Troubleshooting Open-Top Burners; Owner's Manual 1191904 Rev 2 (5/14 - Southbend S Series Owner's Manual

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amount of yellow tipping, and may make a slight popping noise when turned off.
the burner shutter so it is more open.
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No burners or pilots in the range will turn on.
All burners produce excessive carbon deposits.
Only some burners in a range produce excessive carbon depos-
its.
Only some pilots produce excessive carbon deposits.
Top burner will not come on, but oven will come on.
Open-top burner pilot will not stay ignited.
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Troubleshooting Open-Top Burners

Remove each burner and check that the venturi is clean and free of buildup and debris. Also check that the
Remove the burner control knobs and carefully lower the control panel. CAUTION! Convection oven models
Check that each burner valve and orifice is in alignment with the corresponding burner.
Check the pressure of the gas supply with all the gas appliances connected to the supply turned fully on. The
inlet pressure (before entering the pressure regulator for the range) must be a minimum 7" W.C. for natural
gas, or a minimum 11" W.C. for propane but no more than 14" H
Check the pressure of the gas manifold of the range (after the gas leaves the pressure regulator for the
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Open-top burners are not working correctly.
Check that the burners are set level in their support brackets.
Check that the burners are clean and that their ports are clear.
orifice size is correct and that it is clean and free of buildup and debris.
have wiring attached behind the panel.
and/or capacity of the gas supply, if necessary.
range). See page 25.
Look for -
– Main gas supply to range is OFF.
– Incorrect gas type supplied to range.
– Incorrect supply pressure.
– Primary air not adjusted properly.
– Pilot gas not adjusted properly.
– Control knob for top burner is in OFF position.
– Pilot out.
– Pilot gas not adjusted properly.
– Draft condition.
– Improper ventilation system.
– Air in gas line.
– Thermocouple bad.
O for either gas typ. Adjust the pressure
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