Vulcan-Hart ML-135311-948RX, ML-135310-936RX Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Causes

Models: ML-135311-948RX ML-135313-972RX ML-135312-960RX ML-135309-924RX ML-135310-936RX

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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.Problem with thermostat. (Call for service)

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

3.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 pilot. (Call for service)

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

5.Problem with thermocouple. (Call for service)

6.ON/OFF switch not in the ON position

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

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

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

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

5.Thermocouple not in flame. (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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Vulcan-Hart ML-135311-948RX, ML-135310-936RX, ML-135309-924RX, ML-135312-960RX Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Causes