User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Cleaning and Maintaining
CLEANING - NOTE:
To maintain cleanliness and increase service life, this item should be cleaned daily. Do not
immerse the unit in water or any other liquid, if liquid enters the electrical compartment it may
cause a short circuit or electrical shock.
1. Before cleaning or attempting to move this item, turn off, unplug and let the unit cool completely.
2. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth using water and soap or detergents, provided that they are not acidic or
abrasive. If the electric salamander is very dirty, use a synthetic scrub sponge.
a. Note: Do not rub the appliance with steel wool pads as they could leave rust stains.
b. We recommend using Noble Chemical’s Spiffy Shine metal polish to clean and polish the outside of your
electric salamander. This gentle cleanser is safe to use and doesn’t contain any harsh abrasives.
c. Never use direct water jets to clean the appliance because this could result in water entering into it and
damaging it.
3. Rinse it off with clean water and wipe the entire unit with a clean soft cloth until it is completely dry.
4. The stainless steel drip tray and cooking grate can be removed for easier cleaning.
a. Remove screws from front left-side and front right-side of the tray.
5. If soap or chemical cleaners are used, be sure they are completely rinsed away with clean water immediately after
cleaning. Chemical residue could damage or corrode the surfaces of the unit.
To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair or replace a damaged power cord yourself.
Problem
Possible Causes
Action
The power indicator
does not turn on
Not a good connection to the outlet or the
fuse has blown or the indicator light is broken
Check the outlet connection or fuse box. If the
indicator light is broken, replace the light.
Heating element turns on but
cooking indicator light is off
Either the indicator light is malfunctioning
or the circuit connection is loose
Replace the indicator light or reconnect the wiring
at the loose point
The heating elements
do not work
Either the heating elements are broken or the
thermostat is malfunctioning
Replace the heating element or thermostat
The upper housing
is stuck
Either there is something stuck in the track or
something’s broken
Remove the back panel and look for something
blocking the movement or a broken part
