Southbend HDG-36 Griddle User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING HEAVY DUTY COUNTERLINE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Consult the following table for troubleshooting guidance.
Problem Look for -
No burners or pilots will turn on Main gas supply to unit is “OFF”
Problem with a particular burner
Valve for that burner in “OFF” position
Pilot out
Burner not level in support brackets
Clogged burner ports
Clogged burner venturi
Clogged burner orifice
Wrong type of burner orifice
Burner orifice out of alignment with burner
Griddle will not heat up Main gas supply to griddle is “OFF”
Pilot(s) not lit
Fault in thermostat(s)
Clogged orifice or burner ports
Lava-rock charbroiler has “hot spots” Stacked-up lava-rock briquettes (briquettes should be
spread out evenly)
Burners produce excessive carbon deposits Incorrect gas type
Incorrect orifice size
Incorrect supply pressure
Incorrect burner air mixer adjustment
Burner orifice out of alignment with burner
Pilot produces excessive carbon deposits
Pilot gas not adjusted properly
Incorrect pilot orifice
Pilot will not stay lit Pilot not adjusted properly
Clogged or dirty orifice
Draft condition
Improper ventilation system
Air in gas line
Valve end of thermocouple corroded or loose
Pilot shield needs to be moved closer to pilot
Improper gas pressure
Incorrect gas supply size (not enough volume)
Fault in thermocouple
Burner makes a slight popping noise when turned off This is normal when using propane gas
Electronic ignition module will not generate a spark
Dead battery in ignition module
Fault in spark module
Fault in switch