Troubleshooting

Problem

Grill not heating
Circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows
Grill will not cook
properly
Flare-ups
Controller indicator light
is not lit.
Persistent grease fire

Possible Cause

• Controller turned to OFF position.
• No power.
• Faulty controller or heating element.
• Power surge.
• Another appliance plugged into same circuit as grill.
• Moisture or water in controller or electrical
connections.
• Damaged cord or electrical connections.
• Lid of grill is left open.
• Insufficient preheat or temperature set too low.
• Inappropriate extension cord.
• Excessive buildup on porcelain bowl.
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• Excess fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
• Grease build up.
• Normal controller cycling.
• No power.
• Faulty controller.
• Grease trapped by food build up.

Prevention/Solution

• Turn controller knob to setting 5 HIGH.
• Be sure controller is fully seated in heating element bracket and grill is
properly plugged into outlet.
• Check for tripped household circuit breakers or GFI (Ground Fault
Interrupter). Reset or replace if necessary.
• Try a different outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
• Replace controller or heating element.
• Turn controller to OFF position before plugging into electrical outlet.
• Do not use other electrical appliances on the same circuit.
• Keep controller and all electrical connections dry. Do not operate unit when
raining.
• Replace damaged controller or extension cord.
• Close lid on grill while cooking.
• Preheat 15-20 minutes. Increase controller setting.
• Replace with appropriately rated cord (15 amps).
• Clean lower porcelain bowl.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature as needed.
• Clean grill.
• Increase knob setting or wait for light to cycle on.
• See “Grill not heating”.
• Replace controller or heating element.
• Turn controller knob to the OFF position. Keep lid on and let fire burn out.
After grill cools, clean insulation bowl.
•Do not apply water to fire. Personal injury may result.
•Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.
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