Antunes, AJ VS-350 owner manual Problem Prossible Cause Corrective Action

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Variety STeamer

troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

Prossible Cause

Corrective Action

Unit heats but there is little or no

Improper water pressure to unit.

Verify that a water pressure regulator is

steam produced

 

installed and set to 20 - 25 psi.

and/or

Insufficient or excessive calcium/

Verify that a thin layer of deposits is

mineral buildup on Generator sur-

present on the Generator surface.

 

The product requires more

face.

Refer to the Maintenance section of this

steaming than usual (continued).

 

manual.

 

Channels, or Rate and Shot values

Restore programming to original values

 

were programmed improperly.

as described in the Programming sec-

 

 

tion of this manual and then reprogram

 

 

as needed.

 

Black Manifold O-ring is damaged or

Install Manifold O-ring if missing.

 

missing.

Replace if it is damaged.

 

Low Generator setpoint temperature.

Verify the setpoint temperature is 375° F

 

 

(190° C) to 400° F (204° C).

Steam leaks out of the sides of

Black Manifold O-ring is damaged or

Install Manifold O-ring if missing.

the black Manifold Plate.

missing.

Replace if it is damaged.

Black Manifold is difficult to lock

Black Manifold not being removed

Remove and clean the Black Manifold

and unlock onto the generator

and cleaned daily as required.

daily as described in the Maintenance

with the sliding lever.

 

section of this manual.

 

Black Manifold O-Ring is damaged

Replace Black Manifold O-Ring if dam-

 

or worn.

aged or worn.

 

Black Manifold O-ring is not being

Lubricate the Black Manifold O-ring daily

 

lubricated daily with Petro gel.

as described in the Maintenance section

 

 

of this manual.

 

Generator is dirty.

Clean or delime the Generator. See the

 

 

Maintenance section of this manual for

 

 

more information.

Unit floods overnight and/or con-

Solenoid valve is being held open by

Attempt to flush the debris out of the

tinues to steam even when in idle

debris from the building’s water line

valve by rapidly operating the unit on a

mode.

piping due to no pre-strainer/filter on

number of “Single Shot” cycles and then

 

the water line just before the unit.

letting the unit rest. If the unit still leaks,

 

 

contact your maintenance person or

 

 

Authorized Service Agency.

Unit is whistling during use.

Unit is not being cleaned Daily and/

See the Maintenance section of this

 

or properly.

manual.

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Contents Variety Steamer Table of contents Owner InformationService/Technical Assistance Important Safety Information Variety Steamer Specifications Electrical Cord & Plug ConfigurationsShipping Weight DimensionsInstallation Equipment SetupWater Pressure Regulator Installation Instructions UnpackingDrain ElectricalConnecting Single Water Pressure Regulator Steaming GuideOperation Operator ControlsSteaming Tips Operating InstructionsFactory Settings When the Program button is pressedProgramming General ProgrammingUsed for Saving All Changed Settings Cyc Total Cycle TimeRate Shot Interval Time Shot Steam Shot TimeMonthly Cleaning the Steam Generator MaintenanceDaily Cleaning Variety Steamer Components & Accessories Pressure Relief PlungerPart Description Qty Checking and Cleaning the Water Strainer MonthlyDiagnostics ERR Technical Theory of Operation Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionProblem Prossible Cause Corrective Action Wiring Diagram Unless Otherwise SpecifiedReplacement Parts Petrol Gel not shown Limited Warranty

VS-350 specifications

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In summary, the Antunes AJ VS-350 vertical broiler represents a perfect blend of technology, efficiency, and user-friendliness, making it a top choice for those in the food service industry.
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