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SERVICING GUIDE
This section contains servicing information intended for use by Authorized Service Personnel.
A/ PROBLEM: Skillet fails to heat with pilot light on.
Probable Cause Test and Remedy
1. Faulty contactor(s) Check coil(s) and contacts of contactor(s). Replace if necessary.
2. Faulty wiring Check wiring to contactor(s). Replace if necessary.
B/ PROBLEM: Skillet fails to heat with pilot light off.(power switch must be on and thermostat set).
Probable Cause
Test and Remedy
1. Main power to skillet is off Check incoming power at terminal block.
2. Defective power switch With power source off, remove wiring from switch and test for continuity.
Or with wiring connected and unit on, check for voltage across terminals
of switch. Voltage indicates an open circuit. Replace switch if necessary.
3. Defective thermostat Shut the unit off and disconnect wiring from thermostat. Check continuity
of thermostat. An open circuit while in the "ON" position indicates a faulty
thermostat. Or with thermostat connected and unit on, check for voltage
across thermostat. Voltage indicates an open circuit, Indicating a faulty
thermostat.
4. Defective high limit thermostat Repeat above procedure used for defective thermostat.
C/ PROBLEM: Skillet fails to reach maximum 425°F at #10 setting.
Probable Cause
Test and Remedy
1. Defective or improperly adjusted As unit shuts off early, check for voltage across thermostat thermostat
terminals. If there is voltage across terminals, re-calibrate or replace
thermostat.
2. Defective safety thermostat Repeat above procedure used for defective thermostat.
D/ PROBLEM: Skillet has uneven heat over pan surface.
Probable Cause Test and Remedy
1. Defective contactor Check contactor for burned out contacts and replace if required.
2. Defective heating element block Check for continuity between element terminals and from terminals to
ground. Either an open circuit between terminals or a short to ground
indicates a faulty element. Replace if necessary.
3. Faulty wiring Inspect condition of wires and connections to elements and contactors.
Repair if necessary.
4. Uneven torquing of aluminum Follow element block torquing procedure.
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