Section Three - Service; Adjustments; Service - Southbend 136C Owner's Manual

FRONT MANIFOLD BATTERY TYPE
ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH, THE OPERATION
OF COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT. HOWEVER, TO ASSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE,
CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY FOR RELIABLE SERVICE,
DEPENDABLE ADVICE OR OTHER ASSISTANCES, AND FOR GENUINE FACTORY PARTS.
PILOT ADJUSTMENTS:
Oven Pilots (Models with "B" suffix): Turn slotted screw adjacent to the red button in the spring compartment under oven.
Minimum pilot should withstand a quick opening and closing of oven door.
Oven Pilot (Models with "C" or "D" suffix - without "CO" prefix): On models equipped with Pilot Adjustment Key on
safety:
1. Remove pilot adjustment cap (on safety above red push button).
2. Adjust pilot key to provide properly sized flame.
3. Replace pilot adjustment cap.
Oven Pilot (Models with "C" or "D" suffix — without "CO" prefix): On models without Pilot Adjustment Key on safety:
1. Turn slotted screw on the pilot valve located at manifold to provide properly sized flame.
OVEN STANDING PILOT ADJUSTMENT (Models with "CO" prefix): The standing oven pilot flame can be adjusted
by turning the adjusting screw on the pilot line valve with a screwdriver. The pilot line valve is located behind the front panel
below the oven door (see Diagram 2). Remove the front panel to gain accessibility. The pilot flame is properly adjusted when
it is just large enough to maintain a glowing red color of the flame switch capillary bulb.
TOP SECTION PILOTS: All top section pilots are adjustable by turning the slotted screw on the pilot valve located at the
manifold.
BURNER - HIGH ADJUSTMENT (All Burners):
1. Turn valve or thermostat to maximum or full on position.
2. Loosen set screw which holds the sheet metal air shutter.
3. If the flame is blowing or lifting off of the ports, close air shutter on front of burner until a stable flame is obtained.
4. If the flame is yellow tipping, open the air shutter until a stable flame is obtained.
5. Tighten the set screw which holds the air shutter.
SIMMER ADJUSTMENT:
Graduated Heat Top, Uniform Heat Top, Fry Top (Griddle), units have a simmer adjustment screw located on the side of the
valve body. If the simmer flame is not the size specified under "OPERATION" do the following:
1. Remove valve panel. Adjust valve to LOW position.
2. Remove cap from right side of valve stem. Adjust screw until stable flame of correct height is obtained. Check for gas
leaks using soapy water ONLY.
3. Replace cap and valve panel.
For Open Top Burners simmer adjustment is as follows:
1. Adjust valve to low position. Remove knob.
2. Insert screwdriver into center of valve stem. Adjust until correct flame is attained.
3. Check for gas leaks using soapy water ONLY. Replace knob.
SECTIONAL RANGE

SERVICE

WARNING:

ADJUSTMENTS

SECTION THREE — SERVICE
SECTIONAL RANGES
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