Memphis Advantage Owner's manual

Brand: Memphis

Model: Advantage

Category: Barbecues & grills

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

MemphisOwner’sGuide

Pro,Advantage,Select,ProBuilt‐In

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B

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.

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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digitalIntelligentTemperatureControl(ITC)whichautomaticallyadjustsforoutdoor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,sitbackandenjoy.

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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experi ence.With

a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.

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Beforeyou

getstarted,takeafewmomentstoregisteryourgrillandwriteyourmodelandserialnumberinthe

spaceprovided.Fillintheinformationhereandon

page22aswell.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.

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ThankyouforchoosingtheMemphisWoodFireConvectionGrill!

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Model_______________________________________________________________________

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SerialNumber:VG________‐___________

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DateofPurchase_______________________________________________________________

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Dealer________________________________________________________________________

HearthlandProducts,LLC.

9111GrandAveSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

888‐883‐2260

http://www.HearthlandProducts.com

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B

Contents

GeneralWarning:ReadallSafetyInformationPriortoOperatingGrill 1

HowYourMemphisWoodFiredConvectionGrillWorks 2

ReadPriortoLighting! 3

IntelligentTemperatureControl‐Overview 4

UsingYourMemphisWoodFiredConvectionGrill 5

OperatingInstructions 6

InformationAboutBBQCookingPellets 9

PeriodicGrillMaintenance

10

RecommendedGrillingAccessories 12

FoodHandlingandSafety 13

GrillingTimesandTemperatures 14

SmokingGuidelines 16

SmokingSuggestions 17

5YearLimitedWarranty 20

WarrantyandRegistrationCard 22

Troubleshooting:ITCFuseReplacement 18

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 1

 Foroutdooruseonly.Donotuseinanyenclosedarea.

 Keepgrill30”ormorefromanycombustiblesurface.

 Topreventgreasefires,cleanyourgrillonaregularbasis.Thisincludestheflazorizerand

greasetray.

Shouldagreasefireoccur,turnoffthegrill,removefood(useyour

judgment),andleavethehoodcloseduntilthefire

isout.DONOTunplugthegrillunlessabsolutely

necessary;fanswillcontinuetorununtilthefireis

extinguished.Whencookingexceptionallygreasy

foods,putafoilpanbelowthefoodtocatchthe

grease.

 Donotputanythingflammableinthestorageareaunder

thegrill.

 Donotleavesealedcontainersoffoodonornearthegrill.

 Alwaysoperatethegrillwiththegrillhoodintheclosed

position.

 Keeptherearslotsinthegrillhoodclearofobstructions.

 It’srecommendedthatyo uregularlycheckyourMemphis

Grillforburnpotobstructionstomakesureproperair

flowismaintained.SeePeriodicGrillMaintenance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orcleaning

andshouldbeattendedifchildrenarepresent.

 Donotuselavarocksorcharcoalinyourgrill.

 Toavoidthechanceofseriousburns,neverleanoveranopengrillorplacehandsorfingers

onthefrontedgeofthecookingbox.

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ThegrillshouldbepluggedintoaGFCI(Ground‐FaultCircuitInterrupt)outlet.

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Whennotinuseorinthecool‐downcyclethegrillshouldbeunplugged.

 Useheat‐resistantbarbequemittsorgloveswhenoperating this unit.

 DonotmoveyourMemphisWoodFiredGrillwhileoperatingorwhilethegrillishot.Make

surethefireiscompletelyout,andthatthegrilliscompletelycooledbeforetransportingthe

grill.

GeneralWarning:ReadallSafetyInformationPriorto

OperatingGrill

WARNING!

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 2

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Your Memphis Wood Fire Convection Grill represents a new way of outdoor cooking. It is a true high quality

convectionoventhat alsohasgrilling andsmokingcapability.It combines manyuniquefeatures withtime‐proven

pellet‐burning technology. Together they give you controlled, quick, savory and repeatable cooking results.

 The

perfect cooking experience starts with filling your hopper with all‐natural, 100% hardwood BBQ pellets.We

recommend“NaturesWay”flavoredBBQpellets.

