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- Page 1 Memphis Owner’s Guide Pro, Advantage, Select, Pro Built‐In ...
- Page 2 Please review the following information carefully for useful tips and information that will help you utilize your grill’s extensive features and benefits. Keep in mind that your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill is so much more than a grill. It's a true convection oven, featuring a digital Intelligent Temperature Control (ITC) which automatically adjusts for outdoor ambient conditions. The result is a simple "set it and forget it" way to cook, bake, roast, sear or low and slow smoke; whether it's 40° or 90° outside, just set the desired temperature, sit back and enjoy. We all have our favorite recipes and cooking tricks. We suggest you experiment with your new grill to discover just how many ways it adds to your outdoor cooking experience. With a little time and effort you'll amaze your friends and family with your impressive culinary skills. Like many of us, you'll find that your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill will become your cooking appliance of choice; eliminating heat and odors from cooking indoors, while giving you unbeatable results. Before you get started, take a few moments to register your grill and write your model and serial number in the space provided. Fill in the information here and on page 22 as well. This will register your warranty and make it quick and easy to reference this information in the future. Your model and serial number are located on the sticker under the hopper lid. ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents General Warning: Read all Safety Information Prior to Operating Grill 1 How Your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill Works 2 Read Prior to Lighting! 3 Intelligent Temperature Control ‐ Overview 4 Using Your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill 5 Operating Instructions 6 Information About BBQ Cooking Pellets 9 Periodic Grill Maintenance 10 Recommended Grilling Accessories 12 Food Handling and Safety 13 Grilling Times and Temperatures 14 Smoking Guidelines 16 Smoking Suggestions 17 Troubleshooting: ITC Fuse Replacement 18 5 Year Limited Warranty 20 Warranty and Registration Card 22 Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 4: General Warning: Read All Safety Information Prior To Operating Grill
Do not put anything flammable in the storage area under the grill. Do not leave sealed containers of food on or near the grill. Always operate the grill with the grill hood in the closed position. Keep the rear slots in the grill hood clear of obstructions. It’s recommended that you regularly check your Memphis Grill for burn pot obstructions to make sure proper air flow is maintained. See Periodic Grill Maintenance in this manual for correct procedures. Accessible parts of the grill are very hot. Keep young children away while in use. Exercise reasonable care when operating your grill. It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and should be attended if children are present. Do not use lava rocks or charcoal in your grill. To avoid the chance of serious burns, never lean over an open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box. The grill should be plugged into a GFCI (Ground‐Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. When not in use or in the cool‐down cycle the grill should be unplugged. Use heat‐resistant barbeque mitts or gloves when operating this unit. Do not move your Memphis Wood Fired Grill while operating or while the grill is hot. Make sure the fire is completely out, and that the grill is completely cooled before transporting the grill. WARNING ! Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 5: How Your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill Works
Your Memphis Wood Fire Convection Grill represents a new way of outdoor cooking. It is a true high quality convection oven that also has grilling and smoking capability. It combines many unique features with time‐proven pellet‐burning technology. Together they give you controlled, quick, savory and repeatable cooking results. The perfect cooking experience starts with filling your hopper with all‐natural, 100% hardwood BBQ pellets. We ... -
Page 6: Read Prior To Lighting
This could result in an overloaded burn pot. Instead of frequent, visual checks of your food, the use of an electronic meat thermometer is recommended. The wired version of this tool can be routed through the 5/16” hole in the side of the Memphis Select or Advantage, or under the hood gasket on the Pro or Built‐In to prevent damage to the wires. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 7: Intelligent Temperature Control - Overview
Display Touch Pad pertinent information. Pressing this will toggle the display Control I/O, ON/OFF Touch Pad between the set temperature and This pressure sensitive touch pad is the actual current temperature. used to turn the grill on and off. Pellet Prime Touch Pad Pressing this will feed more wood pel‐ Function Touch Pad lets to the burn pot. This can be used Pressing this will toggle between to add more fuel just before opening the grill’s smoke and standard the grill hood to help with quicker heat cooking modes.. recovery, or to prime the auger during the grill’s first start up Indicator Lights Temperature Set Touch Pad These LED’s indicate which mode cooking By pressing either the up or down the grill is in, as well as whether you are arrows, the set temperature can be setting the temperature or viewing the moved in 5 degree increments. current temperature. These lights will also blink when the igniter is active, or the grill is in cool‐down. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 8: Using Your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill
