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Pre-Heat
This is the beginning stage of cooking or smoking in which the fuel is ignited, and the grill is brought to the set temperature
as quickly as possible. You may notice in this stage that, initially, the auger will feed fuel almost constantly. This is to prime
the burn pot so that it is able to maintain significant heat. When this stage is concluded, the ITC will maintain selected
cooking/smoking temperature, regardless of ambient weather conditions. The duration of this stage will vary somewhat due
to differing ambient conditions, set temperatures, and grill models. In most cases, the grill will be in the pre-heat stage for
10 to 20 minutes.
Cooking Mode
Temperature will be automatically maintained at your temperature set point. You may notice some fluctuation up and down
during this time. This is a normal part of any oven /convection appliance operation. The grill will automatically switch to this
mode when the grill Set Temp is 300°F or higher.
Smoke Mode
Smoking is a variation on grilling and is one of the unique advantages of your Memphis Wood Fire Grill. The temperature
you choose will largely depend on what is being smoked (see Page 26) and your personal preferences. The grill will
automatically switch to this mode when the 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.
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 penetrate the meats before changing to sear, sealing the flavor in. The smoke
mode works best when a longer cooking time is required, such as with large cuts of meat, fish, or poultry. Experiment with
the length of time you allow for pre-smoking before cooking thoroughly. Try different combinations of both modes.
Searing/Direct Flame Cooking
One of the most unique features of your Memphis grill is the ability to truly sear in direct flame mode. Your Memphis grill
comes standard with the Direct Flame Insert. Once the grill is turned on, increase the grill set temperature to the grill’s
highest set point. From this point, continue to press the up arrow one, two or three times to reach “Direct Flame Mode” and
select the Low or Medium setting depending on your searing desire. Remove the grates and replace the Indirect Insert with
the Direct Flame Insert in the Savorizer®. Remember to always keep the hood open when operating your grill in the Direct
Flame mode so as not to overheat the grill. The Direct Flame mode is ideal for putting the perfect sear on your meat or a
nice char on peppers, corn or other vegetables. See page 18 for more details.
Operating Instructions: Memphis Wood Fire Grill
Once the Memphis Grill has started, operate as follows:
