Outdoorchef Inaccurate Temperature Sensing

Grill temperature reading is obviously wrong (e.g., shows 200°C when the grill is barely warm).

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Possible Causes

Contaminated or damaged RTD probe, Loose probe mounting, Probe wire partially broken, Electrical interference or control board fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the grill before handling wiring.

  • Clean the probe: Gently wipe the temperature probe with a damp cloth to remove heavy soot and grease.
  • Check mounting: Ensure the probe is firmly attached to the grill wall and not bent or touching other metal parts.
  • Inspect wiring: Follow the probe cable to the control box. Look for kinks, cuts, or melted sections. Reseat the connector.
  • Compare with external thermometer: Use a reliable grill thermometer to compare readings. If the built-in reading is far off, replace the RTD probe.

If a new probe does not correct the readings, the control board's sensor circuit may be faulty.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Grill RTD Temperature Probe
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