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Troubleshooting Guide
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#821684 - Revision B - March, 2013
Induction Cooktop (CTI) Series
Induction Cooktop (CTI) Series
1. Induction generator failure.
Action: Perform Heatsink test #4 and if
appears ok, reset error and test operation
2. If error returns.
Action: Change affected generator board.
The effected burner will
shutdown.
2
2
2
E53
E54
E55
Generator 1:
Shorted heat sink
thermistor.
Generator 2:
Shorted heat sink
thermistor.
Generator 3:
Shorted heat sink
thermistor.
ERROR
PRIORITY
NOTES
POSSIBLE SOURCE(S) OF
FAILURE / ACTION REQUIRED
DISPLAYED
ERROR #
ERROR
CONDITION
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TEST / ACTION
“HOT” indicator stays on
No Pan Detection
Glass Surface too warm
Electrical Noise spike
Defective Thermistor
Bad Control Board
Incorrect Pan Type
Unit not wired properly
Verify Glass Temp Below 122°F (50 °C)
Check for other heat sources (e.g. Sun, warm
pans setting on surface …)
Check for Error Codes & follow suggested
action
Turn Breaker off for 5 min., reset and try
Check Resistance of Generator Thermistor (see
Figure 5-4)
Replace Control Board
Use only pans designed and tested for use with
Induction
Verify unit supplied with correct voltage. Low
voltage will allow lights to work but pan detec-
tion will not function.
PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH INDUCTION COOKTOP
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, POWER TO UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE DISASSEMBLING
COOKTOP.
Unplug to check Resistance of Thermistor
approx. 120K at room temperature.
Figure 5-4. Defective Thermistor.