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PushingtheON Buttonactivatesthe “ElectronicIgniter”,thecombustionfan, andtheauger.The augerfeedsthe

wood pellets from the hopper onto the burn pot,

where they are ignited usi ng super‐heated air. TheIntelligent

Temperature Control allows you to set the cooking method and desired temperature,  and will adjust for ambient

conditions.Convection/circulationfan(s)providecombustionairtotheburnpotandprovidesconvectivecookingair

by distributing the heat evenly throughout the cooking area.

 The natural smoke flavor produced by the burning

pellets, the vapor produced by the juices dripping on the Flavorizer Tray, 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.

GrillFeatures

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 EasytouseIntelligentTemperatureControl(ITC)capableofsmoking,barbecue,grilling, baking

andsearingtemperatures.

 Extra‐largecapacityhopper

 Exceptionallydurableandreliableconstruction.

 Attractivecraftsmanshipandhighqualityperformance.

 LowCFMFancausespelletstoburnandproducetrueconvectionovencooking.

 Heavydutyconstruction

 AutoStartbutton&electricignitereliminatetheneedformatches&lighterfluids.

 SmokingModegivesyouthatsavoryflavorondemandandisprogrammablefrom180°‐295°F*.

 CookingModeallowsforgrilltemperaturesupto500°F(Select),600°F(Advantage),and650°F(Pro)

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FlameDeflectorreducesthechanceofflare‐upsandassistsinevenheatdistribution.

 Stainlesssteelburnpotdesignedforhighperformanceandlongevity.

 427squareinchmaincookingareathatcanbeincreasedto970(dependingonmodel)square

incheswiththeoptionalgrates.

 Totalcookingvolumeofnearly4,000cubicinchesforlargeroastsandturkeys

 GreaseDrawers/Bucketmakefornofusscleaning.

 Largecastersthatswivelandlockforeasymaneuverability(MemphisProandAdvantageonly).

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Twostainlesssteelsideshelves(optionalonMemphisSelect)offeradurableeasytocleansurface.

 Steelcookinggridsforyearsofservice.

 MadeintheUSA.

*Note: 180

°minimum set point available on Memphis Pro and Built-In only.

HowYourMemphisWoodFiredConvectionGrillWorks:



Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 3

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InitialBurnOff

Before cooking for the first time, we recommend thatyou“burn off” the grill to rid it of any

foreign matter used in the manufacturing process. Prior to burn‐off, completely remove the

plastic film on all stainless steel surfaces.Failure to do so will cause the

film to melt to the

metal,anditwillbeextremelydifficulttoremove.Removethecookinggratesandwashwitha

mild soapordetergent.Withthegratesremoved,lightandoperate the grill at 450F (in cook

mode) with the hood down for 20 minutes. After burn‐off, turn

 the grill OFF and replace the

grates.

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LightingyourGrill

ItisrecommendedpracticetogothroughthePeriodicGrillMaintenance(pg.10)procedures

frequently.Thiswillensureproperignitionofthepelletsandispartofthenormalmaintenance

procedure.Lightperinstructionsfoundindetailinthismanual.

Ifthegrillfailstolight,it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onpage5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StartUponpage8

forinstructions.)

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HoodPosition

Alwayscookwiththehoodclosed.Cookingwiththehoodclosedkeepsthetemperatureeven,

cooking the food faster while using

less fuel. A closed hood also helps to create a smokier

flavor.Ifthehoodisleftopen foran extendedperiodoftime,itwillcausetheITCtoincreas e

the fuel feed rate in an effort to increase the grill temperature.This could result in an

overloadedburnpot.





Insteadoffrequent,visual checksof yourfood, theuseofanelectronicmeatthermometeris

recommended.Thewiredversionofthistoolcanberoutedthroughthe5/16” holeintheside

of the Memphis Select or Advantage, or under the hood gasket on the Pro or Built‐In

 to

preventdamagetothewires.

ReadPriortoLighting



Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 4

IntelligentTemperatureControl

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

Overview

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ControlI/O,ON/OFFTouchPad

Thispressuresensitivetouchpadis

usedtoturnthegrillonandoff.

