Vulcan-Hart MSA60 ASA60, MSA72 ASA72, MSA48 ASA48, AGM60 Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Causes

PROBLEM

Heat does not come on when the thermostat or burner valve 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 or burner valve. (Call for service)

2.Pilot burner not lit.

3.Griddle shut-off valve not in ON position.

4.Low gas pressure. (Call for service)

1.Griddle shut-off valve not in On position.

2.Obstructed pilot orifice. (Call for service)

3.Pilot gas turned off at pilot. Adjust pilot to allow gas flow

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

5.Problem with thermocouple. (Call for service)

6.Low gas pressure. (Call for service)

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

2.Gas supply not purged of air. Depress pilot safety button until air is purged.

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)

6.Low gas pressure. (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 low.

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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