The browning unit has not been extended by at least 2 3/4" (70 mm).
Extend the browning unit.
Turn the knob to the required power level.
The electric barbecue is not heating up.
Extend the browning unit.
Turn the knob to the required power level.
Extend the browning unit.
Correctly insert the standing surface.
Turn the knob to the required power level.
Turn the power level knob to 0.
Fully retract the browning unit.
Extend the browning unit.
Turn the knob to the required power level.