PelletPrimeTouchPad

Pressingthiswillfeedmorewoodpel‐

letstotheburnpot.

Thiscanbeused

toaddmorefueljustbeforeopening

thegrillhoodtohelpwithquickerheat

recovery,ortoprimetheaugerduring

thegrill’sfirststartup



TemperatureSetTouchPad

Bypressingeithertheupordown

arrows,thesettemperaturecanbe

movedin5degreeincrements.



DisplayTouchPad

Pressingthiswilltogglethedisplay

betweenthesettemperatureand

theactualcurrenttemperature.



FunctionTouchPad

Pressingthiswilltogglebetween

thegrill’ssmokeandstandard

cookingmodes..



LEDDisplay

Thiswilldisplaythetemperatureof

thegrill,aswellasanyother

pertinentinformation.

AbouttheITC:

TheITCisverymuchthesameasthecontrolonyourkitchenoven.Thebigdifferenceis

theITC'sabilitytoautomaticallycompensatefordifferentambientconditions.Thismeans

thatyoucancookoutsideinnearlyanyweather.Settingthecontrolissimpleand

intuitive,andaffords

theuserapreciseandhighly‐customizable grillingexperience.

IndicatorLights

TheseLED’sindicatewhichmodecooking

thegrillisin,aswellaswhetheryouare

settingthetemperatureorviewing the

currenttemperature.Theselightswill

alsoblinkwhentheigniterisactive,or

thegrillisincool‐down.

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 5

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Priortostartingyourcookingcenter,inspecttheburnareainside thegrillingarea.It'sarecommendedpractice

to go through this procedure at initial start up and after every few uses to ensure peak performance. Actual

necessaryfrequencyvariesdependingonusageandfueltype.

1. Openthehoodandremovethecookinggrates.

2. Removetheflavorizerandflamedeflector.Theflamedeflectorhelpsdistributeheat,containsflyash,and

keepstheflamefrommakingdirectcontactwithcookinggrids.

3. Ifnecessary,checktheburnpotarea,removeanyforeignitemstoensurethattheairholesinthegrate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tube.

4. Re‐installtheflavorizer/flamedeflector.

5. Reinstallthecookinggrates.

6. Openthepellethopperlid,foundatthefrontofyourgrillontheSelectandAdvantage,oratthebackofthe

Pro.Checkforanyforeignobjects

7. Fillyourhopperwithcookingpelletfuel.Closethehopperlid.

8. PlugyourMemphisWoodFiredConvectionGrillinto thenearest110VoltACoutlet.(Note:UseaGFI

Outlet.Westronglyrecommendthat ifyourhomedoesnothaveaGFIoutletthatyouinstallone,orusea

highqualityoutdoorsurgeprotector.

9. Whenyouarefinishedusingyourgrill,andthegrillhasgonethroughitscool‐down,unplugit.Itisalso

recommendedthatthegrillbecoveredwhennotinuse.

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**Note:YourGrillwillfunctionbestifoperatedonalevelsurface.**

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UsingYourMemphisWoodFiredConvectionGrill

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Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 6

AutomaticStartUp

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1.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.Initiallytheaugerwillruncontinuouslytoprimetheburnpotfor

ignition.Theigniterwillturn

offautomaticallywhentheeithertheinternaltemperaturerea cheswhenthegrill

hasreachedasufficienttemperature,or30minuteshaspassed.

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2.PlaceFUNCTIONMODESWITCHtoCook(300°+)orSmokeMode(upto295°).

(Correspondinglightwillilluminate)

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3.SettheTEMPDISPLAYArrowstothedesiredtemperature

(Setlightwillilluminate)

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4.SetTEMPDISPLAYtoActual.(Actuallightwillilluminate)Temperaturenowdisplayed

willbeactualtemperatureinthecookingarea.Note:Actualtemperaturewillfluctuateupor

down.Thisisnormalandrepresentsthenormalfluctuationofanyoven.

