Rösle Backburn Through Auger Tube

Pellets back-burn into the hopper, creating smoke or charring in the hopper area.

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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

Combustion fan not running or running too low, Excessive pellet feed rate, Auger tube packed with pellets, Grill shut down improperly leaving smoldering pellets

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Immediately unplug the grill and keep the hopper lid closed if you see smoke from the hopper. Have a fire extinguisher ready. Do not use water.

  • Allow to cool: Let the grill and hopper cool completely before opening.
  • Remove pellets: Once cool, empty the hopper and vacuum out charred pellets and dust.
  • Inspect auger tube: Remove the auger and clean out any burned material. Check for warping or damage.
  • Verify fan operation: Ensure the combustion fan runs properly during startup and shutdown cycles.
  • Follow proper shutdown: Always use the controller's shutdown mode and allow the fan to complete its cool-down cycle before unplugging.
  • Replace damaged parts: Replace any melted hopper components or damaged auger parts with Rösle-compatible replacements.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Auger Assembly
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