PIT BOSS HEAT DEFLECTOR MANUAL

Once You have a better understanding of your grill, then you can adjust it to 20 mins.

PIT BOSS HEAT DEFLECTOR MANUAL

The owners manual says to preheat for 30 mins. With your outside temp being in the 60’s. After your second and third cook, it’ll all be easy. That’s with PB, Traeger, and every other pellet grill manufacturer. It just so important to read and follow your Owners manual instructions.

I know this may seem like a lot to digest. Also cover your grease/deflector shield with Heavy duty Aluminum foil and after cleaning your grill, always give it a light coating of cooking oil or grill spray on the untreated metal areas to prevent rust. Always keep your grill and fire pot clean using a Shop-vac if possible after every cook. If it’s 40*-50*’s, then I would use P-Setting P3. What’s the outdoor temp where you’re located? If the temp is in the 70’s, leave the P-setting on P4, which is factory default. As will all new pellet grills, there’s a learning curve. The PB Austin XL is a great grill and will put out some fantastic bbq. That’s with all Pellet Grills with P-settings. but if you’re on the wrong P-setting and it’s very cold out, your grill will have a greater chance of flaming out. The lower the temp the more smoke your grill produce, that’s why it’s called smoke mode. The smoke mode temp will run from 150*-190* temp range. Your grill will put out good smoke for your food from grill temps of 200*-250* degrees. Extreme cold weather and smoke mode are not always good cooking partners. Once the grills temp has settled and stabilize during the preheating, then you can set your grill at your desired temp.

These are still stick burners, just pellets. If it’s cold out, then You should preheat at 350* degrees for at least 30 mins. If the outside temp is warm, then you can preheat at 300* degrees for 20 mins. Did You preheat your grill? Always preheat your grill for 20-30 mins at 300*-350* degrees before your start your cook. I have a few questions and tips for You that’ll help you with your PB Austin XL grill.

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