If necessary, check the burn pot area, remove any foreign items to ensure that the air holes in the grate are clear. This will allow a quicker and more efficient ignition. Take precautions not to damage the igniter wiring connections or pull the igniter out of the igniter tube. Re‐install the flavorizer / flame deflector. Reinstall the cooking grates. Open the pellet hopper lid, found at the front of your grill on the Select and Advantage, or at the back of the Pro. Check for any foreign objects Fill your hopper with cooking pellet fuel. Close the hopper lid. Plug your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill into the nearest 110 Volt AC outlet. (Note: Use a GFI Outlet. We strongly recommend that if your home does not have a GFI outlet that you install one, or use a high quality outdoor surge protector. When you are finished using your grill, and the grill has gone through its cool‐down, unplug it. It is also recommended that the grill be covered when not in use. **Note: Your Grill will function best if operated on a level surface.** Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions: Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill Operating Instructions: Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill Automatic Start Up 1. To Start Press the l/O (on‐off) button to initiate the start cycle. At this time the igniter heats up, the Cook light on the control flashes and the combustion fan starts. Initially the auger will run continuously to prime the burn pot for ignition. The igniter will turn off automatically when the either the internal temperature reaches when the grill has reached a sufficient temperature, or 30 minutes has passed. 2. Place FUNCTION MODE SWITCH to Cook (300°+) or Smoke Mode (up to 295°). (Corresponding light will illuminate) 3. Set the TEMP DISPLAY Arrows to the desired temperature (Set light will illuminate) 4. Set TEMP DISPLAY to Actual. (Actual light will illuminate) Temperature now displayed will be actual temperature in the cooking area. Note: Actual temperature will fluctuate up or down. This is normal and represents the normal fluctuation of any oven. Note: 1: If hopper was just filled; hold Pellet Prime button in until you hear pellets falling onto the burn pot and release. Then restart the grill by pressing the I/O button. This will allow the grill run its complete start‐ up sequence. 2: Your Grill will smoke for a few minutes while the pellets are lighting and coming to full burn. 3: If the fire does not start within 30 minutes, the grill will then automatically shut off. If this happens, some unburned pellets will have built up in the burn pot. Before restarting the fire, clean the excess pellets out of the burn pot and repeat the above steps. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... - Page 10 Smoke TIP: Cooking Mode: Temperature will be To vary smoke flavor intensity, experiment with the automatically maintained at your set amount of time you use the smoke mode and the mix temperature range. You may notice some of flavored pellets you use along with the all purpose fluctuation up and down during this time. pellets. This is more important if you use stronger This is a normal part of any oven / appliance flavored pellets such as Mesquite. Switching to smoke operation. mode soon after putting your food on the grill allows the smoke to penetrate the meats before they have Smoke Mode: Smoking is a variation on a chance to sear closed. The smoke mode works best grilling and is one of the unique advantages when a longer cooking time is required, such as large of your Memphis Wood Fired Convection cuts of meat, fish, or poultry. Experiment with the Grill. The temperature you choose will length of time you leave for smoking before cooking largely depend on what is being smoked (see thoroughly. Try different combinations of both modes. Appendix B‐C) and your personal preferences. Combustion airflow is varied in the smoke mode. You may hear the fan “bellow”, repeatedly turning on and off. This is normal operation. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B...
- Page 11 Operating Instructions: Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill Operating Instructions: Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill Manual Start Up: In case of igniter failure, you can start your Convection Grill manually. 1. Remove the steel grills and flavorizer. 2. Inspect the burn pot to ensure that is clean of debris and that the igniter air holes are not obstructed. 3. Place a small handful of pellets in the bottom of the burn pot. Add a small amount of solid fuel fire starter, such as those made from gelatin, or sawdust and wax. 4. Turn the Intelligent Temperature Control on by following steps 1‐5 as noted in Automatic Start up on page 6. CAUTION: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH A GASOLINE, GASOLINE‐TYPE LATERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHAR‐ COAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN‐UP THE FIRE! KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE GRILL WHILE IT IS IN USE. 5. Light the fire starter. 6. As soon as pellets are burning briskly, replace the flavorizer and cooking grates. Your grill will begin to produce smoke while the start up cycle is taking place. Close the hood. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B...
