Display shows FAN or fan error; grill will not start or shuts down during cook.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the grill and allow it to cool before accessing the fan.
Step-by-step checks:
- 1. Listen for abnormal fan noise: On startup, a healthy fan should spin smoothly with a steady sound. Grinding, squealing, or intermittent operation indicates a problem.
- 2. Inspect fan blades: Remove the service panel to access the fan. Clean off any heavy grease, ash, or debris from the blades and housing.
- 3. Check wiring: Ensure the fan connector is fully seated on the control board and wires are not damaged.
- 4. Spin test: With power off, spin the fan by hand. It should rotate freely without binding. If it feels stiff or rough, replace the fan assembly.
- 5. Replace fan if needed: Install a Grilla Grills-compatible combustion fan, ensuring correct orientation and secure mounting.
When to call a technician: If a new fan does not clear the FAN error, the control board's fan monitoring circuit may be defective and should be evaluated by a technician.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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