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14 

Fault Finding

 

This section provides an easy reference guide to the more common problems that may occur during the 

operation of your equipment.  The fault finding guide in this section is intended to help you correct, or 

at least accurately diagnose problems with your equipment. 
 

Although this section covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter a problem not 

covered in this section.  In such instances, please contact your local authorised service agent who will 

make every effort to help you identify and resolve the problem.  Please note that the service agent will 

require the following information:- 

 

• 

The Model Trade Name and the Serial Number of the Appliance.  (both can be found 
on the Technical Data Plate located on the appliance. 

Fault 

Possible Cause 

Remedy 

Elements do not heat up. 

Check the mains power is supplied 

to the unit and that a circuit 
breaker or fuse has not tripped / 

blown. 

 

Check that the element is flat and 

that the tilt microswitch is closed. 

 
 

 

Check that the thermostat setting 

is correct and that the control 

knob is set to the 'ON' position. 

Turn ‘ON’ the power.  Reset the  

circuit breaker or replace the 
blown fuse. 

 

 

Adjust the microswitch so that the 

microswitch is activated when the 

element is fully down in the flat 
(cooking position). 

 

Replace the thermostat. 

 

Call service provider. 

Over-temperature thermostat cuts 

out. 

Over-temperature thermostat 

faulty. 
 

 

 

Control thermostat not  

maintaining set temperature. 

a. Thermostat out of calibration. 
b. Thermostat does not open on 

temperature rise. 

 

If the element cuts out and the 

power indicator light also drops 
below 100ºC, replace the 

 

over-temperature thermostat. 

 

Check continuity through the 

 

thermostat leads, on temperature 

rise.  If circuit does not open,  
replace the thermostat. 

 

Call service provider. 

Содержание PC8140E

Страница 1: ...I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l PC8140E PC8140E 7 Date Purchased Serial Number Dealer Service Provider 232805 5 For use in GB IE Electric Pasta Cooker PCL8140E PCL8140E 7...

Страница 2: ...Mail sales blue seal co uk Sales tel 44 121 327 5575 fax 44 121 327 9711 Spares tel 44 121 322 6640 fax 44 121 327 9201 Service tel 44 121 322 6644 fax 44 121 327 6257 UNITED STATES Moffat Web www mof...

Страница 3: ...ion 5 Installation Requirements Unpacking Location Clearances Assembly Electrical Connection Water Connection Drainage Connection Commissioning Operation 8 Operation Guide Description of Controls Befo...

Страница 4: ...PROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH READ THE INSTALLATION OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR...

Страница 5: ...The supply cord shall not be lighter than ordinary tough rubber sheathed oil resistant cord e g H05 RN F with sufficient current carrying capacity cable sizes The branch supply line shall be overload...

Страница 6: ...4 Dimensions PC 1 8140E Pasta Cooker...

Страница 7: ...the installation person Unpacking Remove all packaging and transit protection from the appliance including all protective plastic coating from the door outer panel and exterior stainless steel panels...

Страница 8: ...panel to allow connection access for the electrical supply 4 Bring the supply cable up through the grommet at the back of the pasta cooker and through the compression type gland provided on the rear...

Страница 9: ...l for the correct electrical requirements Check that all the connections are correct and that all panels have been re fitted Check that the unit functions in accordance with the operating instructions...

Страница 10: ...ngle model type This model is fitted with single 3 coil heavy duty pivoting element and is controlled by a 4 position switch and a thermostat for variable speed and temperature control Open tank and p...

Страница 11: ...ped into the tank 5 To maintain the correct water level the water tap should be adjusted to give a water flow out of the water supply nozzle that just causes water to continually flow out of the overf...

Страница 12: ...icator will illuminate until the temperature is reached NOTE It will take approximately 28 minutes to heat the water in the tank from 20 C to 100 C This time has been calculated for the PC8140E Pasta...

Страница 13: ...locking slide away from the valve body to release the valve handle See Fig 3 and rotate the valve handle downwards anticlockwise to open the drain valve See Fig 4 b On completion of the draining and...

Страница 14: ...ooden probe to dislodge any obstruction 4 Clean the control panel using a damp cloth lightly moistened with a solution of mild detergent and hot water Dry the control panel thoroughly using a dry clea...

Страница 15: ...control panel b Clean the interior and exterior surfaces of the pasta cooker with hot water a mild detergent solution and a soft scrubbing brush c Baked on deposits or discolouration may require a goo...

Страница 16: ...s do not heat up Check the mains power is supplied to the unit and that a circuit breaker or fuse has not tripped blown Check that the element is flat and that the tilt microswitch is closed Check tha...

Страница 17: ...ker Standard Ex Factory Model Convertible to PC8140E 10 5 kW 3P N E L1 L2 L3 15A 240V 1P N E 44A 240V PC8140E 7 7 0 kW 1P N E 30A 240V 3P N E L1 L2 L3 10A 240V Electrical Supply Requirements ELEMENTS...

Страница 18: ...shown on the reverse of the front cover of this manual Controls 231776 Element Assembly 10 5kW PC8140E 232605 Element Assembly 7 0kW PC8140E 7 232744 Element Retaining Pin 232750 Element O Ring 232746...

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