see pellets drop from the auger into the burn pot.
9. You now can turn your grill off. Please make sure you allow your grill to stay plugged in until it finishes the cool down
cycle. Once the fan turns off, the grill has completed the shutdown cycle and it is safe to unplug your grill.
10. Re-install the cooking components into the main barrel.
11. Your grill is now primed and ready to use! If this is the first use of the grill, proceed with a grill burn-off.
FIRST USE (BURN OFF)
Once your auger has been primed and before cooking on your grill for the first time, it is important to complete a grill
burn-off to burn-off the grill and rid it of any foreign matter.
1. Follow Regular Use instructions (below) to turn the unit on.
2. Turn the Controller Knob to any temperature over 176°C / 350°F (with the lid down) for 30 to 40 minutes.
3. Follow Shut-down instructions to turn the unit off, or proceed with grilling at your desired temperature.

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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 become familiar
with your grill, it is wise to place an outdoor thermometer 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 bottom of the main barrel to ensure
it is fastened (locked) to secure the burn pot. (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 auger feed system will begin to turn, 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. Touch the Actual Temperature. 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 touching the the screen again and start grilling! (H)
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COOKING & HOT SMOKING
Smoking and grilling styles of cooking can give you different results based on time and temperature. The art of hot
smoking refers to longer cooking times, but results in more natural hardwood flavor (and a sought-after smoke ring) on
your meats. Higher cooking temperatures result in a shorter cooking time, locking in less smoke flavor.
For best results, allow time for meats to rest after cooking. This allows the natural juices to migrate back into
the meat fiber, giving a much juicer, flavorful cut. Resting times can be as little as 3 minutes and up to 60 min-
utes, depending on the size of the protein.
MEAT TYPE COOKING TEMP ESTIMATED TIME TARGET TEMP
POULTRY
Turkey (whole) 110°C / 225°F 30-35 MIN/LB 74°C / 165°F
Chicken (whole) 190°C / 375°F 3-4 HR 74°C / 165°F
Drumsticks, Breasts 190°C / 375°F 1-2 HR 74°C / 165°F
Small Game Birds 190°C / 375°F 1-2 HR 74°C / 165°F
Duck 135°C / 275°F 2-3 HR 74°C / 165°F
PORK
Ham (whole) 120°C / 250°F 15-20 MIN/LB 71°C / 160°F
Roast 190°C / 375°F 3-4 HR 74°C / 165°F
Spare Ribs 120°C / 250°F 4 HR 88°C / 190°F
Baby Back Ribs 95°C / 200°F 3-4 HR 88°C / 190°F
Tenderloin 110°C / 225°F 1.5 HR 82°C / 180°F
Butt (Shoulder) 110°C / 225°F 1.5 HR / LB 90-98°C / 195-210°F
BEEF
Steak 120°C / 250°F 8-10 MIN 60°C / 140°F
Tenderloin 110°C / 225°F 2-3 HR 60°C / 140°F
Roast 110°C / 225°F 3-4 HR 63°C / 145°F
Spare Ribs 110°C / 225°F 3-4 HR 79°C / 175°F
Prime Rib 120°C / 250°F 15-20 MIN/LB 57°C / 135°F
Brisket 110°C / 225°F 1 HR / LB 90-98°C / 195-210°F
WILD GAME
Tenderloin 110°C / 225°F 1-2 HR / LB 74°C / 165°F
Roast 120°C / 250°F 1-2 HR / LB 74°C / 165°F
SEAFOOD
Fillets 110°C / 225°F 30-45 MIN 63°C / 145°F
Salmon (whole) 95°C / 200°F 2-3 HR 63°C / 145°F
Lobster 95°C / 200°F 2-3 HR 63°C / 145°F
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SMOKING AT LOW TEMPERATURES
When the grill is in PID Mode, the feed rate of pellets is carefully adjusted by the control board, minimizing temperature
fluctuations. Switching the grill into Smoke Mode allows the user to infuse more smoke flavor into their food; however,
there would be some temperature fluctuation as more smoke is on demand. Users can choose Smoke Mode at the start
of a cook or during a cook.
