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Troubleshooting
Problem
barbecue not heating
Circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows
barbecue 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
• Moisture or water in controller or electrical
connections.
• Damaged cord or electrical connections.
• Lid of barbecue is left open.
• Insufficient preheat or temperature set too low.
• Inappropriate extension cord.
• Excessive buildup on porcelain bowl.
.
• 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.
•
Check for tripped household circuit breakers or RCB
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 barbecue while cooking.
• Preheat 15-20 minutes. Increase controller setting.
• Replace with appropriately rated cord (16 amps).
• Clean lower porcelain bowl.
• Trim fat from meat before barbecueing.
• Adjust (lower) temperature as needed.
• Clean barbecue.
• Increase knob setting or wait for light to cycle on.
• See “barbecue not heating”.
• Replace controller or heating element.
• Turn controller knob to the OFF position. Keep lid on and let fire burn out.
After barbecue cools, clean insulation bowl.
•
Do not apply water to fire. Personal injury may result.
• Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning the heating element bracket:
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The element bracket may be cleaned with a damp cloth using a mild detergent or hot soapy water.
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Dry electrical controller and heating element before use.
Storing your Barbecue:
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Clean cooking grate.
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Store barbecue in weather protected area or under barbecue cover when not in use.
barbecue.
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