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VG0970_D     3/26/12 

 

   

Memphis

 

ITC

 

Meat

 

Probe

 

Memphis

 

ITC

 

Meat

 

Probe

 

 

 

 

The

 

Memphis

 

ITC

 

Meat

 

Probe,

 

which

 

comes

 

standard

 

with

 

the

 

Elite,

 

Pro

 

and

 

Built

In

 

models,

 

and

 

can

 

be

 

purchased

 

separately

 

for

 

other

 

models,

 

is

 

a

 

must

have

 

accessory

 

for

 

any

 

griller.

  

The

 

ITC

 

Meat

 

Probe

 

conveniently

 

interfaces

 

directly

 

with

 

your

 

grill’s

 

ITC

 

control

 

and

 

gives

 

you

 

an

 

easy

 

way

 

to

 

ensure

 

your

 

food

 

is

 

cooked

 

to

 

your

 

predetermined

 

temperature.

   

This

 

feature

 

ensures

 

convenience

 

and

 

delicious,

 

repeatable

 

results—every

 

time.

 

Using

 

Your

 

Memphis

 

ITC

 

Meat

 

Probe

 

1.

 

Plug

 

The

 

Meat

 

Probe

 

In

 

The

 

3.5mm

 

audio

style

 

plug

 

inserts

 

directly

 

into

 

the

 

jack

 

on

 

the

 

far

 

right

 

side

 

of

 

the

 

ITC,

 

labeled

 

“Meat

 

Probe”

 

.

  

Insert

 

the

 

other

 

end

 

of

  

the

 

meat

 

probe

 

into

 

the

 

thickest

 

portion

 

of

 

your

 

meat

 

item.

 

 

2.

  

Turn

 

The

 

Grill

 

ON

 

And

 

Set

 

The

 

Grill

 

Temperature,

 

As

 

Described

 

On

 

Page

 

6.

 

 

3.

 

Toggle

 

The

 

PROBE

 

DISPLAY

 

to

 

“MEAT”

 

(Meat

 

light

 

will

 

illuminate)

 

Without

 

the

 

meat

 

probe

 

inserted,

 

toggling

 

this

 

will

 

be

 

disabled.

 

 

4.

 

Set

 

TEMP

 

DISPLAY

 

to

 

“SET”

 

And

 

Set

 

Your

 

Desired

 

Meat

 

Temperature.

 

(Set

 

light

 

will

 

illuminate)

 

This

 

is

 

done

 

much

 

the

 

same

 

as

 

setting

 

the

 

desired

 

temperature

 

of

 

the

 

grill

‐ 

simply

 

by

 

pressing

 

the

 

up

 

and

 

down

 

keys

.

  

The

 

meat

 

probe

 

can

 

be

 

set

 

up

 

to

 

250°F

 

(121°C)

1

.

 

 

5.

 

Route

 

the

 

probe

 

end

 

through

 

the

  

large

 

hole

 

in

 

the

 

grill’s

 

left

 

side,

 

just

 

below

 

the

 

hood.

  

Pull

 

all

 

the

 

metallic

 

interior

 

cable

 

into

 

the

 

grill,

 

stopping

 

at

 

the

 

ferrule.

  

If

 

using

 

an

 

Elite,

 

Pro

 

or

 

Built

In,

 

simply

 

place

 

the

 

probe

 

and

 

interior

 

cable

 

in

 

the

 

grill,

 

then

 

shut

 

the

 

lid

 

on

 

the

 

longer

 

end

 

of

 

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

 

time.

 

 

8.

 

Sit

 

Back

 

and

 

Relax.

  

The

 

grill

 

will

 

cook

 

the

 

meat

 

until

 

the

 

meat

 

reaches

 

the

 

desired

 

set

 

point.

 

The

 

grill

 

then

 

automatically

 

reduces

 

to

 

its

 

lowest

 

setting

 

(180°F

 

(80°C)

 

for

 

Elite,

 

Pro

 

and

 

Built

In,

 

200°F

 

(90°C)

 

for

 

Select

 

and

 

Advantage),

 

and

 

displays

 

“Done”.

  

At

 

any

 

point

 

during

 

the

 

cook,

 

you

 

can

 

modify

 

the

 

set

 

temperature

 

of

 

both

 

the

 

meat

 

probe

 

and

 

the

 

grill

 

itself.