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Page 12: Information About Bbq Cooking Pellets
Hardwoods contain naturally‐occurring compounds called “lignins” that, when heated, act as a bonding material. Store pellets in a dry location for optimal performance. Flavor preference is an individual taste and we suggest you try the different flavors or mixtures of flavors to find the combinations that suit your needs and tastes. (See you local dealer to order individual pellet flavors) Flavored Pellet Guidelines All Purpose: Ideal for baking, roasting, Cherry: Ideal for use with roast chicken grilling and smoking. and pork. Alder: Ideal for use with salmon and Hickory: Ideal for smoking ribs, ham, other stronger‐flavored fish. turkey, pork roast and wild game. Apple: Ideal for use with pork and Maple: Ideal for low‐n‐slow smoking. chicken. Also great for baking when you want a fruity flavor. Mesquite: Ideal for chicken and wild game. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 13: Periodic Grill Maintenance
A clean flavorizer further reduces flare ups. Brush or Grill Cover scrape any build up off of the flavorizer with a grill We recommend that you cover your Memphis Grill brush or putty knife. Never clean the flavorizer while it when not in use. Ensure that your grill is completely ... - Page 14 Periodic Grill Maintenance Periodic Grill Maintenance Frequency Once A Every Use Every 3 Uses Once A Week Month Once A Year Scrape Cooking Grates Wipe down stainless surfaces Check grease pan/bucket Wipe down painted surfaces Scrape off flavorizer Clean Grease Trays Wipe Off RTD Clear Burn Pot Clear Igniter Holes Scrape/Vacuum Ash From Interior Vacuum fine pellet dust from hopper Wipe down, vacuum out Air Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B...
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Page 15: Recommended Grilling Accessories
(Additional small grates are available for purchase and will allow you to significantly increase your Aluminum Foil total cooking surface.) Extra‐strength foil is always useful for grilling. Used to make foil packages, cover food, or to fold up into a flat dish to act as a drip pan. Also used to speed up cooking, protect bones from burning, and to keep foods warm. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 16: Food Handling And Safety
Food Handling and Safety Food Handling and Safety Make sure to wash your hands before and after handling food. Prevent bacteria contamination by using separate platters and utensils for raw and cooked foods. Marinades should never be saved and reused. If you are going to serve a marinade with your food, be sure to bring it to a boil before serving. Keep hot foods hot (above 140ºF) and cold foods cold (below 37ºF). Don't defrost meat at room temperature or on a counter top. Marinate meat in the refrigerator. Use of a meat thermometer to determine the internal temperatures is recommended Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 17: Grilling Times And Temperatures
1" cubes 350°‐ 375° 4 min./side 145 to 160 Patties, ground 4 oz., 1/2" thick 450°‐ 650° 3 min./side Medium 160 PORK, Fresh Chops, bone‐in or boneless 3/4" thick 450°‐ 650° 3 to 4 min./side Medium 160 1 1/2" thick 7 to 8 min./side Tenderloin 1/2 to 1 1/2 lbs. 450°‐ 650° 15 to 25 min. total Medium 160 Ribs (indirect heat) 2 to 4 lbs. 350° 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. Patties, ground 1/2" thick 450°‐ 650° 4 to 5 min./side Medium 160 Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... - Page 18 Whole turkey (indirect heat) 8 to 12 lbs. 325°F,160°c 2 to 3 hrs. 180 as measured in 12 to 16 lbs. 3 to 4 hrs. the thigh 16 to 24 lbs. Not recommended Breast, bone‐in 4 to 7 lbs. 325°F,160°c 1 to 1 3/4 hrs. boneless 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 lbs. Not recommended Thighs, drumsticks (indirect 8 to 16 oz. 325°F,160°c 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. heat) 8 to 10 min./side Direct heat (pre‐cook 1 hr.) Boneless turkey roll (indirect 2 to 5 lbs. 325°F,160°c 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. 170 to 175 heat) 5 to 10 lbs. 2 to 3 1/2 hrs. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B...