Starting a cook in Smoke Mode:
1. Follow PID Mode (regular use) instructions to turn on the unit. Let the grill do the start-up cycle. The default start-
uptemperature is 107°C / 225°F, and this temperature will establish a strong fire in the burn pot. Once the heavy,
whitesmoke has dissipated, the start-up cycle is finished.
2. Next, select Settings > P Setting > Smoke Mode. This will activate a timer mode to create more smoke (with less/
minimal heat).
• If you would like to influse smoke at a lower temperature, drop down the Target temperature to 65°C /
150°F,activating the P-Setting values. P-Setting values are only adjustable when the Target temperature is set to
65°C / 150°F.
3. Continue cooking in Smoke Mode, if preferred. If you are satisfied with your extra infusion of smoke or would like to
switch back, select Settings > P Setting > PID Mode.
Since environment conditions can affect the internal cooking
temperature of the grill, there can be higher peaks and vallys in
temperature readings. Learning to use the P-setting value based
on your geographical location is highly advantageous. Adjust
the P-setting value based on your ambient outdoor temperature.
Default value is P4.
• If your ambient climate is warmer, raise the P-setting to increase
the pause time between each fedding of pellets to the burn
pot. Use a higher setting in warmer or hot environments that
want to hot smoke but the ambient outdoor temperature would
amplify the cooking 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.
• If your ambient climate is cooler, lower the P-setting to
increase the frequency of pellets feeding to the burn pot. Use
a lower setting to compensate for cooler temperature where
the ambient outdoor temperature will reduce or weaken the
intensity of heat produced inside the grill.
TIP: Lowering the P-setting can also minimize temperature
swings in varying outdoor weather conditions.
Switching to Smoke Mode during a cook:
1. Select Settings > P Setting > Smoke Mode . This will activate a timer mode to create more smoke.
• Even though you changed to Smoke Mode, your grill Target temperature remains the same.
2. Continue cooking in Smoke Mode, if preferred. If you are satisfied with your extra infusion of smoke or would like to
switch back, select Settings > P Setting > PID Mode.
AUGER CYCLE RATE (IN SECONDS)
ON OFF
P7 18 150
P6 18 140
P5 18 130
P4 18 115
P3 18 100
P2 18 85
P1 18 70
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SHUT-DOWN
Follow these steps to safely turn off your grill:
1. Press and hold the Power Button for three seconds to turn the unit
off. (A)
• The grill will begin its automatic cool-down cycle. The auger
system will stop feeding fuel, the flame will burn out, and the
fan will continue to run until the cool-down cycle is complete.
2. Once the shut-down cycle is complete (fan turns off), unplug the
power cord. (B)
IMPORTANT! Always power off the appliance and allow the
shut-down cycle to run. Unplug the appliance only once the
shut-down cycle is complete, and/or before cleaning. Failure
to follow this warning can cause damage, serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
MORE FUNCTIONS
Meat Probe Tips
The meat probe measure the internal temp-
erature of your meat in the grill, similar to your
indoor oven. More meat probes means more
readouts!
• Place a meat probe into the thickest portion
of your meat.
• When not in use, disconnect from the meat
probe connection port and place aside to
keep protected and clean.
Overheat Protection
• If the grill overheats, it will automatically
produce an error code and shut-down as a
safety feature. This is often due to a grease
fire or an overfeed of fuel.
• See troubleshooting for more details.
Prime for Quick Recovery
Use the Prime Button 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
quick heat recovery time.
• Use when low smoking, to increase the in-
tensity of clean smoke flavor. A extra feed of
pellets will add a burst of smoky goodness!
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Any Pit Boss® unit will give you many years of flavorful service with
minimum cleaning. Follow these tips to service your grill:
Grill Interior
• At the bottom of the grill barrel is an ash clean-out feature, giving
you easy access to your burn pot. Cleaning it out will ensure proper
ignition and avoid any hard build-up of debris or ash. To empty,
release the buckle latch on the ash box hook. While holding the
handle, slide the ash box away from the buckle, then pull down to
remove. Once emptied, replace the ash box into position by lifting
it back into the bottom of the grill barrel, then sliding the ash box
towards the buckle. Fasten the ash box hook with the buckle latch
to secure. (A)
WARNING: This feature can only be operated when the grill
is cooled down.
• Use a grill cleaning brush to remove any food or build-up from the
cooking grates. Best practice is to do this while they are still warm
from a previous cook.
• Grease fires are caused by too much fallen debris on the cooking
components of the grill. Use the flame broiler slide plate to scrape
off the main plate, and vise-versa (B). Remove the debris from
inside your barrel with a wet/dry vacuum. For an extra deep clean,
use Pit Boss®Cleaner & Degreaser for the grill interior and exterior.
IMPORTANT: Due to high heat, do not cover the flame broiler
components with aluminum foil.
Grill Exterior
• Check your grease bucket often, and clean out as necessary. Keep
in mind the type of cooking you do. (C)
• Wipe your grill down after each use (D). Use warm soapy water
to cut the grease. Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers, or
abrasive cleaning pads on the outside grill surfaces. All painted
surfaces are not covered under warranty, but are rather part of
general maintenance and upkeep. For paint scratches, wearing, or
flaking of the finish, all painted surfaces can be touched up using
a high heat BBQ paint.
• A grill cover is your best protection against weather and outside
pollutants. When not in use or for longterm storage, keep the unit
under a cover in a garage or shed.
Probes
• Wipe your meat probe after each use. A meat probe not in use
should be rolled up in a large, loose coil. Kinks or folds in the probe
wires may cause damage. Do not place in the dishwasher or sub-
merge in water. Water damage to the internal wires will cause a
meat probe to short-out, causing false readings. (E)
• Check and clean off any grease or debris from the grill probe
(sensor) and shield, found inside the main grill body, on the left-
side wall. (F)
• If a probe is damaged, it should be replaced.
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GRILL CARE CHEAT SHEET
ITEM CLEANING FREQUENCY CLEANING METHOD
Bottom of Main Grill Every 5-6 Grill Sessions Scoop Out, Wet/Dry Vacuum Out Excess Debris
Burn Pot Every 2-3 Grill Sessions Scoop Out, Wet/Dry Vacuum Out Excess Debris
Cooking Grates After Each Grill Session Burn Off Excess, Brass Wire Brush
Flame Broiler™ Every 5-6 Grill Sessions Scrape Main Plate with Slider, Do Not Wash Clean
Shelves After Each Grill Session Cloth & Soapy Water
Grease Bucket After Each Grill Session Cloth & Soapy Water
Auger Feed System When Pellet Bag is Empty Allow Auger to Push Out Sawdust, Leaving
Hopper Empty
Hopper Electric Components Once A Year Dust Out Interior, Wipe Fan Blades with Soapy
Water
Air Intake Vent Every 5-6 Grill Sessions Dust, Cloth & Soapy Water
Grill Probe (Sensor) and Shield Every 2-3 Grill Sessions Cloth & Soapy Water
Hopper Assembly
• The hopper includes a pellet clean-out feature to allow for easy
cleaning and the ability to change out wood pellet fuel flavors.
To empty, locate the pellet clean-out door and door handle on the
back side of the hopper. Lift the door handle to unlock. Place a
clean, empty pail under the clean-out door and pull the door han-
dle to open the drop-chute access plate, allowing the pellets from
the hopper to empty. Once empty, lift the door handle again to
unlock. Push the drop-chute access plate back into place. Push the
door handle down to lock closed. (G)
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or wet/dry vacuum to remove
excess pellets, sawdust, and debris for a complete clean-out
through the hopper screen.
• Running all pellets out of your auger system is recommended if
your grill will be unused for an extended period of time. This can
be done by simply running your grill, on an empty hopper, until all
pellets have emptied from the auger tube.
• Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found
on the bottom of the hopper. Once the access panel has been re-
moved, carefully wipe off any grease build-up directly on the fan
blades. Use warm soapy water to cut the soot and grease. This
ensures airflow is clean and sufficient to the feed system. (H)
PELLET CLEAN-OUT FEATURE
The hopper includes a pellet clean-out feature to allow for
easy cleaning and the ability to change out wood pellet fuel
flavors. To empty, follow these steps:
1. Locate the pellet clean-out door and door handle on the
back side of the hopper. Lift the door handle to unlock.
