ASMOKE
Ignition Failure
Grill starts but never ignites; pellets pile up in the fire pot and there is no flame.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Failed hot rod igniter, Igniter not positioned correctly in fire pot, Combustion fan not running, Very wet pellets
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn the grill off, unplug it, and allow pellets in the fire pot to cool before handling.
- Step 1 – Clean out excess pellets: Scoop or vacuum pellets and ash from the fire pot.
- Step 2 – Check igniter position: The ASMOKE igniter tip should protrude slightly into the fire pot. If it has slipped back, loosen the retaining screw and reposition it.
- Step 3 – Test igniter heat: With the fire pot exposed, plug in the grill and start it. After 3–5 minutes, verify the igniter glows red. If not, replace the hot rod igniter.
- Step 4 – Verify fan operation: Ensure the combustion fan is running during startup. Without airflow, pellets may smolder but not ignite.
- Step 5 – Use dry pellets: Replace any suspect pellets with fresh, dry pellets and retry startup.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Hot Rod Igniter
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