Curtis CFB3 User Manual page 27

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Unit Does Not Turn ON
1 Make sure that the circuit breaker for the electrical outlet is not tripped and is turned on.
2 Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the electrical outlet.
3 Make sure that the main power switch is on.
Mixture Does Not Freeze
NOTE: When the main power switch is turned from the off to the on position, it can take up to 5 minutes for the
compressor and related fans to come on. This is normal operation and is designed to increase the life of the
compressor.
1 Make sure that temperature of the operating environment is within
See Check for Proper Ventilation later in this section.
2
3 Make sure that the refrigeration switch is in the ON (|) position.
4 If using a slush mixture, make sure that it is properly diluted. Proper
sugar content is 11 - 20%.
5 Make sure that the clock is set to the current time and that the timer
is set to freeze at the current time. See Setting the Timer Clock
(CFB2 and CFB3 only).
Make sure that the thickness setting is not set too low. See Adjusting
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Beverage Thickness.
7 Check to see if the compressor reset switch inside the control panel
is "popped out" (CFB2 and CFB3 without temperature display only).
Push in to reset (see diagram below) and allow the sealed system
to cool before restarting the unit. If the reset switch continues to pop
out, call for service.
Tap Leaks
1 Make sure that the (red) tap gasket is properly lubricated and is not worn out.
2 Make sure that the tap handle assembly is properly seated.
Beverage Does Not Come Out of Tap
This problem is usually caused by a mixture that is too thick or ice chunks forming in the bowl.
1 If using a slush mixture, make sure that it is properly diluted. Proper sugar content is 11 - 20%.
2 Make sure the thickness setting on the back of unit is not set too high.
Leak at Back of Mixing Bowl
1 Make sure that the mixing bowl seal is properly lubricated and is not worn out.
2 Make sure that the mixing bowl is properly seated
Auger Does Not Turn or is Noisy
1 Make sure the mixing switch is turned on.
2 If using a slush mixture, make sure that it is properly diluted. Proper sugar content is 11 - 20%. An improperly
diluted slush mixture can cause ice chunks that can interfere with proper auger operation.
3 Make sure the auger seal is properly installed and lubricated.
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SPECIFICATIONS section.
Compressor Reset Switch
(some models)
TG42