Troubleshooting - Blodgett 40ES-KLT Series Installation Operation & Maintenance

Short electric tilting floor kettle
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Your kettle is designed to operate smoothly and efficiently if properly maintained. However, the following is a list of checks to make
in the event of a problem. Wiring diagrams are furnished inside the service panel and in this manual. If an item on the list is
followed by X, the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTOR CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
SYMPTOM
Kettle will not heat, and
heating indicator will not
come on.
Kettle will not heat, but
heating indicator comes
on.
Kettle continues heating
after it reaches the
desired temperature
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WHO
(X indicates work that should only be performed by a qualified service representative)
User
a. Electric power supply to the unit.
b. Water level in jacket.
Authorized
c. Control circuit fuses. Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the
Service Rep Only
same AMP rating. X
d. For loose or broken wires. X
e. Tilt cut-off switch. X
f. That pressure switch is open. X
g. Operation of variable thermostat. X
h. Low water cutoff. X
User
a. For air in the jacket. See "Jacket Vacuum" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Authorized
b. Contactor. X
Service Rep Only
c. Heater elements with ohmmeter for ground short or open element. If
element is defective, call service. X
User
a. Thermostat dial setting.
Authorized
b. Thermostat circuit for short. X
Service Rep Only
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the dial
is rotated above and below the setting for the temperature of the
kettle. X
d. Contactor, to determine whether it is energized or stuck. X

Troubleshooting

WHAT TO CHECK

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