Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 Series User Manual (English)

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Don CrossAug 16, 2025
What to do if Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 has no power lights on the control board?
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  Andrew WalkerAug 16, 2025
  If there are no power lights on the control board of your Dansons Group Smoker, try the following: * Press the Power Button, holding it for two seconds to ensure a solid connection. * Verify the smoker is properly plugged into a working power source and reset the breaker. Ensure the GFCI is a minimum 10 Amp service. Check that all wire connections are secure and dry. * If the fuse on the control board is blown, remove cooking components, turn the unit on its side, and remove the screws on the rear of the control board. Inspect the fuse for breaks or blackening and replace it if necessary. * If the control board is faulty, it will need to be replaced.
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jamesteresaAug 19, 2025
Why Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 will not achieve or maintain stable temperature?
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  Miranda HardyAug 19, 2025
  If your Dansons Group Smoker isn't maintaining a stable temperature, consider these potential causes: * Check the burn pot for ash build-up or obstructions and follow the care and maintenance instructions to clean it. Also, check the fan to ensure it's working properly and the air intake isn't blocked. Confirm the auger motor is operational without blockages in the auger tube. After checking these, start the smoker, set the temperature to SMOKE, and wait 10 minutes to see if the flame is bright and vibrant. * Ensure the hopper has sufficient fuel. Poor quality or overly long wood pellets can obstruct the feed system. Remove the pellets and follow the care and maintenance instructions. * Check the grill probe and follow the care and maintenance instructions if it's dirty.
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Benjamin MartinAug 22, 2025
What to do if Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 Smokers fire in burn pot will not light?
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  Julie FryeAug 22, 2025
  If the fire in the burn pot of your Dansons Group Smoker won't light, it could be due to: * The auger not being primed. Before first use or after emptying the hopper, the auger must be primed to fill the burn pot with pellets. Follow the Hopper Priming Procedure. * A jammed auger motor. Remove cooking components, turn the unit on, set the Temperature Control Dial to SMOKE, and check if the auger is feeding pellets into the burn pot. * Igniter failure. Remove cooking components, turn the unit on, set the Temperature Control Dial to SMOKE, and check the igniter. Confirm it's working by feeling for heat above the burn pot and that it protrudes about 13mm / 0.5 inches into the burn pot. If it's not working, follow the Manual Start-up Procedure.
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Leonard SmithAug 26, 2025
Why Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 produces excess or discolored smoke?
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  Tammie McconnellAug 26, 2025
  Excessive or discolored smoke from your Dansons Group Smoker may be due to: * Grease build-up. Follow the Care and Maintenance instructions. * Poor wood pellet quality. Remove moist pellets from the hopper, clean it out according to the Care and Maintenance instructions, and replace with dry wood pellets. * A blocked burn pot. Clear the burn pot of moist wood pellets and follow the Hopper Priming Procedure. * Insufficient air intake for the fan. Check the fan to ensure it's working properly and the air intake isn't blocked. Follow the Care and Maintenance instructions if it's dirty.
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Jennifer TurnerAug 28, 2025
What to do if Dansons Group Smokers has "ErH" error code?
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  ymitchellAug 29, 2025
  If your Dansons Group Smoker displays an "ErH" error code, it means the smoker has overheated, possibly due to a grease fire or excess fuel. Press and hold the Power Button for two seconds to turn the unit off and allow the smoker to cool. Follow the Care and Maintenance instructions. After maintenance, remove the pellets and confirm the positioning of all component parts. Once cooled, press the Power Button to turn the unit on, then select the desired temperature.
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Daniel RamosAug 31, 2025
What to do if Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 has frequent flare-ups?
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  Rachel HendersonAug 31, 2025
  Frequent flare-ups in your Dansons Group Smoker can be caused by: * Cooking temperature. Try cooking at a lower temperature, keeping it under 176°C / 350°F when cooking greasy foods. * Grease build-up on cooking components. Follow the Care and Maintenance instructions.
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heatherfoxSep 3, 2025
What does it mean if Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 thermometer shows temperature when unit off?
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  Anne PinedaSep 3, 2025
  If the thermometer on your Dansons Group Smoker shows a temperature when the unit is off, it means the internal temperature of the main cabinet has reached or exceeded 54°C / 130°F due to high ambient temperature or direct sunlight. This will not harm the smoker. Move the smoker into a shaded area and prop the cabinet door open to reduce the internal temperature.
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chelseasandersSep 6, 2025
What to do if Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 Smokers has flashing temperature on LCD screen?
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  Timothy LandrySep 6, 2025
  If the temperature is flashing on the LCD screen of your Dansons Group Smoker, it indicates that the smoker temperature is below 65°C / 150°F. This isn't an error but suggests the fire could go out. Check the hopper for sufficient fuel and for obstructions in the feed system. Remove pellets and follow the Care and Maintenance instructions. Also, check the grill probe, burn pot, and fan, following the Care and Maintenance instructions if they are dirty or obstructed. Finally, check the auger motor to confirm it's rotating and the auger tube isn't blocked.
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houstondylanSep 9, 2025
What to do if Dansons Group Pit Boss 3 shows "noP" error code?
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  Amanda PriceSep 9, 2025
  If your Dansons Group Smoker displays a "noP" error code, it may indicate: * A bad connection at the connection port. Disconnect and reconnect the meat probe from the connection port on the Control Board, ensuring it's firmly connected and checking for damage to the adapter end. * A damaged meat probe. Check the meat probe wires for signs of damage. * A faulty control board. The control board may need replacement.
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Steve JohnstonSep 12, 2025
What to do if Dansons Group Smokers shows "Er1" error code?
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  William BryantSep 12, 2025
  If your Dansons Group Smoker shows an "Er1" error code, access the electrical components on the base of the unit (see Electric Wire Diagram) and check the Grill probe wires for damage. Ensure the Grill probe spade connectors are firmly connected, and correctly connected, to the Control Board.