Hi
Broil King Over-Temperature / Runaway Heat

Display shows Hi or 'High Temp' and grill overshoots set temperature

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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

Excessive pellet feed, Stuck auger relay on control board, RTD probe reading too low, Grease fire adding extra heat

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: If temperature is extremely high or there is a grease fire, turn the grill off, unplug it, and keep the lid closed until the fire subsides. Do not use water on grease fires.

  • Clean grease: After cooling, thoroughly clean the drip tray, grease channels, and cook box to remove flammable grease buildup.
  • Check pellet feed: Observe whether pellets continue to feed when the set temperature is reached. If the auger runs constantly, the control board or auger relay may be stuck.
  • Inspect RTD probe: Clean the RTD probe and ensure it is properly mounted and not touching metal surfaces that could skew readings.
  • Test with lower setpoint: Set a low temperature and monitor. If the grill still overshoots significantly, replace the RTD probe. If the issue persists, the control board may need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

RTD Temperature Probe
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