Camp Chef PGSBXXL User manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL PGSBXXL
A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES AIR SPACES
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED
ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE
Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning
appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily
injury, or even death. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and
installation inspection requirements in your area. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
TO INSTALLER OR PERSON ASSEMBLING THIS APPLIANCE:
Leave this manual with this appliance for future reference.
TO CONSUMER: Keep this manual with this appliance for future reference.
This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper
assembly and safe use of this product.
WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING
Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you, your
family or others:
• Know the symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning: headache,
dizziness, weakness, nausea,
vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion.
Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s
ability to carry oxygen. Low blood
oxygen levels can result in loss of
consciousness and death.
• See a doctor if you or others develop
cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking
or in the vicinity of this appliance.
Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can
easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is
often detected too late.
• Alcohol consumption and drug
use increase the effects of carbon
monoxide poisoning.
• Carbon monoxide is especially toxic
to mother and child during pregnancy,
infants, the elderly, smokers and
people with blood or circulatory
system problems, such as anemia, or
heart disease.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CLEANING:
• Normal use will create a buildup of
ash, grease, and creosote inside
the smoker. The smoker must be
thoroughly cleaned after every 50
hours of use or if a buildup of grease or
creosote is noticed inside the smoker.
• Clean the smoker by removing all
internal parts and thoroughly scrape
away all grease and creosote from all
internal surfaces, including the grease
drain, and remove debris from the
smoker.
• The drip tray must always be cleaned
prior to turning the smoker to high.
Excessive buildup of grease and
creosote may result in a grease fire.
If a grease fire does occur, turn off
the smoker using the main power
switch and close the lid. Leave the
lid closed until the fire extinguishes
itself. If an uncontrolled fire does
occur, immediately call the local fire
department.
• Never put water on a grease fire.
• Never open the burner clean-out port
when the smoker is hot.
DANGER
FIRE HAZARD:
• Never operate this appliance
unattended.
• Never operate this appliance within 10
ft (3 m) of a stored LP cylinder.
• Never operate this appliance within 25
ft (7.5 m) of any flammable liquid.
• If a fire should occur, keep away from
appliance and immediately call your
fire department. Do not attempt to
extinguish an oil or grease fire with water.
• Minimum distance from sides and back
of the unit to walls or railings is 36”.
• Do not operate under overhead
construction.
DANGER
ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• Do not work on this grill if it is plugged
in. Electric shock may occur resulting in
death or serious injury.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
PRE-USE INSPECTION:
• Do not operate appliance under
ANY overhead construction. Keep a
minimum clearance of 36 inches (0.9
m) from the sides, front and back
of appliance to ANY construction.
Keep the area clear of all combustible
material and flammable liquids,
including wood, dry plants and grass,
brush, paper, and canvas.
• Use only on a level, stable non-
combustible surface like bricks, concrete
or dirt. Do not use this appliance on any
surface that will burn or melt like wood,
asphalt, vinyl or plastic.
• Make sure burner clean-out is closed
before starting the smoker.
• Make sure the grease bucket is in place
before starting the smoker.
OPERATION:
• Do NOT leave this appliance
unattended while in use. The user must
remain in the immediate area of the
product and have a clear view of the
product at all times during operation.
• Keep children and pets away from
burner at all times.
• The use of alcohol, prescription or
non-prescription drugs may impair your
ability to properly assemble or safely
operate this appliance.
• For OUTDOOR use only. Do NOT
use in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area. Do NOT use in or on
recreational vehicles or boats. NEVER
use this appliance as a heater.
• Keep the lid closed during cooking.
• In the event of a fire the dial should
be turned to shutdown, close the lid,
and leave it closed until the fire goes
out. After allowing the smoker to cool,
follow the cleaning instructions before
the next use.
• Do not use accessories not specified
for use with appliance.
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type
lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start
or freshen up a fire in this appliance.
Keep all such liquids well away from the
appliance when in use.
