Control Board Functions - Pit Boss Pro 850-sq Manual

The central readout displays both the Actual and Set temperatures. The Actual temperature is constantly
displayed unless the Set temperature is being adjusted. The Actual temperature is the temperature
from inside the Main Barrel. The Actual temperature readout is taken by the grill probe (sensor) from
the inside of the grill barrel.
To show the Set temperature, press the Controller Knob. The Set temperature is active when the readout
is blinking. To adjust the Set temperature, rotate the Controller Knob, as needed. Once the desired Set
temperature is reached, press the Controller Knob to confirm the Set temperature, then the readout will
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return back to the Actual Temperature.
Press the button once to activate the Recipe Steps. There are nine Recipe Steps available to set. Adjust
the settings of each Recipe Step by using the Controller Knob.
Displays the current Recipe Step.
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Displays the Time set during the Recipe Step. Press the Recipe Button to activate the Recipe settings.
Use the Controller Knob to switch through the Recipe Steps, one being the Time.
Displays the Actual and Set temperature of the Programmable Meat Probe - which is the first Meat
Probe plug-in port (MPC). The Actual temperature is constantly displayed unless the Set temperature
is being adjusted. When the MPC Button is pressed, the selected Meat Probe readout will blink and the
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Set temperature can be adjusted. When not in use, disconnect the Meat Probe from the connection port
and code "noP" will be displayed. Compatible with Pit Boss® Grills branded meat probes only.
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Displays the Actual temperature of the Meat Probe. This Meat Probe readout corresponds with the
plug-in connection port (MP). When not in use, disconnect the Meat Probe from the connection port
and code "noP" will be displayed. Compatible with Pit Boss® Grills branded meat probes only.
This readout is displayed after Power-down has been selected. It indicates that the automatic cool-
down cycle has started. Once the cool-down cycle is completed, the readout will no longer be visible.
The FAN icon is visible when the fan is in operation. When the central readout has an error code (Err)
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and the FAN icon is blinking, the Fan is not working. See the section on troubleshooting for assistance.
The AUGER icon is visible when the auger is turning. When the central readout has an error code (Err) and
the AUGER icon is blinking, the auger is not working. See the section on troubleshooting for assistance.
The IGNITOR icon is visible when the ignitor is in use. When the central readout has an error code (Err)
and the IGNITOR icon is blinking, the ignitor is not working. See the section on troubleshooting for
assistance.
When the central readout has an error code (Err) and the PELLET icon is visible, the fire in the Burn Pot
MPC has gone out or the hopper may be empty. See the section on troubleshooting for assistance. MP
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CONTROL BOARD FUNCTIONS

• SETTING THE GRILL TEMPERATURE
The Grill Probe measures the internal temperature of the Main Barrel. When the Set temperature is adjusted, the Grill Probe
will read the Actual temperature inside the Main Barrel and adjust to the desired Set temperature.
IMPORTANT: The temperature of your unit is highly dependent on ambient outdoor weather, quality of pellets
used, flavor of pellets, and the quantity of food being cooked.
SETTING/ADJUSTING THE SET TEMPERATURE
To adjust the desired Set temperature of the grill, follow the steps below:
1. Press the Controller Knob. This will make the Set temperature readout blink, to show it is active.
2. Use the Controller Knob again to adjust to your desired temperature.
3. Once the desired Set temperature is reached, press the Controller Knob to confirm the Set temperature,
then the readout will return back to the Actual Temperature.
• USING THE PROGRAMMABLE MEAT PROBE
The meat probe 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 Control
Board readout. 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. Not only will it cook the meat to your desired temperature, but it will
automatically reduce your grill temperature to low (82°C / 180°F) to keep food warm until ready to serve. Just set it, then
relax while the Meat Probe does the rest!
NOTE: 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.
SETTING/ADJUSTING THE PROGRAMMABLE MEAT PROBE
To program the desired Set tempereature of the Programmable Meat Probe, follow the steps below:
1. Quick press the MPC button to activate the Programmable Meat Probe. When active, the temperature
readout of the Meat Probe will blink.
2. Use the Controller Knob to adjust to the desired Set temperature.
3. Once the desired Set temperature of your selected Meat Probe is reached, press the Controller Knob
again to confirm and exit the Programmable Meat Probe settings.
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