Troubleshooting - United States Stove King Manual

• Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to "OFF"
does not disconnect all power to the electrical components of the stove.
• Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions for doing so are given in this manual. All
other work should be done by a trained technician.
PROBLEM
Orange, lazy flame_excessive fuel build-up in the burnpot.
PROBLEM
Fire goes out or stove shuts down.
PROBLEM
Stove does not start a fire when the "ON" button is
pushed.
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Trouble Shooting
CAUSE: To rich air/fuel mixture
Clean out the burnpot and burnpot housing.
Make sure that the viewing door is closed and sealed
properly. If not, adjust door catch and/or replace door
gaskets.
Check that all outside connections are clear of any
obstructions.
Check the exhaust system; clean as needed.
CAUSE: Burnpot burns out of fuel
Hopper is empty, refill the hopper.
Loss of draft pressure. Make sure that the viewing door is
closed and sealed properly. If not, adjust door catch and/or
replace door gaskets. Check that all outside connections are
clear of any obstructions. Check the exhaust system; clean
as needed.
Check that the pressure switch connection to the firebox is
free of ash or clear of obstructions.
Auger system is jammed or there is a "bridging" of the fuel in
the hopper, preventing fuel from flowing into the auger feed
system.
CAUSE: Auto-Start Igniter fails to ignite the fuel in the burn pot.
Turn the stove "OFF". Clear the unburnt fuel from the burnpot
and try again.
Check the pellet quality. Replace if moist, wet, or dirty.
Loss of draft pressure. Make sure that the viewing door is
closed and sealed properly. If not, adjust door catch and/or
replace door gaskets. Check that all outside connections are
clear of any obstructions. Check the exhaust system; clean
as needed.
Check that the auto-start igniter is not blocked with ash or
soot. (The igniter is located behind the burnpot on the back
wall of the firebox.)
Check that the pressure switch connection to the firebox is
free of ash or clear of obstructions.
The auto-start igniter gets "red hot" during start-up. If you can
not visibly see the igniter glowing during start-up, then the
igniter may need to be replaced or there is a problem with
the electrical control system.