Memphis Advantage, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...VG0970_D1 9 11 12 Memphis Owner s Guide Elite Pro Advantage Select Elite Built In Pro Built In ...

Page 2: ... with your new grill to discover just how many ways it adds to your outdoor cooking experience With a li le me and effort you ll amaze your friends and family with your impressive culinary skills Like many others you ll find that your Memphis Wood Fire Grill will become your cooking appliance of choice for barbecuing smoking and a secondary oven source for holidays or social gatherings Please compl...

Page 3: ...rview 4 Using Your Memphis Wood Fired Grill 5 Opera ng Instruc ons 6 Informa on About BBQ Cooking Pellets 10 Periodic Grill Maintenance 11 Recommended Grilling Accessories 13 Food Handling and Safety 14 Grilling Times and Temperatures 15 Smoking Guidelines 17 Smoking Sugges ons 18 Limited Warranty 21 Warranty Registra on Form 23 Troubleshoo ng 19 Memphis ITC Meat Probe 8 Memphis ITC Meat Probe 9 ...

Page 4: ...r 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 the grill should be unplugged The grill is to remain plugged into a GFCI during the cool down cycle Use heat resistant barbeque mi s or gloves when opera ng this unit Do not move or clean your Memphis Wood Fired Grill while opera ng or while the grill is hot ...

Page 5: ...arbecue grilling baking and searing temperatures Memphis ITC Meat Probe func onality for hands off precision grilling Extra large capacity hopper Heavy duty stainless steel construc on Cooking area is dual wall and oven gasket sealed for maximum heat reten on A rac ve cra smanship and high quality performance Low CFM Fan causes pellets to burn and produce true convec on oven cooking Auto Start bu o...

Page 6: ... blocking the igniter air passages refer to Using Your Memphis Wood Fired Grill on page 5 for cleaning instruc ons Hood Posi on Always cook with the hood closed when not using the Direct Flame insert Cooking with the hood closed keeps the temperature even cooking the food faster while using less fuel A closed hood also helps to create a smokier flavor If the hood is le open for an extended period ...

Page 7: ...perature of the meat probe or the grill itself Probe Display Pad Pressing this will toggle between the se ngs for the meat probe and those for the grill itself LED Display This will display the temperature of the grill as well as any other per nent informa on About the ITC The ITC performs similarly to the control on your kitchen oven The ITC automa cally compensates for different ambient condi ons...

Page 8: ...out of the igniter tube 4 Re install the flavorizer EZ Access insert 5 Reinstall the cooking grates 6 Open the pellet hopper lid found at the front of your grill on the Select and Advantage or at the back of the Elite and Pro Check for any foreign objects 7 Fill your hopper with Nature s Way cooking pellets Close the hopper lid Note hopper does not need to be absolutely full for every use 8 Plug y...

Page 9: ...n This is normal and represents the normal fluctua on of any oven Note 1 If hopper was just filled hold Pellet Prime bu on in un l you hear pellets falling onto the burn pot and release Then restart the grill by pressing the I O bu on This will allow the grill run its complete start up sequence 2 Your Grill will smoke for a few minutes while the pellets are ligh ng and coming to full burn 3 If the...

Page 10: ...n the grill set temperature is 295 F or lower Combus on airflow is varied in the smoke mode You may hear the fan bellow repeatedly turning on and off This is normal opera on Opera ng Instruc ons Memphis Wood Fired Grill Opera ng Instruc ons Memphis Wood Fired Grill Smoke TIP To vary smoke flavor intensity experiment with the amount of me you use the smoke mode and the mix of flavored pellets you us...

Page 11: ...pect and Clean The Burn Pot With the insert removed the burn pot is made directly accessible Inspect it for excess ash build up and if necessary clear it of debris using a Memphis Genie tool a spatula or wire brush It is especially important that the igniter air holes are free of ash for proper igni on and op mal performance 4 Replace the Grill Grates and the EZ Access Insert Once you re done clea...

Page 12: ...f the ferrule This ferrule separates the meat probe s interior and exterior cables The white weatherproof exterior cable should never be placed inside of the grill Doing so will damage the cable and compromise its weatherproofing 6 Insert The Meat Probe Into Food As Desired 7 Set TEMP DISPLAY to ACTUAL Actual light will illuminate The ITC will display the temperature of the meat in real me 8 Sit B...

Page 13: ...gest you try the different flavors or mixtures of flavors to find the combina ons that suit your needs and tastes See you local dealer to order individual pellet flavors Informa on About BBQ Cooking Pellets Informa on About BBQ Cooking Pellets CAUTION some wood pellets produced for hea ng fuel have a high content of so wood or even recycled wood furniture which can include pitch chemicals or glues ...

Page 14: ...gure to the right Clean any debris or blockage out of both areas to ensure a per fect start This is absolutely cri cal to the igni on and proper performance of the grill RTD Your grill s ability to accurately sense temperature and adjust its performance accordingly is what makes it unique and valuable The RTD a temperature sensor lo cated towards the rear of the cooking area should be wiped down w...

Page 15: ...Month Once A Year Scrape Cooking Grates x Check grease pan x Clear Igniter Holes x Clear Burn Pot x Wipe down exterior surfaces x Scrape off flavorizer x Clean Grease Trays x Wipe Off RTD x Scrape Vacuum Ash From Interior x Vacuum fine pellet dust from hopper x Wipe down vacuum out Air Box x Frequency Maintenance Task ...

Page 16: ...orful juices that drip from the meat Various juices can also be added to the pan to impart a desired flavor such as apple lemon cranberry pineapple any cola etc Grill Baskets Perfect for cooking foods that are difficult to handle on the grill such as vegetables seafood fish and certain cuts of meats Usually made out of nickel plated steel these baskets are made of two iden cal halves being held toge...

Page 17: ...ning and to keep foods warm Metal Brush It is important to clean your grill thoroughly before each use A long handled brush with metal bristles is the best tool for the job Skillets and Woks These kitchen favorites allow you to s r grill vegetables seafood and other small pieces of food the same way you would if you were indoors Recommended Grilling Accessories Con t Recommended Grilling Accessori...

Page 18: ...0 700 3 min side 4 to 5 min side 5 to 7 min side Medium 160 Med Well 170 Well Done 180 Roast rolled rump indirect heat sirloin p indirect heat 4 to 6 lbs 3 1 2 to 4 lbs 350 18 to 22 min lb 20 to 25 min lb 145 to 160 Tenderloin Half 2 to 3 lbs Whole 4 to 6 lbs 350 10 to 12 min side 12 to 15 min side Medium rare 145 Medium 160 HAM Fully cooked indirect heat any size 350 375 8 to 10 min lb 140 Cook b...

Page 19: ...6 to 8 oz each 4 oz each 325 F 160 c 10 to 15 min side 6 to 8 min side 170 Other parts Legs or thighs Drums cks Wings winge es 4 to 8 oz 4 oz 2 to 3 oz 325 F 160 c c 10 to 15 min side 8 to 12 min side 8 to 12 min side 180 DUCK or GOOSE Duckling whole indirect heat Quartered indirect heat 4 1 2 lbs not stuffed 325 F 160 c 2 1 2 hrs 1 hr 25 min 180 to 185 Goose whole indirect heat 8 to 12 lbs 325 F 1...

Page 20: ...rence For best results we recommend that you smoke at a set point temperature of 225 275 for most meats If you wish to have a smokier flavor and have the me you can go as low as 180 but you usually don t gain much by doing that It should also be noted that when smoking in a very warm environment sunny weather in excess of 90 F it may be difficult for your grill to maintain temperatures lower than 20...

Page 21: ... Unchecked ash build up could eventually prohibit the grill from maintaining smoking temperatures Cau on We don t recommend that you use the lower temperatures when smoking in cool and or windy condi ons At temperatures less than 225 the possibility of creosote developing from smoke condensa on arises As always use your best judgment clean your grill o en and proceed on the side of safety and cau ...

