Understanding The "P" Setting - Pit Boss PB440D Instrucciones

UNDERSTANDING THE "P" SETTING

The main benefit to the "P" SET (setting) button is that it allows the cook to have fine tuned
control of their grill to compensate for ambient temperature, humidity, wind, environmental
changes, pellet fuel type and quality.
When the recessed "P" SET button is pushed, the "P" setting displayed on the LCD screen will
flash and change to the next value (upward). Once P7 is reached, it will restart at P0. There are
eight "P" settings, ranging from P0 to P7. The recessed "P" SET button can be pushed using a
thin-tipped object, such as a pen tip, toothpick, kabob skewer, or screwdriver.
IMPORTANT: Do not push the "P" SET button too hard, as this may cause damage. Only a
light push is needed.
1. USING THE "P" SETTING IN SMOKE MODE
Anytime the temperature dial is set to SMOKE, such as the start-up cycle , the auger will run on more of a manual mode of
cooking versus using one of the preset dial temperatures.
First, the auger will continuously turn and feed pellets for four minutes. After four minutes, the auger begins to run a feed
cycle based on the "P' setting selected on the Digital Control Board. The default setting is P4.
MORE SMOKE FLAVOR, LESS HEAT ( ↑ "P" SETTING / ↓ FUEL FEED )
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When hot smoking – increasing the infusion of more natural wood flavor – increase the "P" setting to allow for
longer cycles between auger feeds. This results in keeping a lower temperature output, which increases cook time
(also known as low and slow ). This results in a deeper smoke ring and more smoke flavor. Care must be taken when
using the higher "P" settings, such as P6 or P7, as this could result in the fire going out in the burn pot.
LESS SMOKE FLAVOR, MORE HEAT ( ↓ "P" SETTING / ↑ FUEL FEED )
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A lower "P" setting will result in a higher grill temperature output and higher pellet consumption due to more
frequent cycles.
IMPORTANT: When selecting a SMOKE setting after a temperature dial preset (such as preheating at high heat), the
auger will continuously turn and feed pellets for four minutes. This will momentarily raise the temperature, but
temperature will decrease and stabilize once the "P" setting cycle begins (approximately five to ten minutes).
2. USING THE "P" SETTING WITH A TEMPERATURE DIAL PRESET
Anytime the temperature dial is set to one of the temperature dial presets (95-245°C / 200-475°F), the auger will run on a
controlled setting of pellet feeding to maintain the preset temperature selected.
Once the grill has preheated on SMOKE, select the desired temperature using the temperature dial presets. The auger will
begin to run continuously until the desired preset temperature is reached. Once reached, the auger will run a feed cycle
LCD READOUT DESCRIPTION
888 Displays momentarily when the grill is connected to
AC power.
ACTUAL Temperature Grill temperature is displayed in 5 degree (˚F)
increments.
Flashing ACTUAL When grill temperature is below 66˚C / 150˚F.
Temperature
Flashing Dots Indicates the igniter is ON.
"P" SET Indicates the current "P" setting selected.
"ErH" Error Message The grill has overheated, possibly due to grease fire
or excess fuel.
"ErR" Error Message Temperature probe wire not making connection.
"ErP" Error Message Temperature dial was not OFF when last connected
to AC Power, or power outage occurred while in
operation.
AUGER CYCLE (seconds)
"P" SET ON OFF
P0 18 55
P1 18 70
P2 18 85
P3 18 100
*P4 18 115
P5 18 130
P6 18 140
P7 18 150
* default setting
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