Louisiana Grills LG900 Owner's Manual page 33

Problem
 Internal Grill Probe
Actual
Temperature
reads 32° F
 Probe wire has become
 Grill is exposed to high
Cooling Fans
will turn ON by
themselves
 Insufficient air flow
Grill will not
achieve or
maintain stable
temperature
 Insufficient or poor fuel
 Control Settings
 Excess grease build-up
Grill produces
excess or
discolored
smoke
 Wood pellet quality
 Burn grate
 Cooking temperature
Frequent Flare-
ups
 Grease or left-over's
 Burn Grate
Igniter Will Not
Light Fire
 Igniter
Trouble Shooting
Cause
needs cleaning
Wet
ambient temperature and
direct sun.
through burn grate
or general cleaning
 Use a soft cloth or mild abrasive sponge, along with hot water
and soap to wipe clean the probe.
 Remove the access panel from the bottom of the built-in.
 Use a hair dryer to dry the probe wires.
 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 grate for ash build-up, obstructions and that it
is seated properly in the burn pot.
 Ensure that both the burn grate and burn pot are seated
properly with no air leakage.
 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
hopper.
 Perform a quick test. Remove cooking grids and arched flavor
guard. 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, vibrant and is being pushed away
from the hopper end.
 Check the hopper for sufficient fuel.
 Check fuel for size, dampness and sawdust.
 Press and hold the Prime button. Ensure the auger is working
and turning freely.
 Check and clean the temperature probe
 Ensure control is set on COOK mode
 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 grate of moist pellets,
replacing them with fresh dry pellets.
 Check for build-up of fuel in the burn grate
 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.
 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 for proper seating
 Check for ash build-up or obstructions
 Check to confirm igniter DOES NOT get hot. DO NOT
TOUCH the igniter or the housing, you will get burnt.
 Check on placement of the igniter hot rod to the burn grate.
 Remove front inspection plate, ensure wire connects are tight
Solution
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