Using The Pit Computer - Kalamazoo K-SMOKE-36 Use And Care Manual

Using the Pit Computer

The included pit computer is ideal for use with the Kalamazoo Smoker Cabinet. For complete instructions on
using the interface, setting temperatures and changing modes, please consult the user manual that came with
the computer.
Noteworthy Features:
The pit computer uses a temperature probe to monitor the temperature inside the pit. A blower, connected to
the computer, stokes the fire to maintain the programmed pit temperature.
A food temperature probe is also included. This thermometer can be used to monitor the internal temperature
of food without opening the pit door to check on it. The computer can be toggled between displaying the
food temperature and the pit temperature. A special mode can be activated where the computer will lower
the pit temperature to match the target food temperature as the food reaches that point. This is helpful for
keeping food from overcooking, and can be used to hold food at the desired temperature until it is time to
serve it.
The computer understands the operation of the pit. It can sense when the door is open, so it will not
unnecessarily stoke the fire just because you wanted to take a peek at your barbecue.
Important Notes Regarding the Pit Computer:
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The pit computer is weather-resistant, but not weather-proof. Store the computer and blower indoors
when not in use.
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The pit computer can be mounted to the computer bracket inside the cabinet behind the louvered
door. Alternatively, you can use the stainless steel stand that was included with the computer to place
the computer on your countertop if you would like to see the readout without opening the louvered
door on the cabinet.
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On hot or still days, it is possible for the computer to get too hot inside the smoker cabinet. On
those days we recommend either keeping the louvered door open, or placing the computer on the
countertop.
How to Use the Pit Computer with the Kalamazoo Smoker:
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1.
Place the AC adapter that came with the pit
computer into the stainless steel bracket.
2. Run a single-outlet, outdoor-rated extension
cord up through the hole in the cabinet floor and
through the hole in the cord guard.
3.
Position the cord guard in place over the
positioning posts to protect the cord, and connect
the extension cord to the AC adapter.
4.
Route the cord from the AC adapter up toward
the computer bracket (RED). Push the jack end up
through the oblong cable hole in the computer
bracket.
5. Slide the alligator clip off the end of the pit probe.
Push the pit probe through the small grommet
hole in the gutter (BLUE), then reattach the
alligator clip. Push the jack end up through the
oblong cable hole in the computer bracket.
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