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M

ODEL 

EZ-3 & EZ-5 C

OUNTERTOP 

S

TEAMERS

 

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

 

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

 

This section contains a troubleshooting flowcharts, procedures, and electric schematics to assist a qualified 
service technician in the servicing of a EZ-3 or EZ-5 Countertop Steamer. 

TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTS 

Find the symptom below that corresponds to the malfunction, then turn to the corresponding figure and page. 
Follow the flowchart on that page until the problem is solved. 

Symptom 

Page 

Unit Not Heating Up, “ON” Light Not Lit 

16 

Unit Not Heating Up Properly or Not Cooking As Fast, “ON” Light Lit 

17 

Unit Using Excessive Amount of Water and/or Excessive Steam Coming from Vent Tube 

18 

“Check Water Level” Light Does Not Come On When Unit Runs Out of Water 

18 

Buzzer Does Not Come On 

19 

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES AND SCHEMATICS 

Procedure or Schematic 

Page 

Voltage Check at Control Panel Fuse Block 

20 

Heating Element Resistance Check (at contactor) 

21 

Main Fuse Replacement (for units built before July 1, 2002) 

22 

Power Switch Continuity Check 

23 

Contactor Coil and MOV Check 

24 

Idle Element Resistance Check (for units built before January 15, 2001) 

25 

Timer and Buzzer Check 

26 

Door Switch Continuity Check (for units built before January 15, 2001) 

27 

Door Switch Continuity Check (for units built after January 15, 2001) 

28 

Float Switch Continuity Check 

29 

High Limit Continuity Check (for units built before January 15, 2001) 

30 

High Limit Continuity Check (for units built after January 15, 2001) 

31 

Time Delay Relay Check (for EZ-3 units built before January 15, 2001) 

32 

Controller Check (for EZ-5 units and for EZ-3 units built after January 15, 2001) 

33 

Electric Schematic for 208-240 Volt 60 Hz or 220 Volt 50 Hz Model EZ-3 Units Built Before Jan. 15, 2001 

34 

Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Model EZ-3 Units Built Before Jan. 15, 2001 

35 

Electric Schematic for 208-240 Volt 60 Hz or 220 Volt 50 Hz Model EZ-5 Units Built Before Jan. 15, 2001 

36 

Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Model EZ-5 Units Built Before Jan. 15, 2001 

37 

Electric Schematic for 208-240 Volt 60 Hz or 220 Volt 50 Hz Units (EZ-3 or EZ-5) Built After Jan. 15, 2001 

38 

Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Units (EZ-3 or EZ-5) Built After January 15, 2001 

39 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

O

PERATOR

M

ANUAL 

1178387 P

AGE 

15 

Содержание EZ-3

Страница 1: ...____ OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR MODEL EZ 3 and EZ 5 Simple Steam COUNTERTOP STEAMERS Model EZ 3 Model EZ 5 WARNING Improper installation operation service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or...

Страница 2: ...ce which could result in injury product damage or property damage NOTICE This symbol refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood even though not dangerous WARNING FI...

Страница 3: ...tion 5 Operation 9 Cooking Hints 10 Cleaning 13 Troubleshooting 15 Parts 40 Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation Installation and initial startup should be performed by a q...

Страница 4: ...Pan Capacity is the number of 1 2 5 or 4 high standard pans 12 wide x 20 deep that the steamer will hold IMPORTANT UNIT MUST BE LEVEL FOR PROPER OPERATION WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED FOR IMPROPER INSTALL...

Страница 5: ...lled must be electrically grounded and comply with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition Canadian installation must comply with CSA...

Страница 6: ...egs with rubber suction cups go on the back of unit INSTALLATION 5 Slip drain pan guides into place between legs and bottom of steamer as shown in Figure 1 making sure that pan stops are toward the re...

Страница 7: ...SSENTIAL DO NOT ALLOW ANY TAMPERING OR ADJUSTMENT OF ANY CONTROL OR WIRING THE UNIT IS FACTORY SET ADJUSTING ANY INTERNAL COMPONENT CAN VOID THE WARRANTY THIS UNIT REQUIRES A KIT TO BE FIELD CONVERTED...

Страница 8: ...Figure 3 Step 5 Check Installation The following items should be checked within the first 30 days of operation by a qualified service technician 1 Check doors for proper alignment 2 Ensure proper ope...

