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VG0894  Rev: 

A0 

MEMPHIS OWNER'S GUIDE 

ITC 3 IntelliBurn Technology

TM

 Models:  

Elite Cart, Pro Cart, Elite Built-in, Pro Built-in

 

Read all instructions before installing and using this appliance. 

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Summary of Contents for Elite Built-in, Pro Built-In

Page 1: ...EMPHIS OWNER S GUIDE ITC 3 IntelliBurn TechnologyTM Models Elite Cart Pro Cart Elite Built in Pro Built in Read all instructions before installing and using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ing instructions 19 Memphis ITC Meat Probe 21 Memphis EZ Access Indirect Savorizer 22 Memphis Direct Flame Savorizer Insert 23 Information about BBQ cooking pellets 24 Periodic grill maintenance 25 Recommended grilling accessories 26 Food handling and safety 28 Grilling times and temperatures 29 Smoking guidelines 31 Smoking suggestions 32 Troubleshooting 33 Fuse Information 34 Limited warranty 35...

Page 3: ... serious burns never lean over an open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the grill when hot Do not use accessories not specified for use with this appliance The grill should be plugged into a GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt outlet preferably on a dedicated circuit The grill is to remain plugged into a GFCI during the cool down cycle When not in use the grill should be unplug...

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Page 5: ...l Easy to use Intelligent Temperature Control ITC capable of smoking barbecuing 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 double wall insulated and dual wall oven gasket sealed for maximum heat retention Attractive craftsmanship and high quality p...

Page 6: ...ring startup any other equipment refrigerator pool pump fountains etc that have high current draw consistently or intermittently from the same electrical circuit can cause potential issues and or interruptions with the performance of the grill We recommend an on off switch to be installed in this circuit so that the grill can be easily disconnected from power when not in operation This will preven...

Page 7: ...r air passages Refer to Using Your Memphis Wood Fire Grill on page 17 for cleaning instructions Hood Position Alwayscookwith the hoodCLOSED whennotusing theDirectFlame insert Cooking with the hoodclosed keeps the temperature even cooking the food faster while using less fuel If the hood isleftopen for an extended periodoftime itwillcausetheITCtoincreasethefuelfeed rateinaneffort to increase the gr...

Page 8: ...lay Operation Instructions On Off Tap this button to turn the grill ON Once the grill is ON this button will allow the user to set the grill to COOLDOWN or put the display to sleep 1 Push Button This can be used to set the grill into cooldown put the display to sleep and resetting the controller 4 Nav Bar This bar allows the user to navigate to the Dashboard Grill Settings History Routines and Set...

Page 9: ...til a probe has been plugged into the grill Once plugged in the current probe temp and the set temp will be displayed here 4 Routine Error Status Displays selected routine and the current routine step Active error codes and short descriptions 5 Runtime Timer How long the grill has been ON is displayed here unless a timer is active 6 Grill Status Current status of the grill Statuses include Off Col...

Page 10: ...et temperature in increments of 5 3 Cook Mode Use the Cook Mode to select between Indirect Flame and Direct Flame 4 Probe Set Temperature Select the probe set temperature using the slider or the but tons Set temperature can be set from 68 to 250 degrees F 5 Timer User can set a timer that will prompt an alarm on the grill Increase the hour and minutes timer by pressing the buttons and selecting th...

Page 11: ...peratures displayed in red Probe 2 temperatures displayed in orange and Probe 3 temperatures displayed in blue 2 Display Temperature Points Probe temperatures are displayed here over time as more temperature points are recorded the graph is shifted 3 Navigation Buttons Navigate through the recorded temperatures using these buttons 4 2 3 4 ...

Page 12: ...tine that is selected is displayed here 1 Routine Menu Navigate to the sub menu of available routines for the type of cook you are planning for 2 Routine Selection Select the routine that you would like to view 3 Back Button Navigate back to the main routine menu 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 13: ...n to turn on the auger to prime before attempting ignition 5 Temperature Units Press the toggle to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius The current Temp unit selected is also shown in the top left of the screen 6 Screen Brightness Use the slider to change the screen brightness 7 Connect to WiFi Use to navigate to the WiFi connect screen 8 Download Use to download the OTA Over The Air Update Check...

Page 14: ... download before it has completed 1 Progress Bar The percentage of the update currently downloaded is shown here 2 Download Completed Progress bar shown at 100 once the update has completely downloaded 3 Install Reboot Use this button to initiate the installation of the update Controller will restart after a brief period 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 15: ...is 3 App 1 WiFi Status Displays current connection status of grill 2 Network Info Network name signal strength and the connection status is shown here 3 Grill Info The grill name MAC address and IP address are shown here 4 Reset Connection Press Reset Connection to have the grill forget the provisioned network credentials 5 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 16: ...16 WiFi Connection Reset Connection Grill Restarting Used to show the controller is restarted when resetting the WiFi connection 1 1 ...

Page 17: ...tting Screen and select Add Grill 7 Select your grill from the provisioning screen 8 Select the 2 4GHz network you would like to connect to your Memphis grill enter the network password and press Provision 9 If successful the controller will display Connection Successful and show the WiFi signal strength in the top right corner Note If a red X is displayed on the controller instead of the signal s...

Page 18: ...ir holes in the burn pot 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 harness 5 Re install the Savorizer EZ Access Insert 6 Re install the cooking grates 7 Check the grease pans and clean as necessary 8 Open the pellet hopper lid found at the back Check for any wet pellets or deb...

