Troubleshooting; All Models - Vulcan-Hart VGCTS16 Service Manual

ALL MODELS

WARNING: CERTAIN PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION REQUIRE ELECTRICAL TESTS OR
MEASUREMENTS WHILE POWER IS APPLIED TO THE MACHINE. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL
TIMES. IF TEST POINTS ARE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECT POWER, ATTACH TEST
EQUIPMENT AND REAPPLY POWER TO TEST.
SYMPTOM
Unit will not heat (temperature light off).
Pan difficult to tilt.
Cooking temperature incorrect.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

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NOTE: Never grease or oil the pivot bearings as this may cause
problems with tilting. Bearings are oilite and never require
lubrication.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
Check incoming voltage.
Control thermostat not turned on or remains open.
Power switch malfunction.
High limit thermostat open.
Heating element inoperative (electric model).
Heater contactor(s) malfunction (electric model).
Dirt in oilite bearings causing it to bind. See "BEARINGS
UNDER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS".
Thermocouple not secured properly to bottom of pan.
Thermocouple lead wire(s) pulled loose from connection or
damaged.