Troubleshooting - Louisiana Grills LG700SL Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Proper cleaning, maintenance and the use of clean, dry, quality fuel will prevent common operational problems. When your Louisiana Grills® grill
is operating poorly, or on a less frequent basis, the following troubleshooting tips may be helpful. For FAQ, please visit www.louisiana-grills.com .
You may also contact your local Louisiana Grills® authorized dealer or contact Customer Care for assistance.
WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CORD PRIOR TO OPENING THE GRILL FOR ANY INSPECTION, CLEANING,
MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE WORK. ENSURE THE GRILL IS COMPLETELY COOLED TO AVOID INJURY.
PROBLEM
Power light not flashing on
Control Board
Fire in burn grate will not
light
Readout of actual
temperature will not adjust
Frequent flare-ups
Grill produces excess or
discolored smoke
Grill will not achieve
or maintain stable
temperature
LOUISIANA GRILLS
POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
Not connected to power Ensure unit is plugged into a working power source. Reset breaker. Ensure GFCI
source is a minimum 10 amp service (see electric wire diagram for access to electric
components). Ensure all wire connections are firmly connected and dry.
Fuse blown Disconnect the unit from the power source and remove hopper access panel (see
electric wire diagram for diagram). Pull the Control Board out and then check
the fuse for a broken wire or if the wire has turned black. If yes, fuse needs to be
manually replaced.
The GFCI outlet has been Remove hopper access panel (see electric wire diagram for diagram), and ensure
tripped all wire connections are firmly connected and dry. Ensure GFCI is a minimum 10
amp service.
Faulty Control Board Control Board needs to be replaced. Contact Customer Care for replacement part.
Burn grate Check burn grate for proper positioning. Follow care and maintenance for ash
build-up.
Auger motor is jammed Turn the unit off by pressing and holding the power button for three seconds.
Remove the cooking components from the Main Barrel. Press and hold the Power
button for three seconds to turn the unit on, and inspect the auger feed system.
Visually confirm that the auger is dropping pellets into the burn grate. If not
operating properly, call Customer Care for assistance.
Grill probe dirty Follow care and maintenance instructions.
Grill probe is broken Grill probe needs to be replaced. Contact Customer Care.
Cooking temperature Attempt cooking at a lower temperature. Grease does have a flash point. Keep the
temperature under 180°C / 350°F when cooking highly greasy food.
Grease build-up Follow care and maintenance instructions.
Flame broiler is open Close the flame broiler for indirect flame cooking.
Grease build-up Follow care and maintenance instructions.
Wood pellet quality Remove moist wood pellets from hopper. Follow care and maintenance
instructions to clean out. Replace with dry wood pellets.
Burn grate is blocked Clear burn grate of moist, wood pellets. Follow hopper priming procedure.
Insufficient air intake for fan Check fan. Ensure it is working properly and air intake is not blocked. Follow care
and maintenance instructions if dirty.
Insufficient air flow through Check proper positioning of cooking components. Check burn grate for proper
burn grate positioning. Follow care and maintenance instructions for ash build-up. Check
that the air intake for the fan is not blocked. If no blockage, remove hopper access
panel (see electric wire diagram for diagram) and locate the blue and white fan
wires. Ensure that connection is tight by lightly tugging on each wire. If loose, push
back into connector until it clicks. Check fan blades for cleanliness.
Lack of fuel, poor fuel Check hopper to check that fuel level is sufficient, and replenish if low. Should
quality, obstruction in feed the quality of wood pellets be poor, or the length of the pellets too long, this may
system cause an obstruction in the feed system. Remove pellets and follow care and
maintenance instructions.
Grill probe Check status of grill probe. Follow care and maintenance instructions if dirty.
Contact Customer Care for a replacement part if damaged.