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Page 19: Smoking Guidelines
When you have the time, lower temperature for a longer duration will give you the best results. For additional tips, and to view and share recipes go to www.memphisgrills.com/recipe. Control ITEM INTERNAL TEMP = ° F Set Point* BEEF 180°‐275° 145 to 160 180°‐275° 140‐170 LAMB 180°‐275° 145 to 160 PORK, Fresh 180°‐275° 160‐180 VEAL 180°‐275° 145 to 160 VENISON 180°‐275° 145 to 160 CHICKEN 180°‐275° 170 to 180 DUCK or GOOSE 180°‐275° 180 to 185 TURKEY 180°‐275° 180 as measured in the thigh *Note that 180° set‐point is only available on the Pro and Built‐In Models. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 20: Smoking Suggestions
Smoking in the 225° to 275° F temperature range is the generally accepted method for most meats.. The possible exception would be some fish.. Not only do you get great results at these temperatures, but it takes a shorter amount of time. If you wish to smoke at lower temperatures the Memphis Pro is calibrated to allow you to go as low as 180°. When smoking at the lower temperatures it’s critical that you use a premium food grade pellet such as Natures Way flavored BBQ Pellets. Nature’s Way premium pellets are specially formulated from extra clean raw materials and are specifically sized to allow more even feeding at low feed rates. For best results, always use premium pellets. It is strongly recommended that the burn pot be cleaned before and after smoking for a significant period. Unchecked ash build‐up could eventually prohibit the grill from maintaining smoking temperatures. Caution: We don’t recommend that you use the lower temperatures when smoking in cool and or windy conditions. At temperatures less than 225° the possibility of creosote* developing from smoke condensation arises. As always use your best judgment, but proceed on the side of safety and caution. The best way to determine where you get the best results is to experiment. We all have different tastes and the best way to determine what’s right for you is to try different flavors and techniques. When you find that “just right” method, don’t forget to share it with other owners by going to www.memphisgrills.com/ recipes. *Creosote is a gummy, foul smelling, corrosive and flammable substance that, if no precautions are taken, will coat the insides of everything it passes through. It is formed when gases given off in the burning process combine and condense. Typically the gases leave the burn chamber with the smoke. However if restricted too much or If the smoke is cooled below 225°, the gases can liquefy, forming creosote. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting: Itc Fuse Replacement
Discolored Smoke • Burn pot is overloaded with • Check the burn pot for ash build‐up or other obstructions. ash build‐up. Grill Will Not • Grill isn’t receiving sufficient • Check the hopper for sufficient fuel. Achieve Or fuel. • Check that both sides of the hopper are filled(Pro and Built‐In). Maintain Stable • Grill isn’t receiving sufficient • Check the burn pot for ash build‐up or other obstructions. Temperature air‐flow. • Check to see if fan(s) have been unplugged or have failed. • Contact dealer or Hearthland directly in case of fan failure. • Burn‐pot is overloaded with • Check the burn pot for ash build‐up or other obstructions. ash build‐up. • Check to see if fan(s) have been unplugged or have failed. Frequent Flare‐ups • Flammable material build‐up. • Check to see if fan(s) have been unplugged or have failed. are experienced Cooking • Unbalanced airflow • Ensure that flavorizer is installed correctly temperatures are throughout the grill. uneven ITC Constantly • Damaged ITC • Contact your dealer or Hearthland Products Reads 32 Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... - Page 22 Troubleshooting: ITC Circuit Board Fuse Replacement Troubleshooting: ITC Circuit Board Fuse Replacement The ITC, or Intelligent Temperature Control system on your Grill is an intricate and valuable piece of technology. In the interest of protection from power surges and electrical shorts, the ITC utilizes a 5 Amp, 120 Volt Fast‐Blow fuse. This simple and inexpensive part can be easily replaced with the following instructions. 1. Ensure that the grill is cool, powered‐down, and unplugged. 2. Supporting the electrical box with one hand, remove the two Phillips‐head screws securing the ITC to the front of the grill. 3. If possible, leave all of the connections on the circuit board intact. If it is necessary to remove them to inspect the fuse, take note of their specific location. Marking connections with tape is a convenient way to do this. 4. Inspect the back of the ITC, taking note of the condition of the fuse currently in place. Carefully yet firmly remove the fuse, prying it from underneath using your thumb or a soft instrument. 5. If you have access to a multimeter, check for current flow across the two nodes of the A 1‐1/4 “ x 1/4”, 5 Amp, 120 fuse. If you do not, simply inspect the filament of the fuse. Volt, Fast‐Blow Cartridge 6. If the fuse seems to be blown, replace it with an identical fuse, as is identified in the Fuse figure to the right. 7. Restore any unplugged connections. 8. Secure the ITC board and electrical box to the grill using the two Phillips‐head screws. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B...
