Operator’s Manual |
Troubleshooting
OPERATORS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This troubleshooting guide includes a list of symptoms that may be encountered during the operation and maintenance. The first column on the left (problem) describes these symptoms. The second column lists possible causes for the problem listed in column one. The third column lists remedies for the problems and causes columns one and two. The causes and remedies are listed in the am
Or they should be checked, with the least costly and easiest to repair listed first. The third column also refers to notes that are grouped at the end of the troubleshooting guide. Refer to these notes when instructed to do so. Do not try to correct a problem that requires an authorized service representative as this may adversely affect warranty coverage.
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Switch light does not turn on: |
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| Power turned off at main disconnects, | Turn on power at main disconnect switch. |
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When POWER switch is pressed switch. |
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POWER switch light on and |
| Water supply to steamer shut off. | Open water supply valves. |
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Steam generator does not fill. |
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| Water line strainer is clogged. | Clean water supply strainer |
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| Water sensors shorted by scale, | Descale steam generator with USDA |
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| Deposits. | Approved descaler. |
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| Inoperative controls or solenoid | See note #1. |
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Steam Generator does not make |
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| No water in steam generator. | See steam generator does not fill (above). |
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any steam. |
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| Gas models only | Turn off steam generator and open gas |
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| Gas supply valve closed. | supply valve. Refer to Service Manual. |
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| Electric models only | Descale steam generator with USDA |
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| Heating elements covered with | approved descaler |
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| Scale. |
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| Electric models only | See note #1. |
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| Heating elements damaged. |
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| Water sensors covered by scale | Descale steam generator with USDA |
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| Deposits. | Approved descaler. |
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| Inoperative controls. | See note #1. |
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Abnormal amount of steam |
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| hot water instead of cold water | Make proper connections. Refer to |
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Coming from drain. |
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| Connected to condenser fitting | Service Manual. |
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| Water supply to condenser turned | Open water supply valve. |
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| Condenser waterline strainer | Clean out condenser water supply line. |
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| is clogged. | See note #1. |
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| Water supply line to the con- | Repair or replace solenoid. See note #1. |
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| Condenser blocked, broken, or |
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| Inoperative condenser solenoid. | Replace solenoid. See note #1. |
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| Inoperative five controls. | Turn off electricity at main disconnect |
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| Switch. See note #1. |
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Steam and I or water draining |
| Drain clogged or covered. | Clean drain with USDA approved drain |
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around compartment door |
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| Door gasket or door parts worn. | See note #1 |
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