2. Place a clean, empty pail under the clean-out door and
pull the door handle to open the drop-chute access plate,
allowing the pellets from the hopper to empty.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove
excess pellets, sawdust, and debris for a complete cleanout through the hopper screen.
3. Once empty, lift the door handle again to unlock. Push
the drop-chute access plate back into place.
4. Push the door handle down to lock closed.
STEP 14
PELLET CLEAN-OUT FEATURE
The hopper includes a pellet clean-out feature to allow for
easy cleaning and the ability to change out wood pellet fuel
flavors. To empty, follow these steps:
1. Locate the pellet clean-out door and door handle on the
back side of the hopper. Lift the door handle to unlock.
2. Place a clean, empty pail under the clean-out door and
pull the door handle to open the drop-chute access plate,
allowing the pellets from the hopper to empty.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove
excess pellets, sawdust, and debris for a complete cleanout through the hopper screen.
3. Once empty, lift the door handle again to unlock. Push
the drop-chute access plate back into place.
4. Push the door handle down to lock closed.
STEP 14
PELLET CLEAN-OUT FEATURE
The hopper includes a pellet clean-out feature to allow for
easy cleaning and the ability to change out wood pellet fuel
flavors. To empty, follow these steps:
1. Locate the pellet clean-out door and door handle on the
back side of the hopper. Lift the door handle to unlock.
2. Place a clean, empty pail under the clean-out door and
pull the door handle to open the drop-chute access plate,
allowing the pellets from the hopper to empty.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove
excess pellets, sawdust, and debris for a complete cleanout through the hopper screen.
3. Once empty, lift the door handle again to unlock. Push
the drop-chute access plate back into place.
4. Push the door handle down to lock closed.
STEP 14
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Proper cleaning, maintenance and the use of clean, dry, quality fuel will prevent common operational problems. When
your Pit Boss® grill is operating poorly, or on a less frequent basis, the following troubleshooting tips may be helpful.
WARNING: Always disconnect the electrical cord prior to opening the grill for any inspection, maintenance,
cleaning, or service work. Ensure the grill is completely cooled to avoid injury.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
No Power Lights On The Controller Not Connected To Power Source Ensure unit is plugged into a working power source. Reset breaker. See Electric Wire Diagram
for access to electric components. Ensure all wire connections are firmly connected and dry.
Unplug and re-plug the AC adapter cords.
Loose connection at the AC/DC
adapter
Check to see if there is a green LED light glowing on the adapter. If not, disconnect the input
and the output connections of the adapter and reconnect.
AC/DC adapter is damaged AC/DC adapter needs to be replaced. Contact Customer Care for a replacement.
Pellets in the Burn Pot Will Not
Light
Auger Not Primed Before the unit is used for the first time or anytime the hopper is completely emptied out,
the auger must be primed to allow pellets to fill the auger tube. If not primed, the igniter
will timeout before the pellets reach the Burn Pot. Follow Auger Priming Procedure .
Readout of actual temperature
will not adjust
Grill Probe dirty Check status of Grill Probe. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions if dirty.
Grill Probe is broken Grill Probe need to be replaced. Contact Customer Care for a replacement.
Grill Will Not Achieve Or Maintain
Stable Temperature
Insufficient Air Flow Through
Burn Pot
Check Burn Pot for ash build-up or obstructions. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions
for ash build-up. Check fan. Ensure it is working properly and air intake is not blocked. Follow
Care and Maintenance instructions if dirty. Check auger motor to confirm operation, and
ensure there is no blockage in the auger tube. Once all the above steps have been done,
start the grill and wait for 10 minutes. Check that the flame produced is bright and vibrant.
Ash Box not installed properly Check inside the grill barrel to verify placement of the removable Ash Box from under the
grill barrel has a good seal. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions for ash build-up,
proper fastening of the buckle latch, and correct installation. Contact Customer Care for a
replacement part if damaged.
