Need Help w/ Maverick

Just BS · 03-24-2013, 07:33 PM

The internal temp is reading "LLL".

What does that mean and what do I do to correct it?

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 03-24-2013, 07:49 PM

Which model?

Try removing the batteries and reinstalling. Who knows, might work.

From Maverick:

"Why do I get HHH or LLL for a temperature when I plug my probe into the unit?

99% of the time the probe is bad. If you have used the unit in the past the probe may have been melted, severely pinched or immersed in water. Any of these would cause the probe to short out and give a HHH, LLL or false temperature display.

If the probe is still under warranty please either call or email our customer service department with the model # of your unit and we’ll replace it free of charge.

If the probe is out of warranty please go to our parts and service section to obtain our order forms. You can email, mail, or fax the Probe Order Sheet to us along with your payment method and we’ll quickly send you a replacement probe."

Ron_L · 03-24-2013, 07:53 PM

If that doesn't work, then your probe could be bad, but they usually fail reading HHH

superlazy · 03-24-2013, 07:56 PM

mine did that last weekend . I didn't have one of the probes seated correctly

Just BS · 03-24-2013, 07:57 PM

OK thanks guys. I dont use the IT probe much, but the ladt time I did it worked fine. I'm always really careful with it and return it to its original package when done.

Just BS · 03-24-2013, 08:08 PM

That was weird... I thought I'd give it one morw try. Turned it off. Pulled the wire out of the thermometer/ transmitter and then re-plugged it back in. It still read the dreaded "LLL" when I turned it back. Went inside to get my Therma-Pen and when I came back outside, it was working.

Go figure. I think I'll have another beer.

kds9547 · 03-24-2013, 08:12 PM

Drink one for me. I'm at work. Shhh! Don't tell anyone I'm on the 'puter!

Mine does that from time to time and it is usually not seated well as superlazy said. I have to really apply a lot of pressure to get mine to seat sometimes - more than I think should be necessary.

popeye · 03-24-2013, 09:18 PM

Come on get a dial . They don't read lllll

kds9547 · 03-24-2013, 09:48 PM

Most dials are not near as accurate from my experience. The one on the BGE is about the most accurate one I personally have seen so far. Tel-Tru I believe.

HankB · 03-24-2013, 10:24 PM

Send an email to Maverick customer support. The address is on their web site or the instructions.

If they offer to send you a replacement probe, be sure it is the right one. They sent me a replacement but I reported difficulty with the cooker probe and they sent me a food probe.

I looked back at the email and they said they would send me a food probe. I didn't notice it until too late.

If reseating the connection doesn't help, it is likely a bad probe.

superlazy · 03-25-2013, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popeye

Come on get a dial . They don't read lllll

You will get sick of that. Since I got my maverick it is so nice to glance over at the remote. Think about the all night cooks. I do not miss getting up to check or sleeping on your picnic bench.

NickTheGreat · 03-25-2013, 08:21 AM

I've gotten the LLL 2 or 3 times since I've had mine (~ 8 months). I'll pull the probe connection out of the unit, look at it all puzzled like, and put it back in. Sometimes turning it off and on. Seems to fix it every time

John Bowen · 03-25-2013, 08:28 AM

The times I received that signal it was because I did not have the connection seated properly in the monitor unit. It has those rubber gaskets around the base and if I don't seat the plug in just right I get the dreaded "L"L"L".

BbqScientist · 03-25-2013, 09:47 AM

I've had a bad probe read LLL.

In my experience it's usually due to moisture... Either from the cooker or the sink. I started putting a dollop of high heat silicone sealant (made by rutland) right where the metal wire goes into the probe. It seems to have fixed it, but I treat those things like faberge eggs so who knows.

HankB · 03-26-2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HankB

Send an email to Maverick customer support. The address is on their web site or the instructions.

If they offer to send you a replacement probe, be sure it is the right one. They sent me a replacement but I reported difficulty with the cooker probe and they sent me a food probe.

I looked back at the email and they said they would send me a food probe. I didn't notice it until too late.

If reseating the connection doesn't help, it is likely a bad probe.

One more update. I pointed out to Maverick CS that they had sent the wrong probe by mistake and apologized that I had not noticed that in the first reply. They replied that it was no mistake. They were out of the cooker probe so they sent me a dual purpose probe that could be used for either. I uncoiled it to check it out and found it had a 6' lead.

