Pellet grill will not ignite; display shows E1 shortly after startup, no visible glow from igniter.

Safety first: Unplug the grill from power and allow it to cool completely before removing any panels. Never work on a hot grill or with live power connected.

• Check power source: Verify the outlet has 120V AC and the GFCI is not tripped. Reset the breaker or GFCI if needed and try again.
• Inspect igniter glow: Start the grill and look through the fire pot area (without opening the lid) for a red/orange glow from the hot rod during the ignition phase. If there is no glow and E1 appears, the igniter is likely faulty.
• Clean fire pot: With power disconnected, remove grates and heat baffle, vacuum ash from the fire pot. Excess ash can smother ignition and trigger an error.
• Check igniter wiring: Access the burn pot/igniter area from below or behind (depending on model). Confirm the igniter’s plug is fully seated in the wiring harness and that no wires are pinched, burned, or broken.
• Test igniter resistance: With a multimeter set to ohms, disconnect the igniter and measure across its leads. A typical hot rod should show finite resistance (often 40–80Ω). An open circuit (OL) indicates a failed igniter that must be replaced.
• Replace igniter if failed: Remove the retaining screw or bracket, slide the igniter out of the fire pot tube, install the new Weber-compatible hot rod igniter, route the wires away from hot surfaces, and reconnect the harness.
• If igniter tests good: The issue may be the ignition relay or control board. Inspect the control board for burnt spots or loose connectors. If no obvious damage is visible, replacement of the control board is typically required.