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Page 23: Year Limited Warranty
6. The warranty is based on residential use. Warranty coverage does not apply to products used in commercial applications. Exceptions to the Limited Warranty There is no written or implied performance warranty on the HP products, as the manufacturer has no control over the installation, operations, cleaning, maintenance or the type of fuel burned. This limited warranty will not apply nor will HP assume responsibility if your product has not been installed, operated, cleaned and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Burning anything other than premium wood pellets may void the warranty. The warranty does not cover damage or breakage due to misuse, improper handling or modifications. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER, NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO THE PURCHASER, ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY, LEGAL OR OTHERWISE, FOR THE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY OR PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. WHETHER A CLAIM IS MADE AGAINST THE MANU‐ FACTURER BASED ON THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY LAW, MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY NA‐ TURE WHATSOEVER IN EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT. ALL WARRANTIES BY MANUFACTURER ARE SET FORTH HEREIN AND NO CLAIM SHALL BE MADE AGAINST MANUFACTURER ON ANY ORAL WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations of implied warranties, so the limitations or exclusions set forth in this limited warranty may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. The limited warranty for Five (5) years is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, at law or otherwise, and HP does not authorize any person or representative to assume for HP any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. This means that no warranties, either expressed or implied, are extended to persons who purchase the product from any one other than HP or an authorized HP Distributor. Procedure for Warranty Service Call your nearest HP dealer for repair or replacement of your “in‐warranty” parts. Be prepared to furnish the following information: 1. Purchaser’s name, model and serial number of grill and date of purchase. 2. An accurate description of the problem. ============================================================= . Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... - Page 24 This page left blank intentionally. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B...
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Page 25: Warranty And Registration Card
Zip Code _____________________________________________ Model _____________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________ (Located under pellet hopper lid) Include a copy of your dated sales receipt to complete the registration. If you would like to receive periodic e‐mails with recipes, promotions and other useful information, please write your e‐mail address below. Your information will be used by Hearthland Products exclusively and will not be sold to any outside agency. E‐MAIL __________________________________________________________ Send Registration Card to the following address: Hearthland Products, LLC. Memphis Grill Warranty Registration 9111 Grand Ave South Bloomington, MN 55420 If you have, feel free to contact us at 888‐883‐2260 Thanks again for choosing a Memphis Wood Fired Grill. Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B... - Page 26 Memphis Advantage Model Number VG0050 Appendixes and Model‐Specific Information Contents Unpacking and Assembly 1 Grill Assembly 2 Grill Bill Of Materials 3 Assembly Step 1 4 Assembly Step 1 BOM 5 Assembly Step 2 6 Wheel Kit Assembly 7 Shelf Kit Assembly 8 Wiring Diagram 9 ...
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Page 27: Unpacking And Assembling Your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill
Unpacking and Assembling Your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill. Please note that during shipping some movement may have taken place, so a complete visual inspection is required. Be sure to inspect entire grill after removing the protective shipping carton. Report any damage to your local dealer immediately. Shipping damage is not covered under warranty. -
Page 28: Grill Assembly
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Page 29: Grill Bill Of Materials
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Page 30: Assembly Step 1
Assembly Step 1 ... - Page 31 VG0050 - Assembly Step 1 BOM ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. VG0050 GRILL HEAD VG0544P TUBE LEG DS2258 1/4-20 X 2" BOLT, BLACK DS2100 1/4-20 SERRATED FLANGE NUT VG5511 SIDE SHELF ASSY RIGHT VG5510 SIDE SHELF ASSY LEFT VG0545 BOTTOM PAN VG0944 CASTER SOCKET...
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Page 32: Assembly Step 2
Assembly Step 2 ... - Page 33 Wheel Hardware Kit ...
- Page 34 Side Shelf Kit ...
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Page 35: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram ...
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