Thank you for this video and a big thanks for mentioning about the cardboard in the charcoal box. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to leave it on or tear it off. No other video that I've watched mentioned anything about it. Again, thank for the great video.

I ordered my Char-Griller yesterday and it should be delivered assembled from Lowes(free assembly and delivery -- great deal Lowes and no I do not work for Lowes) and I really like how you showed each step and the reason why. The seasoning part is longer than I expected but I think I can do this, but I think my wife will expect to start using it sooner. I should have mine ready for a Memorial Day cook. I will watch your video again to make sure I did not miss anything. Great video and I have subscribed and will be watching for your first couple of cooks to help determine what we cook on Memorial Day..

As a new 980 owner, I very much appreciate this video. Thank you for your patient detailed explanation of this method.

Thank u for this straight to the point tutorial…

Thanks for this. Just purchased one of these and will be picking it up this evening. Looking forward to using it.

Your comment about the flap on the fan box is important. Several people have had trouble with the temperature rising to high. It turned out the flap on the fan box had been destroyed either by to much wood in ash box or flap to close to fire in fire box.

Thanks for the video. I just picked up my 980 this afternoon and I’m in the process of putting it together.

I just ordered my 980 today and should be here early next week from Lowes. I really want to thank you for the clear and very detailed video of "How To's, I appreciate the time you took to share these! Thank you!

Thanks for the “How To” Vids! Sure come in handy!

Thanks for the video...

Currently doing my burn in

If I’m not mistaken I think you can set the timer up to 24hrs. You should be able to make 2 full 360° circles to set at your desired time.

Wow Amigo great video and great tips Thank you 👍🏼 Let’s grill ! 🥩

It’s clearance season at Lowes. Just snagged one of these for $260. The Pitboss Pro was also on sale for $174 but I prefer the taste with charcoal. If your looking to get one, now is the time to do it! Better act fast as it’s flying out the door!

I use Duraflame starter sticks because those little starter things you are using fall out of the place they sit in when you light them. I get the starter sticks and push them up into the charcoal then light and they don't fall and they light the charcoal very efficiently.

Good lookin my boi

Pro tip. On the timer in the app, you can actually keep scrolling your finger around that circle to over 23 hours!

Hey man thanks so much cause I was doing this burn in Completely wrong. Great job!

I’m really trying to decide between this and the masterbuilt 800. I like the internal design of this and the grease management probably better than the masterbuilt.

How long does it take to cool down the grill

Thanks, does char griller use a PID controller?

It’s been an hour and a half and I can’t get the grill up to 350! How come it only took 3 minutes for you?

So I’m doing my burn in of the gravity 980 literally as I type this comment . Question when you did your burn in at 350 degrees and your fan kicked on once the temperature got low enough how high did your temperatures read mines shooting Upwards to 400 degrees .

I got mine assembled at Lowe’s and I started the burn in process only to see an “open” message on the screen! I can’t figure out how to fix this issue

Have you experienced any difference between the controller temp and the real temp inside? Mine is 20 degrees of difference before, during and after each cooking.

Can you elaborate on that fan flap

Did anyone have an issue keeping it at temp? Mine fluctuated between 350 and 340.

How long does it take to cool down?

Thanks for the video. The 1st time I used the grill I added a few pieces of wood in the ash tray as the directions stated. For the 2nd time, I added a few pieces of wood in the ash tray but this time the silicone cover leading to the fan burned. This caused the digital display to show "Open." By this time, I had a brisket on the grill. Because the grill was malfunctioning, I lost a $57 brisket. I called Char Griller for guidance. After buying the grill at Lowe's and having them assemble it, I'm pissed that Char Griller would NOT reimburse me for the brisket. If I had been using the grill multiple times before this malfunction, I would not think of asking them for a refund. This was the 2nd cook in 2 weeks! Char Griller is going to send me the parts and now I have to make the repair instead of Lowe's which is NOT my thing. Nov 21, 2021 Update Do NOT buy your grill directly from Char Griller! Buy it from Lowe's or another store that wants to satisfy their customers. If your grill malfunctions, simply return it to the retail outlet within the return policy dates and they will exchange it for a new one. Do NOT follow Char Griller's manual guidance to contact them instead of the store you bought it!!! After researching complaints against Char Griller, it seems everything boils down to "Operator Error." The so called "warranty" is worthless. They make you pay for the parts to repair the grill. Since I am getting a new grill from Lowe's, I will follow Grill and Smoke BBQ's guidance on getting the "new" flap so it doesn't ruin grill #2.

How is char grillers customer service? I heard masterbuilts sucks.

not a good idea to use that on your deck what appears to be composite wood. don't do this guys you could loose your house . Not to mention the railing paint and white house.7:23 he wipes his fingers with a greasy towel LMAOOO ....this guy is hillariouus.