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Memphis Wood Fire Convection Grill 

Owner's Manual and User’s Guide 

 

 

 
 
Congratulations  on  your  purchase  of  the  Memphis  Wood  Fire  Convection  Grill.  With  proper  care  and 
maintenance,  your  grill  will  give  you  years  of  trouble  free  operation.  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  computerized  Intelligent  Temperature  Control  (ITC)  which  automatically 
adjusts for outside 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 
and 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 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. 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. 
 

Thank you for choosing the Memphis Wood Fire Convection Grill! 

 
 
Model_________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
Serial Number:______09VG0050-__________________________________________________________ 
 
 
Date of Purchase_______________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
Dealer________________________________________________________________________________ 

Summary of Contents for Wood Fire Convection Grill

Page 1: ...ll to discover just how many ways it adds to your outdoor cooking experience With 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 sta...

Page 2: ...Memphis Grill Works 13 Read Prior to Lighting 14 Intelligent Temperature Control Overview 15 16 Using your Memphis Grill 17 Operating Instructions 18 20 Information about BBQ Cooking Pellets 21 Periodic Grill Maintenance 22 Recommended Grilling Accessories 23 24 Food Handling and Safety 24 Appendix A Approximate Grilling Times 25 27 Appendix B Approximate Smoking Times 28 Appendix C Smoking Genera...

Page 3: ...inet Keep rear panel louvers clear of obstructions Before each use your Memphis Grill should be checked for burn grate obstructions to make sure proper air flow is maintained See cleaning instructions 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...

Page 4: ...rton will contain the following 1 grill head with ITC mounted in front 2 large cooking grates 1 Integrated heat deflector flavorizer 4 grill legs 1 base bottom 1 hardware bag with owners manual Note optional shelves and hardware are packaged in a separate box Tools Required Two 3 8 open end wrenches for leg and base assembly Phillips Head screw driver Rubber mallet to install caster sockets Unpack...

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Page 13: ...rays and the air circulating throughout the cooking area combine to give you the unique flavor that can only be achieved using a Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill Features Large casters that swivel and lock for easy maneuverability Stainless Steel cooking grids for years of service Simple to use computerized Intelligent Temperature Control ITC capable of Smoking BBQ Grilling Baking and Searing t...

Page 14: ...in this manual If the grill fails to light this is most likely due to a dirty or plugged burn pot and or a burn pot obstruction blocking the auto igniter air passages refer to Using Your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill for cleaning instructions Should your auto igniter refuse to ignite the wood pellets it is easy to light your grill manually with a match and lighting agent Refer to Manual Ligh...

Page 15: ... used to turn off the appliance the board will stop the auger from turning The convection fans will continue to run until the temperature reaches 130F When the appliance reaches a cool down temperature of 130F the electricity will be shut off to the working components If the temp has not reached 130F after 20 minutes the electricity will be shut off to the controller Pellet Prime Touch Pad When th...

Page 16: ... an error press on or off after correcting the problem Temperature Display Screen By pressing the display touch pad the LED display screen will show either the actual temperature within the appliance or the set point The LED besides actual or set point is used to indicate which temperature is presently displayed Note it is normal for the temp readout to vary from time to time This is caused by pel...

Page 17: ...the stainless steel burn grate and check the burn pot area remove any foreign items ensuring that the air holes in the grate are clear Take precautions not to damage the igniter wiring connections or pull the igniter out of the igniter tube 4 Re install the burn pot making sure it s sitting flat after installation 5 Re install the flavorizer flame deflector 6 Reinstall the stainless steel cooking ...

Page 18: ...oven 4 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 Additionally the auger will run continuously for approximately 30 40 seconds to prime the grate for ignition The Cooking Center will automatically start in 4 8 minutes The igniter will turn off automatically when the either th...

Page 19: ...t when a longer cooking time is required such as large cuts of meat fish or poultry Experiment with the length of time you leave for smoking before cooking thoroughly Try different combinations of both modes Some chefs prefer the smoke mode at the end of cooking and to keep the food warm until ready for serving You can return to the cook mode at any time by pressing the set mode button to cook coo...

Page 20: ...d cooking grates Your grill will begin to produce smoke while the start up cycle is taking place Close the lid Self Cleaning and turning off your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill Your Memphis Wood Fired Convection Grill will give you many years of service with minimum cleaning An important step is allowing the grill and cooking grates to Self Clean by running the grill at a high temperature for...

Page 21: ...final die it is sheared off at a specific maximum length cooled screened vacuumed and then bagged or boxed 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 glues and should not be used for cooking For optimum performance and to ensure you are using clean burning pellets manufactured for cooking ...

Page 22: ...r build ups Using a wire brush scrape off any build up or blockage 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 as well as should have a snug but not tight fit You will also want to visually check the air holes in the igniter tube Clean any debris or blockage out of both areas to ensure a perfect start Grease...

Page 23: ...an Also used to speed up cooking protect bones from burning and to keep foods warm 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 are d...

Page 24: ...tem error on the side of caution Make sure your hands are clean before handling food Be sure you wash your hands thoroughly after handling fresh meat fish and poultry Prevent the cross contamination of bacteria by using separate platters and utensils for raw and cooked food To prevent cross contamination use different utensils for each basting function Bacteria are living organisms that grow and m...

Page 25: ...o 4 min side 145 to 160 Hamburger patties Note It is recommended that hamburger be cooked to min of 160 to prevent health hazards 1 2 thick 450 650 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 Ribs Back not smoked cut in 1 rib portio...

Page 26: ...ish hens 3 to 4 lbs 5 to 7 lbs 4 to 8 lbs 18 to 24 oz 325 F 160 c 60 to 75 min 18 to 25 min lb 15 to 20 min lb 45 to 55 min 180 as measured in the thigh Breast halves bone in boneless 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 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 s...

Page 27: ...ghs drumsticks indirect heat Direct heat pre cook 1 hr 8 to 16 oz 325 F 160 c 1 1 2 to 2 hrs 8 to 10 min side 180 Boneless turkey roll indirect heat 2 to 5 lbs 5 to 10 lbs 325 F 160 c 1 1 2 to 2 hrs 2 to 3 1 2 hrs 170 to 175 ...

Page 28: ...te to name the most common Here again that is largely a matter of personal preference For best results we recommend that you use a set point temperature in Smoke Mode from 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 Always use a meat thermometer to be sure meats and poultry are cooked to a safe...

Page 29: ...ly 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 Caution We don t recommend that you use the lower temperatures when smoking in cool and or windy conditions At temperatures less than 225 to 250 the possibility of creosote developing from smoke condensation arises As always use your best ...

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Page 31: ...ompromised by various substances and conditions beyond HP control High temperatures excessive humidity chlorine industrial fumes fertilizers lawn pesticides and salt are some of the substances that can affect paint and metal coatings For these reasons the limited warranties DO NOT COVER RUST OR OXIDATION unless there is loss of structural integrity on the grill component Should any of the above oc...

Page 32: ...ts 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 pers...

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