Trouble Shooting

MKG Series Gas Griddle

5.6. Trouble Shooting Charts

The following charts may help to eliminate any basic operational problems that you may be experiencing with your appliance. Locate the problem on the left side of the chart, and cross-reference with the possible cause. Once the problem has been identified take the appropriate action to rectify the problem.

5.6.1.Cooking Performance

If you are having poor cooking performance, or any inconsistencies in product quality, please refer to the following chart for help.

 

 

 

 

 

Possible Cause

 

 

 

 

 

Heat

Moisture

Griddle

 

 

Improperly

Excessive Oil

 

 

 

In Food

Surface

Cooking Times

Product Shelf

Or Grease

Heat Set Too

 

 

Set Too

Stored

 

 

Turning

Dirty Or

Too Short

Life Expired

On Griddle

Low

 

 

High

Product

 

 

To Steam

Un-Seasoned

 

 

Surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smoke From

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product

X

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

P

Sticking

 

 

 

 

 

Product Edges

X

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

r

Burning

 

 

 

 

 

o

Product Centers

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

b

Underdone

 

 

 

 

 

 

l

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e

Greasy Or

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

m

Un-desirable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flavor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease Build Up

X

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

On Griddle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.6.2.Operating Performance

The following chart may help to diagnose any operational issue you may be experiencing with your appliance. Some issues may REQUIRE that a qualified service technician perform the repairs. If a qualified service technician is required, please contact the factory service department (1-800-647-4826).

 

 

 

 

 

Possible Cause

 

 

 

 

 

Manual Gas

Unit Not

Faulty Piezo

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valve Or

Ignitor/

Thermostats

 

 

Thermostat Or

 

 

Plugged In

Switch(s) Off

Low Gas

Thermostats

 

 

Gas Supply

(Matchless

Thermopile/ Or

(Matchless

Turned To

Pressure

Not Calibrated

Gas Valve

 

 

Turned Off/

Wiring

"Off"

Failure

 

 

Units Only)

Units Only)

 

 

 

 

Disconnected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot(s)

X

X

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Wil Not

 

 

 

 

 

Light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P

Pilot Ready

X

X

X

X

 

X

 

 

Light Will Not

 

 

 

r

Illuminate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o

Power Switch

X

 

 

X

X

 

X

X

b

Will Not

 

 

 

l

Illuminate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e

Griddle Will Not

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

X

m

Heat Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inconsistent

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

 

Surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperatures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Griddle Stays

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

Hot Or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overheats

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

All parts and service for your MagiKitch'n griddle should be ordered and installed by a MagiKitch'n Authorized Service and Parts (ASAP) dealer. Failure to do so might result in the warranty being voided.

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Magikitch'n MKG72, MKG36, MKG60, MKG24, MKG48 Trouble Shooting Charts, Cooking Performance, Operating Performance

MKG48, MKG24, MKG60, MKG36, MKG72 specifications

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