My first scorched batch

[Threesixzero]

So after many successful runs I finally had my first screw up. I have a 13 gallon pot still with a 3K heating element to heat my mash. In my rush, I turned up the temperature too quick and scorched particles onto the heating element

It's a unique thing seeing actual smoke coming out of your condenser. I noticed that there was a slight smell to begin with, but I distill in my basement and just assumed it was the smell coming from there.

I've tried finding agents to separate my mashes but I never get a very clear liquid to put in the still. Is my best option to still just bring it up to heat slowly? Or is there any other advice that you could give?

For reference, this was a stripping run and I was probably trying to rush it due to time constraints trying to get it warmer quicker

Thanks in advance for all the advice and I hope everyone has a great weekend