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Note: 

1:Ifhopperwas

justfilled;holdPelletPrimebuttoninuntilyouhearpelletsfallingontotheburnpotand

release.ThenrestartthegrillbypressingtheI/Obutton.Thiswillallowthegrillrunitscompletestart‐

upsequence.

2:YourGrillwillsmokeforafewminuteswhilethepelletsarelightingandcomingtofullburn.

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3:Ifthefiredoesnotstartwithin30minutes,thegrillwillthenautomaticallyshutoff.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.

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OperatingInstructions:MemphisWoodFiredConvectionGrill

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Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 7

5.Tooperate:OncetheConvectionGrillhasstarted,operateasfollows;

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UPre‐Heat:U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isconcludedtheITCwillthentakecontroloverthefuel,feedingthefir e

preciselyoverthedrastictemperaturechangefromambienttoyourcookingorsmokingsetpoint.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somewherebetween15and25

minutes.

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UCookingMode:UTemperatur ewillbe

automaticallymaintainedatyourset

temperaturerange.Youmaynoticesome

fluctuationupanddownduringthistime.

Thisisanormalpartofanyoven/appliance

operation.

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USmokeMode:USmokingisavariationon

grillingandisoneoftheuniqueadvantages

ofyourMemphisWoodFiredConvection

Grill.Thetemperatureyouchoosewill

largelydependonwhatisbeingsmoked(see

AppendixB‐C)andyourpersonal

preferences.

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Combustionairflowisvariedinthesmokemode.Youmay

hearthefan“bellow”,repeatedlyturningon

andoff.Thisisnormaloperation.

OperatingInstructions:MemphisWoodFiredConvectionGrill

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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.Switchingtosmoke

modesoonafter

puttingyourfoodonthegrillallows

thesmoketopenetratethemeatsbeforethey have

achancetosearclosed.Thesmokemodeworksbest

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.

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 8

ManualStartUp:

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Incaseofigniterfailure,youcanstartyourConvectionGrillmanually.

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1. Removethesteelgrillsandflavorizer.

2. Inspecttheburnpottoensurethatiscleanofdebrisandthattheigniterairhol esarenotobstructed.

3. Place a small handful of pellets

in the bottom of the burn pot. Add a small amount of solid fuel fire

starter,suchasthosemadefromgelatin,orsawdustandwax.

4. TurntheIntelligentTemperatureControlonbyfollowingsteps1‐5asnotedinAutomaticStartupon

page6.

5. Lightthefire

starter.

6. Assoonaspelletsareburningbriskly,replacetheflavorizerandcookinggrates.Yourgrillwill beginto

producesmokewhilethestartupcycleistakingplace.Closethehood.

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OperatingInstructions:MemphisWoodFiredConvectionGrill

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CAUTION:DONOTUSEFLAMMABLELIQUIDSSUCHAGASOLINE,GASOLINE‐TYPELATERNFUEL,KEROSENE,CHAR‐

COALLIGHTERFLUID,ORSIMILARLIQUIDSTOSTARTORFRESHEN‐UPTHEFIRE!KEEPALLSUCHLIQUIDSWELL

AWAYFROMTHEGRILLWHILEITISINUSE.

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 9

Flavored pellets come in a variety of flavors such as Mesquite, Alder,

Apple, Hickory, Maple and Cherry. They contain  approximately 8,200

BTU’sofheat perpoundandhave verylittleashand moisture content.

AlwaysusePremiumBBQPelletsinyourgrill.PremiumBBQpelletshave

a maximum length of 1.5”.

This shorter length ensures a higher

efficiencyandamoreconsistent, uniformtemperature.Pre miumpellets

are made of 100% hardwood.Cooking with pellets made from soft

woods, such as pine, should be avoided, as it yields a turpentine‐like

taste.

