First post, new Ranger

[Mike4956]

Just got a fantastic Ranger, it's amazing. However, it cooks at 50° hotter than the set temperature all the time. Any suggestions on where to go with this?

 

[JPSBBQ]

Lower the temp 50 degrees below your target.

 

[Mike4956]

Lower the temp 50 degrees below your target.

LOL, that's what I've been doing, but it will only set to 165, at that, it's 240.

 

[JPSBBQ]

Cook at 240 then. BBQ is a dance between time and temp. If the temp is a bit more than another, it will simply cook a little faster. It’s just a variable in a process full of other variables. Don’t let it consume you or discourage you in any way. It’s no big deal, I promise. Have you verified the actual grid temp with an independent probe? If you want you can also contact customer service. Good luck.

 

[Mike4956]

Cook at 240 then. BBQ is a dance between time and temp. If the temp is a bit more than another, it will simply cook a little faster. It’s just a variable in a process full of other variables. Don’t let it consume you or discourage you in any way. It’s no big deal, I promise. Have you verified the actual grid temp with an independent probe? If you want you can also contact customer service. Good luck.

So then, how do I smoke salmon at 165?

 

[JPSBBQ]

So then, how do I smoke salmon at 165?

Note the rest of my post including a question and some additional advice.

have you verified the grid temperature with a separate thermometer?

have you contacted their customer service?

good luck with the smoking salmon.

 

[primeone]

Just got a fantastic Ranger, it's amazing. However, it cooks at 50° hotter than the set temperature all the time. Any suggestions on where to go with this?

Welcome to the forum @Mike4956 - Is the Ranger under warranty?

 

[Mike4956]

Welcome to the forum @Mike4956 - Is the Ranger under warranty?

Yes, I've been in contact with them.

 

[primeone]

Please let us know what ends up fixing the issue.