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TROUBLE SHOOTING
NO
Yes
Does the Circuit Breaker
trip immdiately when the
machine is turned on?
There is a direct wiring short inside the
machine. Remove the rear cover and
inspect all internal wiring, especially the
wires leading to the heating element.
Repair any defective or shorted wiring.
Replace the
Heating Element
Problem
Solved
Check the heating
element for proper
resistance.
Does the circuit breaker trip
within a few seconds after
the heater light comes on?
NO
If the circuit breaker takes a
few minutes or more to trip,
check the terminals for a
tight fit onto the circuit
breaker. Also look to see if
the terminals look discolored
from overheating or if the
lead wires to the circuit
breaker look like they have
been hot. Are the terminals
loose or do the connectors
look like they have been hot?
Problem
Solved
Circuit Breaker On Machine Tripping
Yes
Problem
Solved
Yes
Replace the circuit breaker
and terminals on both wires
leading to the circuit breaker
Check the heating
element with an Ohm
meter. Does the Ohm
meter indicate a short
from either heating
element wire to
Ground?
Yes
NO
Problem
Solved
NO
Replace the
Circuit Breaker
Problem
Solved
NO
Yes
Does the heat light stay on
when the press is overheating?
Replace the Thermostat
Replace the Relay
Problem
Solved
Press is Overheating
Problem
Solved