Страница 9: ...be opened or closed at any time 4 Unit will automatically idle at operating temperature when and if the door is closed and there is no food in the cavity 5 Timer can be used as desired However it has...

Страница 10: ...ted Beans Green Frozen Cut Green Fresh Wax Frozen Lima Frozen 5 lbs 5 lbs 5 lbs 5 lbs 20 4 oz 20 4 oz 20 4 oz 20 4 oz 12 15 17 13 10 Full Perforated Full Perforated Full Perforated Full Perforated Bro...

Страница 11: ...Hard Cooked 12 lbs 12 15 16 Perforated Meats Corned Beef Hot Dogs Thawed Hot Dogs Frozen 6 lbs 5 lbs 5 lbs 18 6 oz 40 2 oz 40 2 oz 2 hours 5 10 Full Full Perforated Full Perforated Fowl Boneless Chick...

Страница 12: ...ould for egg salad The job of peeling is eliminated Transfer steamed hot chicken to deep pan cover with Cacciatore Sauce and finish in oven Bake 20 to 30 minutes May be held on steam table Chicken sau...

Страница 13: ...ap water and a non metallic pad Occasional use of a deliming solution such as Lime A Way is recommended RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH CLEAN WATER CLEANING 4 Ensure drain opening is clear 5 Clean drain cover 6...

Страница 14: ...d include the following 1 Remove rear cover 2 Place a 1 gallon container under the water seal box drain valve see Figure 18 on page 29 3 Open drain valve and close valve when box is finished draining...

Страница 15: ...k 23 Contactor Coil and MOV Check 24 Idle Element Resistance Check for units built before January 15 2001 25 Timer and Buzzer Check 26 Door Switch Continuity Check for units built before January 15 20...

Страница 16: ...wires between contactor and A and B on control panel fuse block Replace as necessary Yes No Does voltage meet specifications Does voltage meet specifications Yes No Replace control panel fuses Check...

Страница 17: ...e Figure 10 on page 21 DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER Does contactor click on and stay on for at least 1 minute Yes No No Yes No Yes Depress door switch and check door switch lead wires for conti...

Страница 18: ...UIT BREAKER Reinstall control panel reconnect power Check contactor and replace as necessary see Figure 13 on page 24 Check float switch and float tube Replace float switch and clean float tube as nec...

Страница 19: ...ONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER Remove control panel Set timer for 5 minutes Does timer time down Yes No Remove buzzer lead wires from timer Replace timer Check timer see Figure 15 on page 26 Continui...

Страница 20: ...Door Switch Power Switch Terminal Block Control Panel Fuse Block CHECK WATER LEVEL Light 1 Disconnect power at circuit breaker 2 Remove control panel without disconnecting plug 3 Turn lever to ON pos...

Страница 21: ...eft side of contactor 4 Check the resistance and compare to the allowable range in the following table Voltage Model EZ 3 Allowable Resistance Ohms Model EZ 5 Allowable Resistance Ohms 208 8 to 16 6 t...

Страница 22: ...units built before July 1 2002 Rear Cover Fuse Block Cover shown removed Fuse Block 1 Disconnect power at circuit breaker 2 Remove rear cover from unit 3 Remove fuse block cover 4 Check fuses for con...

Страница 23: ...lead wires as shown 6 Check for continuity with lever in OFF position there should be no continuity 7 Check for continuity with lever in ON position there should be continuity 8 Repeat steps 5 7 with...

Страница 24: ...when released 4 Check for continuity between contacts A and D as shown in top view There should be no continuity 5 Repeat Step 4 for contacts B and E and for contacts C and F 6 Place test leads on con...

Страница 25: ...ker 2 Remove control panel 3 Disconnect idle element plug PL3 4 Place test leads as shown above 5 Check to see if resistance is within 10 of values in the following table Voltage Model EZ 3 Resistance...

Страница 26: ...run then replace 4 Remove buzzer lead wires from timer and terminal block position 6 as shown 5 Place test leads between positions 1 and 3 on the timer 6 Check for continuity If no continuity replace...

Страница 27: ...o make sure door switch is properly actuated 4 EZ 3 Remove door switch lead wires from terminal block positions 2 and 3 or EZ 5 Remove door switch lead wires from terminal block position 1 and termina...

Страница 28: ...door switch actuator rod to make sure door switch is properly actuated 4 Remove door switch lead wires from terminal block position 1 and terminal 8 of the controller 5 Place test lead as shown inside...

