VHX SERIES STEAMER - TROUBLESHOOTING

COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTROLS

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

 

 

Cooking compartments do not operate.

1.

No power to cooking compartment controls.

 

2.

Pressure in boiler is below compartment pressure switch

 

 

setting.

 

3.

Manual intake shutoff valve in the off position.

 

4.

Door switch malfunction.

 

5.

Timer malfunction.

 

6.

Malfunctioning pressure switch in compartment.

 

7.

Interconnecting wiring malfunction.

 

 

 

Steam generated inside compartment

1.

Steam supply solenoid not fully closing (clogged or dirty).

when timer is off.

2.

Timer contacts 1 & 3 closed.

 

 

 

Timer motor does not run.

1.

Door open or door switch malfunction.

 

2.

Timer not receiving power or malfunction.

 

 

 

Door not closing properly.

1.

Door latch assembly malfunction or out of adjustment.

 

2.

Striker adjustment.

 

 

 

Door won’t open.

1.

Latch won’t release.

 

 

 

Buzzer not operating.

1.

Timer malfunction.

 

2.

Buzzer malfunction.

 

 

 

Compartment leaks water around door or

1.

Compartment drain screen clogged.

water accumulating in compartment .

2.

Door out of adjustment.

 

3.

Drain line obstructed or not to an open air gap drain.

 

4.

Worn or damaged door gasket.

 

5.

Steamer not level.

 

 

 

Steam leaks around door.

1.

Door out of adjustment.

 

2.

Worn or damaged door gasket.

 

3.

Drain line obstructed or not to an open drain.

 

 

 

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F25154 (February 2004)

 

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Vulcan-Hart VHX24E service manual Cooking Compartment Controls