For that matter, either probe seems to work fine in either socket so they must both use the same kind of thermocouple (or whatever sensing element they use.)

Count me among the happy users of Maverick products.

03-24-2013, 07:33 PM	#1
Just BS is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-10-12 Location: Lost in the woods, somewhere in the PNW	Need Help w/ Maverick The internal temp is reading "LLL". What does that mean and what do I do to correct it?

03-24-2013, 07:49 PM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Which model? Try removing the batteries and reinstalling. Who knows, might work. From Maverick: "Why do I get HHH or LLL for a temperature when I plug my probe into the unit? 99% of the time the probe is bad. If you have used the unit in the past the probe may have been melted, severely pinched or immersed in water. Any of these would cause the probe to short out and give a HHH, LLL or false temperature display. If the probe is still under warranty please either call or email our customer service department with the model # of your unit and we’ll replace it free of charge. If the probe is out of warranty please go to our parts and service section to obtain our order forms. You can email, mail, or fax the Probe Order Sheet to us along with your payment method and we’ll quickly send you a replacement probe." __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

03-24-2013, 07:53 PM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	If that doesn't work, then your probe could be bad, but they usually fail reading HHH __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

03-24-2013, 07:56 PM	#4
superlazy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-16-12 Location: Trevor,wi	mine did that last weekend . I didn't have one of the probes seated correctly __________________ 18.5 WSM, Weber genesis,little pig grill,Pit Boss Memphis Ultimate,Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050

03-24-2013, 10:24 PM	#10
HankB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL	Send an email to Maverick customer support. The address is on their web site or the instructions. If they offer to send you a replacement probe, be sure it is the right one. They sent me a replacement but I reported difficulty with the cooker probe and they sent me a food probe. I looked back at the email and they said they would send me a food probe. I didn't notice it until too late. If reseating the connection doesn't help, it is likely a bad probe. __________________ Weber Crazy

03-24-2013, 07:57 PM	#5
Just BS is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-10-12 Location: Lost in the woods, somewhere in the PNW	OK thanks guys. I dont use the IT probe much, but the ladt time I did it worked fine. I'm always really careful with it and return it to its original package when done.

03-24-2013, 08:08 PM	#6
Just BS is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-10-12 Location: Lost in the woods, somewhere in the PNW	That was weird... I thought I'd give it one morw try. Turned it off. Pulled the wire out of the thermometer/ transmitter and then re-plugged it back in. It still read the dreaded "LLL" when I turned it back. Went inside to get my Therma-Pen and when I came back outside, it was working. Go figure. I think I'll have another beer.

03-24-2013, 08:12 PM	#7
kds9547 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-18-12 Location: Lugoff, SC	Drink one for me. I'm at work. Shhh! Don't tell anyone I'm on the 'puter! Mine does that from time to time and it is usually not seated well as superlazy said. I have to really apply a lot of pressure to get mine to seat sometimes - more than I think should be necessary.

03-24-2013, 09:18 PM	#8
popeye is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: michigan	Come on get a dial . They don't read lllll

03-24-2013, 09:48 PM	#9
kds9547 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-18-12 Location: Lugoff, SC	Most dials are not near as accurate from my experience. The one on the BGE is about the most accurate one I personally have seen so far. Tel-Tru I believe.

03-25-2013, 08:21 AM	#12
NickTheGreat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa	I've gotten the LLL 2 or 3 times since I've had mine (~ 8 months). I'll pull the probe connection out of the unit, look at it all puzzled like, and put it back in. Sometimes turning it off and on. Seems to fix it every time __________________ 18.5" WSM ; 22" Kettle ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (for tailgating), Weber Performer

03-25-2013, 08:28 AM	#13
John Bowen is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-09-13 Location: Tupelo, MS	The times I received that signal it was because I did not have the connection seated properly in the monitor unit. It has those rubber gaskets around the base and if I don't seat the plug in just right I get the dreaded "L"L"L".

03-25-2013, 09:47 AM	#14
BbqScientist Got Wood. Join Date: 12-24-12 Location: Atlanta, GA	I've had a bad probe read LLL. In my experience it's usually due to moisture... Either from the cooker or the sink. I started putting a dollop of high heat silicone sealant (made by rutland) right where the metal wire goes into the probe. It seems to have fixed it, but I treat those things like faberge eggs so who knows.