TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Electric
element
will not
heat up
Grill is
not getting
hot enough
Grill is
getting
too hot
9
CAUSE
1. Check that the 3-wire plug is fully seated
into a 3-wire grounded GFCI outlet wired for
120 volts and protected at 15 or 20 amps.
2. Check the breakers or fuses for the outlet
being used are not open or shorted.
3. Check that the GFCI outlet has not been
tripped.
4. Electric element may be damaged and
needs replacing.
5. Bad temperature controller.
1. Adjust temperature control on electric
element.
2. Avoid the temptation to check food too often.
3. Extension cord is wrong type.
4. Electric element may be damaged and
needs replacing.
1. Adjust temperature control on electric
element.
CORRECTION
1. Reseat plug in a 3-wire grounded GFCI
outlet wired for 120 volts and protected at
15 or 20 amps.
2. Reset breakers or replace fuse.
3. Reset GFCI outlet.
4. Replace element.
5. Replace temperature controller.
1. Turn up heat on control dial.
2. Opening the door allows heat to escape
and slows the cooking process; open door
only when necessary.
3. Do not use an extension cord unless
absolutely necessary. Use the shortest
length possible. Use a 12/3 or 14/3
grounded-type extension cord with a rating
of at least 15 amps.
4. Replace element.
1. Turn down heat on control dial.