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• Check and tighten the metal rings of the ceramic body and lid, and oil the hinges, twice a year or more if needed. You
should not be able to easily turn a hex key while holding the nut in place.
• Use a grill cover to protect your grill for complete protection! A cover is your best protection against weather and
outside pollutants. When not in use or for longterm storage, keep the unit under a cover in a garage or shed.
CLEANING FREQUENCY TIME TABLE (NORMAL USE)
ITEM
CLEANING FREQUENCY
CLEANING METHOD
Bottom of Firebox
Every 5-6 Grill Sessions
Scoop Out, Shop-Vac Ash and Excess Debris
Cooking Grids
After Each Grill Session
Burn Off Excess, Grill Cleaning Brush
Lid Hinge
Twice A Year
Oil hinge components
Metal Rings
Twice A Year
Tighten using hex key
Charcoal Plate
Every 5-6 Grill Sessions
Warm Water & Mild Detergent
Interior Ceramic Body
Every 2-3 Grill Sessions
Heat to 260ºC / 500ºF for 30 minutes
Exterior Ceramic Body
After Each Grill Session
Soapy Water
TROUBLESHOOTING
Proper cleaning, maintenance and the use of clean, dry, quality fuel will prevent common operational problems. When your Pit
Boss
®
grill is operating poorly, or on a less frequent basis, the following troubleshooting tips may be helpful.
For FAQ, please visit
www.pitboss-grills.com
. You may also contact your local Pit Boss
®
authorized dealer or contact Customer
Service for assistance.
WARNING: Ensure the grill is completely cooled prior to any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service
work. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or damage to your unit.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Grill Will Not Light
Damper Vents Are
Closed, Lack of Air
Ensure that both the top and bottom vents are open. The fire needs oxygen to catch. Once it has caught,
leave the bottom vent and lid open for about 10 minutes to build a small bed of hot embers.
Incorrect Fuel Used
This grill requires the use of lump charcoal. Follow
Lighting Procedure
to continue use of grill; however,
call Customer Service for assistance if required.
Grill Will Not Achieve
Or Maintain Stable
Temperature
Grill Gets Too Hot
Close the lid, mostly close both vents, and allow the barbecue to smother with lack of oxygen. For low
temperature cooking, use less fuel.
Grill Does Not Get Hot
Enough
Check fuel level. The grill may quickly lose fire if there is not enough charcoal in the ceramic body. The
recommended use of lump charcoal is a maximum of 1.81kg / 4lbs per burn. Add more fuel and leave both
vents completely open. More oxygen flow will allow the fire to increase, burning more lump charcoal.
Insufficient Air Flow
Through Ceramic Body
Check bottom damper vent for ash build-up or obstructions. Follow
Care and Maintenance
instructions
for ash build-up. Check top damper vent, and ensure it is working properly and airflow is not blocked.
Follow
Care and Maintenance
instructions if dirty. Once all the above steps have been done, light the
grill and perform a burn-off.
Flare-Ups
Cooking Temperature
Too High
Attempt cooking at a lower temperature. Grease does have a flash point. Keep the temperature under
176°C / 350°F when cooking highly greasy food.
Grease Build-Up On
Cooking Components
Follow
Care and Maintenance
instructions.
Need to Burp The Grill
To prevent any back-draft or flare-ups that may cause injury, it is well advised to lift the lid only slightly
(also known as burping), which allows air to enter slowly and safely.
Bottom Damper
Won’t Slide
Damper Stuck On Ash
Tap the damper lightly with a rubber hammer to loosen. Follow
Care and Maintenance
instructions. If
no improvement, call Customer Service.