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Notes:

  

 

1:

 

While

 

setting

 

the

 

meat

 

probe

 

set

 

temperature,

 

if

 

the

 

user

 

presses

 

the

 

up

arrow

 

until

 

250°F

 

(121°C)

 

is

 

displayed,

 

and

 

then

 

presses

 

it

 

one

 

more

 

time,

 

the

 

ITC

 

will

 

display

 

“NOPR”.

  

On

 

this

 

setting,

 

the

 

ITC

 

will

 

display

 

the

 

temperature

 

of

 

the

 

meat,

 

but

 

will

 

not

 

enter

 

the

 

“Done”

 

mode

 

at

 

any

 

meat

 

temperature.

  

2:

 

When

 

not

 

in

 

use

 

DO

 

NOT

 

leave

 

the

 

meat

 

probe

 

inside

 

of

 

the

 

grill

 

3:

 

Keep

 

the

 

meat

 

probe

 

as

 

clean

 

and

 

dry

 

as

 

possible.

  

Clean

 

with

 

a

 

damp

 

sponge,

 

or

 

a

 

cloth

 

with

 

a

 

small

 

amount

 

of

 

rubbing

 

alcohol.

  

If

 

exposed

 

to

 

liquids

 

for

 

extended

 

periods

 

of

 

time,

 

the

 

meat

 

probe

 

may

 

display

 

an

 

erroneous

 

reading.

  

In

 

extreme

 

cases

 

the

 

ITC

 

will

 

constantly

 

list

 

the

 

actual

 

meat

 

probe

 

temperature

 

as

 

“32°F”

 

or

 

“0°C”.

  

To

 

remedy

 

this,

 

allow

 

the

 

probe

 

cord

 

to

 

dry

 

completely

 

before

 

using

 

it

 

again.

  

Once

 

dry,

 

this

 

accessory

 

will

 

be

 

fully

 

functional.

 

 

DO

 

NOT

  

submerge

 

the

 

meat

 

probe

 

when

 

cleaning

 

or

 

place

 

in

 

dishwasher.

 

Meat 

probe 

Interior 

Cable 

Separator 

Ferrule 

Exterior 

Cable 

3.5mm Plug 

Summary of Contents for VGB0001

Page 1: ...VG0970_D 3 26 12 Memphis Owner s Guide Elite Pro Advantage Select Elite Built In Pro Built In ...

Page 2: ...icks 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 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...

Page 3: ...e Control Overview 4 Using Your Memphis Wood Fired Grill 5 Opera ng Instruc ons 6 Informa on 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 Sugges ons 17 Limited Warranty 20 Warranty Registra on Form 22 Troubleshoo ng 18 Memphis ITC Meat Probe 8 ...

Page 4: ... 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 M...

Page 5: ... Intelligent Temperature Control ITC capable of smoking barbecue grilling baking and searing temperatures Memphis ITC Meat Probe functionality for hands off precision grilling Extra large capacity hopper Heavy duty stainless steel construction Cooking area is dual wall and oven gasket sealed for maximum heat retention Attractive craftsmanship and high quality performance Low CFM Fan causes pellets...

Page 6: ... grill fails to light it is most likely due to a dirty or plugged burn pot and or a burn pot obstruction blocking the igniter air passages refer to Using Your Memphis Wood Fired Grill on page 5 for cleaning instructions Hood Position Always cook with the hood closed Cooking with the hood closed keeps the temperature even cooking the food faster while using less fuel A closed hood also helps to cre...

Page 7: ...re of the meat probe or the grill itself Probe Display Pad Pressing this will toggle between the settings 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 pertinent information About the ITC The ITC performs similarly to the control on your kitchen oven The ITC automatically compensates for different ambient condition...

Page 8: ...r out of the igniter tube 4 Re install the flavorizer 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 your Memphis Woo...

Page 9: ...is 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 th...

Page 10: ... grill set temperature is 295 F or lower Combustion airflow is varied in the smoke mode You may hear the fan bellow repeatedly turning on and off This is normal operation Operating Instructions Memphis Wood Fired Grill Operating Instructions Memphis Wood Fired Grill Smoke TIP To vary smoke flavor intensity experiment with the amount of time you use the smoke mode and the mix of flavored pellets yo...

Page 11: ... 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 time 8 Sit Back...

Page 12: ...st 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 Information About BBQ Cooking Pellets Information About BBQ Cooking Pellets CAUTION some wood pellets produced for heating fuel have a high content of softwood or even recycled wood furniture which can include pitch chemicals or gl...

