E5 — Grill is too Hot

What does E5 mean?

The grill has detected an excessively high temperature. The grill will automatically run a shutdown procedure if it is hot, and the lid should remain closed during this process.

• Excessive ash or grease buildup
• Uncontrolled burn or malfunction causing overheating

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1. 1

   Keep the grill lid closed and allow the grill to complete its shutdown procedure and cool completely. Do not unplug or power off during shutdown.

2. 2

   Once cooled, power off the grill and unplug it from the power source.

3. 3

   Open the grill lid and remove the cooking grates, FLAVORIZER bars, heat diffuser, and heat baffle.

4. 4

   Clean the cookbox and burn pot of any ash or debris, directing it into the ash and grease system. Allow time for ash to fully extinguish.

5. 5

   Reinstall the heat baffle, heat diffuser, FLAVORIZER bars, and cooking grates. Clean any ash or grease from inside the ash and grease system.

6. 6

   Plug the grill into the power source, power it on, and begin your cook.