Problem | Probable Causes | Corrective Action |
| A. Dirty water level sensors. (If the | A. Remove the probe block cover |
| water level sensors are dirty, the | and clean the sensors using a |
| controller may not “know” the pot | Scotchbrite™ or similar pad and |
| is full.) | a solution of detergent and |
ON UNIT WITH |
| water. |
B. Insufficient mineral content in | B. Add | |
AUTOFILL, | water. (Pure water is not a | water in the cookpot as the unit |
WATER DID NOT | conductor of electricity. The water | fills. DO NOT USE SALT! |
SHUT OFF WHEN | level sensors actually sense | Doing so will damage the |
COOKPOT WAS | impurities in the water, not the | cookpot. Avoid using distilled, |
FULL | water itself.) | highly filtered, or deionized |
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| water. |
| C. Failed upper water level sensor, | C. Call FASC. |
| loose or broken upper water level |
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| sensor wiring, failed water sole- |
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| noid valve. |
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AUTOSKIM DOES | A. Failed controller. (If the | A. Order replacement controller |
NOT WORK | AUTOFILL functions correctly, | from FASC or distributor. |
(AUTOFILL functions | the only cause possible is a failed |
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correctly.) | controller.) |
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| A. Failed controller. | A. Order replacement controller |
WATER WILL NOT | Test: If another controller known | from FASC or distributor. |
BOIL |
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(Cookpot verified to | to be working is available, |
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be full of water with | substitute the working controller |
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Boil Mode selected, | for the suspect controller. If the |
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i.e., left indicator is lit | unit begins to fill, the controller |
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and burners are lit.) | has failed. |
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| B. Failed temperature probe. | B. Call FASC. |
| A. Controller out of adjustment. | A. Adjust controller in accordance |
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| with procedure in Chapter 4. |
| B. Failed controller. | B. Order replacement controller |
| Test: If another controller known | from FASC or distributor. |
WATER BOILS IN |
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to be working is available, |
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SIMMER MODE |
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substitute the working controller |
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| for the suspect controller. If the |
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| unit begins to fill, the controller |
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| has failed. |
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| B. Failed/shorted temperature probe. | C. Call FASC. |