Care & Maintenance; Using Wood Pellet Fuel; Cooking Guidelines - Pit Boss PB700S Instructions

CARE & MAINTENANCE
Any Pit Boss unit 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 at a high temperature for 5 to 10 minutes after each use. Follow these cleaning and
maintenance tips to service your grill:
1. HOPPER ASSEMBLY
• The hopper includes a clean-out feature to allow for ease of cleaning and change out
of pellet fuel flavors. To empty, locate the plate and the cover of the drop chute on
the back side of the hopper. Place a clean, empty pail under the drop chute cover, then
remove the cover piece. Unscrew the plate, slide outwards, and pellets will empty.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove excess pellets,
sawdust, and debris for a complete clean-out through the hopper screen.
• Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found on the bottom of the hopper. Once the hopper access
panel is removed (see Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), carefully wipe off any grease build-up directly on the fan
blades. This ensures airflow is sufficient to the feed system.
2. INSIDE SURFACES
• It is recommended to clean your fire pot after every few uses. This will ensure proper ignition and avoid any hard
build-up of debris or ash in the fire pot.
• Use a long-handled grill cleaning brush (brass or soft metal), remove any food or build-up from the cooking grids. 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. Clean the inside of your grill on a consistent basis. In the event you experience
a grease fire, keep the grill lid closed to choke out the fire. If the fire does not go out quickly, carefully remove the food,
turn the grill off, and shut the lid until the fire is completely out. Lightly sprinkle baking soda, if available.
• Check your grease tray often, and clean out as necessary. Keep in mind the type of cooking you do.
IMPORTANT: Due to high heat, do not cover the flame broiler or probes with aluminum foil.
3. OUTSIDE SURFACES
• Wipe your grill down after each use. 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 rather are part of general maintenance and upkeep. For paint scratches, wearing, or flaking of the finish,
all painted surfaces can be touched up using high heat BBQ paint.
• Use a grill cover to protect your grill for complete protection! A 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.
CLEANING FREQUENCY TIME TABLE (NORMAL USE)
ITEM CLEANING FREQUENCY
Bottom of Main Grill Every 5-6 Grill Sessions
Fire pot Every 2-3 Grill Sessions
Cooking Grids After Each Grill Session
Flame Broiler Every 5-6 Grill Sessions
Grease Tray After Each Grill Session
Auger Feed System When Pellet Bag is Empty
Hopper Electric Components Once A Year
Air Intake Vent Every 5-6 Grill Sessions
Temperature Probe Every 2-3 Grill Sessions
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PLATE
COVER
CLEANING METHOD
Scoop Out, Shop-Vac Excess Debris
Scoop Out, Shop-Vac Excess Debris
Burn Off Excess, Brass Wire Brush
Scrape Main Plate with Slider, Do Not Wash Clean
Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
Allow Auger to Push Out Sawdust, Leaving Hopper Empty
Dust Out Interior, Wipe Fan Blades with Soapy Water
Dust, Scrub Pad & Soapy Water
Scrub Pad & Soapy Water

USING WOOD PELLET FUEL

Clean-burning barbecue wood pellets generate about 8200 BTU's per pound with very little ash, a low moisture content (5-7%),
and are carbon neutral.
Barbecue wood pellets are produced by pure raw material (sawdust) being pulverized with a hammer-mill, and the material is
pushed through a die with pressure. As the pellet is forced through the die, it is cut, cooled, screened, vacuumed, and then bagged
for consumer use. Check with your local dealer for flavors available in your area.
HICKORY BLEND
Rich, smoky bacon-like flavor. Considered the
"Kings of the Woods".
MESQUITE BLEND
Strong, tangy, spicy flavor. Think Tex-Mex cuisine.
APPLE BLEND
Smoky, mild sweetness flavor. Highly
recommended for baking.
NOTE: Always store wood pellets in a dry area. Any contact or exposure to moisture will result in lower heat output or
cause the pellets to swell and break apart. Use a moisture proof, resealable tub or bucket for proper storage..

COOKING GUIDELINES

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.
Practice makes perfect.
The culinary art of hot smoking refers to longer cooking times, but results in more natural wood flavor (and a sought-after smoke
ring ) on your meats. Higher cooking temperatures result in a shorter cooking time, locking in less smoke flavor.
TIP: 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 minutes,
depending on the size of the protein.
STYLE OF
HOT SMOKING ROAST
COOKING
(Very Low) (Low)
Temp Range 93-135°C / 199-275°F 135-162°C / 275-323°F 162-190°C / 323-374°F 190-232°C / 374-449°F
POULTRY
Size Rare - 54°C / 130°F
Turkey (whole) 4.5-5.0 kg / 10-11 lbs.
5.3-6.4 kg / 12-14 lbs.
6.8-7.7 kg / 15-17 lbs.
8.2-10.0 kg / 18-22 lbs.
10.4-11.3 kg / 23-25 lbs.
Chicken (whole)
1.36-2.26 kg / 3-5 lbs.
Drumsticks, Breasts 0.45 - 0.86 kg / 1 - 1½ lbs.
Small Game Birds 0.45 - 0.86 kg / 1 - 1½ lbs.
Duck 1.36-2.26 kg / 3-5 lbs.
CHERRY BLEND
Slightly sweet, but also tart. Gives a rosy tint to
light meals.
WHISKEY BARREL BLEND
Strong, sweet smoke with aromatic tang. Perfect
for red meats.
COMPETITION BLEND
Perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tart. Used by
many professional grillers.
BAKING GRILL/BAKE SEAR
(Medium) (Medium/High) (High)
232-260°C / 449-500°F
Medium - 60°C / 140°F Well Done - 77°C / 170°F
Grill 90 - 120 minutes
Grill 110 - 140 minutes
Grill 130 - 160 minutes
Grill 140 - 170 minutes
Grill 150 - 180 minutes
Grill 1 - 1.5 hours
Grill 30-60 minutes
Grill 30-45 minutes
Roast or grill 2 - 2.5 hours
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