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Wood pellets have been in

existence for many years,

and

 there are currently

more than 125 active pellet

milloperationsintheUnited

States and Canada,

producing millions of pounds of pellet each year. "Natures Way" 

100% hardwood BBQ pellets are produced in the samemanner as

wood pellet heating fuel is produced. Sawdust and clean wood

chipsarepulverized

anddried.Thedriedmaterialisthenprocessed

under heat  and pressure. This material is forced through a hard

steeldierotatingagainstrollerswithpressureover3,000PSI.Once

the pellets are forced through the final die they are cooled,

screened, vacuumed, and then bagged or boxed. No extra adhesives

 or bonding materials are used in the

production of these pellets.Hardwoods contain naturally‐occurring compounds called “lignins” that, when

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thediffer entflavorsor

mixturesofflavorstofindthecombinations

thatsuityourneedsandtastes.(Seeyoulocaldealertoorderindividualpelletflavors)

InformationAboutBBQCookingPellets

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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,purchase"NaturesWay"100%

hardwoodBBQpellets.UsinglowqualityBBQ

pelletsmayalsoadverselyaffectyourgrilling

temperatureperformance–especiallyatlow

temperatures.HearthlandProductsassumesno

responsibilityforproblemsassociatedwiththe

useoflowerqualityorheatingpellets.Store

pelletsinadrylocationforoptimalperformance.

 AllPurpose:Idealforbaking,roasting,

grillingandsmoking.

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 Alder:Idealforusewithsalmonand

otherstronger‐flavoredfish.

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 Apple:Idealforusewithporkand

chicken.Alsogreatforbakingwhenyou

wantafruityflavor.

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 Cherry:Idealforusewithroastchicken

andpork.

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 Hickory:Idealforsmokingribs,ham,

turkey,porkroastandwildgame.

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 Maple:Idealforlow‐n‐slowsmoking.

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 Mesquite:Idealforchickenandwild

game.

FlavoredPelletGuidelines

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 10

StainlessSteelWorkingSurfaces

ALWAYS clean dirt and dust off all stainless steel sur‐

facesbeforeyoubeginto cook.Thedirtcan cookinto

the metal and discolor it. Dirt can be easily cleaned

with hot, soapy water and a softcloth. Therearealso

manycommercialproductsmadeto

cleanandprotect

yourstainlesssteelsurfaces.



PaintedSurfaces

Your painted surfaces have a very durable high temp

powder coat finish.The surfaces can be cleaned with

mildsoapandwaterandwipedwithasoftrag.



Flavorizer

It is recommended that you remove any build up of



food or grease from the flavorizer before every cook.

A clean flavorizer further reduces flare ups.Brush or

scrape any build up off of the flavorizer with a grill

brushorputtyknife.Nevercleantheflavorizerwhileit

ishot.



GreaseTray(s)

Alwaysbesure thegreasepull out

pansare cleanand

free of debri s. During the warmer months empty any

grease build‐up on a more frequent basis to keep it

fromgoingrancid.



BurnPotandIgniter 

Periodically check the air holes found in the burn pot

for any blockages or 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and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.

RTD

Yourgrill’sabilitytoaccuratelysensetemperature

andadjustitsperformanceaccordinglyiswhatmakes 

ituniqueandvaluable.TheRTD,atemperaturesen‐

sor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.Though the grill’s interior walls

and floor need not be spotless, periodically clearing

outaccumulatedashisagoodpractice.



Airbox

Because the Airbox is used to channel the fan‐forced

airintotheburnpot,thereisverylittlemaintenanceto

bedoneinthisarea.Occasionally,youmayeithervac‐

uum or brush out any build‐up of ash or burn debris

thathasfallenbelow the burn

 pot.Removeanyaccu‐

mulationofgreaseordebrisontheinsidesurfaces.



GrillCover

We recommend that you cover your Memphis Grill

when not in use.Ensure that your grill is completely

offandcooledbeforecovering.



PeriodicGrillMaintenance



Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 11

PeriodicGrillMaintenance



EveryUse Every3Uses Once AWeek

OnceA

Month OnceAYear

ScrapeCooking

Grates

Wipedown

stainl esssurfaces

Che ckgrease

pan/bucket

Wipedown

paintedsurfaces

Scrapeoff

flavorizer

Cle anGrease

Trays

WipeOffRTD

ClearBurnPot

ClearIgniter

Holes

Scrape/Vacuum

AshFromInterior

Vacuumfine

pelle tdustfrom

hopper

Wipedown,

vacuumoutAir

Box

Frequency

MaintenanceTask

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 12

MeatThermometer/Timer

The outside temperature, wind conditions, pellet fuel

variety and the altitude at which you live affect cooking

times.Thebestwaytoensureyourmeathasreachedthe

propertemperature andisreadytoeatisto

utilize a  good quality meat thermometer.

