Tepro

Tepro Pellet Grills & Smokers Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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AUG
Display shows AUG error and auger does not turn during feed cycle
Auger Motor Circuit Fault
Er1
Control panel displays Er1 and grill will not start the ignition cycle
RTD Temperature Probe Open Circuit
Er2
Display shows Er2 and temperature reading is erratic or extremely high/low
RTD Temperature Probe Short Circuit
Er3
Grill beeps and shows Er3 shortly after startup, auger does not feed pellets
Auger Motor Overload or Stall Detection
Er4
Display shows Er4 and grill shuts down during cook
High Temperature Limit Exceeded
Er5
Grill displays Er5 and will not ignite, fan may run briefly then stop
Igniter Rod Failure or Ignition Timeout
Er6
Display shows Er6 and grill shuts down, fan may continue briefly
Flame Loss / Flame-Out Detected
Er7
Er7 appears and grill will not respond to button presses
Keypad / Control Panel Communication Error
Er8
Display shows Er8 and grill powers off unexpectedly during operation
Low Voltage or Power Supply Fault
Er9
Er9 appears and grill will not start, fan and auger remain off
Safety Interlock or Lid Switch Error (where equipped)
FAN
Display alternates FAN error and grill will not start or maintain fire
Combustion Fan Feedback / Failure
H1
Display shows H1 and temperature reading is stuck at maximum or shows unrealistic high values
Cook Chamber Temperature Sensor Over-Range
L1
Display shows L1 and temperature reading is extremely low or negative, grill may shut down
Cook Chamber Temperature Sensor Under-Range
P1
P1 error or code appears and grill temperature swings widely at low settings
Pellet Feed Program Parameter Out of Range
SEN
Display shows SEN and grill will not heat, temperature reads dashes or error
Ambient or Meat Probe Sensor Error
Symptom
Buttons on control panel unresponsive or require very hard presses
Keypad Membrane Wear or Contamination
Symptom
Caster wheels difficult to roll or lock mechanisms stuck
Caster Wear or Contamination
Symptom
Digital display is very dim or segments missing but grill still operates
Display Backlight or Segment Failure
Symptom
Exterior of hopper or side walls become excessively hot to the touch
Heat Migration from Fire Pot to Cabinet
Symptom
Grease leaking from front or sides of pellet grill cabinet
Grease Management System Overflow or Misalignment
Symptom
High‑pitched whine or rattling from fan area during cook
Combustion Fan Bearing Wear or Imbalance
Symptom
Loud grinding or squealing noise from hopper area during operation
Auger Bearing Wear or Pellet Jam
Symptom
Meat probe temperature reading is obviously wrong compared to other thermometers
Meat Probe Calibration Drift or Failure
Symptom
Paint blistering or discoloration on lid or body near exhaust
Localized Overheating of Exterior Finish
Symptom
Pellet grill cannot reach high temperatures, stuck below about 175–200°C (350–400°F)
Insufficient Heat Output
Symptom
Pellet grill overshoots set temperature by 30–60°C and struggles to stabilize
Temperature Overshoot / Control Instability
Symptom
Pellet grill powers on but will not ignite, pellets feed but never catch fire
Ignition Failure Without Error Code
Symptom
Pellet grill produces excessive white smoke and soots food and lid
Incomplete Combustion / Rich Burn
Symptom
Pellet grill starts but goes out after 10–20 minutes, temperature drops and smoke stops
Flame-Out During Low or Steady Cook
Symptom
Pellet grill trips household breaker or RCD/GFCI when turned on
Ground Fault or Short Circuit in Grill Wiring
Symptom
Pellet grill will not power on at all, no lights or display
No Mains Power to Control System
Symptom
Pellets back‑burning into hopper, strong smoke from hopper area
Backdraft from Fire Pot into Hopper
Symptom
Rust spots forming inside cook chamber or on grates
Corrosion of Interior Surfaces
Symptom
Side shelf or front handle feels loose or wobbly
Hardware Loosening from Vibration and Heat Cycling
Symptom
Strong smoke leaking from lid edges and seams instead of chimney
Lid Seal Leakage / Poor Smoke Draft
Symptom
Uneven cooking, one side of grill much hotter than the other
Heat Distribution Imbalance
Symptom
Visible flames and popping noises from under drip tray, strong burning grease smell
Grease Fire in Drip Tray or Grease Channel
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