Cuisinart GAS0356AS User Manual - Page 14

PELLET GRILL TROUBLE SHOOTING: PROBLEM LCD screen will not light up CAUSE 1. Grill is not plugged in. 2. The fuse is blown. 3. Check that the GFI outlet has not been tripped. 4. Control knob is in the "OFF" position. Grill is not getting hot enough 1. Adjust temperature control knob on temperature controller. 2. Avoid the temptation to check food too often. 3. Verify that there are pellets in pellet hopper. 4. Fire goes out at lower setting. Pellets will not light 1. Auger not primed. 2. Auger is jammed. 3. Ignitor has failed. Grill is getting too hot 1. Adjust temperature control CORRECTION 1. Make sure the grill is plugged into a working power source. Check and make sure wire connections are properly connected. 2. Check the fuse and see if it has blown and needs to be replaced. Use 5 Amp Fuse. 3. Reset GFI outlet. 4. Control knob is still in the "OFF" position. Turn the control knob to 200° F to start-up the grill. The LCD screen should turn on. 1. Turn up heat on the control knob. 2. Opening the door allows heat to escape and causes the temperature to vary drastically from the set temperature. 3. Add pellets and allow sufficient time for the pellets to travel from the pellet hopper to the fire pot (can take up to 5 minutes). 4. Excess ash. Remove all unburned pellets and ash from the fire pot using the ash clean-out. CAUTION! ASSURE THAT THE GRILL IS COLD TO AVOID A FIRE FROM HOT ASH. 1. Before the unit is used for the first time or anytime the hopper is emptied, allow the auger tube to fully load with pellets to ensure proper lighting of the grill. Follow Initial Lighting Instructions. 2. Remove all components inside the firebox. Turn the grill to 200* F and inspect the auger. 3. Ignitor needs to be replaced. Contact our Customer Service dept. for a replacement part. Follow Manual Start-Up Procedure to continue use of the grill. 1. Reduce heat by reducing the selected temperature setting. Smoke comes out of pellet hopper 1. This is normal due to the air pressure inside the grill. The amount of smoke can vary depending on cooking conditions. 2. Unplugged grill too soon. 1. This condition will not affect cooking. 2. Once the grill is turned off the fan will continue to run for 12 minutes. If you do not allow the grill to go through the cool down process it can cause fire to transfer to the auger tube. Temperature fluctuations 1. Temperature fluctuations are normal for pellet grills. Any significant fluctuations can be caused by wind, air temperature, improper use, or lack of grill maintenance. For more information, please visit us at www.cuisinart.com 13