Lack Of Fuel, Poor Fuel Quality,
Obstruction In Feed System
Check hopper to check that fuel level is sufficient, and replenish if low. Should the quality of
wood pellets be poor, or the length of the pellets too long, this may cause an obstruction in
the feed system. Remove pellets and follow Care and Maintenance instructions.
Grill Probe Check status of Grill Probe. Check connection from inside the hopper. Disconnect the
connecter and reconnect. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions if dirty. Contact
Customer Care for a replacement part if damaged.
Grill Produces Excess Or Discolored
Smoke
Grease Build-Up Follow Care and Maintenance instructions.
Wood Pellet Quality Remove moist wood pellets from hopper. Follow
Care and Maintenance instructions to clean
out. Replace with dry wood pellets.
Burn Pot Is Blocked Clear Burn Pot for moist wood pellets. Follow Auger P riming Procedure.
Insufficient Air Intake For Fan Check fan. Ensure it is working properly and air intake is not blocked. Follow Care and
Maintenance instructions if dirty.
Frequent Flare-Ups Cooking Temperature Attempt cooking at a lower temperature. Grease does have a flash point. Keep the
temperature under 176°C / 350°F when cooking highly greasy food.
Grease Build-Up On Cooking
Components
Follow Care and Maintenance instructions.
ErP Error Screen Grill Probe Check status of Grill Probe. Check connection from inside the hopper. Disconnect the
connecter and reconnect. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions if dirty. Contact
Customer Care for a replacement part if damaged.
Faulty Grill Probe Grill Probe need to be replaced. Contact Customer Care for a replacement.
ErH Error Screen The Unit Has Overheated, Possibly
Due To Grease Fire Or Excess Fuel
Press and hold the Power Button for three seconds to turn the unit off, and allow grill to
cool. Follow
Care and Maintenance instructions. After maintenance, remove pellets, and
confirm positioning of all component parts. Once cooled, Press and hold the Power Button
for three seconds to turn the unit on, then select desired temperature. If error screen still
displayed, contact Customer Care.

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ErL Error Screen Grill fails to perform start-up
cycle
Check proper positioning of cooking components. Check hopper for sufficient fuel or if
there is an obstruction in the feed system. Remove pellets and follow Care and Maintenance
instructions. Check grill probe. Confirm if actual temperature is correct and accurate. Follow
Care and Maintenance instructions if dirty. Check Igniter positioning and that it is heating up
properly. In extreme cold, the grill may require a second start. Turn grill off, wait, then turn
on again. Check fan. Ensure it is working properly. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions
if dirty.
Grill will not stay lit
Auger Not Primed
Pellet Error Screen Lack Of Fuel, Poor Fuel Quality Check hopper to check that fuel level is sufficient and replenish if low. Should the quality
of Hardwood pellets be poor, or the length of the pellets too long, this may cause
an obstruction in the feed system. Remove pellets and follow Care and Maintenance
instructions.
Igniter Error Screen Igniter is not working properly,
not making a connection
Unplug the unit to power down the unit. Plug in the unit and press and hold the power
button for three seconds to start up the unit. If not operating properly, call Customer Care
for assistance or a replacement part.
Igniter failure Igniter needs to be replaced. Contact Customer Care for replacement part.
Auger Error Screen Auger motor is jammed, not
making connection
Unplug the unit to power down the unit. Plug in the unit and press and hold the power
button for three seconds to start up the unit. If not operating properly, call Customer Care
for assistance or a replacement part.
Fan Error Screen Fan is not working properly, not
making a connection
Check fan. Ensure it is working properly and air intake is not blocked. Remove access panel
(see Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), and check for any damage to the fan wires. Follow
Care and Maintenance instructions if fan blades are dirty.
Unplug the unit to power down the unit. Plug in the unit and press and hold the power
button for three seconds to start up the unit. If not operating properly, call Customer Care
for assistance or a replacement part.

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WIRE DIAGRAM
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: Electrical components, passed by product safety testing and certification services, comply with a testing
tolerance of ± 5-10 percent.
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