Broil King Crown Pellet
Broil King Crown Pellet Pellet Grills & Smokers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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ASH
Display shows ASH or maintenance reminder; grill performance is reduced and temperature swings are large.
Excessive Ash Accumulation Detected / Maintenance Reminder
Er1
Display shows Er1 and grill will not start heating; auger and fan do not run.
RTD Temperature Probe Open Circuit
Er2
Display shows Er2 and grill shuts down or will not start; temperature reading is erratic or extremely high/low.
RTD Temperature Probe Short Circuit
Er3
Display shows Er3 during startup; grill fails to ignite and shuts down.
Igniter Failure Detected by Controller
Er4
Display shows Er4 and grill shuts down; controller reports over-temperature condition.
Over-Temperature Safety Shutdown
Er5
Display shows Er5 and grill stops heating; fan and auger may continue briefly then shut down.
Flame-Out / Loss of Fire During Operation
Er6
Display shows Er6 and grill will not start; auger does not turn during startup.
Auger Motor Circuit Fault
Er7
Display shows Er7; grill powers on but fan does not run and ignition fails.
Combustion Fan Circuit Fault
Er8
Display shows Er8; grill powers on but display is dim or unresponsive, and outputs may not function correctly.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
Er9
Display shows Er9; grill starts but then shuts down unexpectedly with error.
Safety Interlock or Internal Controller Fault
FAN
Display shows FAN or fan warning; grill runs but temperature is unstable or smoke is minimal.
Combustion Fan Speed or Feedback Fault
IGN
Display shows IGN or ignition error; grill fails to light within the startup window.
Ignition Timeout / Failed Ignition
LOC
Display shows LOC and buttons do not respond; grill cannot be started.
Control Panel Lockout / Child Lock Enabled
PEL
Display shows PEL or a pellet-related warning; grill will not start or shuts down due to pellet feed issue.
Pellet Feed Interruption Detected
SEN
Display shows SEN or sensor error; temperature reading is missing or obviously incorrect.
Temperature Sensor (RTD) Fault
Symptom
Auger makes loud grinding or squealing noises during operation.
Auger Bearing Wear or Pellet Jam
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or require very hard presses.
Keypad / Membrane Switch Failure
Symptom
Combustion fan is very loud, rattling, or vibrating excessively.
Combustion Fan Imbalance or Bearing Failure
Symptom
Display is on but segments are missing or unreadable; some numbers or letters do not show correctly.
Display Segment Failure
Symptom
Excessive white smoke and sooty buildup on food and inside the cook chamber.
Incomplete Combustion / Rich Smoke Condition
Symptom
Grease bucket overflows quickly or fills with water and grease mixture.
Grease Drain Misrouting or Water Ingress
Symptom
Grease fire in the cook chamber; flames visible under grates and heavy smoke.
Grease Ignition / Fire in Drip Tray Area
Symptom
Grease leaking from the bottom of the grill cabinet instead of the grease bucket.
Grease Drainage System Blocked or Misaligned
Symptom
Grill lights but then goes out after 5–15 minutes; temperature drops and smoke stops.
Flame-Out During Low or Steady Operation
Symptom
Grill overshoots the set temperature by 50–100°F and struggles to stabilize.
Temperature Overshoot / Control Instability
Symptom
Grill powers on but will not start the ignition cycle when the start button is pressed.
Startup Logic or Safety Interlock Failure
Symptom
Grill shuts off unexpectedly during a cook without any error code displayed.
Intermittent Power Loss or Controller Reset
Symptom
Grill starts but fails to ignite; pellets accumulate in the fire pot and there is a strong raw wood smell.
No Ignition / Cold Start Failure
Symptom
Grill struggles to reach high temperatures (e.g., cannot exceed 350–400°F) even on maximum setting.
Low Maximum Temperature / Insufficient Heat Output
Symptom
Grill temperature fluctuates widely (±50–75°F) during a cook without wind or lid opening.
Unstable Temperature Control
Symptom
Grill will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds are present.
No AC Power to Control Board
Symptom
Hopper lid does not close properly or rubs against the body.
Hopper Lid Misalignment or Hinge Damage
Symptom
Pellets back-burn into the hopper; smoke or smoldering pellets visible in hopper.
Backburn Through Auger Tube
Symptom
Rust forming inside the cook chamber, on grates, or in the hopper.
Corrosion Due to Moisture Exposure
Symptom
Smoke leaking heavily from around the lid rather than primarily from the chimney.
Lid Seal Leakage / Warped Lid
Symptom
Strong chemical or plastic smell during first few cooks.
Burn-Off of Manufacturing Residues
Symptom
Unusual electrical smell or visible scorching near the control panel.
