Which temp is right?

[Buffalotom]

This weekend I tried making BP' Party Potatoes. I set my Mak 2 at 400. After twenty minutes I checked and the temp gauge said 290. It never did go over 295. I moved it to the oven to finish them. Today, I looked at the forum and then cleaned the interior of the grill. Then I cranked it up to High. Still it did not go above 300. Then I put an oven thermometer in it right next to the probe. After 30 minutes the grills gauge showed 295. I opened up the grill and the oven thermometer showed 460. Is there a way to adjust the grill unit or is it right?
By the way BP, the potatoes were fantastic.

 

[CarterQ]

The first thing I would check is the temp probe on the grill, if it's not clean it won't read accurately. Try scrubbing with a scotch brite pad (being careful not to bend it) and see if that helps.

 

[MAK DADDY]

Perfect advice Carter The TC must be clean to get an accurate reading and the grease build up will affect it.
If you continue to have issues give us a call or email and we will help you get back on track

 

[Buffalotom]

Thanks Carter and Mak Daddy. If I can sneak out of my office to play, well to work, I will clean it and fire it up.

 

[Buffalotom]

Yep,
That solved the problem. Within thirty minutes it was at 450. One more step to add to my cleaning program, that is when I start one.

 

[Big Poppa]

Tom it just means you are smokin!