DIGITAL CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
After selecting your cooking temperature (with the exception of SMOKE) the auger will operate continuously
until the selected temperature is reached. Once temperature is reached, the digital controller will cycle the
auger off and on to maintain the selected temperature until the temperature dial is changed.
When operating in SMOKE mode the auger will cycle on for 15 seconds and off for 65 seconds. There is no
temperature control with the SMOKE setting. The smoke cycle is preset at the factory so temperatures stay
between 150°F and 180°F allowing smoke to be produced.
However, you can change this timed cycle to suit your particular needs. Refer to the wiring diagram near
the end of this manual and locate the smoke adjustment. It is a switch inside a small hole on the face of the
digital controller to the left of the display. While the digital controller is on, use a very small screwdriver, or
other pointed object, to gently press the switch. When you press the switch, the display will change from a
temperature to "P" followed by a number.
To help you develop an understanding of the smoke program, we have defined each setting below. In
addition, here are some key points to explain how this program works, and can be used, to master your pellet
grilling experience.
• The main reason for changing the P setting is to adapt to your outside climate.
• Pellets will only produce heavy smoke when they are initially heated.
• The P settings (P-0 to P-9) specify the auger cycle time during the smoke cycle. Based on our
testing, we have programmed your smoker to default to P-2 for optimum smoke in most climates.
• In a colder climate, the crucible will cool too much, causing the pellets from the previous cycle to
completely extinguish before igniting the fresh pellets. You need to decrease your P setting for
more smoke.
• In a hotter climate, the crucible will not cool enough, allowing the fresh pellets to ignite quickly.
Therefore, minimal or no smoke is produced. You need to increase your P setting for more smoke.
P Setting Table:
P-0: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 45 seconds.
P-1: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 55 seconds.
P-2: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 65 seconds. (Default)
P-3: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 75 seconds.
P-4: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 85 seconds.
P-5: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 95 seconds.
P-6: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 105 seconds.
P-7: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 115 seconds.
P-8: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 125 seconds.
P-9: Moves the pellets to the crucible for 15 seconds, then the auger rests for 135 seconds.
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