Automatic Start-Up Procedure; Manual Start-Up Procedure; Shutting Off Your Smoker - Pit Boss 10901 Owner's Manual

AUTOMATIC START-UP PROCEDURE

1. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source. Open the main barrel lid. Check the Burn Pot to ensure there is no
obstruction for proper ignition. Open the hopper lid. Ensure there are no foreign objects in the hopper or auger feed
system. Fill the hopper with dry, all natural barbecue hardwood pellets.
2. Ensure the Temperature Control Dial is in the SMOKE position. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on. This will
activate the start-up cycle. The auger feed system will begin to turn, the igniter will begin to glow and the fan will
supply air to the Burn Pot. The grill will begin to produce smoke while the start-up cycle is taking place. The barrel lid
must remain open during the start-up cycle. To confirm the start-up cycle has begun properly, listen for a torchy roar, and
notice some heat being produced.
3. Once the heavy, white smoke has dissipated, the start-up cycle is complete and you are ready to enjoy your grill at your
desired temperature!
IGNITER FAILURE PROCEDURE
If for any reason your electric igniter fails or your grill's flame dies out during a cook, check the following steps,
or start your grill using the manual method.
1. Ensure the Temperature Control Dial is in the SMOKE position. Open the barrel lid. Remove the cooking components
from inside. Remove all unburnt pellets and ash from the Burn Pot. Avoid touching the igniter to avoid injury, as it
may be extremely hot.
2. Once all cooking components are removed and cleaned, press the Power Button to turn the unit on. Check the
following:
• Visually confirm that the igniter is working by placing your hand above the Burn Pot and feeling for heat.
• Visually confirm that the igniter is protruding approximately 13mm / 0.5 inches in the Burn Pot.
• Visually confirm that the auger is dropping pellets into the Burn Pot.
• Confirm that the combustion fan is working by listening for a torchy roar.
3. If any of the above points are not working, follow Troubleshooting instructions .

MANUAL START-UP PROCEDURE

1. Ensure the Temperature Control Dial is in the SMOKE position. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source.
2. Check Burn Pot to ensure there is no obstruction for proper ignition. Open the hopper lid. Ensure there are no foreign
objects in the hopper or auger feed system. Fill hopper with dry, all natural hardwood barbecue pellets.
3. Open the barrel lid. Remove the cooking components to expose the Burn Pot. Place a generous handful of pellets into
the Burn Pot. Squirt a gelled fire starter, or other appropriate pellet starter, over the top of the pellets. A small amount
of solid fuel fire starter, such as one composed of sawdust and wax, or wood shavings, is also appropriate. Add another
small amount of pellets in the Burn Pot.
NOTE: Do not use spirit, petrol, gasoline, lighter-fluid or kerosene for lighting or refreshing a fire in your grill.
4. Light the contents of the Burn Pot using a long match or long-nosed lighter. Allow the starter to burn for 3 to 5 minutes.
Do not attempt to add more starter into the Burn Pot. This can cause injury.
5. Quickly and carefully replace the cooking components to the inside of the main barrel. Continue start-up at step two of
Automatic Start-Up Procedure .
SHUTTING OFF YOUR GRILL
1. When finished cooking, with the main barrel lid remaining closed, press the Power Button to turn the unit off and turn
the Temperature Control Dial to OFF. 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.
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