TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
COMPLAINTS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Drain not open to atmosphere.
2. Drain line not minimum 1 inch size.
3. Drain manifold or fittings clogged with
7. WATER OVERFLOWS INTO
COOKING CHAMBER THROUGH
DRAIN AND/OR STEAM
DISCHARGE
buildup or spilled food buildup.
Note : This condition is caused when the
condenser water or purge water
cannot exit through the drain
quickly enough.
8. LOW STEAM OUTPUT
1. Element partially burned out.
Note : Resistance for each of 3 paths
of element should be approximately :
31 ohms at 208 volts
36 ohms at 240 volts
48 ohms at 480 volts
2. Steam control switch set too low.
3. Excessive scale buildup on element
reducing heat transfer to generator
water.
4. Supply voltage not correct or too low.
9. EXCESSIVE ELEMENT FAILURE
1. Element tubes not split open or
overheated.
a. Improper supply voltage.
b. High voltage spikes from power
2. Element tubes split open or bright red
from overheating.
* THIS CONDITION CAN ONLY BE CAUSED
WHEN THE ELEMENT IS ENERGIZED WITHOUT
BEING IMMERSED IN WATER.
a. Check condition of probe - make
sure electrodes show no resistance
to ground. (Probe body should be
constructed of white teflon
including threads). If probe has
brass fitting or shows any
deformity, replace it.