Overheated Control Board or Wiring
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASH |
Display shows ASH or maintenance reminder; grill performance is reduced and temperature swings are large.
|
Excessive Ash Accumulation Detected / Maintenance Reminder | View Details |
| Er1 |
Display shows Er1 and grill will not start heating; auger and fan do not run.
|
RTD Temperature Probe Open Circuit | View Details |
| Er2 |
Display shows Er2 and grill shuts down or will not start; temperature reading is erratic or extremely high/low.
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RTD Temperature Probe Short Circuit | View Details |
| Er3 |
Display shows Er3 during startup; grill fails to ignite and shuts down.
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Igniter Failure Detected by Controller | View Details |
| Er4 |
Display shows Er4 and grill shuts down; controller reports over-temperature condition.
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Over-Temperature Safety Shutdown | View Details |
| Er5 |
Display shows Er5 and grill stops heating; fan and auger may continue briefly then shut down.
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Flame-Out / Loss of Fire During Operation | View Details |
| Er6 |
Display shows Er6 and grill will not start; auger does not turn during startup.
|
Auger Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| Er7 |
Display shows Er7; grill powers on but fan does not run and ignition fails.
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Combustion Fan Circuit Fault | View Details |
| Er8 |
Display shows Er8; grill powers on but display is dim or unresponsive, and outputs may not function correctly.
|
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| Er9 |
Display shows Er9; grill starts but then shuts down unexpectedly with error.
|
Safety Interlock or Internal Controller Fault | View Details |
| FAN |
Display shows FAN or fan warning; grill runs but temperature is unstable or smoke is minimal.
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Combustion Fan Speed or Feedback Fault | View Details |
| IGN |
Display shows IGN or ignition error; grill fails to light within the startup window.
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Ignition Timeout / Failed Ignition | View Details |
| LOC |
Display shows LOC and buttons do not respond; grill cannot be started.
|
Control Panel Lockout / Child Lock Enabled | View Details |
| PEL |
Display shows PEL or a pellet-related warning; grill will not start or shuts down due to pellet feed issue.
|
Pellet Feed Interruption Detected | View Details |
| SEN |
Display shows SEN or sensor error; temperature reading is missing or obviously incorrect.
|
Temperature Sensor (RTD) Fault | View Details |
| – |
Auger makes loud grinding or squealing noises during operation.
|
Auger Bearing Wear or Pellet Jam | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or require very hard presses.
|
Keypad / Membrane Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Combustion fan is very loud, rattling, or vibrating excessively.
|
Combustion Fan Imbalance or Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is on but segments are missing or unreadable; some numbers or letters do not show correctly.
|
Display Segment Failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive white smoke and sooty buildup on food and inside the cook chamber.
|
Incomplete Combustion / Rich Smoke Condition | View Details |
| – |
Grease bucket overflows quickly or fills with water and grease mixture.
|
Grease Drain Misrouting or Water Ingress | View Details |
| – |
Grease fire in the cook chamber; flames visible under grates and heavy smoke.
|
Grease Ignition / Fire in Drip Tray Area | View Details |
| – |
Grease leaking from the bottom of the grill cabinet instead of the grease bucket.
|
Grease Drainage System Blocked or Misaligned | View Details |
| – |
Grill lights but then goes out after 5–15 minutes; temperature drops and smoke stops.
|
Flame-Out During Low or Steady Operation | View Details |
| – |
Grill overshoots the set temperature by 50–100°F and struggles to stabilize.
|
Temperature Overshoot / Control Instability | View Details |
| – |
Grill powers on but will not start the ignition cycle when the start button is pressed.
|
Startup Logic or Safety Interlock Failure | View Details |
| – |
Grill shuts off unexpectedly during a cook without any error code displayed.
|
Intermittent Power Loss or Controller Reset | View Details |
| – |
Grill starts but fails to ignite; pellets accumulate in the fire pot and there is a strong raw wood smell.
|
No Ignition / Cold Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Grill struggles to reach high temperatures (e.g., cannot exceed 350–400°F) even on maximum setting.
|
Low Maximum Temperature / Insufficient Heat Output | View Details |
| – |
Grill temperature fluctuates widely (±50–75°F) during a cook without wind or lid opening.
|
Unstable Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Grill will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds are present.
|
No AC Power to Control Board | View Details |
| – |
Hopper lid does not close properly or rubs against the body.
|
Hopper Lid Misalignment or Hinge Damage | View Details |
| – |
Pellets back-burn into the hopper; smoke or smoldering pellets visible in hopper.
|
Backburn Through Auger Tube | View Details |
| – |
Rust forming inside the cook chamber, on grates, or in the hopper.
|
Corrosion Due to Moisture Exposure | View Details |
| – |
Smoke leaking heavily from around the lid rather than primarily from the chimney.
|
Lid Seal Leakage / Warped Lid | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or plastic smell during first few cooks.
|
Burn-Off of Manufacturing Residues | View Details |
| – |
Unusual electrical smell or visible scorching near the control panel.
|
Overheated Control Board or Wiring | View Details |
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