We recommend a digital model and



particularly like those that feature wireless,

remote readouts. Follow thermometer

manufacturer’sinstructiontouse.



Tongs

Use tongs ra ther than a fork for turning and handling

meatstoavoidlosingthenaturaljuices.Extralargeones

with long handles allow you to grip a variety of delicate

foods.



BastingBrush

You

mayneedaselectionofthese,asyoushouldnotuse

thesamebrushintwodifferentmarinades.Usetoa pply

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.



GrillBaskets

Perfect

 for cooking foods that are difficult to handle on

the grill, such asvegetables, seafood, fish and certain

cuts of meats. Usually made out of nickel‐plated steel

these baskets are made of two identical  halves being

heldtogetherwithhinges.Notonlydotheyprotectfood,

and make handling

easier, but also  allow for different

foods to be combined and grilled together without

piercingthefood.



AluminumFoil

Extra‐strength foil is always useful for grilling. Used to

make foil packages, cover food, or to fold up into a flat

dishtoactasadrippan.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.



Griddle

One of the most used accessories for those grill

enthusiasts that enjoy cooking any foods outdoors. Use

to grill complete breakfasts, grill sandwiches, and toast

fajitas. Griddles allow you to cook all your bacon and

sausages outdoors, and

they’re great for grilling

vegetables,stir‐frying,andsearing.



Spatulas

Amustforturningthosedeliciousburgersandfishfilets.

Again, look for a long, sturdy handle and the widest

blade possible. The holes in the blade

prevent the build‐up of steam, which

couldmakeyourfoodsoggy.



CookingRacks



Nickel‐plated roast racks and rib ra cks

are a great way to increase your

cooking pleasure. Roast racks  can be

usedtoenhancetheconvectivecooking 

capabilities of your grill by allowing the

smoke flavored air to move around the

entireroastevenly.Ribracksareagreat

wayto

increaseyourcapacityofyourgrillforthoselarge

gatherings.Theycan alsobeused forchopsandchicken

pieces.(Additional small grates are available for

purchaseandwillallowyoutosignificantlyincreaseyour

totalcookingsurface.)



RecommendedGrillingAccessories



Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 13

Skewers(woodormetal)

Wood skewers adhere to meat better than the metal ones. When using the wood skewers, remember to

soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them fro m burning in the heat of the

grill.Another waytoprotectthemwouldbeto

wrapthe exposedendswithaluminumfoil. Metalskewers

shouldbethosewithflatbladesordualprong.Theflatskewerisdesignedtopreventthefoodfromrotating

whenyouturntheskewer.Thedual prongskewersholdallfoodsmoresecurelyandareidealwaytohold

delicate

meatsandvegetables.



MetalBrush

Itisimportanttocleanyourgrillthoroughlybeforeeachuse.Along‐handledbrushwithmetalbristlesisthe

besttoolforthejob.



SkilletsandWoks

Thesekitchenfavoritesallowyoutostir‐grillvegetables,seafood,and othersmallpiecesoffoodthe

same

wayyouwouldifyouwereindoors.

RecommendedGrillingAccessories



FoodHandlingandSafety



 Makesuretowashyourhandsbeforeandafterhandlingfood.

 Prevent bacteria  contamination by using separate platters and utensils for raw and cooked

foods.

 Marinades should never be saved and reused. If you are going to serve a marinade with your

food,besuretobringittoaboilbeforeserving.

 Keephotfoodshot(above140ºF)andcoldfoodscold(below37ºF).

 Don'tdefrostmeatatroomtemperatureoronacountertop.

 Marinatemeatintherefrigerator.