Page 13: ...crews and lock washers When reinstalling confirm the proper positioning in the burn pot The burn pot should be level from side to side and from front to back and should have a snug but not tight fit You will also want to visually check the air holes in the igniter tube as is displayed in the figure to the right Clean any debris or blockage out of both ar eas to ensure a perfect start RTD Your gril...

Page 14: ...h Once A Year Scrape Cooking Grates x Check grease pan bucket x Wipe down exterior surfaces x Scrape off flavorizer x Clean Grease Trays x Wipe Off RTD x Clear Burn Pot x Clear Igniter Holes 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 15: ...foods to be combined and grilled together without piercing the food Drip Roast Pans Used to prevent flare ups keep food from drying out eliminate basting and catch those flavorful 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 Griddle One of the most used accessories for those grill enthusia...

Page 16: ...ing 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 stir 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 17: ... 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 tip 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 ...

Page 18: ...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 Drumsticks Wings wingettes 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 ...

Page 19: ...ce 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 time 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 2...

Page 20: ...checked 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 clean your grill often and proceed on the side of safety and cau...

Page 21: ... 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 is overloaded with ash build up Check the burn pot for ash build up or other obstructions Grill isn t receiving sufficient fuel Check the hopp...

Page 22: ...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 multim...

Page 23: ...cessive humid ity chlorine industrial fumes fertilizers lawn pesticides and salt are some of the substances that can affect metals and metal coatings 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 section for finish protection HP reco...

Page 24: ...s either expressed or implied are ex tended to persons who purchase the product from anyone other than HP or an authorized HP Dealer or Dis tributor Procedure for Warranty Service 1 Complete Warranty Registration online at www hearthlandproducts com under Product Support or mail the Warranty Registration Form at the end of this Owner s Manual 2 Contact your nearest Hearthland Products Dealer for s...

Page 25: ..._____________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________________ State Province _____________________________________________________ Postal Code _____________________________________________ Country ________________________________________________ Phone Number_____________________________________________ Email_______________________________...

Page 26: ...VG0970_D 3 26 12 23 NOTES ...

Page 27: ...l Specific Information Contents Unpacking and Assembly 1 Grill Island Dimensions 2 Grill Exploded View 4 Grill Bill Of Materials 5 Installation Step 1 6 Installation Step 2 7 Final Assembly 9 Hardware Kit 10 Wiring Diagram Spade Connectors 11 Installation Step 3 8 Grill Clearance to Combustible Materials 3 ...

Page 28: ...es and you re ready to cook See start up procedure for more details Your carton will contain the following 1 Pre assembled grill head assembly 2 Large cooking grates 1 Small cooking grate 1 Integrated flavorizer flame deflector 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 head...

Page 29: ...with a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground type outlet grounded to conform with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA latest edition Canadian Electrical Code CSA and all local codes and ordinances European units utilize a 230V power supply ITC Control Location 110 120v AC supply required within 5 ft of the controller NOTE ...

Page 30: ...of wood or other combustible materials may require the use of the OPTIONAL Built In Heat Shield Kit 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 Combus ble Materials T...

Page 31: ...VG0974_E 5 4 12 4 Pro Built In Grill Bill Of Materials ...

Page 32: ...814 CONTROLLER MOUNTING BRACKET 2 7 VG0115 REAR ACCESS PAN EL 1 22 VG1920 CONTROLLER 120V 1 8 VG0997 COMBUSTION FAN 120V 2 22 VG1920E CONTROLLER 230V 1 8 VG0997E COMBUSTION FAN 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 6 25 VG04403 FLAVORIZER ASSEMBLY 1 11 VGBHSK OPTIONAL MEMHPIS BUILT IN HEAT SHIELD KIT 2...

Page 33: ...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 ITEM ...

Page 34: ... 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 MATERIAL...

Page 35: ...ROLLER BOX TO ITEM 21 2X USING ITEM 30 4X FASTEN THE CONTROLLER BOX TO THE DESIRED DEPTH 3 INSTALL THE CONTROLLER ITEM 22 BACK INTO THE CONTROLLER BOX AND FASTEN ITEM 20 AND 22 TO THE CONTROLLER BOX USING ITEM 5 2X 4 INSERT ITEM 14 BACK INTO THE UNIT REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR ITEM PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTIONS AND QUANTITIES ...

Page 36: ...2 INSERT ITEM 26 2X 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 5 FOR ITEM PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTIONS AND QUANTITIES ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...VG0974_E 5 4 12 11 Wiring Diagram Spade End Connectors CONTROL SIDE GRILL SIDE ...

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