What does the Prime button do on pit boss?

– Holding the Prime button prevents the auger from pausing, so the pellets arrive more quickly. (Holding the Prime button does not cause the auger to turn faster).

How do I prime my Pit Boss?

But all pellet girls have an auger that delivers the fuel into a fire fight by pushing the prime bud

How do you use the prime button on Pit Boss?

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Keep the Temperature Control Dial in the smoke position. Press and keep holding the “Prime Button” until you see the pellets start falling into the firepot. Once you see the pellets falling into the firepot, you can release the Prime Button.

What is prime on pellet grill?

If you use the prime button to feed pellets you have to shut the grill off once the pellets start to drop in the flame box. Then when you start it up again in the smoke position it will heat the igniter and start the grill again.

How do I get more smoke from my Pit Boss?

Say. I got one of these pit bosses. And I love it. But they don’t quite pull out enough smoke. So I

What is smoke setting on Pit Boss?

What Does The Smoke Setting Do On A Pit Boss? The smoke setting infuses your food with more smoke flavor. This setting is designed for low and slow cooks and works best when you’re using the right type of flavored pellets.

How long does it take to prime a Pit Boss grill?

Leave the lid open for about 5-7 minutes until you hear the firepot ignite. This will sound kind of like a torch lighting or a gas burner igniting. Close the lid and change temperature setting to about 350°F. This will take about 10-15 minutes to preheat the grill.

Why won’t my Pit Boss heat up?

The most obvious solution to your Pit Boss not heating up is to make sure that your power outlet works and your unit is plugged in. If not, unplug your Pit Boss and re-plug it, making sure that the GFI circuit doesn’t trip. In case it doesn’t reset, you need to check your circuit breakers.

Where is the P setting on Pit Boss?

The ‘P’ Setting only works when you are using the Pit Boss on the smoke setting, when the grill is operating at the lowest temperature of about 180℉. As soon as you turn the temperature control to the ‘smoke setting’ the default factory P setting is P4.


Why is my Pit Boss catching fire?

One of the major culprits for your Pit Boss catching fire is excessive oil, grease, or other remains. Be sure to regularly clean your Pit Boss after each use to avoid accidentally catching your smoker on fire. Avoid using excessive heat without sufficient management.

Do you have to prime a Pit Boss every time you use it?

– Once your grill reaches the desired cooking temperature, then food can be added to the grill. Many of our Pit Boss Grills have a Prime Button. If your grill has never been used or has run completely out of pellets, it will need to be Primed to get pellets to the fire pot while the igniter is still hot.

What does ErL mean on Pit Boss?

The Pit Boss Er1 (some people call it ErL) code means the temperature probe is not making a connection, and the controller determines it can’t correctly read the probe. It’s likely that your grill’s temperature is too low, or a bad internal thermometer.

Are Pit Boss Grills any good?

High quality, accurate temperature control, the ability to smoke and grill, plus, decent warranties, make these two brands up there with the market leaders. If budget is a concern, Pit Boss does stand out because it’s just great value for money.