Keating Of Chicago 028951 service manual Troubleshooting the Thermostat

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE THERMOSTAT

 

 

 

 

Temperature reading is incorrect,

 

• Sensor or controller may be bad.

 

Place a jumper wire across the

 

 

 

 

 

 

showing a sensor error,

or

 

Sensor connections may be bad.

 

thermocouple input terminals. The

 

 

LOAD LED is switching at the

 

 

 

 

display should indicate ambient

 

 

wrong temperature.

 

 

 

 

temperature. If it does, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controller is ok. If not, replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease set point below ambient

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

temperature, LOAD LED should be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

off for heating controllers. If it is, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controller is OK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase set point above ambient

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

temperature. LOAD LED should be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on for heating controllers. If it is, the

 

 

 

 

 

• Controller is wired incorrectly.

 

controller is OK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify proper wiring. Call 1-800-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEATING for a diagram.

 

 

Temperature reading is decreasing,

 

• Thermocouple polarity is reversed.

 

Check thermocouple connections.

 

 

but actual temperature is increasing.

 

Red wire denotes negative wire.

 

All connections, including extension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wire, must maintain the correct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

polarity. Correct if needed.

 

 

 

 

 

• Ambient temperature in the control

 

Measure temperature in cabinet to

 

 

 

 

 

cabinet is over 70°C.

 

ensure it is below 70°C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For troubleshooting the thermocouple, use the chart below

Temperature (°F)

Resistance (Ohm)

95

0.30

100

3.80

125

4.60

150

5.50

175

6.40

200

7.90

225

8.40

250

9.70

275

10.90

300

12.40

325

13.80

350

15.10

375

17.00

400

18.40

425

20.20

450

21.30

475

23.30

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Contents TOP-SIDE Cooker Table of Contents Disconnect all power Before servicing Introduction II InstallationIII Operating IV Maintenance Warranty RepairsPreventive Maintenance Tips on Proper Handling and USE Cooking Sheets Installing a Cooking SheetLeveling Cooking Heads Removal Cooking HeadDisconnect power before servicing Service DiagnosisFor troubleshooting the thermocouple, use the chart below Troubleshooting the ThermostatVI Exploded View & Parts List Ordering PartsManual Lift TOP-SIDECOOKER Description QTY Part Number TOP-SIDECOOKING Head Manual & AUTO-LIFTAUTO-LIFT TOP-SIDECOOKER Remove the limit switch black plastic cover on the actuator TOP-SIDECOOKER Control Panel TOP-SIDECOOKER Manual Lift Wiring Diagram VII Wiring DiagramTOP-SIDECOOKER AUTO-LIFT Wiring Diagram Warranty Service Information

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