New RecTeq set to 400 but temp is 435 and still climbing

[Nebraska6483]

I’m sure this has probably been asked, I just got my grill put it together and doing the hour burn off of factory oils and any products on the metal. I have my temperature set to 400 but the temperature inside the grill is saying 435, Why is my temperature climbing so high?

 

[RattleR]

I’m sure this has probably been asked, I just got my grill put it together and doing the hour burn off of factory oils and any products on the metal. I have my temperature set to 400 but the temperature inside the grill is saying 435, Why is my temperature climbing so high?

How long after you closed the lid did that elevated temp remain or did it stay at that temp. Also what are you reading the temp on, controller, app, trusted other device such as a thermoworks etc?

 

[Jim6820]

Welcome to the forum, @Nebraska6483; glad to have you join us here. @RattleR asked all the right questions, so we'll await the answers.

That said, realize that the difference between 400F and 435F is pretty insignificant in the overall scheme of things. Remember, we are talking about an outdoor cooking appliance here, not a laboratory instrument. And, they don't just hold an exact temperature; they cycle above and below the set point just like your kitchen oven does. Now, if your grill continues to run consistently hot, there are offset adjustments that can be made, but I'd wait until you've used the grill a bit before making any.

Many of us here on the forum have third-party temperature measuring devices that we rely on rather than just using the built-in RT probe. And, remember that the built-in probe is just measuring the temperature at the point where it is located in the cooking chamber. With a third-party thermometer, you can measure other areas in the cooking chamber as well. Do you "need" a third-party thermometer? Absolutely not, but it is a really convenient item to have.

 

[RattleR]

Welcome to the forum, @Nebraska6483; glad to have you join us here. @RattleR asked all the right questions, so we'll await the answers.

That said, realize that the difference between 400F and 435F is pretty insignificant in the overall scheme of things. Remember, we are talking about an outdoor cooking appliance here, not a laboratory instrument. And, they don't just hold an exact temperature; they cycle above and below the set point just like your kitchen oven does. Now, if.

I have lost all my manors. Like at @Jim6820 said. Welcome to the forum. He is also correct that the temp differential is not huge but I can understand setting a temp and expecting that result.

 

[Nebraska6483]

How long after you closed the lid did that elevated temp remain or did it stay at that temp. Also what are you reading the temp on, controller, app, trusted other device such as a thermoworks etc?

I guess I was premature on posting my question, the temperature went up to 440 and stayed there for about five minutes and then came back down to 403. It remains there the rest of the our that I used to heat it. I close the lid right after I turned it on and I was using the temperature on the app and also on the grill itself. I didn’t expect it to climb that high, but I guess it was just trying to get it hot at first, and then the temp came back down. Thank you for the help!

 

[Jim6820]

I guess I was premature on posting my question, the temperature went up to 440 and stayed there for about five minutes and then came back down to 403. It remains there the rest of the our that I used to heat it. I close the lid right after I turned it on and I was using the temperature on the app and also on the grill itself. I didn’t expect it to climb that high, but I guess it was just trying to get it hot at first, and then the temp came back down. Thank you for the help!

All questions are welcome here. That's how we learn. Glad the grill settled down; they usually do.

As you surmised, the burn-in temperature is not critical; it just needs to be high enough to burn off the stuff that gets accumulated during the manufacturing process.

Now that you've done the burn-in, we can expect to see some photos of actual food cooks...right? We love photos on this forum at least as much as we love questions. Both are always welcome.

 

[TheRicker]

Welcome to the forum. It sounds like your issue solved itself. Hopefully, that will be a one-time anomaly. Closing the lid right after the fire in the fire pot ignites and the heavy smoke subsides (to a light smoke) is suggested (by many). That could take anywhere from 4 - 8 minutes…roughly.

As previously stated, we look forward to hearing about your cooks and any questions you may have. And, food porn (pictures of your preparation, cooking, and finished product) is always welcome.

 

[azray007]

I've had that same issue with each recteq that I purchased on burn in. After that, no issues what-so-ever. You're going to love your grill.

 

[Hogman3]

I guess I was premature on posting my question, the temperature went up to 440 and stayed there for about five minutes and then came back down to 403. It remains there the rest of the our that I used to heat it. I close the lid right after I turned it on and I was using the temperature on the app and also on the grill itself. I didn’t expect it to climb that high, but I guess it was just trying to get it hot at first, and then the temp came back down. Thank you for the help!

My only pellet grill is a Bullseye, which is primarily used for cooking frozen pizzas (yeah, I’m lazy). I have two gassers and a kettle grill for steaks, etc. Anyway, I set the temp for 425° and it will climb above that by maybe 50° and then settle back down to my set temp. I can consume a malted beverage while it does its thing, which is not a problem for me.

 

[TheRicker]

My only pellet grill is a Bullseye, which is primarily used for cooking frozen pizzas (yeah, I’m lazy). I have two gassers and a kettle grill for steaks, etc. Anyway, I set the temp for 425° and it will climb above that by maybe 50° and then settle back down to my set temp. I can consume a malted beverage while it does its thing, which is not a problem for me.

Grains in ones diet is good for your health according to many sources. Hops and barley malt are great. For those that prefer the brown liquor, corn is a grain too. Eat, and drink, healthy!

 

[DesertRat]

As a Blackshirts fan from the Frank Zaruba days of long ago, welcome to the RT world.