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Problem/Cause
Remedy
Overfilling of water tank when power is off
• Fill valve not sealing properly
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble valve. If needed service
kits are available
Overfilling of water tank when power is on
• Fill valve not sealing properly
• Fill valve not de-energizing
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble valve. If needed service
kits are available
• Check wiring of timer, switches and fill valve, if o.k.
then defective timer board
FILLING PROBLEMS
Problem/Cause
Remedy
Water is hot but hot light not illuminated
• Light burned out
• Replace light
Water tank will not heat
• Thermostat faulty or out of calibration
• Bad electrical connection of heating circuit
• Recalibrate thermostat. If no remedy or thermostat does
not cycle, replace thermostat
• Check each electrical connection of heating circuit
Recovery time is very long
• Bad electrical connection of heating circuit
• Bad high limit switch
• Faulty heating element
• Check each electrical connection of heating circuit
• Check resistance across high limit switch, should be no
resistance. If resistance present then replace
• Check resistance across element with power conductors
disconnected. If resistance is much less than 8 Ohms or
much more than 15 Ohms, replace part
HEATING PROBLEMS
If you still need help, call our service department at (800) 568-5715 (Monday through Friday, 8 am - 6 pm EST) or an
authorized service center in your area. Please have the model numbers ready so that accurate information may be
given.
Prior authorization must be obtained from Grindmaster Corporation’s Technical Service Department for all
warranty claims.