Page 22: ...ed in Check for power failures within your home Grill is not properly plugged in Ensure that your grill is plugged into a working GFCI outlet A power surge has tripped the circuit board fuse on the ITC Fuse must be manually replaced See guide at the end of this section Wood pellets have absorbed excess moisture Clear the hopper and burn pot of moist pellets replacing them with dry pellets Burn pot...

Page 23: ... the circuit board intact If it is necessary to remove them to inspect the fuse take note of their specific loca on Marking connec ons with tape is a convenient way to do this 4 Inspect the back of the ITC taking note of the condi on of the fuse currently in place Carefully yet firmly remove the fuse prying it from underneath using your thumb or a so instrument 5 If you have access to a mul meter ...

Page 24: ...s excessive humidi ty chlorine industrial fumes fer lizers lawn pes cides and salt are some of the substances that can affect metals and metal coa ngs For these reasons the Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER RUST OR OXIDATION unless there is a loss of structural integrity on the grill component Should any of the above occur refer to your Owner s Manual maintenance sec on for finish protec on HP recomm...

Page 25: ...either expressed or implied are ex tended to persons who purchase the product from anyone other than HP or an authorized HP Dealer or Distrib utor Procedure for Warranty Service 1 Complete Warranty Registra on online at www hearthlandproducts com under Product Support or mail the Warranty Registra on Form at the end of this Owner s Manual 2 Contact your nearest Hearthland Products Dealer for servi...

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Page 27: ...VG0970_D1 9 11 12 24 NOTES ...

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Page 29: ...s Unique Features to the Memphis Elite 1 Memphis Elite Open Flame Flavorizer Insert VG4407 OPTIONAL 2 Unpacking and Assembly 3 Grill Island Dimensions 4 Grill Clearance to Combustible Materials 5 Grill Exploded View 6 Grill Bill Of Materials 7 Installation Step 1 3 8 10 Final Assembly 11 Hardware Kit 12 Wiring Diagram Spade Connectors 13 ...

Page 30: ...l build up in the burn pot This removable hatch allows for easy access to the burn pot for routine maintenance Open Flame Flavorizer Insert OPTIONAL Replace the removable flavorizer hatch with an OPTIONAL open flame insert to enjoy open flame cooking The ITC controller has three open flame heat settings OF 1 OF 2 OF 3 OF 3 being the hottest setting The open flame settings may be accessed by increa...

Page 31: ...e selected OF setting and the Grill Actual temperature should read Also the Grill light will be flashing on the ITC controller indicating that the grill is preheating 6 The grill hood must remain in the closed position while the grill is preheating 7 The grill has been preheated once the Grill light on the ITC controller stays on 8 Open the hood and enjoy open flame cooking Notes 1 While operating...

Page 32: ...ady to cook See start up procedure for more details Your carton will contain the following 1 Pre assembled grill head assembly 3 Large cooking grates 1 Small cooking grate 1 Integrated flavorizer flame deflector with removable hatch 1 Hardware bag 1 Right left and rear mounting brackets 3 total 1 Prewired Controller assembly Tools Required 1 4 Socket Wrench 3 8 Open end wrench or socket 2 Phillips...

Page 33: ... either through the back of the island s cavity or in the location depicted below VGB0001 PRO BUILT IN VGB0002 ELITE BUILT IN DIMENSION TOLERANCE DIMENSION TOLERANCE A 30 1 8 A 42 5 8 1 8 B 16 1 8 B 16 1 8 C 23 1 8 C 23 1 8 D 8 1 8 D 8 1 8 E 4 1 8 E 4 1 8 F 3 INCHES 9 FEET F 3 INCHES 9 FEET G 3 MIN G 3 MIN H 12 MIN H 12 MIN J 22 1 J 22 1 K STANDARD CABINET HEIGHT K STANDARD CABINET HEIGHT The Memp...