Page 19: ...This typically takes 3 4 minutes to occur If the startup temperature of 165 F is not reached within 20 minutes the grill will then automatically shut off and an alarm will sound 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 Change Temperature Display Units Your Memphis gril...

Page 20: ... the smoke mode You may hear the fan bellow repeatedly turning on and off This is normal operation Smoke Tip To vary smoke flavor intensity experiment with the amount of time you use the smoke mode and the mix of flavored pellets you use along with the all purpose pellets This is more important if you use stronger flavored pellets such as Mesquite Starting in smoke mode allows the smoke to penetra...

Page 21: ... displays Done At any point during the cook you can modify the set temperature of both the meat probe and the grill itself The Memphis ITC Meat Probe which comes standard with the Elite Pro Memphis models is a must have accessory for any griller The ITC Meat Probe conveniently interfaces directly with your grill s ITC control and provides an easy way to ensure your food is cooked to your predeterm...

Page 22: ...insert and empty into ash drawer or non combustible receptacle It is especially important that the igniter air holes are free of ash for proper ignition and optimal performance Replace the EZ Access Insert and Grill Grates Once you re done cleaning the burn pot replace the components you ve removed The EZ Access insert should be fully seated in the Savorizer with its slopes matching the slopes in ...

Page 23: ...l be disabled The meat probe will however display an actual meat temperature Direct flame cooking should be performed with the hood in the open position A closed hood during longer direct flame cooks may result in an ER 1 error message This error message means that the grill has reached too high of a temperature causing the grill to shut down to avoid any damage to the unit The grill is only to be...

Page 24: ...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 different flavors or mixtures of flavors to find the combinations that suit your needs and tastes See your local dealer to order individual pellet flavors Flavored Pellet Guidelines CAUTION Some wood pellets produced for heating fuel have a high c...

Page 25: ...ability to accurately sense temperature and adjust its performance accordingly is what makes it unique and valuable The RTD a temperature sensor located towards the rear of the cooking area should be wiped down with water and mild detergent to ensure proper performance Grill Interior Though BBQ pellets burn efficiently they do create some amount of ash The grill s interior walls and floor don t ne...

Page 26: ...se Pan X Clear Burn Pot X Clear Igniter Holes X Wipe Down Exterior Surfaces X Scrape off Savorizer 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 Maintenance Task Recommended Grilling Accessories Dependent on cooking frequency ...

Page 27: ...ices Extra large ones with long handles allow you to grip a variety of delicate foods 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 Grill Baskets Perfect for cooking foods that ar...

Page 28: ...available for pur chase and will allow you to significantly increase your total cooking surface Basting Brush You may need a selection of these as you should not use the same brush in two different marinades Use to apply your favorite sauces and marinades to foods on the grill Again look for one with a long handle to keep you hands away from the heat Skewers Wood or Metal When using the wood skewe...

Page 29: ... the last 15 to 30 minutes of grilling to prevent excess browning or burning Item Size Control Set Point Approximate Grilling Time Internal Temp F 450 700 Kabobs 450 700 Hamburger Patties 450 700 3 min side 4 to 5 min side 5 to 7 min side Roast 350 Tenderloin 350 HAM Fully cooked INDIRECT HEAT 350 375 Cook Before Eating INDIRECT HEAT 350 375 160 170 LAMB Chops Shoulder Loin or Rib 350 375 Steaks S...

Page 30: ... 375 VENISON Roast Saddle or Leg 6 to 7 lbs 350 375 Steaks 450 700 Capon Breast Halves bone in Boneless Wings Wingetts Duckling whole quartered 2 1 2hrs Goose whole INDIRECT HEAT 8 to 12 lbs Whole Turkey INDIRECT HEAT 2 to3hrs Boneless 23 4to31 2lbs 1to13 4hrs 8 to 16 oz 1 1 2 to 2 hrs 8 to 10 min side 5to10lbs 1 1 2 to2hrs 2 to31 2 hrs ...

Page 31: ...GER YOU SMOKE THE MEAT AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE THE MORE TENDER THE MEAT WILL BECOME You will also need to consider how much of a smoke taste you want and what flavor oak hickory pecan apple cherry mesquite are some of the most common 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 ...

Page 32: ...oking 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 caution The best way to determine where you get the best results is to experime...

Page 33: ...rills Technical Support Grill Will Not Turn On Grill is not properly plugged in Ensure that your grill is plugged into a working GFCI outlet Fuse must be manually replaced See guide at the end of this section Contact Memphis Grills Technical Support Grill Produces Excess or Discolored Smoke Wood pellets have absorbed excess moisture Clear the hopper and burn pot of moist pellets replacing them wit...

Page 34: ...ler or Memphis Grills directly in case of blower failure Burn pot is overloaded with ash build up Check the burn pot for ash build up or other obstructions Check to see if blower have been unplugged or have failed Frequent Flare ups are experienced Flammable material build up Clean out ash drawer and scrap grease off Savorizer Cooking temperatures are uneven Unbalanced airflow throughout the grill...

Page 35: ... Any modifications including holes screws and any other sheet metal changes to the product will void this warranty MWFG takes every precaution to utilize materials that retard rust Even with these safeguards the material can be compromised by various substances and conditions beyond MWFG control High temperatures excessive humidity chlorine industrial fumes fertilizers lawn pesticides and salt are...

Page 36: ...five five years Beale Street is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied at law or otherwise and MWFG does not authorize any person or representative to assume for MWFG 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 anyone other than MWFG or an author...

Page 37: ...t 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 others you ll find that your Memphis Wood Fire Grill will become your...

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