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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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