Vulcan-Hart operation manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Causes

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PROBLEM

PROBLEM

Heat does not come on when the thermostat 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.Not plugged in.

2.Problem with thermostat. (Call for service)

3.Circuit breaker tripped.

4.Loose wiring connection. (Call for service)

5.Pilot burner not lit. (Call for service)

6.Problem with gas valve (Call for service)

1.Manual gas valve not turned on.

2.Obstructed pilot orifice. (Call for service)

3.Pilot gas turned off at automatic pilot. (Call for service)

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

1.Problem with thermocouple. (Call for service)

2.Thermocouple not hot enough. (Call for service)

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

4.Gas supply not purged of air. (Call for service)

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

6.Problem with automatic pilot valve (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 high.

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 MODELMLSMODELS MLS ITW Food Equipment Group, LLCIMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETYIN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF INSTALLATIONHEAVY DUTY GAS GRIDDLES GENERAL ModelINSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The griddle must be installed in accordance withLOCATION GRIDDLES MOUNTED ON STANDS WITH CASTERS STANDSCUTTING BOARDS GAS CONNECTIONSGAS PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEMFLUE CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSOPERATION BEFORE FIRST USESEASONING THE GRIDDLE CONTROLSUSING THE GRIDDLE ZONE COOKINGZONE 300FCLEANING THE GRIDDLE CLEANING A CHROME GRIDDLE PLATE AFTER EACH USEAFTER EACH USE ONCE PER DAYADJUSTMENTS PILOT ADJUSTMENTLEVELING CALIBRATIONMAINTENANCE SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATIONLUBRICATION VENTTROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSES