Vulcan-Hart MSA60 ASA60, MSA72 ASA72, MSA48 ASA48, AGM60 Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Causes

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PROBLEM

Heat does not come on when the thermostat or burner valve is turned on

Pilot burner will not light

Pilot burner will not stay lit

Fat appears to smoke excessively

Food sticks to griddle or burned around edges or contains dark specs

Food under-cooked inside

Food tastes greasy or has objectionable off-flavor

Noticeable build-up of gum on griddle

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1.Problem with thermostat or burner valve. (Call for service)

2.Pilot burner not lit.

3.Griddle shut-off valve not in ON position.

4.Low gas pressure. (Call for service)

1.Griddle shut-off valve not in On position.

2.Obstructed pilot orifice. (Call for service)

3.Pilot gas turned off at pilot. Adjust pilot to allow gas flow

4.Problem with pilot safety valve. (Call for service)

5.Problem with thermocouple. (Call for service)

6.Low gas pressure. (Call for service)

1.Obstructed or wrong size pilot orifice. (Call for service)

2.Gas supply not purged of air. Depress pilot safety button until air is purged.

3.Air blowing pilot out. (Call for service)

4.Problem with pilot safety valve. (Call for service)

5.Thermocouple not in flame. (Call for service)

6.Low gas pressure. (Call for service)

1.Temperature set too high.

2.Moisture in food may be turning into steam

1.Temperature set too high.

2.Griddle surface requires cleaning and/or seasoning.

3.Surface under food not covered with enough cooking oil.

1.Temperature set too low.

2.Food not cooked for long enough time.

1.Food itself may have off-flavor.

2.Food stored improperly before cooking.

3.Too much griddle fat used.

4.Temperature set too low.

1.Temperature set too high.

2.Griddle surface needs cleaning and/or seasoning.

3.Too much griddle fat used.

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Contents Heavy Duty GAS Griddles Important for Your Safety For Your SafetyTable of Contents Model Number of Burners BTU/hr Input Rating InstallationUnpacking LocationGriddles Mounted on Stands with Casters Installation Codes and StandardsFlue Connections Testing the GAS Supply SystemStands GAS ConnectionsElectrical Connections 900RX Models GAS Pressure Regulator InstallationBefore First USE OperationSeasoning the Griddle Controls 900RX ModelsOFF Controls MSA and ASA Models Controls AGM Models Cutaway View Pilot Lighting Procedure 900RX ModelsPilot Lighting PROCEDURE- MSA and ASA Models Pilot Lighting Procedure AGM Models Zone Cooking Using the GriddleZone 300F 350F 400FCleaning a Chrome Griddle Plate After Each USE Cleaning the GriddleAfter Each USE Once PER DAYCALIBRATION-900RX and MSA Models AdjustmentsLeveling Pilot AdjustmentShutdown of Griddle MSA and ASA Models Shutdown of Griddle with Standing Pilot System AGM ModelsExtended Shutdown ALL Models Service and Parts Information MaintenanceLubrication VentTroubleshooting ProblemPossible Causes Accessory Installation Side View Front View Page AGM48 AGM72 AGM60 AGM36 AGM24 MSA48 ASA72 Importantes Sécurité DE Mesures Sécurité DE MesureMatières DES Table Emplacement DéballageRating Input BTU/hr Burners of Number Model Normes ET D’INSTALLATION Codes AvisRoulettes DE Muni Support UN SUR Montée Frire À Plaque GAZ DU Branchement Supports’ÉVACUATION Système Fait soit ne Régulateur D’UN Installation ET GAZ DU PressionFiche AvertissementFonctionnement 900RX Modèles CommandesFermé Ouvert ASA ET MSA Modèles Commandes 10 .Fig AGM Modèles Commandes11 .Fig 900RX Modèles Veilleuse LA DE D’ALLUMAGE ProcédureASA ET MSA Modèles Veilleuse LA DE D’ALLUMAGE Procédure 12 .FigAGM Modèles Veilleuse LA DE D’ALLUMAGE Procédure 13 .FigCuisson DE Zone ProduitSemaine PAR Fois UNE Jour PAR Fois UNE .CHROMÉE Plaque LA DE Surface LA SUR FrireMSA ET 900RX MODÈLES-ÉTALONNAGE Réglages’ALLUMAGE Système Avec Chauffante Plaque LA DE Fermeture 900RX Modèles Électrique14 .Fig Veilleuse LA DE RéglageModèles Tous Prolongée Fermeture Entretien ’ÉVACUATION ConduitLubrification Dépannage Possibles CausesProblème Profil Complice DE InstallationDevant DE VUE Profil Remarques

AGM48, AGM24, AGM36, AGM72, AGM60 specifications

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