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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. X indicates items which must be performed by
an authorized technician. USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY
AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR
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.
Kettle stops heating before
it reaches the desired
temperature.
Kettle heats slowly.
Safety valve pops.
CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID ALL
WHO
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
Service Rep Only
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 cuttoff. X
User
a. For air in the jacket. See "Jacket Vacuum" in the "Maintenance"
Authorized
b. Contactor. X
Service Rep Only
c. Heater elements with ohmmeter for ground short or open element.
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
d. Contactor, to determine whether it is energized or stuck. X
User
a. Thermostat dial setting.
Authorized
b. Thermostat calibration. X
Service Rep Only
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the
User
a. For air in the jacket. See "Jacket Vacuum" in the "Maintenance"
section of this manual.
Authorized
b. Heater elements with ohmmeter for ground short or open
Service Rep Only
element.
c. Voltage of main power source. X
User
a. For air in the jacket. See "Jacket Vacuum" in the "Maintenance"
section of this manual.
b. Whether kettle was being heated empty when valve popped.
Authorized
c. Pressure switch setting. X
Service Rep Only
d. Thermostat operation. Thermostat should click when the dial is
e. Safety valve. If the valve pops at pressures below 24 PSI,
f. Contactor, to determine whether it is de-energized. X
Troubleshooting
WHAT TO CHECK
of the same AMP rating. X
section of this manual.
If element is defective, call Service. X
is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of the
kettle. X
dial is rotated above and below the setting for the temperature of
the kettle. X
If an element is defective, call service. X
rotated above and below the setting for the temperature of the
kettle. X
replace it. X
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