Masterbuilt MB20043024, GRAVITY Series XT - DIGITAL CHARCOAL GRILL Manual

Parts Diagram

BEFORE ASSEMBLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

• Assemble on a clean flat surface.
• Recommend assembling on cardboard to avoid residue on floors or scratches.
• Gloves recommended for assembly.
• Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver.
• Approximate assembly time: 1 hour, 45 minutes.
• Recommend two people assemble to increase ease and reduce assembly time.
• Actual product may differ from picture shown.
• It is possible that some assembly steps have been completed in the factory.
• Remove all printed labels before use.

Unpacking

Assebly Instructions

CONTROL PANEL

Please read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.

Power ON/Off/Pause Controller:

1. Press button to power controller ON.
2. Single press while on = PAUSE FUNCTION
3. Long press while on = Power OFF

Pause Function:
The grill is equipped with a PAUSE function to better help maintain set temperatures when the lid is opened.

• When cooking at temperatures over 500 °F (260°C ) ensure the PAUSE function is enabled BEFORE opening your grill lid.
• The pause function will stop the fan to ensure there is not a spike in temperature when opening the lid.
• To engage the PAUSE function, press the power button (the controller will display HOLD).
• To resume to normal temperature maintenance and to reactivate the fan, press the power button again.

Screen Cycle:

Press button to view graph or cycle through different controller views.

Screen Saver Mode:

Press and hold the screen cycle button to activate screen saver mode. In screen saver mode all set temperatures and timers remain active. To exit screen saver mode, press any button. Screen saver mode will also be deactivated if: a meat probe has reached the set temperature, a previously set timer has been reached, or an error message is triggered.

Set Temperature:

1. Press button.
2. Turn knob to desired temperature.
3. Press button again to set temperature (Temperature will automatically set after 3 seconds.)

Set Temperature From Fº to Cº:

1. With power off, hold set temp button
2. Press power button

3. Unit powers up with "F" or "C" flashing on display
4. Use knob to select temp unit
5. Press set temp to confirm

Set Time:

• Countdown Timer

1. Press button.
2. Turn knob to desired hours.
3. Press button to set hours.
4. Turn knob to desired minutes.
5. Press button to set minutes. The timer will start.
6. Press button to pause and resume timer.
7. Press and hold button to reset timer.

• Count Up Timer
  1. Press and hold button.
  2. Timer will begin counting up from 00:00. Timer will count by Minutes: Seconds and then Hours: Minutes.
  3. Press button to pause and resume timer.
  4. Press and hold button to reset timer.

Set Meat Probe Temperatures:

1. Plug in meat probe
2. Press screen cycle button until meat probe is displayed on screen
3. While meat probe is displayed on screen, press set temp button to set meat probe target
4. Scroll knob until desired temperature is displayed
5. Press set temp button to confirm temperature (If meat probe reaches 300F (149C), an alarm will sound. Remove the meat probe from the heat and allow it to cool.)

CONNECTIVITY

1. Download the Masterbuilt app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store onto your smart device(s). For more information go to masterbuilt.com/pages/app-device-requirements.
   
   
2. Once the download is complete, open the Masterbuilt app and follow the instruction for pairing your grill and smart device(s).

PRE-SEASONING

Pre-seasoning will rid your grill of chemicals and oils left over by the manufacturing process, allowing them to burn off.
PRE-SEASON GRILL PRIOR TO FIRST USE.

1. Fill the hopper with charcoal approximately 1/4–1/2 full.
2. Start grill following the START-UP instructions and set the temperature to 250°F (121°C) for 60 minutes.
3. Set the temperature to 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes.
4. Shut down the grill following the SHUTDOWN instructions.
5. Allow grill to cool COMPLETELY.
6. Repeat steps 3–6 at 350°F (177°C)

Frequent seasoning prevents rusting. If rusting occurs, clean with a steel brush, apply vegetable shortening and heat as indicated above.

START-UP

1. OPEN heat and air intake slides.
2. Open hopper lid and hopper ash door.
   • There is a safety switch at each of these doors that will prevent the fan from running when these doors are opened.
   • If charcoal remains from a previous cook, shake the charcoal grate to ensure all ash falls through to the ash tray.
   • Discard any ash from the ash tray.
3. Fill hopper with charcoal.
   • Approximately 18 lbs. (8 kgs.) of charcoal briquettes.
   • Approximately 12 lbs. (5.5 kgs.) of lump charcoal.
   • Never use fast light charcoal or lighting fluid.
   • If charcoal slips through charcoal grate into ash can, remove before starting.
4. Place fire starter in charcoal grate, light fire starter, and wait 1-2minutes to ensure fire starter catches fire.
   • Use a food safe fire starter block or twisted paper towel/paper.
   • Place in charcoal grate on the fire starter support bars.
   • Use caution and wear protective gloves.
   • Light with match stick or lighter.
5. Turn on controller and set to desired temperature.
   • Light the fire starter before setting temperature.
   • Wait 1–2 minutes after lighting fire starter to ensure fire starter is fully lit.
6. Wait for grill to reach desired set temperature.
   • Grill should preheat in approximately 15 minutes.

HEAT AND AIR INTAKE SLIDES

TO START : Slide the intake slides into the "open" position
TO SHUTDOWN: Slide the intake slides into the "closed" position

RELOAD

If it is necessary to refill the hopper while cooking, follow the safe reloading instructions below.

1. DO NOT refill charcoal when the grill is above 250°F (121°C)
2. The fan will turn off when you open the hopper lid or ash door. This is a safety feature of the grill.
3. USE EXTREME CAUTION: When the hopper lid is opened the flame will rise from the top of the hopper like a torch. Closing the hopper lid and ash door will return the flame to the normal operating level.
4. Open hopper lid, use and wear protective gloves. Hopper lid will be hot.
5. Quickly add more charcoal into hopper. A flame will rise from hopper after a short time, we recommend you refill as quickly as possible.
6. Close hopper lid.

ADDING SMOKE/FLAVOR

Mix wood chunks in the hopper with charcoal.
NOTE: Never use more than 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)of wood chunks throughout the hopper.

SHUTDOWN

1. Turn controller off and unplug grill.
2. Close grill lid, hopper lid and ash door.
3. Close heat and air intake slides.
   • The grill is designed to starve the charcoal of oxygen when shut down. This allows a percentage of unused charcoal to be saved for the next cook.
4. Failure to close slides when shutting down may cause damage to grill.
5. Always make sure grill is cool to the touch before cleaning, covering, and storing.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

ALWAYS MAKE SURE GRILL IS COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING.

• Inspect hardware and assembled parts on a regular basis to ensure grill is in safe working condition.
• Clean grill and cooking/smoking grates with mild dish detergent. Wipe outside of grill with a damp rag. DO NOT use oven cleaner or other cleaning agents. Make sure to dry thoroughly.
• Clean the temperature probe (pictured) periodically with mild dish detergent to ensure accurate grill temperature readings. Makesure to dry thoroughly.
• After ashes are cold, clean ash tray and inside of bottom hopper after every use to remove ash buildup, residue and dust.
• Always empty the ash tray after each use once ashes have completely cooled. This will help prolong the life of the ash tray.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water and discarding in a non-combustible container.
• Always cover and store grill in a protected DRY AREA. Store only when fire is out and all surfaces are cold. Store meat probes inside the home.
• When grill is not in frequent use, even when using a grill cover, remember to check your grill periodically to avoid possible rust and corrosion due to moisture buildup.

POWER CORD

The power cord plugs into your grill inside the front left leg.

GRATE LIFTER

Use your grate lifter to handle your cooking grates.

! Cooking grates can be HOT! Use the grill gripper to re-position the cooking grates throughout your cook.
* NOTE: The grates should be as close together as possible.

WARMING RACK STORAGE

The warming racks are designed to store inside of your grill. When you are not using a rack, it can nest underneath the back warming rack.

LATCH ADJUSTMENT

The hopper lid and door latches may require adjustment to ensure a proper seal and to prevent excessive smoke leakage. Loosen the latches slightly if they require excessive pressure to close. Tighten the latches slightly if there is excessive smoke leakage.

Troubleshooting

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

• This manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

• Burning wood chips, wood chunks, wood pellets, charcoal and propane gives off carbon monoxide, which has no odor and can cause death.
• DO NOT burn wood chips, wood chunks, wood pellets, charcoal or propane inside homes, vehicles, tents, garages or any enclosed areas.
• Do not use the barbecue in a confined and/or habitable space e.g. houses, tents, caravans, motor homes, boats. Danger of carbon monoxide poisoning fatality.
• USE ONLY OUTDOORS where it is well ventilated.
• FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES TO PREVENT THIS COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS FROM POISONING YOU, YOUR FAMILY OR OTHERS.
  • Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. Carbon monoxide reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and death.
  • See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of this appliance. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is often detected too late.
  • Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother and child during pregnancy, infants, the elderly, smokers, and people with blood or circulatory system problems, such as anemia, or heart disease.
    

STRUCTURAL PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS
Maintain a minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m) from rear, sides and top of grill to all overhead construction, walls, rails or other combustible construction materials. Maintain a minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m) from all combustible and flammable materials such as, wood, plants, grass, brush, paper, gasoline, or canvas. This clearance provides adequate space for proper combustion, air circulation and venting. Grill should not be used on combustible materials like wood decks or other combustible materials.