Pit Boss 820FB Owner's Manual page 27

Section Four: TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Grill will NOT Start
Grill Temperature
when set at
SMOKE is too high
Unexpected Grill
Temperature is
Displayed
Grill will not achieve
or maintain stable
temperature
Grill produces
excess or discolored
smoke
Frequent Flare-ups
Cause
Power
Temperature Dial
Igniter
Auger Motor
Control Board
"P" Setting is to LOW
Grill is exposed to high
ambient temperature
and direct sun.
Insufficient air flow
through burn pot
Insufficient or poor fuel
Grill Temperature Probe
Control Settings
Excess grease build-up
or general cleaning
Wood pellet quality
Burn Pot
Cooking temperature
Ensure unit is plugged in.
Verify there is power at the electrical outlet.
Check and reset the Ground Fault Interrupter, if necessary.
If igniter not working, check 5 amp fuse found on the back of the
control. Replace if necessary.
Ensure Temperature Dial is in OFF position.
Turn Temperature Dial to SMOKE.
LCD SCREEN will light up,
Remove Cooking Grids and Flavor/Grease Tray. Turn unit on
and visually inspect the igniter.
START UNIT USING MANUAL START INSTRUCTIONS.
Call Customer Service for replacement part.
Remove Cooking Grids and Flavor/Grease Tray. Turn unit on
and visually inspect the auger feed.
Remove Control Board and inspect the wires and connections.
If not working, Call Customer Service for replacement Auger
motor
Remove Control Board and inspect the wires and connections.
If not working, Call Customer Service for replacement Pit Boss
Control Board.
Turn Temperature Dial to SMOKE, Pushing the "P" SETTING
Button to INCREASE the "P" setting.
The interior temperature has reach or gone over 130°F. It will
not harm the unit.
Place unit in shaded area.
Prop the lid open to reduce inside temperature.
Check the burn pot for ash build-up or obstructions
Check the fan for proper operation; that it is working, that the air
intake is not blocked and that there is no blockage in the au-
ger tube.
Perform a quick test. Remove cooking grids and flavor /
grease plate. Ensure all the above has been done, start the
grill, set temperature to pre-heat and wait for 10 minutes.
Check that the flame produced is bright and vibrant.
Check the hopper for sufficient fuel.
Check fuel for size, dampness and amount of sawdust.
Check and clean the temperature probe
Ensure "P" setting is correct
Check and clean the interior grilling area.
It is a good practice to clean and do a controlled burn off of the
hidden excess grease after each large cooking of tasty greasy
foods.
Check and clear the hopper and burn pot of moist pellets, re-
placing them with fresh dry pellets.
Check for build-up of fuel in the burn pot
Slow and Low is the way to go.
Grease does have a flash point, keep the temperature under
350° F when cooking highly greasy food.
Solution
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