 Useofameatthermometertodeterminetheinternaltemperaturesisrecommended

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 14

GrillingTimesandTemperatures



ApproximateCooking/GrillingTimesfor

MemphisWood‐FiredConvectionGrill

Alwaysuseameatthermometertobesuremeatsandpoultryarecookedtoasafeinternaltemperature.SeriousHealthrisks

mayexistwithundercookedmeat!.Approximatecookingtimesarefromvarioussources,andarebasedonmeatatrefrigerator

temperatures.Wesuggestthatwhengrillingathighertemperatures,you

applybarbecuesauceonlyduringthelast15to30min‐

utesofgrillingtopreventexcessbrowningorburning.

ITEM SIZE

CONTROL

SETPOINT

APPROXIMATE

GRILLINGTIME

INTERNAL

TEMP=°F

BEEF    

Steaks 3/4"thick 

450°‐650°

3to4min./side

4to

5min./side

5to7min./side

Mediumrare145

Medium160

MedWell170

Kabobs 1‐inchcubes 450°‐650° 3to4min./side 145to160

Hamburgerpatties

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

Tenderloin Half,2to3lbs.

Whole,4to6lbs.

350° 10to12min./side

12to15min./side

Mediumrare145

Medium160

HAM    

Fullycooked(indirectheat) anysize 350°‐375° 8to10min./lb. 140

Cook‐before‐eating(indirect

heat)

Whole,10to14lbs.

Half,5to7lbs.

Portion,3to4lbs.

350°‐375° 10to

15min./lb.

12to18min./lb.

30to35min./lb.



160‐170

LAMB    

Chops,shoulder,loin,orrib 1"thick 350°‐375° 5min./side 145to160

Steaks,sirloin,orleg 1"thick 350°‐375° 5min./side 145to160

Kabobs 1"cubes 350°‐375°

4min./side 145to160

Patties,ground 4oz.,1/2"thick 450°‐650° 3min./side Medium160

PORK,Fresh    

Chops,bone‐inorboneless 3/4"thick

11/2"thick

450°‐650° 3to4min./side

7to8min./side

Medium160

Tenderloin 1/2to11/2lbs.

450°‐650° 15to25min.total Medium160

Ribs(indirectheat) 2to4lbs. 350° 11/2to2hrs. 160

Patties,ground 1/2"thick 450°‐650° 4to5min./side Medium160

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 15

GrillingTimesandTemperatures



ITEM SIZE

CONTROL

SETPOINT

APPROXIMATE

GRILLINGTIME

INTERNAL

TEMP=°F

VEAL    

Chops,steaks 1"thick 450°‐650° 5to7min./side 145to160

Roast,boneless(indirectheat) 2to3lbs. 350°‐375° 18to20min./lb. 145to160

VENISON  

 

Roast,saddle,orleg 6to7lbs. 350°‐375° 25to30min./lb. 145to160

Steaks 3/4"thick 450°‐650° 4to5min./side

6to7min./side

Mediumrare145

Medium160

CHICKEN    

Whole(indirectheat),not

stuffed

broilerfryer

roasting

hen

Capon

Cornish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./side

180

DUCKorGOOSE    

Duckling,whole(indirectheat)

Quartered(indirectheat)

41/2lbs.(notstuffed) 325°F,160°c 21/2hrs.

1hr.,25min.

180to185

Goose,whole(indirectheat) 8to12

lbs. 325°F,160°c 18to20min./lb. 180to185

TURKEY    

Wholeturkey(indirectheat) 8to12lbs.

12to16lbs.

16to24lbs.

325°F,160°c 2to3hrs.

3to4hrs.

Notrecommended

180asmeasuredin

thethigh

Breast,bone‐in

boneless

4to7lbs.

23/4to31/2lbs.

325°F,160°c 1to13/4hrs.

Notrecommended

170

Thighs,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)

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

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 16

SmokingGuidlines



ApproximateSmokingTimesfor

MemphisWood‐FiredConvectionGrill



Alwaysuseameatthermometertobesuremeatsandpoultryarecookedtoasafeinternaltemperatureanddoneness.Serious

Healthrisksmayexistwithundercookedmeat!.Approximatecookingtimesare,fromvarioussourcesandarebasedonmeatat

refrigeratortemperatures.

