Er4
Landmann
High Temperature Limit Exceeded
Display shows Er4 and grill shuts down during operation.
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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
Grease fire in cook chamber, RTD probe reading incorrectly high, Control board miscalibration, Excessive pellet feed causing runaway temperature
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If you suspect a grease fire, keep the lid closed, turn the grill off, and unplug it. Do not use water on a grease fire. Use a Class B fire extinguisher if flames escape the chamber.
- Step 1 – Allow full cool‑down: Leave the lid closed until the grill is completely cool. This can take 30–60 minutes.
- Step 2 – Clean grease and ash: Remove grates and drip tray. Scrape and clean all grease channels, drip pan, and grease bucket. Vacuum ash from the firepot and burn area. Built‑up grease is a primary cause of over‑temperature faults.
- Step 3 – Inspect RTD probe: Check that the RTD probe is clean and not directly touching a hot metal shield or flame. Heavy carbon buildup can cause false high readings; gently clean the probe with a non‑abrasive pad.
- Step 4 – Check pellet feed settings: If your Landmann model has adjustable feed or P‑settings, ensure they are set to factory defaults. Excessive feed can cause temperature overshoot.
- Step 5 – Test run: Start the grill on a low setting (e.g., Smoke or 180°F) with an empty cook chamber. Monitor temperature rise. If the grill again overshoots and shows Er4, the RTD or control board may be faulty.
- Step 6 – Replace RTD if needed: If temperatures on a separate oven thermometer differ greatly from the display, replace the RTD probe. If the issue persists, contact a technician for control board diagnosis.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
RTD Temperature Probe
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