Troubleshooting - Vulcan-Hart 900RX Series Installation & Operation Manual

PROBLEM
Heat does not come on
when the thermostat or
burner valve is turned on
Pilot burner will not light
Pilot burner will not stay
lit
Fat appears to smoke
excessively
Food sticks to griddle or
burned around edges or
contains dark specs
Food under-cooked inside
Food tastes greasy or has
objectionable off-flavor
Noticeable build-up of
gum on griddle

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Problem with thermostat or burner valve. (Call for service)
2. Pilot burner not lit.
3. Griddle shut-off valve not in ON position.
4. Low gas pressure. (Call for service)
1. Griddle shut-off valve not in On position.
2. Obstructed pilot orifice. (Call for service)
3. Pilot gas turned off at pilot. Adjust pilot to allow gas flow
4. Problem with pilot safety valve. (Call for service)
5. Problem with thermocouple. (Call for service)
6. Low gas pressure. (Call for service)
1. Obstructed or wrong size pilot orifice. (Call for service)
2. Gas supply not purged of air. Depress pilot safety button
until air is purged.
3. Air blowing pilot out. (Call for service)
4. Problem with pilot safety valve. (Call for service)
5. Thermocouple not in flame. (Call for service)
6. Low gas pressure. (Call for service)
1. Temperature set too high.
2. Moisture in food may be turning into steam
1. Temperature set too high.
2. Griddle surface requires cleaning and/or seasoning.
3. Surface under food not covered with enough cooking oil.
1. Temperature set too low.
2. Food not cooked for long enough time.
1. Food itself may have off-flavor.
2. Food stored improperly before cooking.
3. Too much griddle fat used.
4. Temperature set too low.
1. Temperature set too high.
2. Griddle surface needs cleaning and/or seasoning.
3. Too much griddle fat used.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
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