Grill Temperature Ranges; Understanding The Control Board - Pit Boss PB700S Instructions

GRILL TEMPERATURE RANGES

Temperature readouts on the control board may not exactly match the thermometer. All temperatures listed below
are approximate and are 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.
• HIGH TEMPERATURE (205-260°C / 401-500°F)
This range is best used to sear and grill at a high heat. Use in tandem with the flame broiler (slide plate) for indirect or
direct flame cooking. With the flame broiler open , direct flame is used to create those "blue" steaks, as well as flame-
kissed vegetables, garlic toast or s'mores! When the flame broiler is closed , the air circulates around the barrel, resulting
in convection heat. High temperature is also used to preheat your grill, burn-off the cooking grids, and to achieve high heat
in extreme cold weather conditions.
• MEDIUM TEMPERATURE (135-180°C / 275-356°F)
This range is best for baking, roasting, and finishing off that slow smoked creation. Cooking at these temperatures will
greatly reduce the chances of a grease flare-up. Ensure that the flame broiler slider in the closed position, covering the
slotted openings. Great range for cooking anything wrapped in bacon, or where you want versatility with control.
LOW TEMPERATURE (80-125°C / 176-257°F)
•
This range is used to slow roast, increase smoky flavor, and to keep foods warm. Infuse more smoke flavor and keep your
meats juicy by cooking longer at a lower temperature (also known as low and slow ). Recommended for the big turkey at
Thanksgiving, juicy ham at Easter, or the huge holiday feast.
Smoking is a variation on true barbecuing and is truly the main advantage of grilling on a wood pellet grill. Hot smoking ,
another name for low and slow cooking, is generally done between 80-125oC / 176-257oF. Hot smoking works best when
longer cooking time is required, such as large cuts of meats, fish, or poultry.
TIP: To intensify that savory flavor, switch to SMOKE (low) temperature range immediately after putting your food
on the grill. This allows the smoke to penetrate the meats.
The key is to experiment with the length of time you allow for smoking, before the meal is finished cooking. Some outdoor chefs
prefer to smoke at the end of a cook, allowing the food to keep warm until ready to serve. Practice makes perfect!
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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL BOARD

FEATURE
"P" SET ACTUAL ˚F
SET
Smoke
"P" SET
300
250
350
225 400
200 450
"P" SET
475
Smoke
SET
Off High
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"P" SET
DESCRIPTION
The Temperature Control Dial allows you to
set your desired smoking temperature. Rotate
the knob to select from Smoke, any of the eight
temperature presets, or High.
The Off Setting on the Temperature Control Dial is
Off
the off mode for the unit. The unit will not function
on this setting.
The Smoke Setting on the Temperature Control
Dial is the start-up mode for the unit. The grill
operates at the lowest temperature, without the
fire going out.
The High Setting on the Temperature Control
Dial is the highest heat level for the unit. The
High
grill operates at the highest temperature. When
the lid is open, the grill will run at this speed to
compensate for the loss of heat in the barrel.
The LED Screen is used as the information center for
ACTUAL ˚F
your unit. The LED screen will display your desired
cook temperature (SET), actual cook temperature
(ACTUAL), and the "P" setting selected ("P" SET).
See Troubleshooting for more information on
error codes.
READOUT DESCRIPTION
888 Displays once connected to AC
power.
Flashing Grill temperature is below 66˚C
/ 150˚F.
Flashing • • • Indicates the igniter is on.
"P" SET Indicates the current "P" setting
selected.
SET Indicates the desired cooking
"P" SET
temperature.
ErH The grill has overheated.
ErR Temperature probe wire not
SET
connecting.
ErP Power interruption while in
operation.
The "P" SET Button is used to select one of the
eight fine tunings. Use this feature to change
the "P" setting to accommodate to your cooking
style and cooking environment, as preferred. With
a short push of the recessed button, the setting
increases from P0 to P7, then repeats. Adjustments
are best made when the Temperature Control Dial
is set to Smoke, which allows for manual control of
the pellet feed system. Default setting is "P4".
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