Страница 29: ...f unit PL2 4 Drain water seal box by opening 3 8 drain valve on box 5 Remove float switch from box by removing float switch fitting from coupling on box 6 Make sure float travels freely along stem 7 P...

Страница 30: ...ires C58 and C59 from terminal block positions 5 and 6 as shown 6 EZ 3 Place test leads as shown inside the terminal connectors of wires C16 and C19 or EZ 5 Place test leads as shown inside the termin...

Страница 31: ...Remove wires B559 and B658 from terminal block positions 5 and 6 as shown 6 Place test leads as shown inside the terminal connectors of wires B658 and B559 7 Check for continuity 8 If no continuity d...

Страница 32: ...Depress and hold door switch Contactor should actuate and then deactuate in approximately 60 seconds 6 If contactor fails to actuate or actuates but fails to deactuate check potentiometer on top of ti...

Страница 33: ...or Closed When Pressure Drops Goes to Up Position Switch Closes Heaters On for 10 Seconds then Step 3 or 4 Even if float switch opens with pressure 1 Disconnect power at circuit breaker 2 Remove contr...

Страница 34: ...ING MODEL EZ 3 EZ 5 COUNTERTOP STEAMERS Figure 23 Electric Schematic for 208 240 Volt 60 Hz or 220 Volt 50 Hz Model EZ 3 Units Built Before January 15 2001 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 34 OPERATOR S MANUAL 11...

Страница 35: ...MODEL EZ 3 EZ 5 COUNTERTOP STEAMERS TROUBLESHOOTING Figure 24 Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Model EZ 3 Units Built Before January 15 2001 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATOR S MANUAL 1178387 PAGE 35...

Страница 36: ...ING MODEL EZ 3 EZ 5 COUNTERTOP STEAMERS Figure 25 Electric Schematic for 208 240 Volt 60 Hz or 220 Volt 50 Hz Model EZ 5 Units Built Before January 15 2001 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 36 OPERATOR S MANUAL 11...

Страница 37: ...MODEL EZ 3 EZ 5 COUNTERTOP STEAMERS TROUBLESHOOTING Figure 26 Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Model EZ 5 Units Built Before January 15 2001 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATOR S MANUAL 1178387 PAGE 37...

Страница 38: ...ING MODEL EZ 3 EZ 5 COUNTERTOP STEAMERS Figure 27 Electric Schematic for 208 240 Volt 60 Hz or 220 Volt 50 Hz Units EZ 3 or EZ 5 Built After January 15 2001 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 38 OPERATOR S MANUAL 1...

Страница 39: ...MODEL EZ 3 EZ 5 COUNTERTOP STEAMERS TROUBLESHOOTING Figure 28 Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Units EZ 3 or EZ 5 Built After January 15 2001 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATOR S MANUAL 1178387 PAGE 39...

Страница 40: ...Simple Steam Countertop Steamer EZ 3 Part Number EZ 5 Part Number Description DOOR ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS 1178167 1181015 DOOR ASSEMBLY COMPLETE With Latch Assembly 1178171 1181018 DOOR INSULATION BLO...

Страница 41: ...OLS SINGLE for units built after July 1 2002 1178325 1178325 GASKET CONTROL PANEL for units built before August 13 1999 1178642 1178642 GASKET CONTROL PANEL for units built between August 13 1999 Apri...

Страница 42: ...nits built before January 15 2001 1178560 HEATING ELEMENT 208V CENTER DUAL COIL for units built before January 15 2001 1178561 HEATING ELEMENT 220V CENTER DUAL COIL for units built before January 15 2...

Страница 43: ...ilt before March 2 2001 1178266 1181051 BOX WELD ASM REAR for units built after March 2 2001 1178261 1178261 TUBE BOX TOP W A 1181596 1181596 GASKET TANK TOP 1178422 1178422 FITTING FLOAT SWITCH for u...

Страница 44: ...78644 SLIDE RACK 5 POS 3 PAN for units before February 6 1999 1178663 RIGHT SLIDE RACK 3 PAN STEAMER for units after October 1 1999 1178668 LEFT SLIDE RACK 3 PAN STEAMER for units after October 1 1999...

Страница 45: ...maintenance We all recognize however that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this unit When service is needed contact a Southbend Autho...

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