Page 34: ... to maintain the required clearance to combustible materials The grill may be supported by either the three mounting brackets or the four leveling feet Please note that there must be at least a 3 8 clearance between the bottom of the grill and the structure Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials The Memphis Built In Heat Shield Kit VGBHSK MUST be used if dimension E is less than 18 to combusti...

Page 35: ...VG0969_B 5 11 12 6 Elite Built In Exploded View ...

Page 36: ...ING BRACKET 2 7 VGE0115 REAR ACCESS PANEL 1 22 VG1920 CONTROLLER 120V 1 8 VG0997 COMBUSTION FANS 120V 2 22 VG1920E CONTROLLER 230V 1 8 VG0997E COMBUSTION FANS 230V 2 23 VG0959B BUILT IN WIRE HARNESS 1 9 DS2187 SHOULDER BOLT 6 24 VG0803 LEFT SUPPORT BRACKET 1 10 DS2311 1 4 20 x 625 SS HEX BOLT 10 25 VGE4403 FLAVORIZER ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE INSERT 1 11 VGBHSK OPTIONAL MEMPHIS BUILT IN HEAT SHIELD ...

Page 37: ...X INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT IN FOUR LOCATIONS THIS STEP IS ONLY TO BE DONE IF THE GRILL IS GOING TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE LEVELING FEET ITEM 13 AND NOT THE SIDE BRACKETS ITEMS 12 AND 24 5 TO REDUCE THE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS THE OPTIONAL HEAT SHIELD KIT SHOULD BE USED ATTACH ITEM 11 2X TO THE SIDES OF THE UNIT BY ENGAGING ITEM 11 INTO THE SIDE BRACKETS ITEMS 12 AND 24 AND FASTENING ITE...

Page 38: ...P IF GRILL WILL BE SUPPORTED BY THE SIDE BRACKETS ITEMS 12 AND 24 ADJUST ITEM 13 FOUND IN FOUR LOCATIONS IN THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE UNIT WITH A 1 4 SOCKET ENSURING THAT THE UNIT IS LEVEL AND THAT THE SIDE BRACKETS ITEMS 12 AND 24 COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ISLAND S COUNTERTOP 3 MOUNT ITEM 21 2X IN THE CONTROLLER CABLE WAY TO THE DESIRED DEPTH USING FASTENERS APPROPRIATE FOR THE STRUCTURE S MATERIA...

Page 39: ...ROLLER BOX TO ITEM 21 2X USING ITEM 30 4X FASTEN THE CONTROLLER BOX TO THE DESIRED DEPTH 3 INSTALL THE CONTROLLER ITEM22 BACK INTO THE CONTROLLER BOX AND FASTEN ITEM 20 AND 22 TO THE CONTROLLER BOX USING ITEM 5 2X 4 INSERT ITEM 14 3X BACK INTO THE UNIT REFER TO PAGE 6 FOR ITEM PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTIONS AND QUANTITIES ...

Page 40: ... 2 INSERT ITEM 26 3X ONTO THE FRONT AND REAR SUPPORTS 3 INSERT ITEM 27 ONTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER BRACKETS FOUND INSIDE THE UNIT 4 VENT HOLES ON THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MUST REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTED 5 REFER TO THE MANUAL FOR FIRST TIME USE INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO PAGE 6 FOR ITEM PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTIONS AND QUANTITIES ...

Page 41: ...POLY BAG 9 X 12 X 2 2 2 DS2186 10 SELF TAPPING SCREW SS 3 10 DS2311 1 4 20 x 625 SERRATED HEX SCREW 4 1 VG0956 MEAT PROBE 5 2 DS4219 CLEAR ZIP LOC BAG 5 X 8 6 1 VG0911 120V POWER CORD 7 1 VG0911E 230V POWER CORD 8 4 DS4668 BUILT IN LEVELING FOOT 9 4 DS2185 10 SELF TAPPING SCREW BLACK 10 2 VG0814 CONTROLLER MOUNTING BRACKET ...

Page 42: ...VG0969_B 5 11 12 13 Wiring Diagram Spade End Connectors CONTROL SIDE GRILL SIDE ...

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