GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Contactor chatters.
1. Incorrect supply voltage.
2. Dirty or worn contactor points.
3. Weak coil.
1. Check to see that it matches it with coil
in contactors
2. Clean or replace contactor
3. Replace with correct voltage coil.
15 Ib. Safety valve blows off
prematurely
1 Pressure set too high.
2 Pressure gauge reads incorrectly.
3. Mineral build-up or dirt on seat of valve.
4. Weak spring in valve.
1. Re-adjust.
2. Replace.
3. Clean.
4. Replace valve.
Steam generator builds up to
pressure, shuts down and fails to
come on.
1. High limit switch set too low or operating
pressure control switch set too high.
1. Follow instructions for re-adjusting
See
page No. 13
2. Replace if defective.
Steam generator cuts out after
10-15 minutes of operation.
1 Defective time delay relay.
2. Poor solder connections on relay socket.
1. Replace relay.
2. Resolder connections on relay socket.
Airvent and vacuum breaker leaking.
1. Not closing.
1. Replace.
Cold water condenser does not
function.
1. Main water line shut off.
2. Thermostat out of adjustment or defective.
3. Tighten coil nut
4. Check solenoid coil for continuity, if open
replace.
1. Turn on.
2 Re-adjust for proper operation or replace
if defective.
3. Tighten coil nut.
4. Check coil for continuity, if open replace.
Pressure reducing valve cannot
be adjusted.
1. Dirty screen and seat.
2. Disc assembly defective.
3. Diaphragm ruptured.
1. Clean.
2 Replace.
3. Replace.
Pressure reducing valve vibrates or
hums.
1. Adjustment of sensitivity adjuster.
1. Re-adjust.
Product in cooker does not cook
properly on first cycle, but cooks
alright after first cycle is ex hausted.
1. Air vent and vacuum breaker is closing.
1. Replace.