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3. Probes
The probes provided with your CyberQ Wi-Fi are stainless steel precision thermocouples. The
thermocouple wires have an armor braid with moisture and smoke resistant teflon insulation that is rated
for temperatures up to 500 degrees F. The user can pass these thin wires under the lid of the grill or
through a small hole without creating a large gap which would allow air to get through (air intrusion).
Be careful not to kink these wires or let them come in contact with flames. These probes are user-
replaceable and are available at www.bbqguru.com
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we recommend having a spare set for unforeseen
emergencies.
Important Note:
Be sure to fully insert your probes into the control. Push the plug into the
receptacle until you feel and hear it snap in place. If you do not plug the probes in securely, you may
experience sporadic temperature readings and the CyberQ Wi-Fi will not control your cooker accurately.
The temperature may also read low, causing you cooker to get excessively hot.
Important Note:
The pit probe must be placed in the pit for proper temperature regulation. If the
pit probe is not located in the pit, proper control will not take place. This can cause the blower to run
constantly causing your pit to become excessively hot.
Important Note:
The Big Green Egg and other ceramic grills present a special-case situation that can
lead to early probe failure.
If you use the plate setter heat diffuser, you need to run the probe cables over one of the ceramic legs.
The heat coming up through the gaps is intense and focused, and if the cable is exposed to this heat, it
“bakes” and begins to break down much more quickly than usual.
Even if you do not use the plate setter, any heat or flame “event” inside your Egg can send a blast of
heat – even flames – up the inside of the smoker, sometimes ruining a probe instantly. In this case, we
recommend placing a disposable pan inside the Egg to create a “safe zone” for your probes. This can be
done with or without the place setter.
It is the very efficiency and insulation that makes the ceramic cookers so versatile that makes special
steps necessary. Follow these steps and you can experience the 2-3 year probe life that is common with
other types of smokers.
Important Note:
If you decide not to use the food probe(s), they should be unplugged before
applying power to the CyberQ Wi-Fi, not during operation. This will allow the CyberQ Wi-Fi time to
sense how you are trying to cook and configure its alarm operation to prevent false food alarms. You
can also leave a food probe plugged in and not use it.
