Jackson dishmachines, 10APRB Problem Hood scrapes when opened, Troubleshooting Common Problems

SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON PROBLEMS

Problem: Hood scrapes when opened.

1.Machine not level. Make sure rim of dishwasher tight up against table all around by loosening or tightening bullet feet on machine and table.

2.Hood not centered. Remove upper spray head assembly and insert a 1/2” by 9” or more nipple. With pressure on nipple, force hood away from where it rubs.

3.Hood too low. Raise arm by using pressure on hood arm upward.

4.Inside adjustment nut too loose or tight. Turn washer lock tab up and rotate spanner nut to tighten or loosen then bend tab to lock spanner in place.

Problem: Water sprays from lower rinse arms after end of each cycle.

1.Water pressure too high holding solenoid valve open. Check and install pressure reducer if necessary.

2.Water temperature set too high in rinse tank. See instructions page concerning thermostat adjustment.

3.Internal vacuum breaker pipe not in hood support arm. See illustration on page concerning hood support pipe.

Problem: Indicator lights do not glow at any time.

1. Lights faulty or poor connection. Replace or correct connection.

Problem: None of the automatic functions work (wash, rinse).

1.Start switch faulty. Check switch. Replace if necessary, see instructions page concerning replacement of switches in con- trol panel.

2.Wire connections poor. Correct the connection.

3.Timer rinse or wash microswitch faulty. See instructions page concerning timer and motor.

Problem: Rinse does not work when manual rinse fill switch operated, but does work during automatic cycle.

1.Normally open contact on rinse fill switch faulty. See instruction page concerning replacement of switches in control panel.

2.Wire connection poor. Correct the connection.

Problem: Wash does not work on automatic cycle, but does on manual wash.

1.Normally closed contacts on wash switch faulty. See instruction page concerning replacement of switches in control panel.

2.Wire connections poor. Correct the connection.

3.Timer rinse or wash microswitch faulty. See instructions page concerning timer and motor.

Problem: Wash does not work when manual wash switch operated but does work during the automatic cycle.

1.Normally open contact on wash switch faulty. See instruction page concerning replacement of switches in control panel.

2.Wire connection poor. Correct the connection.

Problem: When master switch is turned on either it washes continuously or rinses continuously.

1. Timer motor faulty and cams are not turning holding it in the mode it is in. See instruction page on the timer & timer motor.

Problem: Wash tub water level continuously lowers.

1.Large overflow strainer not seated properly. Remove and insert with a slight twisting action.

2.O-ring in drain fitting is missing. Replace. See illustration on page concerning overflow strainer and drain o-ring.

3.Deposit build up on drain fitting or O-ring. Clean.

4.Bottom of overflow strainer (conical end of tube) bent out of shape. Replace strainer.

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