Vulcan-Hart VSX Series Service Manual page 79

SYMPTOM
Steam output low or slow cooking.
Unit leaks water.
Boiler water level too high.
Boiler does not fill.
Timer motor does not run.
Door not closing properly.
Door won't open.
Buzzer not operating.
VSX SERIES STEAMER - TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Blocked steam injector ports. (Open door, press door switch
button and verify good steam flow into compartment)
2. Steam solenoid valve not fully opening or blocked.
3. Steam intake shut-off valve closed or out of adjustment. See
"INTAKE SHUT-OFF VALVE ADJUSTMENT (STEAM
FLOW)" in "SERVICE PROCEDURES".
4. Cycling pressure switch malfunction or needs adjustment.
5. Steam header line (supply) blockage.
6. Heavy amount of condensate in the pressure controls steam
supply line.
7. Pressure relief valve leaking.
8. Steam supply lines leaking badly.
1. Loose water, steam or drain line connections (top or base).
2. Boiler hand hole gasket not sealing.
3. Leak at gauge glass.
1. Fill solenoid does not shut off.
2. High level probe dirty (open circuit).
3. Water level control malfunction.
1. Water supply not on.
2. Fill solenoid not opening or plugged.
3. Water level control malfunction.
1. Door open or door switch inoperative.
2. Timer not getting power.
3. Timer motor inoperative.
1. Door latch assembly malfunction or out of adjustment. See
"DOOR" in "SERVICE PROCEDURES"
2. Striker adjustment. See "DOOR" in "SERVICE
PROCEDURES"
1. Latch won't release see "DOOR" in "SERVICE
PROCEDURES".
1. Timer malfunction.
2. Buzzer malfunction.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES