Troubleshooting Guide
Problem | Cause | Solution |
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Faulty thermometer | Replace the thermometer | |
Product not holding temperature
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Doors are not kept closed |
Keep doors closed when possible |
Product held too long |
Only hold product for recommended times |
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Water temperature too low |
Turn to higher setting Check water heating system per Water Pan Heater |
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Radiant heat too low |
Turn to higher setting |
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Radiant heat not working | Check radiant heat system per Radiant Heater | |
Light bulbs out | Replace as required, per Replacing Light Bulbs and Glass Panels | |
Doors are
fogging
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Doors left open too much allowing doors to cool and cause condensation |
Keep doors closed when possible |
Radiant heat not high enough |
Turn to higher setting |
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Water temperature too high |
See recommended settings and temperatures |
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Radiant heat not working | Check radiant heater per Radiant Heater | |
Water will not fill
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Water supply has been shut- off | Check the water supply or disconnected |
Faulty float switch | Check float switch per not fill Float Switch | |
Faulty water control switch |
Check water control switch per Water Control Switch |
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Faulty water valve | Check water valve per Water Valve | |
Lights will not turn on
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Defective fuse | Replace 15 amp fuse |
Faulty light switch | Check light switch per Light Switch | |
No neutral supplied in field wiring | Check field wiring to be sure a true neutral has been connected | |
Loose or defective wiring |
Check wiring and repair and replace if necessary |
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Not all lights on | Faulty light bulbs |
Replace with recommended bulb, per Replacing Light Bulbs and Glass Panels |
Water will not heat
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Faulty contactor | Replace contactor per Contactor |
Faulty thermostat | Check thermostat per Thermostat | |
Faulty high limit switch |
Check high limit switch per High Limit Switch |
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Water will not reach desired
temperature
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Bun pans are not over water | Place perforated bun pans over water |
Low or improper voltage | Use a meter and check wall voltage versus data plate | |
Faulty water heating element |
Check heating elements per Water Heater |
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Wiring | Check for loose connections or faulty wires and correct or replace as necessary | |
Radiant heat not working |
Faulty infinite regulator |
Replace infinite regulator per Infinite Switch |
Faulty power switch | Check power switch per Power Switch | |
Faulty radiant heater | Check heater per Radiant Heater |