Useagoodqualitytemperatureprobetoassurebestresults.Wesuggestthatwhengrillingathigher

temperatures,youapplybarbecuesauceonlyduringthelast15to30minutesofgrillingtopreventexcessbrowningorburning.

NOTE:KeephoodclosedwhenusingSmokeMode.



Smokingtimesarelargelydependentonpersonalpreferenceandthequalityofthemeatbeingsmoked.Ingeneralthelonger

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ofsmoke.Oak,Hickory,Apple,Alder,Cherry,Mesquite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internaltemperatureanddoneness.



Itshouldalsobenotedthat,whensmokinginaverywarmenvironment(sunnyweatherinexcessof90°F),itmaybedifficultfor

yourgrilltomaintaintemperatureslowerthan200°F.

Ifnecessary,thiscanberemediedbyleavingthehoodslightlyajar.



Thefollowingisageneralguide,andwerecommendyouexperimenttofindwhattemperatureandflavorbestsuitesyour

personaltaste.Ifyouwanttofinishfasterusehighertemperature.Note:thiswillinmostcasesresultinalesstenderproduct.

Whenyouhavethetime,lowertemperaturefor

alongerdurationwillgiveyouthebestresults.Foradditionaltips,andtoview

andsharerecipesgotowww.memphisgrills.com/recipe.

ITEM

Control

SetPoint*

INTERNALTEMP=°F

BEEF 180°‐275° 145to160

HAM 180°‐275° 140‐170

LAMB 180°‐275° 145to160

PORK,Fresh 180°‐275° 160‐180

VEAL 180°‐275° 145to160

VENISON 180°‐275° 145to160

CHICKEN 180°‐275° 170to180

DUCK

orGOOSE 180°‐275° 180to185

TURKEY 180°‐275° 180asmeasuredinthethigh

*Notethat180°set‐pointisonlyavailableonthe

ProandBuilt‐InModels.

Memphis Grill Manual Rev. B 17



Thefollowingareafewimportantfacts,tipsandtechniquestoachievegreatsmokingresults.Thereare

probablyasmanytheoriesonthebestsmokingmethodastherearechefsusingthem.Withthatinmind,

considerthefollowingfactorswhendeciding whichmethodbestfitsyourneeds.



 Smokinginthe225°to275°Ftemperaturerangeisthegenerallyacceptedmethodformostmeats.....The

possibleexceptionwouldbesomefish......Notonlydoyougetgreatresultsatthesetemperatures,butit

takesashorteramountoftime.



 Ifyouwishtosmokeatlowertemperatures theMemphisProiscalibratedtoallowyoutogoaslowas180°.

Whensmokingatthelowertemperaturesit’scriticalthatyouuseapremiumfoodgradepelletsuchas

NaturesWayflavoredBBQPellets.Nature’sWaypremiumpelletsarespecially

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.



 Itisstronglyrecommendedthattheburnpotbecleanedbeforeandafter smokingforasignifican tperiod.

Uncheckedashbuild‐upcouldeventuallyprohibi t thegrillfrommaintainingsmoking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,butproceedonthesideofsafetyandcaution.



 Thebestwaytodeterminewhereyougetthebestresultsistoexperiment.Weallhavedifferenttastesand

thebestwaytodeterminewhat’srightforyouistotrydifferentflavorsandtechniques.Whenyoufind

that“justright”method,don’tforgettoshareitwithotherowners

bygoingtowww.memphisgrills.com/

recipes.



*Creosoteisagummy,foulsmelling,corrosiveandflammablesubstancethat,ifnoprecautionsaretaken,willcoatthe

insidesofeverythingitpassesthrough.Itisformedwhengasesgivenoffintheburningprocesscombineandcondense.

Typicallythegasesleavetheburnchamberwiththesmoke.

HoweverifrestrictedtoomuchorIfthesmokeiscooledbelow

225°,thegasescanliquefy,formingcreosote.

SmokingSuggestions

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