• This product is not intended for
commercial use.
PELLETS:
• Use only food grade hardwood pellets
manufactured for use in pellet grills.
Using softwood or heating pellets will
void your warranty.
• It is recommended that you not store
pellets in the hopper for extended
periods as they may absorb moisture
from the air and clog the auger.
• Do not allow the hopper to run out
of pellets. Pellets can be added
at any time. The hopper will hold
approximately 30 pounds of pellets.
The pellet usage will vary greatly
depending on the ambient temperature
as well as cooking temperature.
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CLEANING:
• Creosote – Formation and need for
removal. When wood pellets are
burned slowly, they produce tar and
other organic vapors that combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in a
relatively cool oven flue and exhaust
hood of a slow burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates
on the flue lining and exhaust hood.
When ignited, this creosote makes
an extremely hot fire. The grease
duct should be inspected every 50
hours of cooking to determine when
grease and/or creosote build-up has
occurred. When grease or creosote has
accumulated, it should be removed to
reduce risk of fire.
• Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible floor
or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final
disposal. When the ashes are disposed
by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed they should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
STORAGE:
• Always allow the appliance to cool
before covering with the cover.
• Always cover the appliance, with cover
(if supplied), when not in use.
• Always unplug smoker before installing
patio cover.
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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
Being a part of the Camp Chef family means more than just
using our products, it also provides a sense of community. We
know every good time starts with an invitation, and there’s no
better enticement than great-tasting food. And the best food,
we believe, is cooked with a flame and kissed by smoke.
Grab a drink and stay a while... we’ve got brisket on.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Warnings
General Warnings
Welcome to the Family
XXL PRO Overview
Using your Smoke Box
Controller Overview
Quick Start Guide
Using your Smoker
Using your WiFi Controller
Camp Chef Connect App
Maintaining your Smoker
FAQs
Troubleshooting
Replacement Parts
Service and Warranty
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SMOKE BOX
Amplify the smoke flavor of your cooks using
wood chips, wood chunks, or charcoal. More
smoke equals more flavor.
DOWN AND OUT VENTILATION
Keeps more smoke circulating in the chamber
before forcing it down and out the back of
the smoker.
ASH CLEAN OUT
Ash accumulates after each and every cook. With
the simple pull of a knob you can easily empty the
ash into the cup and discard within seconds.
WIFI CONTROLLER +
CAMP CHEF CONNECT
The XXL PRO comes standard with a PID
controller and two meat probe ports. Monitor the
grill and food contents using a smart phone and
the Camp Chef Connect app. Set timers, change
temperature settings, and even tailor smoke
levels from 1-10 using Smoke Control.
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RACKS + HOOKS
With four meat racks, three jerky racks, and a
sausage rack with twelve hooks, you’ll never run
out of space for your favorite foods!
STAINLESS STEEL
Rust resistant stainless steel internal components
are easy to clean and maintain.
XXL PRO OVERVIEW
Here’s a quick overview of features, both old and new. Some have become common household names, like
the patented Ash Clean-out, while other’s, like the Smoke Box, are truly revolutionary.
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MORE
SMOKE,
MORE
FLAVOR
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HOW TO USE THE SMOKE BOX
1. Slide the Smoke Box out the front of the smoker by
pulling on the handle.
2. Add your desired fuel of hardwood chunks, hardwood
chips, or charcoal.
3. Push the Smoke Box back in until the gasket seals the
front of the slide chamber.
4. Open the butterfly valve by rotating the valve control rod
to the right. The perforated bottom allows the flames
from the pellets to ignite the contents of the Smoke Box,
creating additional smoke and subsequent flavor.
5. Close the valve and let the smoke roll.
6. Periodically add more fuel to keep the smoke rolling.
For tips and tricks on cold smoking, visit: www.campchef.
com/blog/cold-smoke.html
USING THE SMOKE BOX
OPEN / IGNITE
CLOSED / SMOLDER
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